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1844 English Botany James Sowerby Color Cryptogam Lichens Fungi Mosses Algae the most celebrated of all English floras (Henrey) In 1790, English naturalist James Sowerby published what would become the preeminent illustrated work on English botany. Entitled simply English Botany , this work was a complete compendium of the native plants in Great Britain providing characteristics of plants, places of growth, as well as commentary and remarks on flowers. English botanist James Edward Smith published his own work on the subject, collaborating with and utilizing James Sowerby s popular flower illustrations. Like the first edition, this second edition volume of Smith s Sowerby s Botany includes hundreds of fascinating-colored illustrations. Item number: #19952 Price: $550 SOWERBY, James English botany, or, Coloured figures of British plants: with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth London: Printed by R. and J.E. Taylor for the Proprietor, Judith Sowerby, 1844. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; o [2], 106 o 184 color engravings References: Henrey 1366 Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 19952 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 19952
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