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QUINTINYE. The Compleat Gard'ner; or, Directions for Cultivating and Right Ordering of Fruit-Gardens and Kitchen-Gardens... to which is added His Treatise of Orange-Trees, with the Raising of Melons. London 1693, folio, first edition in English translated by John Evelyn, portrait frontispiece and 11 plates including 2 folding, title printed in red and black, engraved head pieces, former owner's name (?) crossed out on title, variable pale damp/water stain affecting about two thirds of the upper text block, rebacked calf. With Foyle's bill for £4-4 when purchased in 1953

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