The Romance of The Apothecaries’ Garden at Chelsea

Second Hand
Hardback
Published by: Chapman and Dodd Ltd

2nd edition. Book Condition: Good-. Dust Jacket: Very Good-.
Top and tail of spine bumped, binding firm, water damage to boards, however the unsightliness is well covered by an age toned and chipped DJ. Internally crisp, clean and bright, with only light age toning.
Ex libris notable botanist and author Mary Briggs, of whom handwritten and typed notes are slipped in the front.
Overall Book: Good Minus; Jacket: Very Good Minus.
The Garden pre dates the most famous counterpart, Kew Gardens, by nearly 100 years yet most people have never heard of it. Includes B&W photos of the garden throughout.
An interesting read.