230mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). vii, 286pp. 10 engraved plates and folding plans. Includes plans and elevations for two cottages and associated costings. G : in Good condition with original boards. Cracking at outer spine. Boards rubbed and marked. Uncut. Content bright. N° de réf. du vendeur r9895
Titre : Hints to Gentlemen of Landed Property, To ...
Éditeur : G. Nicol, J. Walker, Longman and Rees, and Cadell Jun. and Davies, London
Date d'édition : 1799
Reliure : Grey board cover
Edition : A New Edition.
Description du livre PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259520702
Description du livre PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259520702
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Description du livre HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9780331827781
Description du livre Third edition, expanded, and the first with the Supplement. 10 engraved plates (6 folding). viii, 286 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. English Land Management. Kent (1737-1810) was a laid appraiser and agriculturist land valuer and agriculturist, who was first employed in the diplomatic service as secretary to Sir James Porter in Brussels.where he studied the husbandry of the Austrian Netherlands. Upon his return to England, Kent first published in 1775 his HINT TO GENTLEMEN, "which contained, among other valuable suggestions, some designs for labourers' cottages, which were greatly in advance of his time . The book brought him employment on a large scale as an estate agent and land valuer, and he did much to improve English methods of land management . " - DNB. The 1775 first edition was followed by editions of 1776, 1793 (with Supplement), and 1796. ESTCT128096 Full contemporary polished calf, red leather spine label. Joints starting but sound, and overall a lovely copy with a fine provenance. Armorial bookplate of Sir Thomas Fraser Grove of Ferne House, Salisbury; and with his signature above 10 engraved plates (6 folding). viii, 286 pp. 1 vols. 8vo Third edition, expanded, and the first with the Supplement. N° de réf. du vendeur 218497