[DEZALLIER D' ARGENVILLE, Antoine Joseph]. The Theory and Practice of Gardening, translated from the French by John James, London: Geo. James, 1712, 4°, FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, 32 folding engraved plates by Michael van der Gucht, illustrations, errata leaf bound at end (lacking the Royal Privilege leaf), contemporary panelled calf (spine repaired). [Henrey 1426]

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[DEZALLIER D' ARGENVILLE, Antoine Joseph]. The Theory and Practice of Gardening, translated from the French by John James, London: Geo. James, 1712, 4°, FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, 32 folding engraved plates by Michael van der Gucht, illustrations, errata leaf bound at end (lacking the Royal Privilege leaf), contemporary panelled calf (spine repaired). [Henrey 1426]

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The first important book on garden design to appear in England in the 18th-century. It deals extensively with the design and formation of fine gardens (known as pleasure gardens) and the making of fountains and cascades. [Hunt II, pp.491-94]

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