Arboretum et fruticetum Britannicum; . or the trees and shrubs of Britain, ... pictorially and botanically delineated, and scientifically and popularly described; with their propagation, culture, management and uses ... preceded by a historical and geographical outline of the trees and shrubs of temperate climates throughout the world. By J. C. Loudon ... In eight volumes: four of letterpress, illustrated by above 2500 engravings; and four of octavo and quarto plates.
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843)
Category
Books
Date
1838
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 3123983
Summary
Bibliographic description
8v., plates . ill.. . 8vo.. Uncoloured. Provenance: Binding stamp combining the Hervey and Upton arms [Frederick William Hervey (1769-1859), 1st Marquess of Bristol m.1798 Hon. Elizabeth Albana Upton (1775-1844)]. Binding: Nineteenth-century full tan calf; double gilt fillet border with armorial centrepiece; spine gilt decorated and lettered: "Arboretum et fruticetum Britannicum. Loudon. 1838".
Provenance
Part of the Bristol Collection. The house and contents were acquired through the National Land Fund and transferred to the National Trust in 1956
Makers and roles
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843)