Item #102575 Journal of a Tour through some of the Vineyards of Spain and France. James Busby.

Journal of a Tour through some of the Vineyards of Spain and France

Sydney: David Ell Press, (1833) 1979. Facsimile edition, original cloth boards with blindstamped border upper board, gilt title spine, folding plate, pp iv, 138, iv. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Presentation inscription front free endpaper, near-fine condition.

Facsimile edition, first published 1833. James Busby's observations on vineyards during his travels in 1831. Busby (1801-1871) was a viticulturalist and civil servant. He was a pioneer of viticulture in New South Wales and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the Australian wine industry. Item #102575

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