Theatrum Botanicum the Theatre of Plants

About this Item: London; Tho Cotes 1st edition, 1640. Folio in 6s [page 333 x 222mm], engraved half title-page, [xviii] [including printed title-page], 1755 [i.e. 1743], [3]pp including errata, describing some 3,800 plants with nearly every page having one or more woodcut illustrations, some 2,716 in total. Good-looking mid-twentieth century full tan reversed calf, the boards attractively blind panelled, the spine with blind-ruled raised bands, nicely decorated dark red lettering piece, later marbled endpapers and plain laid flyleaves. Upper hinge split from head to first raised band; ends of raised bands where these meet board worn through; lower board just a trifle insect damaged; some upper margins lightly dust-stained; tiny hole pp123 just touching one letter recto and three letters verso; a very few paper flaws affecting margins; faint printer's ? ink blots pp712; occasional rust spots; neat ink note (19th century?) in margin pp1174; smallish stain in margins pp1342-43; upper margins and sometimes a few lines of text of index and the following tables fairly lightly damp stained; margins of last two leaves neatly repaired; else an excellent, complete, almost crisp copy. ***[Henrey 286, and pp79-80: Parkinson (1567-1650), an apothecary of Ludgate Hill, who received the distinction of being appointed apothecary to James I, and to whom Charles I afterwards gave the title of 'Botanicus Regius Primarius'. Like Gerard, Parkinson also owned a famous garden.Parkinson's name is especially connected with his popular folio volume 'Paradisi in Sole, Paradisus Terrestris' of 1629.the earliest important treatise on horticulture to be published in [Britain]. The Theatrum Botanicum contains the names of twenty-eight species not previously recorded in Britain." *** Armorial bookplate of Thomas Jelf Powys (1744-1895) of Berwick Park, Pimhill, Shrewsbury, on front pastedown, wth added shelf-mark. Thomas inherited the house, built within a formal garden by his father Edward (1710-68). Edward subscribed to Stephen Switzer's magazine 'Practical Husbandman and Planter.' and may have employed Switzer to design the garden. Seller Inventory # 58312

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About this Item: LONDON COTES, 1610. FIRST EDITION, TWO VOLUMES. RECENTLY PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED AND RE-BOUND IN FULL CALF, RAISED BANDS AND GILT TITLES, NEW ENDPAPERS. HENCE A VERY ATTRACTIVE AND TIGHT SET. A NUMBER OF (MISSING) PAGES HAVE BEEN BY REPLACED BY FACSIMILIES, INCLUDING THE TITLE PAGE AND PRELIMS. OF VOLUME 1. PAGES 1631 TO 1648 ARE BOUND IN AFTER FINIS. THE INDEX (PAGES 1689 TO 17550 ARE PHOTOCOPIES. WITH NUMEROUS (OVER 2000) WOODCUTS IN THE TEXT. VOLUME 1, 874 pp, VOLUME TO 875 TO 1688, PLUS INDEX TO PAGE 1755. IN SUMMARY: A LOVELY BINDING OF A COMPLETE COPY BUT WITH MANY FACSIMILIE PAGES. Seller Inventory # 30633

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About this Item: Thomas Cotes, London, 1640. Folio, with elaborately engraved title-page and about 2700 woodcut illustrations in the text; in an attractive later binding of smooth polished calf. An especially good copy of this famous and beautiful English herbal, 'one of the two main pillars of botany in England till the time of Ray' (James Edward Smith). The largest herbal in English, this was also the last great medicinally-based plant study, by an author who thought of himself as first and foremost an apothecary.Early botanical works were frequently illustrated with original woodcuts, and this book is a marvellous example of the impressive beauty that the relatively naïve method of woodcut illustration conveys in a botanical work, with a flower portrayed in line in singular contrast to the accompanying botanical description: altogether two thousand seven hundred woodblocks were individually cut for this massive herbal, which describes more than four thousand plants, most of them with medicinal properties.Parkinson had given notice of his intention to compile an herbal in his Paradisus terrestris of 1629, but was delayed by the publication of the second Johnson edition of Gerarde's Herball, in 1636. This delay meant that Parkinson's work had time to grow much larger than originally planned, and on publication it included about one thousand more plants than Gerarde could, and describes many species not previously recorded.Natural history collecting in exotic lands was actively pursued from the earliest period of botanical study, and the earliest exploring ships were fitted out with special compartments for the transportation of animals and plants. Parkinson noted in his Paradisi in sole of 1629 that he had obtained a specimen of the "Scilla alba" in the manner of the day - which meant gathering with other collectors at the quay to meet the returning ships, and to purchase rare specimens directly from the sailors.John Parkinson (1567-1650), a London pharmacist, received the title of Royal Apothecary from James I. Later, Charles I appointed him as his chief botanist ("Botanicus Regius Primarius"). Parkinson had a private garden in Long Acre 'well stored with rarities' (Theatrum, p. 609). Work on his herbal was helped by notes and unpublished material by the French botanist Matthias de l'Obel who had lived in north London in the last years of his life. Provenance: With the armorial bookplate of "Brodie of Brodie" (chief of the clan Brodie, Brodie Castle, N.E. Scotland) A very good copy, the text clean and fresh. Seller Inventory # 3409278

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About this Item: 2019. Leather Bound. Condition: New. 1777 Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1640]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - eng, Pages 1777, Print on Demand. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. Language: eng. Seller Inventory # LB1111015832357

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About this Item: Rarebooksclub.com, 2018. Print on Demand (Paperback). Condition: New. Never used! This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # P111236364791

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About this Item: Rarebooksclub.com, 2012. Condition: UsedAcceptable. book. Seller Inventory # M1236364791_4

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About this Item: Rarebooksclub.com, 2012. Condition: New. book. Seller Inventory # M1236364791

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About this Item: Tho. Cotes, London, 1640. Leather. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. 1st edition, 1640. A Good copy. Folio, 1755 pp., illustrated with an engraved title page, and engravings. Bound in (old, but not original) full brown suede-like leather, with 7 raised bands. Further protected with an early 20th-century cloth jacket and matching slipcase. The "suede" is rubbed, and lightly soiled, with some scuffs; corners bumped. end papers are lacking. The engraved title page is chipping along its lower fore-edge. The errata page is rebacked at the end of the book. The text and engravings are generally clean, with a few small scattered blemishes. A Good copy with Very Good contents. *** The "suede" is probably covering the original calf binding. *** First edition of the second work of John Parkinson (1566-1650), apothecary, herbalist, and botanicus regius primarius to King Charles 1. *** Book plate of bibliophile John Camp WIlliam. ***. Seller Inventory # 012878

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About this Item: 2018. Softcover. Condition: New. 896 {Size: 21.59 x 27.94 cms} Lang: - eng, Pages 896, Print on Demand. Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition published long back [1640]. This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover {HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us.We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. [Please Note- text destroyed and text break, counting problem Language: eng. Seller Inventory # PB1111009533763

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About this Item: 2018. Hardcover. Condition: New. 896 {Size: 22.59 x 28.94 cms} Lang: - eng, Pages 896, Print on Demand. Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition published long back [1640].This book is Printed in black & white, Hardcover, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots.If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. [Please Note- text destroyed and text break, counting problem Language: eng. Seller Inventory # 1111009533763

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About this Item: RareBooksClub.com, 2012. Paperback. Condition: Used: Good. Seller Inventory # SONG1236364791

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About this Item: 2018. Leather Bound. Condition: New. 896 Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition published long back [1640]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - eng, Pages 896, Print on Demand. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. [Please Note- text destroyed and text break, counting problem Language: eng. Seller Inventory # LB1111009533763

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About this Item: 2018. Softcover. Condition: New. 1748 {Size: 17.78 x 24.13 cms} Lang: - eng, Pages 1748, Print on Demand. Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition published long back [1640]. This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover {HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us.We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. [Please Note :- text destroyed and text black] Language: eng. Seller Inventory # PB1111009533762

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About this Item: 2018. Hardcover. Condition: New. 1748 {Size: 18.78 x 25.13 cms} Lang: - eng, Pages 1748, Print on Demand. Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition published long back [1640].This book is Printed in black & white, Hardcover, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots.If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. [Please Note :- text destroyed and text black] Language: eng. Seller Inventory # 1111009533762

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About this Item: 2018. Leather Bound. Condition: New. 1748 Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition published long back [1640]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - eng, Pages 1748, Print on Demand. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. [Please Note :- text destroyed and text black] Language: eng. Seller Inventory # LB1111009533762

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About this Item: 2019. Leather Bound. Condition: New. 886 Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1640]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - eng, Pages 886, Print on Demand. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. Language: eng. Seller Inventory # LB1111009533764

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About this Item: Pranava Books, 2018. Softcover. Condition: NEW. Reprinted from 1640 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this reprint is from very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. This paperback book is SEWN, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of paperback binding. It can also be open wide. The pages will not fall out and will be around for a lot longer than normal paperbacks. This print on demand book is printed on high quality acid-free paper. Language: eng 1788 pages. Seller Inventory # 100152838677

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About this Item: Printed by Tho. Cotes, London, 1640. Hardcover. Condition: Used: Acceptable. First edition. Folio, 34.5 x 24 cm. [20] 1755 pp. Lacking engraved title, final 3 pages of errata. Rebound in modern leather. Fine binding. 5 raised bands. Gilt flourish and title to spine. Restoration to title page. Some toning, spotting and marginal soiling/staining. Offsetting to woodcuts. Dampstaining, corrosion to first leaves with loss to text. Occasional old ink corrections and marginalia. Final leaf remounted. Parkinson held the position of Botanicus Regius Primarius to Charles I and Apothecary to James I. Parkinson's Theatrum Botanicum is the largest of the English herbals (nearly double that of the first edition of Gerard's). "While Parkinson's reputation was established by the appearance of his Paradisus in 1629, the latter was overshadowed by the publication in 1640 of what was his much greater work, the Theatrum Botanicum . This digest attempted the description of nearly 4,000 plants, almost 1000 more than were contained in Johnson's edition of Gerard. The descriptions in many instances are new and great care was exercised to secure accuracy in indicating localities."- Green. The Botanicum was the most complete and beautifully presented English botanical treatise of its day. "One of the two main pillars of botany in England at the time of Ray" (Henrey). Parkinson's work, although based on Matthias L'Obel's works, was in large part original. It was the first work to describe 33 native plants, 13 of which grew near Parkinson's Middlesex home. Some of these plants, such as the Welsh poppy, the Strawberry Tree and the Lady's Slipper, were very common but had gone unnoticed or at least unrecorded. He intended the book to be a reliable guide for apothecaries, and it remained so for more than a hundred years after his death. Refs: Henrey 286; Hunt 235; STC 19302; Nissen 1490; Garrison-Morton, 1823; Norman 1643; Green, Landmarks of Botanical History. Seller Inventory # 1801030013

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