Author: Sowerby, F.L.S. James (illustrator - 1757-1822) and Sir James Edward Smith (text -1759-1828)
Title: English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plants, with Their Essential Characters, Synonyms, and Places of Growth. To Which Will Be Added, Occasional Remarks. Volumes XXXI and XXXII. First Editions
Description: London: J. Sowerby, 1810-11. 8vo. 13.3 x 23.4 cm. Contemporary half calf. Plates mainly fresh. Plates 2161-2232 in Vol. XXXI. Plates 2233-2304 -1584 in Vol XXXII.. Total of 143 of 144 plates.; lacking plate 2256.. English Botany was a major publication of British plants comprising a 36 volume set, issued in 267 monthly parts over 23 years from 1791 to 1814. The work was conceived, illustrated, edited and published by the botanical illustrator and natural historian, James Sowerby. Nissen, BBI 2225; Henrey 1366; Hunt 717. .
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Title: English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plants, with Their Essential Characters, Synonyms, and Places of Growth. To Which Will Be Added, Occasional Remarks. Volumes XXXI and XXXII. First Editions
Description: London: J. Sowerby, 1810-11. 8vo. 13.3 x 23.4 cm. Contemporary half calf. Plates mainly fresh. Plates 2161-2232 in Vol. XXXI. Plates 2233-2304 -1584 in Vol XXXII.. Total of 143 of 144 plates.; lacking plate 2256.. English Botany was a major publication of British plants comprising a 36 volume set, issued in 267 monthly parts over 23 years from 1791 to 1814. The work was conceived, illustrated, edited and published by the botanical illustrator and natural historian, James Sowerby. Nissen, BBI 2225; Henrey 1366; Hunt 717. .
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Price: US$ 800.00 Seller: Wittenborn Art Books
- Book number: 51-5341
- Book number: 51-5341
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