Author: MILLS, JOHN (D.1784?)
Title: A new and complete system of practical husbandry : containing all that experience has proved to be most useful in farming, either in the old or new method; with a comparative view of both; and whatever is beneficial to the husbandman... in 5 volumes... ...or conducive to the ornament and improvement of the country gentleman's estate
Description: London : Printed for R. Baldwin. W. Johnston. S. Crowder. T. Longman. J. Coote. J. Hinxman. W. Nicoll. and S. Davis 1762-1765 1762. First Edition. Provenance; from the library of Sir Henry Bodingfeld with his bookplate. Finely bound in contemporary half aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with gilt title labels. Hinges starting. Bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and toned as with age. A good set overall. Scans etc on request. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; Physical description; 5 v. : ill. plates (many folding) ; 21 cm. (8vo). Subjects; Agriculture - England - Early works to 1800. Title pages in red and black. The imprint of vol.2 has 10 booksellers adding T. Osborne and B. Collins and C. Ethrington and omitting Hinxman. that of vols 3. 4 and 5 is: 'Printed for the author ; and sold by J. Johnson'. Vol.1 is dated 1762. vols.2-4. 1763 and vol.5. 1765. by John Mills.Weight in Kg appr.:

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