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The Quarterly Journal of Agriculture. Volumes 1 to 13 ;The Complete Set

1828réf. 376627William Blackwood Edinburgh 1828-43. Half Leather. Very Good Condition. Launched in May 1828 the Quarterly Journal of Agriculture was established by the prominent Scottish publishing firm William Blackwood and Sons as a premier platform for modernizing British farming. Published out of Edinburgh and London the periodical was created in close coordination with the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. It served an essential role in disseminating scientific insights advancements in rural economy and technical breakthroughs. Notably the journal provided early documentation for transformative farming machinery such as Patrick Bell’s reaping machine alongside essays on soil chemistry land drainage and livestock management.The journal reached its peak operational integration between June 1841 and March 1843 when it officially incorporated the prize essays and transactions of the Highland Society directly into its pages. Over its lifespan the publication spanned 13 volumes capturing the rapid transition of agriculture from traditional practice to an industrial science. The influential run under its original format concluded in March 1843 with Volume 13 marking the end of a vital chapter in 19th century agricultural literature The complete 13 volume set with woodcuts and diagrams in the text. Bound in half leather with gilt bands gilt lettered marbled boards. Some scuffing to a couple of spines and rubbing to the boards. All bindings and text blocks very firm with no cracked or loose boards. All volumes very clean throughout. Each volume has the label of Alexander Speirs Elderslie on the front inside paste-down. A solid looking set on the shelf. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; New Arrivals; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. William Blackwood hardcover

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