The first serious study of traditional American perennial gardens, which attained great popularity in the years between the Civil War and World War I, this abundantly illustrated volume explores this old-fashioned garden style--frequently referred to as "grandmother's garden"--as seen in small towns, artists' colonies and craft villages, mining towns, and settlements on the Western frontier. 159 illustrations, 75 in color.
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The first serious study of traditional American perennial gardens, which attained great popularity in the years between the Civil War and World War I, this abundantly illustrated volume explores this old-fashioned garden style--frequently referred to as "grandmother's garden"--as seen in small towns, artists' colonies and craft villages, mining towns, and settlements on the Western frontier. 159 illustrations, 75 in color.
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As New in As New jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 240pp, 175 illus, including 75 plates in full colour. Still in publisher's shrinkwrap, perfect condition. Beautiful book, tracing the development of the indigenous American garden style through more than 150 period paintings and photographs. The author quotes a vast range of primary sources, including poems, letters, popular journalism, and garden writing. Heavy book, may require extra postage.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Good. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Near Fine in near fine jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 240 pp. Illustrated in color and b&w. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Minimal soiling to rear foredge of DJ. Top edges of boards and endpapers faded. Contents clean and unmarked.
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Fine in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade. Book appears brand new with no noted flaws. Fast shipping media mail to USA.
