On the Making of Gardens

Limited Edition, no. 251 of 1000 copies; signed by John Piper to ffep. [vi], xvi, 115 pp. Green buckram with gilt illustration to boards and lettering to spine in dust jacket. Scratching to front panel and a small open tear to top of rear panel; some foxing to sunned spine and top edge of rear panel of jacket. Leaves uncut and a firm binding. Inscription from John and Myfanway Piper dated to 1949. Colour lithographic illustrations and decorations by John Piper. A foreword by the author's son Osbert Sitwell; the author was an expert in gardens, especially those in Italy, and this book represents his analysis of the principles of their design.

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Publisher: The Dropmore Press 1949

Year: 1949

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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