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DEZALLIER d'ARGENVILLE. The theory and practice of gardening. The Hague, Pierre Husson, 1711. In-4° bound in full brown calf, spine gilt, gilt roulette on the edges and inside, gilt edges (period binding). [6] ff. 208 pp. With 31 engraved folding plates (out of 32). First Dutch edition and first of the pirate editions of this founding text of the French formal garden theory reproducing the original printed in Paris in 1709. Good condition, binding tired, pleasantly clean boards Good condition, binding faded but formerly restored Binding: Binding split Headcap missing Corners restored Inside pages: Slight foxing and spotting, most present in the margin of one plateSlightly browned edges Missing one of the plates
geneve, Switzerland
