Phillips, Henry. The Companion for the Orchard. An Historical and Botanical Account of Fruits known in Great Britain. New Ed. Pub. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley. 1831
pp. [vi], x, 372 with 3 plates and 4-page catalogue of works published by Henry Colburn & Co. 8vo. Hardback. Some scattered spotting, o/w. contents fine. Several sections uncut. Bound in original paper covered boards with cloth spine all in thor. vg. to nr. fine condition.
Arranged alphabetically, a fascinating insight into the history, cultivation and uses of 47 fruits of trees and bushes ranging from acorns to pineapples, from the Love-apple or tomato to walnuts and the Cocoa-nut to olives. With glossary of terms.
£100.00 [Ref: 61437]