A survey of the ancient husbandry and gardening, . collected from Cato, Varro, Columella, Virgil, and others the most eminent writers among the Greeks and Romans: ... With a preface, shewing the use of husbandry, and the necessity of erecting public gardens. By R. Bradley, ...
Richard Bradley (1688-1732)
Category
Books
Date
1725
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3126932
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],373,[11]p., [2] folding plates . ill.. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on pastedown in Norris's hand: Birdsall House, Malton (Lord Middleton) S [i.e. Sotheby's] 24/3 47. Lot 13 15/=. [i.e.Michael Guy Percy Willoughby, 11th Baron Middleton (1887-1970), of Birdsall House, Malton, East Yorkshire]. Binding: Eighteenth-century panelled calf over boards; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Richard Bradley (1688-1732)