Beeton's New Book of Garden Management, Samuel Orchart Beeton — New Ed

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Beeton's New Book of Garden Management, Samuel Orchart Beeton — New Ed

Name: Beeton's New Book of Garden Management, Samuel Orchart Beeton — New Ed
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Publication: London, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, c. 1895

Formatting: 8vo, pp. viii, 760, [32].

Condition Report: Good. The volume has been sympathetically rebacked in a black quarter-leather, seamlessly incorporating the original green cloth boards. The original, heavily rubbed and partially chipped gilt-lettered leather spine has been carefully preserved and laid down over the new backstrip, maintaining the antiquarian character of the book while ensuring immediate structural integrity. The boards show typical moderate shelf-wear and rubbing to the extremities. Internally, the binding is tight and secure. The text block edges are moderately tanned, and there is scattered foxing present, most notably to the preliminary leaves and title page, though the contents remain largely bright, clean, and entirely legible.

Catalogue Note: This undated "New Edition" of Beeton's garden compendium was published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited. The inclusion of "Limited" in the publisher's imprint places its publication firmly after 1893, likely circa 1895. The work was initially brought to the market by Samuel Orchart Beeton (widely popularised alongside his wife Isabella's ubiquitous publications on household management) and serves as an exhaustive Victorian guide to horticulture.

It is richly detailed with coloured plates and hundreds of wood engravings, offering a fascinating window into 19th-century botanical trends. While early printings (pre-1893) appear somewhat frequently on the market, preserved examples of this specific late-Victorian "Limited" imprint, especially those that have been professionally rebacked for preservation, are rather scarce.

A comprehensive and charmingly illustrated Victorian guide to all aspects of horticulture, Beeton's New Book of Garden Management remains a fascinating resource for the green-fingered enthusiast. From the laying out of kitchen gardens and orchard cultivation to the management of greenhouses and the propagation of mixed flowers, this encyclopaedic volume offers a wealth of practical advice that shaped the landscape of the 19th-century British garden. Enhanced by coloured plates, wood engravings, and structural plans, it stands as a testament to the Victorian era's profound fascination with botany and garden design.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Samuel Orchart Beeton

Book Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Leisure, Crafts & Hobbies

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Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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