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BRADLEY, Richard (1688–1732). A General Treatise of Husbandry and Gardening... London: printed for T. Woodward and J. Peele, 1726 (Vol. I and II); 1724 (Vol. III). 3 volumes. 8vo. Mixed edition set. FIRST EDITION of volume III; second editions of Vol. I and II. 22 engraved plates (12 folding), woodcut head and tailpieces, historiated and decorative woodcut initials. Contemporary paneled calf with cornerpieces in blind, modern green leather spine labels (joints a bit rubbed and with a few small splits, lower margins dampstained in Vol. I., small upper corner void to ffep of Vol. I). Henrey 485, 486. Henrey notes that this was probably “the first periodical published on the subject in England”.