Theatrum Botanicum
by Parkinson, John
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Theatrum Botanicum: The Theater of Plants. Or, An Herball [Herbal] of a Large Extent.
by PARKINSON, John.
- Condition
- Used - Two old bookplates to front pastedown; two pages (1356 and 1361) oddly stained as though from carbon paper; first and last leave
- Edition
- First edition.
- Published
- 1640.
- Binding
- Old full calf; gilt-lettered red label on spine; edges stained red.
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Rochester, New York, USA
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A$11,499.00
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London:: Printed by Tho. Cotes,, 1640.. First edition.. old full calf; gilt-lettered red label on spine; edges stained red.. Two old bookplates to front pastedown; two pages (1356 and 1361) oddly stained as though from carbon paper; first and last leaves lightly tanned; neat old replacement to one corner of the final leaf (no printing affected). There… Read more about this item Item Price
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Theatrum botanicum: the theater of plants. Or, an herball of large extent: containing therein a more ample and exact history and declaration of the physicall herbs and plants that are in other authours
by PARKINSON, John
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First
- Published
- 1640
- Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Quantity Available
- 1
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COLUMBIA, Missouri, USA
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A$7,589.34
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1640 BEST English HERBAL 1ed Theatrum Botanicum John Parkinson 2500+ Engravings
John Parkinson is considered to be one of the most important 17th-century botanists and was a foundational English herbalist. His discoveries and herbal treatises propelled him to Royal Botanist of King Charles I, and while his royal position certainly contributed to his lasting fame, his most prestigious contribution was his… Read more about this item Item Price
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