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PLAW, John. Ferme Ornée; or, Rural Improvements. A Series of Domestic and Ornamental Designs, suited to Parks, Plantations, Rides, Walks, Rivers, Farms, &c. ... A New Edition. London: J. Taylor, 1800. 4° (280 x 230mm). 38 sepia aquatint plates by John Play, plates dated 1795 (some spotting, browning and mainly marginal staining). Contemporary half calf gilt (rubbed). Provenance: Martin and Jean Corke (armorial bookplate) -- modern presentation inscription on front free endpaper. Archer 259.3.
With Baddam's Memoirs of the Royal Society (London, 1738-41, vols. I - VIII and X, engraved plates), Noel Antoine Pluche's Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display'd (London, 1740-48, vols. II - VII only, engraved plates), and 2 other natural history works in 6 vols., all bound in contemporary calf or morocco. (22)
With Baddam's Memoirs of the Royal Society (London, 1738-41, vols. I - VIII and X, engraved plates), Noel Antoine Pluche's Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display'd (London, 1740-48, vols. II - VII only, engraved plates), and 2 other natural history works in 6 vols., all bound in contemporary calf or morocco. (22)
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