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Practical Treatise on the Grape Vine Author: Thomson, William Title: Practical Treatise on the Grape Vine Publication: Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood, 1879 Edition: 5th or later Edition Description: Cloth. Very Good. Tall, slim 8vo., x(1) 99pp. plus 24pp. publisher's catalog in rear. Sharp 9th Edition, Bound in publisher's original green cloth with titles in gilt on front board. Decorative embossed borders. Numerous illustrations of wine-growing equipment and vines. Square and solid with moderate wear to edges and tips. Some wear to the spine ends with about a half-inch loss cloth to the crown. Board edges toned. Interior pages mildly toned with a few scattered spots of foxing. Previous owner's name and address on front end-paper Important early work on grape growing. The First Edition was published in 1862 and when this Edition was published in 1879, vineyards in Europe and elsewhere were being decimated by Phylloxera and the author in this edition suggested quite sever counter-measures. A very pretty collectable copy of an uncommon book and at a great price. (Gabler p.277 G38890). Seller ID: 017052 Subject: Reference, Wine/Spirits/Food 35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA. An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always! Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if pictures are unclear. All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector. Thank you for looking. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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