Chittenden Fred (53 results)

Condition: Very Good. VG condition book without dust jacket. Boards are clean with little/no wear. Book has clean and bright contents with no markings.

Condition: Very Good. VG condition book without dust jacket. Boards are clean with little/no wear. Book has clean and bright contents with no markings.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. VOLUME 4 ONLY, large green 1956 second edition cloth-bound hardcover in fair condition, with a single signficiant blemish: the cloth at the upper spine is damaged, most noticeably at the right-hand corner, which is well-frayed in a 1.5x1.5cm square, slightly damaged to the left thereof. Pages 1713-2316. Without DJ. 28cm tall. The spine gilt is slightly rubbed. [3.5 lbs]. Book.…

Condition: Very Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges, spine has some toning and/or loss. Book has clean and bright contents with no markings.

Condition: Very Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges, spine has some toning and/or loss. Book has clean and bright contents with no markings.

Condition: Good. 1974. Reprinted. 512 pages. Grey dust jacket with lettering over green cloth. Vol I. Contains black and white illustrations. Well bound and clean pages, with mild tanning to text block edges. Some rub-marking and tanning to pastedowns and endpapers. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Boards are slightly bowed. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning and water stains to spine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VOLUME 2 ONLY, large green 1956 second edition cloth-bound hardcover in excellent condition: unmarked, slight handling, slight wear. Pages 513-1088, unmarked. Without DJ. 28cm tall. The spine gilt is slightly rubbed. [3.5 lbs]. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VOLUME 3 ONLY, large green 1956 second edition cloth-bound hardcover in excellent condition: unmarked, slight handling, slight wear, slight bump of upper corners. Pages 1089-1712, unmarked. Without DJ. 28cm tall. The spine gilt is slightly rubbed. [3.7 lbs]. Book.

First Edition. Good copy in the original cloth over paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: x, 153, 2 pages illustrations, plates : 19 cm. Subjects: Agricultural pests. Gardening. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2nd edition. 512 pages. Dj worn and spine frayed. small hole in spine cloth.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd edition. 512 pages. Dj worn. Text tanned. Name on ffep.

First Edition. Good copy in the original cloth over paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: x, 153, 2 pages illustrations, plates : 19 cm. Subjects: Agricultural pests. Gardening. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st Edition Hardback, d/j has light shelf wear, o/w v/g, v/g. A practical and scientific encyclopedia of horticulture. This is a large heavy book. We also have Volumes 11 and 111 for sale.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st Edition Hardback, d/j has light shelf wear, o/w v/g, v/g. A practical and scientific encyclopedia of Horticulture. This is a large heavy book. We also have Vol 11 and 1V for sale.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st Edition, Hardback, d/j has light shelf wear, o/w v/g, v/g. A Practical and scientific encyclopedia of Horticulture. This is a very heavy book. We also have volumes 111 and 1V available.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A good 4 volume set of these authoritative, and substantial, gardening dictionaries. The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening; A Practical and Scientific Encylopaedia of Horticulture. Edited by Fred J. Chittenden, O.B.E., F.L.S., V.M.H. Assisted by Specialists. Published by Oxford University Press, London, at the Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1951. First edition. A good set of 4 green cloth hardbacks. With some wear and rubbing. Vol I with some streak marks to rear cover. All soundly bound. Gilt titles to spine. Text is bright and clear throughout. Dust toned edges to text block. Illustrated. Text in English.  Vol. I: xvi + 512pp;  Vol. II: viii + 513-1088pp;  Vol. III: viii + 1089-1712pp;  Vol. IV: viii + 1713-2316pp.  Weight approximately 6.5kg (the set - unpacked). A heavy set - extra postage may be payable. Approximate dimensions of each volume: 281mm high x 212mm wide x 35mm deep. More photos on request. …

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition copy with dust jacket. Darkened with some foxing otherwise fine. …

Hardback. Condition: VG. VG- DW. 1st Edition. Very clean tight set with some minor spotting and some bronwing to text edges. Dustwrappers are a bit worn with occasional slight edge loss. In loose polythene protectors. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY GB £14. Packed weight 7000g. Not available abroad.

hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. hardback, four volume set with additional supplement volume, all of the second edition, a very good tightly bound set in dust wrappers that have been laminated and adhered to pastedowns, b&w illustrations, 2316 & 334pp. OWING TO WEIGHT, A REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL POSTAGE MIGHT BE MADE IF ORDERED FROM CERTAIN OVERSEAS LOCATIONS.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 5 volumes including the Supplement, over 2000pp, well illustrated, hardcover, bound in green cloth, gilt lettered, the spines are slightly faded but in very good condition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1951. * a definitive work covering all aspects of gardening. A VERY HEAVY SET SO ADDITIONAL POSTAGE WILL BE CHARGED. NOT ECONOMICAL FOR SHIPPING OVERSEAS. PLEASE ASK FOR A POSTAGE/SHIPPING QUOTE.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Wrappers are in a protective plastic and are price clipped, lightly rubbed and lightly marked. Volume II has some rodent damage to front surface of board by the fore edge. boards lightly marked, shelf wear to bottom edge. Library bookplate to front pastedown and associated stamps to lightly foxed prelims. All clean throughout. Good. This is a heavy set and will require additional postage. Book.…

Condition: Very Good. 2nd impression of 2nd edition. Cloth, dj, VG/G. 5 volumes. xvi+512pp, viii+513-1088pp, viii+1089-1712pp, viii+1713-2316pp, xii+555pp, line drawings, vols I - V a little rubbed along the edges and the dustjackets a little edge worn & chipped with some loss, Supplement volume dated 1969, a solid set. Monumental dictionary of gardening, based around plants grown in British gardens. The Supplement contains lists of recommended varieties of Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables. Frederick James Chittenden [ 1873 - 1950 ] British horticulturalist and first director of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Wisley Garden. He died just before his magnum opus was published. 9625 grams.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. 4 volume set, a lovely clean set showing minimal usage only, dust wrappers a little rubbed at edges.; 11" x 8.5".

5 VOL SET [4 VOLS + SUPPLEMENT], imperial octavo, blue buckram boards (supplement vol with green buckram boards & jacket), gilt lettering to spines & front boards, 2316pp total + viii + 554pp supplement, illus, VG+ (light rubbing/bruising to extrems, sl soiling to spines & boards, light foxing & soiling to page edges, prev. owner's name in ink to ffep of each vol, light foxing & adhesive staining to eps) supplement vol only has d/w, VG (moderate creasing & staining to edges, moderate bruising to spine- sl tear to base, light fading to spine, prev. bookseller's label to front flap, light general soiling). …

2nd edition reprinted. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 5v.:line drawings. Notes: Corrected reprint of 2nd ed.Subjects: Gardening Dictionaries and encyclopedias. Horticulture Dictionaries and encyclopedias. 6 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Second edition. The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening (In Four Volumes). Dust jacket missing from volume 2. Dust jackets in fair condition, chipping at corners and heads and tails of spine. Metal and paper corner protectors on front covers of two volumes. Spines cracked on all four volumes but pages intact and very good reading copies. Supplement not included. Extra postage will be required due to size and weight.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd edition. 11" x 8". xv + 512pp + viii + 513- 1088pp + viii + 1089- 1712pp + viii + 1713- 2316pp, illustrated. Foxing on fore edge and e.ps. Spotting on boards, else, clean and tight, very good hardbacks in chipped but now protected, dustwrappers.

2nd edition reprinted. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 5v.:line drawings. Notes: Corrected reprint of 2nd ed.Subjects: Gardening Dictionaries and encyclopedias. Horticulture Dictionaries and encyclopedias. 6 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. CURRENTLY WE ONLY SELL TO UK LOCATIONS. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE ORDER IF INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS REQUIRED. These are ex-library books so have the usual library stamps, markings and labels inside and sometimes on the spines. Edge of pages slightly discoloured. These are in very good condition.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A Practical And Scientific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture - Four volumes. Heavy; Large; No DJ. Very heavy - extra postage will apply.