Pleasures of Planting (Signed numbered by Harry Booth, Letterpress)
Cranbrook Press, 1902. First Edition. Hardcover. COPY NO. 1 OF 210 COPIES — THE PERSONAL ESTATE PRESENTATION COPY Inscription: Inscribed and signed on the front free endpaper by Henry S. Booth (son of George G. Booth and co-founder of Cranbrook) Near Fine 1st ed 1902 Cranbrook hardback, beautifully produced example of this small press, created in homage to the Kelmscott Press. Comes with authentication letter explaining the background of the press and that Alger Munt worked for Harry Booth as gardener from 1941 to 1966. Set in Satanick and Jenson types with broad woodcut Celtic interweaving borders and carved decorative initials; original quarter/half parchment vellum with tan paper boards, gilt rules, and a leather spine label. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2kg. Category: Gardening; Signed by person(s) connected with book. ISBN/EAN: B0006AF8T2. 84cxrarebooks is the trading name of Cambridge-based bookseller Marino Guida, with 25 years experience in the trade. We guarantee the condition of all our books. Further images or a short video presentation of any book can be arranged on request. We send tax-free and tariff-free to EU, US/Canada and Australia/NZ with insurance included for peace of mind. Inventory No: 092060. Collectable - Very Good Condition. Item #092060
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