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2 Works bound as one (see below), Sir John Sinclairís copy with a few Ms. corrections in the text, and two notations: written on the fly-leaf ìAs the Subject is Cutting, Section applies better to the Divisions of it, than Chapters!î, the second is written on the title page of the second work ìThe knowledge you may possess, is of little value, unless it be communicated.î, cont. calf, upper cover detached. The first work: JOHNSTONE (John) Chap. XII of the General Report of Scotland. On Draining. Drawn up for the Board of Agriculture. Edinburgh: Printed for the Board, by Abernethy & Walker, 1812. 17 folding engraved plates, iv, [2], 91, [1]pp. The second work: JOHNSTONE (John) Sketch of Chap. XIII. of the General Report of Scotland. On Embankments. Drawn up for the Board of Agriculture. Edinburgh: Printed for the Board, by Abernethy & Walker, 1813. 5 folding engraved plates, [6], 63, [1]pp.