Author: MIQUEL, F.A.W. (M.D.)
Title: De Noord Nederlandsche Vergiftigde Gewassen
Description: Amsterdam, Sulpke, C.G. 1837, First Edition. Orig.Publishers Boards, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ill.: Henry, A. Book, 198 PP. with 30 fine handcoloured lithographed plates. Publisher's (green) printed boards (corners slightly bumped). Friedrich Miquel (1811-1871) was a Dutch botanist, professor of botany and director of the Amsterdam botanical garden as well as director of the Leiden Rijksherbarium. An attractively illustrated work on poisonous plants growing in the Netherlands. The publisher Sulpke bought some plates from Aimé Henry in Bonn, used for his book 'Die Giftpflanzen Deutschlands'. A few other plates were made especially, by Henry, for Miquel's publication. Miquel is best known for his contributions towards the flora of the former Dutch East Indies. See:Nissen, BBI 1388; Pritzel 6257; Stafleu ; F.A.W. Miquel, Netherlands botanist', no. 11; Stafleu & Cowan 6088. Landwehr: 140. Wittop Koning p. 270. Very Good/No Jacket.

Keywords: Henry, A. Botany


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