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1851ref. 7146New York:: D. Appleton & Co. 1851. First edition. Near Fine. A Near Fine original hand-colored lithograph. Folio 11.25 x 9 inches. Archivally matted to 14 x 17 inches and suitable for framing. Drawn on stone by F. J. Swinton and printed by R. H. Pease Albany a finely colored early depiction of one such variety of the useful and not strictly ornamental fruit being cultivated in national soil during Nineteenth Century America. Single sheet matted in rag board D. Appleton & Co., unknown
1852ref. 6677Boston:: Hovey and Co. 1852-56. First edition. Near Fine Condition- light spotting. . Fine Original Chromolithograph. Small Quarto 7.25 x 10.5 inches . Includes original text. Inspired by national pride and a desire to document the finest fruit cultivated in American soil Charles Hovey's The Fruits of America is a fine tribute to both American Pomology and early color printing in America. Drawn from nature and printed by William Sharp and Son from as many as ten separate stones this exceptional chromolithograph displays a subtle perfection which rivals that of any early color printing of the period worldwide. Charles Mason Hovey 1810-1887 a Cambridge Massachusetts nurseryman founded the American Gardeners' Magazine in 1834- which became the Magazine of Horticulture- and was a founding member of several horticultural societies throughout New England and the Midwest. In addition to maintaining an extensive orchard of thousands of pear apple and plum trees Hovey is credited with cultivating one of the most popular and lucrative strawberries: the Hovey Strawberry which dominated the nineteenth century strawberry production in American. Bennett 59 Oak Spring Pomona 61 Reese: Stamped with the National Character 20 . Hovey and Co., unknown
1938ref. 2122649Zürich: Ceres-Verlag 1938. XVI, 348 Seiten. Mit zahlreichen schwarz-weißen Abbildungen im Text und zwischengehefteten Anzeigen. Gr. 8° (23,5 x 16,5 cm)
186712mo [17 x 11 cm]; [iv], 188 pp, colored lithograph (chromolithograph), index. original pictorial paper covered boards, lacks front blank endpaper, joint repaired, very good copy, clean and sound. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author states that this is 'the first cheap work on the orchard and fruit garden'. She had tested all varieties that she recommended and includes all the main types of fruit including figs and vines.
ref. 125329sd Editions Charles Moreau, René Baudouin Successeur, Paris - sans date (vers 1980) - Réimpression des Editions Baudouin - In-12, cartonnage illustré - 464 pages - Illustrations en N&B, in et hors texte, dans l'ouvrage
1996ref. C4557Astree 1996-05-21. Audio CD. Like New. CD case and liner all in Excellent condition. Astree unknown
2009ref. Q-0615308228Ramsay Publishing 2009-09-23. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Ramsay Publishing paperback
197276 pages. Bibliography. Index to Common Names. Index to Scientific Names. Considers plants in the following classifications: house plants; herbaceous garden ornamentals; Ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; fruits, vegetables, forage and cover crops; plants causing dermatitis; ornamentals toxic to livestock; algae; fleshy fungi. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding sound. A quality copy. Book
1976200 pages. Features: Early days of Kelowna Hospital; Right Reverend A.J. Doull - First Bishop of the Diocese of Kootenay; Fort Vancouver, USA; Kenny McLean; Hugh Charles Catt - Lumby's First Magistrate; Tom Clarke - Pioneer Surveyor of Railroads and Highways; Grindrod Schools 1900-1976; Falkland, B.C.; Alexander MacDonell - pioneer stage driver and rancher; Nurse Warburton; Brief history of Noca Dairy, 1925-1975; Life on a B.C. Fruit Farm; J.G. Harris; Proposed Manning Park Expansion; Mrs. T.P. Upton; Herbert Hollick Kenyon; H.C.S. Collett; First Osoyoos School 1917; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
1981415 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. "Presents the philosophy of raising fruit tres, nut trees, and other food-bearing trees in a wholesome, ecologically sound manner such that the grove-owner becomes a benevolent, intrinsic facet of the growth of the orchard trees as Nature intended." - from dust jacket. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding open at page 92. Page 93 loose but present. A worthy reference copy. Book
199064 pages. Great black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Palmer Story - Palmer Perfumer, the First American Perfumer; Trade Cards - article with reprints of amazing vintage cards; Jar Talk - fruit jar wrenches and more canning information; Bottle-Dose - The Heckler - Skinner - Keene Show; British Bottle Bits - What was in those tooth pastes? - a fascinating article!; Extra Special Deliveries; Northwestern Show; Up-Dates; Messages; Auction Directory; Miniature Bottle Show - San Francisco Bay area; Chinese Gold Mining Camp - an account of our find during the drought of '76-'77, by Seth Simpson. Average wear. A sound copy. Magazine
1934This listing consists of pages 1-8 and 13-20 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents include: Photo of Japanese, British and U.S. diplomates in England attemtping to replace the old London Naval Treaty; Chuckwalla wrecked on west coast of Vancouver Island; Mayor Leeming will run again; Manchukuo disregarding protests against proposed oil monopoly in state; America wants to lead in removal of barriers against international trade - warns against extreme nationalism; Government passes first market plan under B.C. Statute to protect tree fruit growers; Burnett's Gin ad; Piggly Wiggly ad; Editorial page; nice illustrated ad for Rogers and Majestic "Mystery-Tube" radios; City and District News bits; Social pages; Travel page; Sports page with head photo of Aurel Joliat in story about the 1934-35 Les Canadiens hockey team; Business page; Cartoon page. two pages of classified ads; large fashion ad for David Spencer Limited; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear. Above-average soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C. Newspaper
1981212 pages. Index, bibliography and index. Monotone diagrams and colour photos. This guide and cookbook includes 35 species for wild-food gourmets. "Each section contains a botanical description, notes on general habitat and distribution, a drawing or colour photograph, and information on the folklore of each plant, with notes on its historical, medicinal, or cosmetic uses. Also included are a large selection of recipes for jams, jellies, beverages, wines, pies, desserts, main dishes and snacks. Some of these are based on recipes that were used by the Indians and the Inuit, or by early pioneers." - back cover. Prior owner's name and date atop half-title page, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this wonderful guide. Book
1990145 pages including index and black and white illustrations. Extensively referenced. Chapters include: the Irish Adventurers; the Viceroy's Ranch; the District Corporation - the Ricardo Era; "The New Golcanda"; The Fruit Grower's Municipality; Depression and Disillusionment; Rural Society in Transition; Rural Municipality as suburb. Very faint wear. Clean and unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
1920Undated but appears to be circa early 1900s. 24 pages. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this charming and diminutive vintage canning guide. Book
197448 pages. Features: Letters; Chinese Artifacts, by Flo & Al Clemens; 3rd Annual Vancouver Island Bottle Show & Sale - photo-illustrated article; Nanaimo Dig Club; Sealed Bottles, by Dick & Barbara Hoyle; Insulators, by Larry & Wendy Lundgren; Relics, by Jim Heidt; Auto Collectibles, by Allan Gadsen; Old Guns, by Mike Hill; Vancouver Notes, by D. Harrison; Gold Seal Liquor Co., Vancouver, B.C.; International Wine Co., by G. Northcote; Collecting Old Locks; Documents & Other Paper Collectibles; More Jugs; Living Free - Patricia Armitage writes about Dieter and Tina Bonkowski of Yellow Point - with photos; Old Phonographs, by Coleman Kiss; Depression Glass; Fruit Jar Corner; Collectors of Note; The Karbonated Korner - The Comox Valley Mysteries, by Bill Patterson; The West Coast Mystery - "Stone Bear" found by Morris McNally of Nanaimo; Articles from the collection of Norm and Sandy Barker of Chase River, B.C.; Furniture, Lamps & Bric A Brac; French Ivory, by M. Skrill; Prairie News; Club Directory; Classified ads; and more. Printed on glossy stock. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this interesting British Columbia bottle collecting periodical. Book
ref. 5243Lib Germer Baillière Paris 1883
ref. 12481Les parasites de la vigne Mildew-Eumolpe-Pyrale-Erineum-Oïdium-pourridie… Les cépages cultivés dans la Meuse ; (raisins de table, raisins précoces-raisins sans pépins ; Les meilleurs fruits poires pommes, pêches ; abricots, prunes, cerises, groseilles. In 12 broché faux-titre, titre, 112 pages, 1 page de table des matières. Bar le Duc COMTE JACQUT éditeur 1889 édition originale rare
ref. 62407Paris, éd. Organisation de Coopération et de développement économiques, 1971 et 1976, EDITION ORIGINALES, 2 volumes in-8, cartonnage souple, couv. texte en noir sur fond vert clair éd., reliures par 2 écrous en bronze éd., 164 + 166 pp., très nb. photos coul. et dessins en noir, Belles études sur les fruits et légumes de France avec description, culture, maladies et origine des produits. Pas courant Très bon état
ref. 25243Paris Librairie ancienne Honoré Champion 1932 in 8 (24,5x16) 1 volume reliure demi chagrin rouge de l'époque, dos à nerfsd, couverture conservée, 94 pages [1], avec 4 cartes dont deux dépliantes, 2 plans, et 17 photographies hors-texte. Travaux publiés par l'Institut d'Etudes Slaves, XIII. Bel exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request )
ref. 4157P., Delbard, 1993 ; in-folio (36 x 28 cm). 270pp.-1f. Pleine toile bleue d'éditeur, jaquette illustrée en couleurs. Parfait état.
ref. ZNF-886Cinquième édition, Encyclopédie des connaissances agricoles, ouvrage adopté par le Syndicat centralndes agriculteurs de France, Librairie Hachette, sans date.
ref. 7851in 12 pleine toile noire pièce de titre cuir bleu, faux- titre,VIII,418 pages,30 gravures pleine page et dans le texte, Paris Librairie agricole de la maison Rustique 1861. Mention fictive de deuxième édition,quelques petites rousseurs en début et fin de volume,trace d’un petit tampon page de titre,sinon bon exemplaire.
ref. 25238Paris Dusacq (étiquette de relais de la Société d'Agriculture et d'Horticulture) 1853 in 8 (21x13,5) 1 volume reliure demi basane noire de l'époque, dos lisse orné de filets dorés, VII et 300 pages. Texte seul (manque le volume d'atlas de 12 grandes planches dépliantes comportant de nombreuses figures). Hardy J.A., jardinier en chef des jardins du Sénat au Luxembourg. Bel exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request )
ref. 64508Paris, Flammarion novembre 1984, EDITION ORIGINALE, in-4, cartonnage couv. photo coul. éd., 310 pp., très nb. photos coul. et en noir, en collaboration avec Jacqueline Saulnier, introduction de Jacques Kother, Portrait, Lexique, Table des illustrations, Index alphabétiques des recettes de La Villa Lorraine et de l'Ecailler du Palais Royal,Table des matières, L'auteur fut l'un des plus célèbres restaurateurs de Belgique. En 1972, il devint le premier 3 étoiles Michelin hors de France ! (5 étoiles pour les deux restaurants) et ce fut une véritable révolution ! Le restaurant "l'écailler du Palais Royal" fut ouvert en 1968 à Bruxelles (place du Sablon), spécialisé en fruits de mer et en poissons. La première partie de ce livre nous dresse le portrait de ce chef de file incontesté, suivent les recettes, classiques et originales, très bien expliquées. Comme dans ses deux restaurants, ce livre est une vraie fête ! RARE Très bon état du papier; couverture défraîchie avec manques aux coiffes et aux coins