Author: Houttuyn, Maarten
Title: Natuurlyke historie of uitvoerige beschryving der dieren, planten en mineraalen volgens het samenstel van den heer Linnaeus. De kruiden (5 vol.), de grasplanten (1 vol.), de varens, mossen en een hoofdstuk paddenstoelen(1 vol.) With 58 folding handcoloured engraved plates.
Description: Amsterdam, Erven F. Houttuyn, 1777-1783, 7 vols. Contemporary gilt halfcalf with red morocan letterpiece. With 58 folding handcoloured engraved plates. Plates complete according to binder's index. All vols. occas. (sl.) foxed; 1 plate w. sm. tear in inner margin. All volumes with joints and spine-ends worn. Slightly foxed. 1 plate with small tear carefully repaired. l Dutch natural history that claims to be based on the 'Systema Naturae' by C. Linnaeus but which is a compilation of similar works in other countries. As Linnaeus, Houttuyn classifies all known plants, animals and minerals, but in contrast to Linnaeus, Houttuyn gives detailed descriptions of each species. Maarten Houttuyn (1720-98) was a doctor and clergyman in Hoorn. .

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