Conversations Botany by Anon (2 results)

Hard back binding in nineteenth century half tan leather, five raised bands to the spine with gilt title label, marble paper covered boards and page edges. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains [xvi] 284 printed pages of text with 21 hand-coloured plates (including one double page) by Sowerby as called for. Ink name to the second front free end paper, without any age toning or foxing to the text block or plates, being in particularly clean and bright condition. From the private library of Charles Benson (remote family connection to William Gilpin) with his bookplate to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. BOTANY (Phytology).

Condition: V.g. No Jacket. 3rd edition, enlarged. A well preserved copy in a contemporary binding, some wear to corners, no inscriptions. 20 hand-coloured plates. Weight: 1.0 Language: English alf leather binding, marbled boards.