Details
SWEET, Robert. The Florist's Guide, and Cultivator's Directory, London: James Ridgway, 1827-1829, volume I only (of two), 8°, FIRST EDITION, 100 hand-coloured engraved plates, plate 4 and text misbound before plate 2 and 3 (dampstained throughout, partly affecting text and plates, occasional spotting), contemporary morocco gilt (lower joints cracked, worn), g.e. [Nissen BBI 1925].
Provenance
"Eliza Morton, a birthday present from her dear Papa, January 6th, 1842, Hampstead", inscription to front free endpaper.