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On the Nature and Property of Soils: Their Connexion With The Geological Formation On Which They Rest; The Best Means of Permanently Increasing Their Productiveness, and on The Rent and Profits Of Agriculture
John Morton
1840
James Ridgway : London
7" by 4.5"
[3], iv-xix, 1-358
SUMMARY
A handsomely bound, second edition copy of John Morton's work on soils, previously owned by the Foljambe family.
Early Edition,Folding Maps,Leather Binding,Rebound,Uncommon
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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European Postage: £ 14.99
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DESCRIPTION
A very attractive second edition copy of John Morton's 'On the Nature and Property of Soils'.
John Morton was a Scottish agriculturist and writer known for his contributions to the Royal Agricultural Society and writings on agricultural science.
With a folding coloured map opposite page 248.
With a publisher's catalogue to the rear.
Bookplate of George Foljambe of the Foljambe family at Osberton Estate. Historically, the Foljambe family were Lords of the Manor of Tideswell and also held lands at Darley Dale.
CONDITION
Handsomely bound in half calf with marble covered boards and matching fore edges. Externally, a smart copy with minor rubbing and shelf wear, in particular a few chips to the spine. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, hinges are tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have some scattered spots, particularly to the first and last few pages, as well as pages 248 to 252 (the folding plate). Otherwise, pages bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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