Rhagor, Daniel
Pflantz-Gart Darinn ausführtlicher Bericht zu finden, welcher ges…

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Rhagor, Daniel Pflantz-Gart Darinn ausführtlicher Bericht zu finden, welcher gestalten 1. fruit-gardens, 2. herb-gardens, 3. vine-gardens. To be planted, cultivated and maintained with pleasure and benefit. Bern, Sonnleitner, (2nd edition) 1650. 4th part deals with 'Von den Sechs ersten Monaten deß Jahrs'. 238 PP., 159 PP., 139 PP., 114 PP. Bound in: Viescher, Georg: Blumengarten (title engraving at the beginning of the volume). Nuremberg, Endter, 1645. 156 pp. Reddish vellum binding. 16 x 9.5 cm.

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Rhagor, Daniel Pflantz-Gart Darinn ausführtlicher Bericht zu finden, welcher gestalten 1. fruit-gardens, 2. herb-gardens, 3. vine-gardens. To be planted, cultivated and maintained with pleasure and benefit. Bern, Sonnleitner, (2nd edition) 1650. 4th part deals with 'Von den Sechs ersten Monaten deß Jahrs'. 238 PP., 159 PP., 139 PP., 114 PP. Bound in: Viescher, Georg: Blumengarten (title engraving at the beginning of the volume). Nuremberg, Endter, 1645. 156 pp. Reddish vellum binding. 16 x 9.5 cm.

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