WALPOLE, E.H. Mount Usher 1868-1928. A Short History compiled by E.H. Walpole

125.00

1 in stock

Mount Usher WicklowWALPOLE, E.H. Mount Usher 1868-1928. A Short History compiled by E.H. Walpole. Illustrated with mono and coloured plates, plans and maps. 137 [Dublin]: Temple Press, 1928. Quarto. pp. 58, [58 (plates)]. Quarter linen on original grey papered boards, title in gilt and black on upper cover; illustration of Mount Usher inset on upper cover. Previous owner's signature on front free endpaper. A very good copy.

Mount Usher is a famous William Robinson garden, built up over many generations by the Walpole family, whose great enthusiasm made Mount Usher one of the greatest of all Irish gardens, comprising over 4,000 different species of plants. In 'Irish Gardens' Edward Hyams wrote this perfect summary of the qualities of the gardens: I consider the garden of Mount Usher Mill to be the most perfect example of the romantic, paradise, Robinsonian garden ... it is entirely successful in combining plantsmanship in which such gardens excel ... which idealises to perfection a possible natural world.

L2 Alter

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

Book an Appointment

You are welcome to visit and meet us in person to browse our extensive libraries of antiquarian books, maps, and other items relating to Ireland.

De Burca Rare Books

Address

De Búrca Rare Books,
‘Cloonagashel’,
27 Priory Drive, Blackrock,
Co. Dublin,
A94 V406,
Ireland

T. +353 (0) 1 288 2159
F. +353 (0) 1 283 4080
M. +353 (0) 87 259 5918
E. deburcararebooks@gmail.com
W. deburcararebooks.com

Office Hours

Monday to Friday
9:00am to 5:30pm

Saturday
10:00am to 1:00pm.

An appointment is preferred.

 

Welcome to De Búrca Rare Books

Welcome to De Búrca Rare Books

 

Stay Updated & Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive news from the Irish antiquarian book world and get updates on our latest catalogues and publications.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Welcome to De Búrca Rare Books

Welcome to De Búrca Rare Books

 

Stay Updated & Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive news from the Irish antiquarian book world and get updates on our latest catalogues and publications.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Shopping cart0
There are no products in the cart!
Continue shopping