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SPEECHLY, William (1723–1819). A Treatise on the Culture of the Vine. York: for the Author by G. Peacock, 1790. 4° (265 x 214mm). Half-title, list of subscribers, 5 engraved plates of which 3 folding, 2 leaves of explanation and observation on the plates. (A few scattered spots, clean tear to T3.) 19th-century red straight-grained half morocco, gilt spine and title on front cover, yellow edges (lightly rubbed). Provenance: Charles William Vane, 3rd marquess of Londonderry (1778-1854, army officer and diplomatist; engraved bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. Speechly, an agriculturist born near Peterborough, Northamptonshire, was mainly known for his skill in growing pineapples and grapes. In 1779 he issued a treatise on the Culture of the Pine Apple which was followed in 1790 by the present work. BMC, vol 23, p. 1128 (235).
FIRST EDITION. Speechly, an agriculturist born near Peterborough, Northamptonshire, was mainly known for his skill in growing pineapples and grapes. In 1779 he issued a treatise on the Culture of the Pine Apple which was followed in 1790 by the present work. BMC, vol 23, p. 1128 (235).
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