ACHARIUS, ERIK

Synopsis Methodica Lichenum, Sistens Omnes Hujus Ordinis Naturalis Detectas Plantas, Quas, Secundum Genera, Species Et Varietates Disposuit, Characteribus Et Differentiis Emendatis Definivit, Neg Non Synonymis Et Observationibus Selectis Illustravit

Lund, Sweden: litteris et sumtibus Svanborg et Soc, 1814. Hardcover. Book is in the Latin language. Sound binding and hinges. Clean, age-darkened pages. Marbled paper over boards is edge worn, generally shelf worn with bumped corners. Paper label on spine is rubbed, darkened with handwritten title faded. ; One of several works written on the taxonomic classification of lichens by Swedish botanist Erik Acharius (1757–1819), known as the "father of lichenology." Frontispiece is an engraved portrait of Acharius. This book is a supplement to his 1810 publication, Lichenographia Universalis. ; 7.5" tall; 392 pages. Good .

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Book number: 1140123

Keywords: Latin Language Sweden Swedish Scandinavia Botany Botanist Lichen Lichenology All Science and Mathematics Languages and Linguistics Animals and Nature Languages and Linguistics: : Other