John Parkinson — Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris

London, Methuen & Co. 1904. Cloth. A bright folio reproduction from the 1629 first edition of John Parkinson's 'Paradisi', one of the first works on British gardening. The first facsimile edition of the first edition, published in 1629.  In the original quarter cloth binding, with blue paper covered boards and paper spine label. Adorned with woodcut head and tail pieces, as well as an additional woodcut title page and numerous full-page botanical cuts.  Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris is an impressive work of gardening writing from the last of the great English herbalists and one of the first of the great English botanists, John Parkinson. He was apothecary to James I and one of the most eminent gardeners of his day. This monumental book, together with Theatrum Botanicum, form his best known works.  The present work offers detailed descriptions of the proper cultivation of plants, combining practical gardening advice with remarks on the beauty of gardens themselves. Divided into sections for different types of garden, Parkinson outlines his views for each on the best ways to design them.  A faithful reproduction of what is a very scarce edition.      In the original quarter cloth binding, with blue paper covered boards and paper spine label. Externally, with marks and bumping to the extremities. Hinges are tender, with a crack to the head of the rear hinge gutter. Slight toning to the boards and rubbing to the spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only offsetting to the endpapers. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .