The Botanic Garden; A Poem, in Two Parts. Part I. Containing the Economy of Vegetation; Part II. The Loves of the Plants. With Philosophical Notes. [LARGE PAPER COPY]

Language: English

Published by J. Johnson, London, 1791

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London: J. Johnson, 1791. Quarto. xii,212,[4] (i.e. '211-214'), 126,[2]; [iv],x,197,[1]pp. With engraved frontispiece to each part and a total of eighteen further plates (one folding). Part I is the first edition (Henrey 468); part II, the third edition (Henrey 470). Measures 29 x 23cm. approx. §LARGE PAPER COPY according to early three word ink note to f.f.e.p verso; borne out by the fact that Henrey supplies measurements of 26 x 21cm for both parts (indeed for all 1791 versions). The first part BOUND WITHOUT HALF-TITLE. Foxing to borders of volume I frontispiece; offsetting to most plates. 1.5 inch closed tear with small early repair to blank section of folding plate towards inner margin, nearby edge of this turned. The four Portland Vase plates misbound between pages 53 and 58 of the Additional Notes. Original binder's ticket to front free endpaper. Contemporary gilt-decorated tree calf, rebacked to the highest standard in matching style, the original lettering-piece laid down & original marbled endpapers preserved. Original ribbon marker present and intact. A handsome copy. (**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** - Heavy/overweight item weighing 3.2 kg packed, therefore additional postage will be required for overseas orders. International customers - please ask for a prior shipping quote). …

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Title
The Botanic Garden; A Poem, in Two Parts. Part I. Containing the Economy of Vegetation; Part II. The Loves of the Plants. With Philosophical Notes. [LARGE PAPER COPY]
Author
DARWIN (ERASMUS) [1731-1802].
Publisher
J. Johnson, London
Publication year
1791
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Henry Fuseli, William Blake
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James Hawkes

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