
Robinson, William. Wood Fires for the Country House & Cottage. Showing the beauty and use of the wood fire. Pub. John Murray. [1924]
pp.115, [i] with illus. and plans. Small 4to. Hardback. Prov: Author’s presentation copy with ‘John Stuart, From the author, Clematis time 1924’ hand-written by William Robinson to half-title. Also with bookplate of Peter Herbert, former owner and rejuvinator of Gravetye Manor to front pastedown. Some spotting to fore-edges of text block, a little darkening to end-papers o/w. contents almost free of spotting and fine. Original tan cloth with gilt lettering in thor. vg. condition.
William Robinson is broadly considered as the Father of Modern Gardening. Born in Ireland in 1838 and renowned for his wild and natural approach to gardening, he went on to establish his internationally acclaimed garden at Gravetye Manor in Sussex.
£475.00 [Ref: 66709]