The Natural Principles of Landscape Gardening (First Edition)

First edition. [iv], ii, [2], viii, 152pp., 11 plates. With the bookplate of William Russell Grace, the Irish-born two-time Mayor of New York City and founder of W. R. Grace & Company. Grace's second term coincided with the author's relocation to America and employment at Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Binding failing, with rear cover and spine detaching from textblock and some loose signatures. Top and bottom of spine chipped; corners worn through. Contents in nice shape, somewhat yellowed with occasional minor blemishes. Apart from the binding issues, Good to VG.