HOME AND GARDEN: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Worker in Both

Jekyll, Gertrude

ISBN 10: 0907462189 / ISBN 13: 9780907462187

Published by Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 1982

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This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in light green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine and the upper board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in fine condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Gertrude Jekyll (29 November 1843 ? 8 December 1932) was a British horticulturist, garden designer, craftswoman, photographer, writer and artist. She created over 400 gardens in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, and wrote over 1000 articles for magazines such as Country Life and William Robinson's The Garden. Jekyll has been described as "a premier influence in garden design" by British and American gardening enthusiasts. Notes and thoughts, practical and critical of a worker in both, with 53 illustrations from photographs by the author and 16 colour plates and comments added to this 1982 edition. Ref D 4.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: HOME AND GARDEN: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Worker in Both
• Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0907462189
• ISBN 13: 9780907462187
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Thus
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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First published in 1890, this is the second book by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932), one of the most influential garden designers of her time. It is a collection of her advice and reflections on a range of topics, from notes on particular plants to guidance on practical projects.