St Foine Improved A Discourse Shewing The Utility And Benefit Which England Hath And May Receive By

by Sainfoin

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First edition

1 p.l., 20 pp. Small 4to, attractive half-calf & marbled boards, spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine, several lower edges uncut. London: S. & B. G riffin for N. Brooke, 1671. First edition and a nice copy. This work has been attributed by many to Sir John Pettus ca. 1613-85 , natural philosopher and politician, but this is probably erroneous. Sainfoin is a highly nutritious plant, which served as an important forage for

• Binding: Leather

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