[William Marshall] — Planting and Rural Ornament

London, G. Nicol, 1796. Leather. The second edition of this two volume set on late 18th century planting and gardening for landed estates, in lovely contemporary calf bindings. The second edition. A two volume, complete set.William Marshall (1745 1818) wrote widely on agriculture, and was also employed as a landscape gardener. This work was intended as a practical guide for those in possession of large estates on the establishment and maintenance of timber plantations, both for their financial value and as decorative elements in the landscaping of the surroundings of the owner's house. The two volumes cover the practical issues of planting, propagating and transplanting, and discusses the choice of trees for different commercial purposes, and the planning and maintenance of hedgerows, as well as ornamental buildings. Bound in full contemporary calf, retaining original endpapers and half titles. Bound in full contemporary calf, retaining original endpapers and half titles. Externally excellent with very minimal edge wear, and slight cracking to the head of the front joint to 'Vol 2', though holding firm. Internally firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages with only the odd spot, and an owner's signature to the title pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .