Erasmus Darwin: 'Phytologia; or the Philosophy of Agricultur...

Hammer

£50

Erasmus Darwin: 'Phytologia; or the Philosophy of Agriculture and Gardening. With the Theory of Draining Morasses, and with an Improved Construction of the Drill Plough', London, J. Johnson, 1800, 1st edition, 12 engraved plates (of which 2 folding) as called for, 4to, viii, 612pp, contemporary half calf gilt (worn), armorial bookplate of James Davies (1820-1883), English classical scholar, writer, headmaster, landowner, and prebendary of the Church of England, of Moor Court, near Kington, Herefordshire, to front pastedown