van der Groen - Den Nederlandtsen Hovenier - 1672
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First edition in Dutch, authored by Jan van der Groen as a standalone Part 1 of Vermakelyck Landleven, titled Den Nederlandtsen Hovenier, published in 1672 by Vleugaert in Brussels, a hardcover volume of about 40 pages with a modern marbled binding, measuring 21 cm by 17 cm, including 12 full-page copper engravings and a few in-text engravings, in good condition despite minor damp-stain traces and restoration on the first three pages.
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The Dutch Gardener, being the 1st Part of the Vermakelijk Landleven. Describing all sorts of princely and delightful pleasure gardens and noble towns; and how these, with many notable trees, flowers, and herbs, can be planted, adorned, and decorated.
Written by Jan van der Groen, court gardener to the Prince of Orange
This is the standalone part, Part 1 of the Vermakelyck Landleven
It is the most influential gardening manual of the period when the Netherlands was leading in garden art and experiments in botany.
1672, Brussels. Philips Vleugaert
Hardcover, (28)-40 pages plus 2 pages of index; text in Dutch
Cover with modern marbled paper, spine carrying the title
Illustrated with 12 large copper engravings, 5 engravings in the text, a vignette on the title page and decorative initials.
This is a part-volume of which some copper plates are also missing.
Rare horticultural publication with a description of princely gardens and advice on the laying out of flower beds, garden design, plants, trees, fruit, herbs, lemon trees, grapevines, and fountains
Condition: here and there traces of light water stain, expert restoration of the first three pages; fine engravings, sturdy binding.
Very rare, unique work !!
The Dutch Gardener, being the 1st Part of the Vermakelijk Landleven. Describing all sorts of princely and delightful pleasure gardens and noble towns; and how these, with many notable trees, flowers, and herbs, can be planted, adorned, and decorated.
Written by Jan van der Groen, court gardener to the Prince of Orange
This is the standalone part, Part 1 of the Vermakelyck Landleven
It is the most influential gardening manual of the period when the Netherlands was leading in garden art and experiments in botany.
1672, Brussels. Philips Vleugaert
Hardcover, (28)-40 pages plus 2 pages of index; text in Dutch
Cover with modern marbled paper, spine carrying the title
Illustrated with 12 large copper engravings, 5 engravings in the text, a vignette on the title page and decorative initials.
This is a part-volume of which some copper plates are also missing.
Rare horticultural publication with a description of princely gardens and advice on the laying out of flower beds, garden design, plants, trees, fruit, herbs, lemon trees, grapevines, and fountains
Condition: here and there traces of light water stain, expert restoration of the first three pages; fine engravings, sturdy binding.
Very rare, unique work !!
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Botany, History
Book title
Den Nederlandtsen Hovenier
Author/ Illustrator
van der Groen
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1672
Height
21 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
17 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Vleugaert
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
40
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