Bradley, Richard. NEW IMPROVEMENTS OF PLANTING AND GARDENING, BOTH PHILOSOPHICAL AND PRACTICAL. EXPLAINING THE MOTION OF THE SAP AND GENERATION OF PLANTS... 3 parts in 1. London: W. Mears, 1717-8. 8vo. Full dark brown calf, rebacked. Spine with 5 raised bands, title lettered in gilt in 2nd compartment, remaining with gilt floral motifs. Title in black and red. Illustrated with numerous plates, folding out. Some pages with period notations/comments. Front endpapers with inked ownerships, dated 1773-1800, later notations. Book restorer's ticket on lower pasted endpaper (Geo. Schmid[x]). Generally very good condition, various imperfections. *Additional images and detailed condition report available upon request.