Gleanings in Old Garden Literature, W. Carew Hazlitt — 1892 Printing

£34.95

Gleanings in Old Garden Literature, W. Carew Hazlitt — 1892 Printing

Name: Gleanings in Old Garden Literature, W. Carew Hazlitt — 1892 Printing
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4851
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Publication: London, Elliot Stock, 1892

Formatting: 12mo, pp. vii, 263.

Condition Report: Good. The original olive-green cloth binding remains structurally sound with a firm text block, though it exhibits distinct signs of shelf-wear and handling. The spine ends and board corners show moderate rubbing and bumping, alongside mild fading to the gilt lettering on the spine. The most notable external flaw is a prominent, circular liquid discolouration mark on the rear board, which has permanently bleached the cloth. Internally, the volume features traditional rough-cut fore and bottom edges that display expected age-related toning, darkening, and scattered foxing. Despite the external blemishes, the pages remain largely bright, supple, and entirely readable, free from major tears or structural weaknesses.

Catalogue Note: This is an 1892 printing of Hazlitt’s work, issued as part of the esteemed 'The Book-Lover's Library' series under the general editorship of Henry B. Wheatley. First published in 1887, this subsequent printing retains the classic, unillustrated typographic elegance characteristic of Elliot Stock’s publications tailored for the late-Victorian bibliophile.

While the text itself is not exceptionally rare on the open market, early printings from The Book-Lover's Library series remain highly collectable for those compiling complete sets of late nineteenth-century bookish histories.

A delightful and scholarly wandering through the horticultural history of Britain, Gleanings in Old Garden Literature offers readers an engaging look at the evolution of gardening, botany, and landscape design. W. Carew Hazlitt expertly mines historical manuscripts, early herbals, and Elizabethan records to resurrect the long-forgotten practices of early gardeners, blending literary history with a deep appreciation for the cultivated earth. It is an essential volume for both the dedicated horticulturist and the literary antiquarian.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: W. Carew Hazlitt

Book Publisher: Elliot Stock

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 263

Book Publication Year: 1892

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The Book-Lover's Library

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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