Author: HOUTTUYN, M.,
Title: De echte Benzöin-boom en Kamfer-boom van Sumatra
Description: [Haarlem, J. van Walré, 1784], 8vo., no binding, 257-274 pp, front page somewhat discoloured, but the print is in good condition, includes two beautifully engraved plates depicting the inflorescence of respectively the Sumatra Bezoin tree (Styrax Benzoin) and the Sumatra Kamfer tree (Cinnamomum Camphora). The sap of the Styrax Benzoin is used for cosmetic (perfume) and medicinal purposes. The same goes for camphor from the Cinnamomum Camphora. l Fragment from: Verhandelingen uitgegeeven door de Hollandsche Maatschappye der Weetenschappen te Haarlem XXI, Haarlem, J. van Walré, 1784.
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Title: De echte Benzöin-boom en Kamfer-boom van Sumatra
Description: [Haarlem, J. van Walré, 1784], 8vo., no binding, 257-274 pp, front page somewhat discoloured, but the print is in good condition, includes two beautifully engraved plates depicting the inflorescence of respectively the Sumatra Bezoin tree (Styrax Benzoin) and the Sumatra Kamfer tree (Cinnamomum Camphora). The sap of the Styrax Benzoin is used for cosmetic (perfume) and medicinal purposes. The same goes for camphor from the Cinnamomum Camphora. l Fragment from: Verhandelingen uitgegeeven door de Hollandsche Maatschappye der Weetenschappen te Haarlem XXI, Haarlem, J. van Walré, 1784.
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Price: EUR 143.75 = appr. US$ 156.23 Seller: Antiquariaat Goltzius
- Book number: 64868
- Book number: 64868
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