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S.R. Gent. [Hill, John (attrib.)] The Gardener's Pocket-Book; or, Country Gentleman's...
The Gardener's Pocket-Book; or, Country Gentleman's Recreation. Printed for W. Owen, at Homer's-Head, in Fleet-Street; and R. Goadby, at Sherbone, [c.1754-5]. 12mo, not bound, stitched as issued; pp. iv, 43, [1 (advertisements)].
One of two undated editions, both scarce. The anonymous author presents his work to correct 'Old-stile' dating (the calendar reform of 1752 having adjusted dates by 11 days) and because other works were 'deficient in Matter and Method'. The preface expresses confidence that 'the whole is delivered in so plain and familiar a Manner, as to cause no Mistakes.' ESTC lists three institutional copies of this edition. Hill appears to have been a jobbing writer, with a lean towards botany, producing the 26-volume The Vegetable System at the behest of his patron Lord Bute. Whilst he appears to have published much which is justly forgotten his academic botany works seem better favoured - the first Linn�an flora of Britain was due to Hill. ESTC N18199.
Sold for £420
Estimated at £150 - £250
. Title and rear pages a little dusty, edges creased and frayed but still very good.
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