Whately, Thomas
Observations on Modern Gardening Illustrated by Descriptions.
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Seller ID: 1080 London: T. Payne and Son, 1777. Fourth edition (257 pp.). Tall octavo, contemporary decorative calf with remnants of gilt decoration; marbled epps (remnant of bookplates); hinges starting but holding, corners worn. As examples, illustrations, Whately has chosen various garden features from Wotton, Blenheim, Tinturn Abbey, Painshill, Stowe, and Moore Park among others. These examples are produced in support of a largely analytic description of the elements of a garden (Trees are separated into different types by their different shapes, greens, and growths). 'Gardens' here are more properly pleasure gardens and the design principles bear on landscapes. An early, influential treatment of landscape design. A clean, attractive copy. Price: $750.00 
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