Lot 389
Scottish agriculture.- Donaldson (James) Husbandry anatomized, or, an enquiry into the present manner of teiling and manuring the ground in Scotland , second edition, 1697.
Hammer Price: £350
Description
Scottish agriculture.- Donaldson (James) Husbandry anatomized, or, an enquiry into the present manner of teiling and manuring the ground in Scotland , second edition, woodcut head-pieces, occasional light soiling or browning, ink ownership inscription to endpaper, contemporary calf, gilt, extremities rubbed, [Fussell p.84; Perkins 497; Rothamsted p.48; Goldsmiths' 3384; Wing D1853], small 8vo, Edinburgh, Printed by John Reid, 1697.
***Second edition of the first printed work on agriculture in Scotland.
Provenance: Lewis Borthwick (ink inscription).
Description
Scottish agriculture.- Donaldson (James) Husbandry anatomized, or, an enquiry into the present manner of teiling and manuring the ground in Scotland , second edition, woodcut head-pieces, occasional light soiling or browning, ink ownership inscription to endpaper, contemporary calf, gilt, extremities rubbed, [Fussell p.84; Perkins 497; Rothamsted p.48; Goldsmiths' 3384; Wing D1853], small 8vo, Edinburgh, Printed by John Reid, 1697.
***Second edition of the first printed work on agriculture in Scotland.
Provenance: Lewis Borthwick (ink inscription).