Rapin OF GARDENS, a Latin Poem, in Four Books, Englished By Mr Gardiner.

Rapin, Rene ( Gardiner, Translator )

Published by Bernard Lintot, 1728

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The Third Edition, Revised and Finished, 1728. Pages V - XV "The Bookseller to the Reader". Pages XVI - LIII the Author's Preface. Then Book I, Of Flowers, Pages 1 - 63, preceded by a Full Page Engraved Plate and a Folding Plan. Book II, of Trees, Pages 64 - 109, Full Page Engraved Plate of 2 men planting a tree. Book III, of Water, Pages 110 - 148, Full page Engraved Plate of Poseidon. Book IV, of The Orchard, Pages 149 - 200, Full Page Engraved Plate of Classical Figures under fruit trees. Finally an Index for each of the 4 Books and a Publisher's List. Also some small In - Text Engraved Headings etc. 7 3/4" Tall. Brown Half Leather binding with 5 raised bands and retouched gilt lettering to spine. Brown paper covered boards and brown leather corners. Old handwritten name finely written on title page and endpaper. Frontis Illustration missing. otherwise in very nice condition. Please ask if you would like any more pictures or information. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 005455

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Title: Rapin OF GARDENS, a Latin Poem, in Four ...

Publisher: Bernard Lintot

Publication Date: 1728

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good