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8vo, (1) - 183, with fold-out, original, monochrome watercolor study by Laning's wife, Primrose, tipped-in at fly, of a corner of the couple's London garden (a colored version of which was used for the dustjacket. Laning (1912-1983), American-born landscape architect and garden designer, came to Europe in WWII. He maried Primrose Harley (1908-1978) in 1952, and they firts resided at Park House on Onslwo Square, with a garden of more than hlaf an acre -for him - and the house a very large artist's studio - for her. There's a small triangular pierce missing center of rear panel of price clipped dustjacket, else near fine. Seller Inventory # 013836
Title: SUCCESSFUL TOWN GARDENING
Publisher: Country Life, London
Publication Date: 1957
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Roper, Primrose Harley
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition.