An Introduction To Botany. Containing An Explanation Of The Theory of that Science; Extracted From The Work of Dr. Linnaeus; With Twelve Copper-Plate, Two Explanatory Tables, An Appendix, And Glossary
by Lee, James
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- Condition
- Contemporary full brown calf, raised bands, red leather spine label printed in gilt. Very good
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About This Item
London: J.F. and C. Rivington et al., 1776. Third edition, corrected, with large additions. leather_bound. Contemporary full brown calf, raised bands, red leather spine label printed in gilt. Very good. 432 pages. 21 x 13.5 cm. HENREY Vol. II. p.355. " In 1760 (first edition).....It is the first work in English to present botanists with Linnaeus's sexual system of classification and with his terminology, based on his own writings, and it did much to promote the knowledge, and extend the progress and popularity, of the system in this country." It also gave Lee and his "Vineyard" nursery acclaim and notoriety. Clean copy, book label, front cover hinge reinforced.
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- Royoung bookseller, Inc. (US)
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- 19425
- Title
- An Introduction To Botany. Containing An Explanation Of The Theory of that Science; Extracted From The Work of Dr. Linnaeus; With Twelve Copper-Plate, Two Explanatory Tables, An Appendix, And Glossary
- Author
- Lee, James
- Format/Binding
- Leather_bound
- Book Condition
- Used - Contemporary full brown calf, raised bands, red leather spine label printed in gilt. Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third edition, corrected, with large additions
- Publisher
- J.F. and C. Rivington et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1776
- Keywords
- Botany
- Bookseller catalogs
- Botany; Natural History; Gardening;
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