Topiary: An Historical Diversion
London: The Golden Cockerell Press, 1954.
Limited Edition. Hardcover.
#490 of a Limited Edition of 500 copies. Produced and published by Christopher Sandford in Pastonchi type on handmade paper. Composition and presswork executed by the John Roberts Press, London. With colour engravings by Peter Barker-Mill.
A whimsically illustrated history and rumination on the art of topiary.
Item #9019747-3/4 x 10-1/8", half orange cloth with decorated paper by Peter Barker-Mill over boards, 2pp illustrated title page, 10 vivid color engravings in the text.
Illustrations bleed through paper a bit and are faintly visible on printed reverse side which I suspect is typical of this work, shallow crease to upper corner of central leaves, tight, bright, square, crisp, a near fine copy of this charming treastise.
Price: $125.00