Scarce and authentic first edition of this landmark work in the history of organic agriculture by the English botanist Sir Albert Howard (1873 ? 1947) An Agricultural Testament is Sir Albert Howard's best-known publication, and remains one of the seminal works in the history of organic farming agricultural movement. It was first published in England in 1940, with the first American edition in 1943 Intended to "draw attention to the destruction of the earth's capital - the soil; to indicate some of the consequences of this; and to suggest methods by which the lost fertility can be restored and maintained. This ambitious project is founded on the work and experience of forty years, mainly devoted to agricultural research in the West Indies, India, and Great Britain.? ---From Preface--. Item Description Handsome copy of this historic treatise which remains of vital importance to the future of human sustainability on this planet. The book is illustrated with 11 black and white graphs, diagrams, and 13 photographic plates. Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1940. Publishers? original green cloth boards, with gilt title and authors? name on spine. Cream Dust Jacket with green lettering to front and rare covers. Book Dimensions: 22 x 15 cm and Number of Pages: 253 including 3 appendixes and index Condition A very well-preserved copy. In very good clean and unmarked condition. No writing or inscriptions. Scarce Dust Jacket is unclipped and in nice condition (Please see pictures).