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[HORTICULTURE] RAPIN, Rene (1621-1687). Hortorum libri IV. Cum Disputatione de cultura hortensi. Paris: Cramoisy, 1665.
First edition of this pastoral poem in four cantos, inspired by Virgil's Georgics, celebrating gardens, flowers, trees, fruit, water features and cultivation techniques. Page 133 contains a poem dedicated to hydrangeas, while the final part contains a prose debate between ancient and modern gardening styles, in which author Rapin defends the modern style.
4to, (264 x 198mm). Additional engraved allegorical title page, arms of France to title page, engraved initials and tail-pieces (some foxing). Contemporary leather binding with gilt title and decoration to spine. Provenance: 'Antonio Diaz' contemporary ownership inscription on the endpapers. (1)
4to, (264 x 198mm). Additional engraved allegorical title page, arms of France to title page, engraved initials and tail-pieces (some foxing). Contemporary leather binding with gilt title and decoration to spine. Provenance: 'Antonio Diaz' contemporary ownership inscription on the endpapers. (1)
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
ESTIMATE € 600 - 1,000
