The Parks & Gardens of Paris. Considered in Relation to the Wants of Other Cities and of Public and Private Gardens; Being Notes on a Study of Paris Gardens. Paris. ROBINSON William [28905]

The Parks & Gardens of Paris.

Published: London (1869) Macmillan,
Date: 1883, 3rd ed.
Description: Frontis, xxiv, 548pp + 7 engraved plates and incl. numerous text illustrations. Publisher's plain cloth, 23x17. Corners and top of spine trifle rubbed, last page tanned else nice bright copy.
Notes: Robinson's famous and very detailed account of the parks & gardens of Paris. Though critical of Hausmann-style developments, he always preferred the informal style of garden design, the author feels much could be learnt from the Parisian approach to horticulture, public parks & gardens.
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Price: £150.00