ENGLISH BOTANY; OR, COLOURED FIGURES OF BRITISH PLANTS

by James Sowerby, James Edward Smith

$4,000 · Offered by Phillip J. Pirages

First edition

London: 1790-1811 . 245 x 153 mm. 9 3/4 x 6 . 15 volumes bound in 5; four additional volumes loose without boards. FIRST EDITIONS. Early 19th century red half calf over marbled paper boards, raised bands, spines with gilt-stamped fleurons, tan and black morocco labels, top edge gilt. WITH A TOTAL OF 1,363 COLOR PLATES by James Sowerby, most hand-colored. Volumes I-XV with an ink ownership

• Binding: Leather

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