EVELYN, John. Sylva, or a Discourse of Forest-Trees, and the Propagation of Timber... To which is annexed Pomona or, an Appendix concerning Fruit-Trees in relation to Cider... also Kalendarium Hortense; or, Gard'ners Almanac... London: Martyn and Allestry, 1664. 2o. Title printed in red and black with engraved crest, a few small woodcuts in text (lacks A1, G4, 2X1 and a portion of errata leaf 3X1 which is pasted to blank leaf in the back). Late 19th-century polished tree calf gilt, triple fillet border, spine gilt with gilt- lettered red morocco label. Provenance: Comitissa Spencer (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Henrey 132; Hunt 296; Wing E-3316. Sold not subject to return.

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EVELYN, John. Sylva, or a Discourse of Forest-Trees, and the Propagation of Timber... To which is annexed Pomona or, an Appendix concerning Fruit-Trees in relation to Cider... also Kalendarium Hortense; or, Gard'ners Almanac... London: Martyn and Allestry, 1664. 2o. Title printed in red and black with engraved crest, a few small woodcuts in text (lacks A1, G4, 2X1 and a portion of errata leaf 3X1 which is pasted to blank leaf in the back). Late 19th-century polished tree calf gilt, triple fillet border, spine gilt with gilt- lettered red morocco label. Provenance: Comitissa Spencer (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Henrey 132; Hunt 296; Wing E-3316. Sold not subject to return.

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