Luther Burbank: His Methods and Discoveries and Their Practical Applications
Luther Burbank Press, 1914. 1st Edition. Hardcover. A 12-volume self-published set by Luther Burbank, notable American botanist, horticulturist, and pioneer in agricultural science. This set SIGNED by the author on a dedication page, to a Mrs. James M. Ashton 'and her Fellows of the Luther Burbank Society.' Bound in full brown leather with embossed illustrations on the cover and spine, and gilt lettering on the spines. Gilt top edges and deckled page edges. Shimmery dark blue-green cloth pastedowns and endpapers. Ms. Asheton's name impressed in gilt lettering to pastedowns. Pages are clean and unmarked. Bindings are square and tight. Copious black and white printed photographs of tipped in throughout the set (of plants and flowers and cacti but also Burbank himself). A gorgeous, one-of-a-kind set sure to be the centerpiece of any botanist's book collection. Very Good. Item #12560
Price: $750.00