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    By S. W.; T. H. [ed.]
    London   William Darton
    6" by 4" iv, 2-176pp
    A fascinating and brief guide to the farmhouse and rural economy of Britain in the first part of the nineteenth century, illustrated with engraved plates.
    By S. W.; T. H. [ed.]

    1820 A Visit to a Farm House; Or, an Introduction to Various Subjects Connected with the Rural Economy

    London   William Darton
    6" by 4" iv, 2-176pp
    A fascinating and brief guide to the farmhouse and rural economy of Britain in the first part of the nineteenth century, illustrated with engraved plates.
    £90.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 947F32
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    Illustrated, Leather Binding

    Illustrated with a frontispiece, and nine further copper engraved plates. Collated, complete.

    Anonymously authored by 'S.W.', and edited by 'T.H.', this work includes discussion of cows, sheep-shearing, windmills, deer, bees, and pheasantry.

    First published in 1804, this is the second Darton edition of this work; earlier editions had fewer plates.

    With six pages of advertisements to the rear. Former owner's inscription to a front blank.

    Condition

    In a quarter morocco binding, with paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to back strip and boards. Rear joint and head of front joint starting, with boards firmly held. Small loss of calf to back strip head. Inscription to front blank. Internally, binding lightly strained. Pages lightly age toned, with the odd handling mark and instance of spotting.

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