The Illustrated Herbal: THe Complete Guide to Growing and Using Herbs
by Back, Philippa
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1851529241
- ISBN 13
- 9781851529247
- Seller
-
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Chancellor Press, 1996. First Edition, First Printing; dj in mylar; 160 pages including index. This comprehensive book includes all aspects of the home herbal from creating a herb garden and growing and drying the plants to making traditional preparations such as decoctions ( a method of extraction, by boiling, of herbal or plant material, which may include stems, roots, bark and rhizomes), compresses and infusions, as well as herbal oils, pot pourri, bath sachets and more. Illustrated with watercolor illustrations from old Herbals and Botanicals.. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Color & b&w. folio.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dorley House Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 021857
- Title
- The Illustrated Herbal: THe Complete Guide to Growing and Using Herbs
- Author
- Back, Philippa
- Illustrator
- Color & b&w
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 1851529241
- ISBN 13
- 9781851529247
- Publisher
- Chancellor Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1996
- Keywords
- Gardening; Herbs; Cookbooks
- Size
- folio
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Dorley House Books
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