1797 English Botany Sowerby Color Illustrated Flowers Plants RARE Botanical ART
“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.
1797 English Botany Sowerby Color Illustrated Flowers Plants RARE Botanical ART
“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.
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SOWERBY, James
English Botany; Or, Coloured Figures of British Plants, With Their Essential Characters, Synonyms, and Places of Growth.
London : Printed for the editor by J. Davis, 1797. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages;
- [2], 361-432 leaves, [6]
- 71 hand-colored engraved plates
- Plates numbered 361-432
- References: Henrey 1366
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~9in X 5.5in (22.5cm x 14cm)
- [2], 361-432 leaves, [6]
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25798
Category
Botany, Gardening, & Herbals
Authors
SOWERBY, James
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete