A botanical arrangement of all the vegetables naturally growing in Great Britain
1776, 1st edition. Birmingham : Printed by M. Swinney for T. Cadel and P. Elmsley. Good copy only in the original paper-covered boards. Spine missing. Panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Hinges. Remains reasonably well-preserved overall. Item #402405
Physical description: xcix, pages 386-835 : illustrations, 22 cm. Notes: Includes index. Contents: 15. Four chives longer -- 16. Threads united -- 17. Threads in two sets -- 18. Threads in many sets -- 19. Tips united -- 20. Chives on the pointal -- 21. Chives and pointals separate -- 22. Chives and pointals distinct -- 23. Various dispositions upon one plant -- 24. Flowers inconspicuous -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Latin terms -- Plates. Subjects: Botany Great Britain; Early works to 1800; Plants; Vegetables; 18th Century Botany.
Price: €325.00