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Marshall, Mr.
The Rural Economy of the Southern Counties; comprizing Kent, Surrey, Sussex; the Isle of Wight; the Chalk Hills of Wiltshire, Hampshire & c. and including the Culture and Management of Hops, in the Districts of Maidstone, Canterbury, and Farnham [complete in 2 volumes].
Publisher: Printed for G. Nicol et al, London;
Date of Publication: 1798
Stock Code: 8155
FIRST EDITION. Octavo, pp. xxxii, 411, [1] blank, [4] catalogue; [2], xxxii, 416, [16] Index to the two Volumes. Later half maroon calf with gilt titles and floral decoration to spines, and marbled paper-covered boards. Spines sunned and rubbed with much of gilt absent; corners and boards lightly scuffed. Lacking the folding map as frontispiece in each volume; ffep Vol I lightly creased. A very Good set. Survey of farming in the south of England, including cultivation of cereal crops, vegetables and grass, animal husbandry, implements and buildings, and suggestions for improvements. Despite wanting the map, this is a scarce set. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £150.00