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London: J. Whiston and B. White , 1759. Hardback, full-calf, recent spine with gilt titles to spine labels. 27cm x 21.5cm. Pp. xxiv, 491, (9). 6 engraved plates. 1st edition 1759. Binding is slightly rubbed. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Previous owner's name to head of title page. Bottom corner of first 5 pages soiled. Folding table at page 236 repaired at hinge. Private ownership. A heavy book, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (H07). 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Good.

London: J Whiston and B White et al, 1759. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 10.5" by 8". Not Stated. The first English edition of Duhamel du Monceau's treatise on husbandry. Illustrated, with six plates. Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau was a French physician and botanist. He carried out many experiments in plant physiology and this work is formed of several treatises. His 'Traite de la culture des terres' was published in 1750, which was then followed by five further parts, with the final part being issued in 1760. The editor of this work, Mills, discussed these different parts to his preface. This English edition was translated and edited by John Mills. This was his first work in the field of agriculture and is a translation of various experiments from the then five volume work by Duhamel du Monceau. Mills decided to include the experiments that seemed the most instructive in the modern practice of farming. The preface notes that 'Duhamel and his correspondents have set the world an example which has… Read More