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Oxford, printed by Henry Hall printer to the University, for Thomas Robinson, M.DC.LVII. [1657].. TITLE CONTINUED: Discovering some Errors in the Theory, and Practise of this Art to be avoyded. With the Alimentall, and Physicall use of Fruits. Also concerning planting fruit-trees in the fields, and hedges, without hindrance of any present profits. Of Cider, and Perry; Liquors found by Experience, most conducing to HEALTH and LONG-LIFE. Of VINE-YARDS in ENGLAND. Herein likewise is laid downe some encouragements, and directions for planting of WOOD; for Building, Fuell and other uses. By all which the value of land may be much improved in a short time, with small cost and little labour to the great advantage of the owners and of the Common-Wealth. To which may be annexed the second part, viz. The spirituall use of an orchard, or garden: in divers similitudes between naturall and spirituall fruit-trees, according to Scripture, and experience. SECOND EDITION 1657, (first published in 1653) FIRST PART… Read More

Oxford, printed by William Hall, for Amos Curteyne, 1665.. TITLE CONTINUED: Whereunto is annexed, observations upon SIR. FRANCIS BACONS NATURAL HISTORY as it concerns fruit-trees, fruits, and flowers. Also, directions for planting of wood for building, fuel, and other uses; whereby the value of lands may be much improved in a short time, with small cost and little labour. The third impression, revised, with additions, by Ra. Austen, practiser in the art of planting, 1665. 2 works bound together each with its own title page and pagination, as often found, dedicated to Robert Boyle. Small 8vo approximately 145 x 95 mm, 5¾ x 3¾ inches, a few woodcut headpieces and initials, pages: [48], 1-260, [10], 1-82, the vertically printed half title present, bound in full early calf, 2 gilt lettered labels and gilt decoration to spine, double gilt rules and blind decoration to edges of covers, marbled edges. Spine rubbed, hinges beginning to crack, covers still firmly attached, labels slighty… Read More