[FRUIT TREES]. WOODHOUSE, James. An Inaugural Dissartation on the Chemical and Medical properties of the Persimmon Tree, and the analysis of astringent vegetables. Philadelphia: William Woodhouse, [1792]. 8vo. Marbled wrappers. First edition. Evans 25055; Sabin 105105. Scarce. – VENETTE, Nicolas (1633-1698). The Art of Pruning Fruit-Trees, with and Explanation Of some Words which Gardiners make use of in speaking of Trees. And a Tract Of the Use of the Fruits of Trees. London: Tho. Basset, 1685. 8vo. 7 woodcut figures in text. Contemporary calf. First edition. ESTC R12617. – A Treatise upon the Culture of Peach Trees. London: J. Dodsley and others, 1768. 8vo. Modern half calf. Henrey 1437. – Traité complet de la culture des orangers et des citronniers. Paris: Lamy, 1782. 12mo. Contemporary calf, spine gilt, red morocco gilt lettering-piece. Provenance: Frederic Alliez (signature on title-page). Not in Brunet. – Together, 4 works.

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[FRUIT TREES]. WOODHOUSE, James. An Inaugural Dissartation on the Chemical and Medical properties of the Persimmon Tree, and the analysis of astringent vegetables. Philadelphia: William Woodhouse, [1792]. 8vo. Marbled wrappers. First edition. Evans 25055; Sabin 105105. Scarce. – VENETTE, Nicolas (1633-1698). The Art of Pruning Fruit-Trees, with and Explanation Of some Words which Gardiners make use of in speaking of Trees. And a Tract Of the Use of the Fruits of Trees. London: Tho. Basset, 1685. 8vo. 7 woodcut figures in text. Contemporary calf. First edition. ESTC R12617. – A Treatise upon the Culture of Peach Trees. London: J. Dodsley and others, 1768. 8vo. Modern half calf. Henrey 1437. – Traité complet de la culture des orangers et des citronniers. Paris: Lamy, 1782. 12mo. Contemporary calf, spine gilt, red morocco gilt lettering-piece. Provenance: Frederic Alliez (signature on title-page). Not in Brunet. – Together, 4 works.

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