Limited edition of the 1853 treatise on grape disease prevention by renowned botanist Trevisan.
Trevisan, Vittore
Metodo certo per prevenire i danni del bianco dei grappoli
1853, Padova, Tipografia Sicca
First Edition
Overview
A pioneering treatise on viticulture by the renowned Italian botanist Vittore Trevisan, addressing the prevention of grape cluster disease known as "bianco dei grappoli." Published in 2000 copies only, this rare work represents early scientific approaches to vineyard disease management, making it a significant bibliographic rarity for collectors of agricultural and enological literature.
Inside the book
The pamphlet presents practical methods for preventing damage to grape clusters from fungal diseases, based on Trevisan's experimental observations. It concludes with a valuable bibliography listing 15 other works by the author on viticulture, demonstrating his extensive expertise in the field.
Why La Fenice likes it
Viticulture and botanical observation, representing 19th-century Italian agricultural innovation.
Condition Report
Pp. 16
Original publisher’s plain light-green wrappers. Uncut. Rare and fine.
Dimensions (inches): 9 x 6
About the author
Vittore Trevisan (1818-1897), distinguished Italian botanist and lichenologist, renowned for his scientific contributions to viticulture.
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