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English botany, or, Coloured figures of British plants: with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth

English botany, or, Coloured figures of British plants: with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth

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English botany, or, Coloured figures of British plants: with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth

by SOWERBY, James

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  • Hardcover
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1844 English Botany James Sowerby Color Cryptogam Lichens Fungi Mosses Algae

"the most celebrated of all English floras" (Henrey)

In 1790, English naturalist James Sowerby published what would become the preeminent illustrated work on English botany. Entitled simply 'English Botany', this work was a complete compendium of the native plants in Great Britain providing characteristics of plants, places of growth, as well as commentary and remarks on flowers.

English botanist James Edward Smith published his own work on the subject, collaborating with and utilizing James Sowerby's popular flower illustrations. Like the first edition, this second edition volume of Smith's 'Sowerby's Botany' includes hundreds of fascinating-colored illustrations.

Item number: #19952

Price: $550

SOWERBY, James

English botany, or, Coloured figures of British plants: with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth

London: Printed by R. and J.E. Taylor for the Proprietor, Judith Sowerby, 1844.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages;

o [2], 106

o 184 color engravings

· References: Henrey 1366

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm)

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
19952
Title
English botany, or, Coloured figures of British plants: with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth
Author
SOWERBY, James
Format/Binding
Leather; tight and secure
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
R. and J.E. Taylor for the Proprietor, Judith Sowerby
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1844
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
1844 English Botany James Sowerby Color Cryptogam Lichens Fungi Mosses Algae, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian

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