RICHOU.   ART DE COMPOSER DE DISTRIBUER ET DE DÉCORER,   A PEU DE FRAIS, TOUTE ESPΣCE DE JARDINS, Avec Un Grand Nombre De Plans Des Plus Beaux Jardins Modernes Des Environs De Paris, etc., Et Des Modèles Gravés De Fabriques, Grilles, Portes, Barrières, Treillis, Meubles de Jardins, Ponts, Galeries, Serres, Orangeries, Pavillons, etc.       Paris: Audin,   1823.          First edition. An early 19th century French manual on garden design arranged in a series of lessons and accompanied by illustrations for fabriques, trellis-work, bridges, garden furniture, and by plans for existing gardens in and around Paris. The lessons address practical and economical issues as well as aesthetic ones such as movement, color, contrast and the character of the landscape. Recommendations are made regarding the choice and placement of trees in allées, in the garden and in the park. There is also advice on the use and effects of water, rocks, ruins, grottoes, and other garden structures. The final lesson focuses upon maisons de campagne, with comments on English country houses and with notes on statues, inscriptions, tombs and gateways.   12mo (17 x 10.5 cm); 247 pp. + 24 engraved folding plates.   Ganay 208.          Original paper over boards, half leather with gilt ruled decorated compartments and gilt title, minor scuffing, some fading of blue leather spine; light to moderate foxing to half title and title, else mostly free of foxing. $450.00

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