1779 Experiments and Observations Concerning Agriculture and the Weather Mars...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Experiments and Observations Concerning Agriculture and the Weather William Marshall 1779 J. Dodsley : London 10.5" by 8" [47] 2-205 [2]pp SUMMARY The very scarce first edition of agriculture writer William Marshall's discussion of observations and experiments he conducted relating to agriculture and climate. First Edition,Illustrated,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Illustrated with a frontispiece titled 'Plan of the Farm', and one further plate.A very scarce late eighteenth century work by William Marshall, a prominent agriculture writer known to be an early proponent of the establishment of a state-sponsored body to promote farming standards and agriculture. In 1774, Marshall rented a farm near Croydon, Surrey, to practice and experiment with farming and agriculture techniques, later publishing an account of his experiences.ESTC reference number T99906 With an alphabetical index to the rear.With the stamp of the Lawes Agricultural Trust to the recto of the frontispiece, and verso of index. No further library markings.An impressively detailed discussion of late eighteenth century farming practices. CONDITION Rebound in cloth, with endpapers renewed. Bump to back strip head, otherwise externally excellent. Stamps to recto of frontispiece, and verso of index leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good 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. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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