The Apples of New York By Spencer Ambrose Beach along with N. O. Booth and O. M. Taylor Published by State Of New York Department Of Agriculture, Associative Features 1st Edition, with Colour and B+W IllustratIONS _______________________________________________________________________ Please Note If you are considering buying a reproduction that 'Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public' that they generally do not provide colour plates. Overview The Apples of New York is a definitive, two-volume masterwork written by Spencer Ambrose Beach (along with N. O. Booth and O. M. Taylor) and published in 1905 printed by J.B. Lyon Company, commissioned by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, this historic publication stands as a monumental, encyclopaedic survey of the apple varieties grown across New York State at the turn of the 20th century. Volume I meticulously documents late-season and winter apple varieties, while Volume II focuses on early-season and summer varieties. The set is legendary for its vibrant, full-page chromolithograph (colour print) inserts alongside dozens of half-tone plates. It provides exhaustively detailed scientific, historical, cultural, and economic descriptions for hundreds of distinct cultivars and It launched a highly prized series of state agricultural treatises and remains an invaluable reference tool for heirloom orchardists and pomology enthusiasts today. About the Author Harold Bayley (c. 1869–1965) was a British author, scholar, and expert in paper-making whose esoteric writings explored the intersections of symbolism, folklore, mythology, and prehistoric history. Bayley's scholarly pursuits were deeply influenced by his interest in hidden patterns within language, art, and ancient artefacts, often employing a comparative "jigsaw" method to connect disparate elements like megalithic monuments, place-names, coins, and fairy tales into cohesive narratives of lost knowledge.
His most influential work, The Lost Language of Symbolism (1912, two volumes), investigates the origins of letters, words, names, myths, and folklore, positing that symbols encode a universal "fossil history" from advanced ancient civilisations, including potential Atlantean or Iberian influences on Britain. This book, richly illustrated with emblems and motifs, argues for innate links between linguistic forms and symbolic imagery, such as the Greek psyche representing both butterfly and soul, and extends to Gnostic traditions, equine symbols, and medieval troubadours. Earlier works, including A New Light on the Renaissance (c. 1909) and The Shakespeare Symphony, applied similar symbolic analysis to literary and emblematic history, aligning with Baconian theories on authorship and Renaissance esotericism. As a longstanding member of the Francis Bacon Society, Bayley contributed insights on watermarks, symbolism, and ancient traditions, bridging his professional expertise in paper-making with broader historical inquiries. Residing in Surrey, England, he conducted much of his research furtively alongside professional duties, leaving a legacy of interdisciplinary treatises that continue to influence studies in occultism, etymology, and archaeo-mythology. Description A Two volume 1909 first edition in very good condition for age. The cover edges are a little worn and Volume two has helped paper eating wildlife to live another day. Both volumes have all plates. Please check pictures and don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries! 59 |