[GARDENING] THE BRITISH FERNS ILLUSTRATED BY ENGRAVINGS OF EVERY SPECIES. FORMING A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE FAMILY AS REGARDS THEIR CHARACTERISTICS, PECULIARITIES, NATURAL PLACES OF GROWTH, AND THE MOST SUCCESSFUL METHODS OF CULTIVATING THEM

London: Journal of Horticulture and Cottage Gardener Office, 1864. Fourth Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. 8vo.; in publisher's green cloth with elaborate titling in gilt to the upper board, ruled in blind to the perimeter of the boards; 296 pages with engravings throughout; the front endpaper has been nearly excised; there is a name label (T. Masters | Bakewell) on the pastedown and a gift inscription (1878) from Mrs. Masters on the half-title.~~Since mid-19th century green cloth appears to be suspect for arsenic, a new mylar wrapper has been cut to fit. Very Good binding.