An Introduction to Botany. Containing an Explanation of the Theory of That Science; Extracted from the Work of Dr. Linnaeus; with Twelve Copper-Plates, Two Explanatory Tables, an Appendix, and Glossary

Lee, James

Published by J. F. and C. Rivington; et. al., London, 1788

About this Item

8vo 8" - 9" tall; 434 pages; 4th edition, corrected. Xxiv, 434 pp. 12 copperplates with facing page of notes placed after page 355 between Table II and Appendix. The plate section is not page numbered but comprises pgs [356-378] in the continuously paged text. Soundly bound in period calf with red morocco label at spine. A well preserved copy with bright clean contents and only mild wear to leather binding. Mild nicks to leather at spine ends and corners; a small spot of worming to the leather at the front joint. Light foxing to edges of first and last few leaves. Armorial bookplate of Joseph Yates Cooper to front pastedown. VG++.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Botany. Containing an Explanation of the Theory of That Science; Extracted from the Work of Dr. Linnaeus; with Twelve Copper-Plates, Two Explanatory Tables, an Appendix, and Glossary
• Publisher: J. F. and C. Rivington; et. al., London
• Publication Date: 1788
• Binding: Leather
• Edition: Fourth Edition.
• Condition: Very Good+
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science :: Botany; Flora
  • Antiquarian Books