Furber.Short Introduction to Gardening,1733

Furber (Robert) A Short Introduction to Gardening...being several Useful Catalogues of Fruits and Flowers,first edition, 2 engraved dedication leaves, list of subscribers, browned, original marbled wrappers, rubbed and soiled, spine torn at foot, [Henrey 732], 8vo, H.Woodfall, 1733.

***Issued to subscribers to Furber's celebrated Twelve Months of Fruit, "according to my proposals, disposed of them in monthly order on twelve Copper-Plates, coloured from the Oil-Paintings, after the real fruits: Now in order to render this Work still farther useful, I take the liberty of presenting this little Book to my subscribers...". Preface One of only a few copies recorded, 2 having been sold at auction since 1975..