Description: Description Title: Directions for the Gardiner at Says-Court, But which may be of Use for Other Gardens Author: John Evelyn; Geoffrey Keynes (editor) Description: Limited numbered edition of 625 [185/625]. Boards and endpapers in marbled paper; title block on spine. Gilt top edge (somewhat soiled). Top and bottom edges of boards show areas of wear. Dust jacket chipped around head of spine at along top edge of front panel; has a few short closed tears; very shallow chipping at tail of spine. DJ in clear archival sleeve. 109, [2] pp. 8.5 x 5.75 inches. Directions for the Gardiner is here published for the first time by Nonesuch (1932), heretofore in manuscript form only, being Evelyn's instructions for his gardens of Sayes Court, Deptford (now south-East London). Includes a catalog of the various species of flowers, trees, and shrubs in the Sayes Court gardens, instructions for their care, a month-to-month gathering/harvesting schedule with directions for preparation of salads for the table, a list of tools necessary for the garden, and a variety and wealth of information on the caretaking of a seventeenth century English manor garden. A presentation that might be considered the epitome of Evelyn's gardening knowledge. The foreword introduces John Evelyn and describes the original manuscript in detail. John Evelyn (1620-1706) was an English writer, gardener and diarist. In addition to his design at Sayes Court he also recognized as having built the first Italian Garden in England at his brother's estate, Wotton House in Surrey, which was also John's birthplace. Binding: Hardcover Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: Very Good Publisher: Nonesuch Press Place: [London] Year: 1932 Language: English ISBN: n/a Keywords: gardening, English, garden, gardens, manor house, England, gardener, gardeners, horticulture, Sayes Court, Deptford, Wotton, Lewisham, London, Surrey, seventeenth century, 17th century, Shipping We will make every effort to ship all items out within one business day of your cleared payment. Unless specified, all books are sent via USPS media mail (within the US). We also offer other shipping options to meet your needs. Thanks for shopping!Payment We gladly accept PayPal. Please email us with any questions.
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Book Title: Directions for the Gardiner at Says-Court
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Nonesuch Press
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
Publication Year: 1932
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Limited/Special Edition
Author: John Evelyn
Features: Dust Jacket
Genre: Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle
Topic: English Gardens, Manor House, England, Horticulture, Sayes Court, Deptford, Gardens
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
