For many years after its first publication in 1690, John Ray’s Synopsis methodica Stirpium Britannicarum was the most consulted book about British plants, the pocket companion of British apothecaries, physicians and country gentlemen on their field excursions. Linnaeus gained most of his knowledge of the British flora from the third edition (1724), revised by Dillenius, here reproduced in facsimile, and he based his dissertation Flora Anglica (1754 and 1759), also reproduced here in facsimile, on this work. Linnaeus’s introduction of consistent binomial nomenclature for species in 1753 made Ray’s names archaic and obsolete; nevertheless botanists continued to consult the Synopsis for information during the next 50 years. Thus it has acquired a lasting scientific value, particularly for cryptogamists.
To the modern British floristic botanist this standard handbook of his predecessors has a sentimental and often sad interest. It records the plants of a vanished England, of the country before the enclosure of common land, drainage of marshland, and urban and industrial development. For writers of local Floras, Ray’s Synopsis is often a primary source of historical information.
The introduction by W. T. Stearn to these facsimiles includes an account of Ray’s career, details of the editions of the Synopsis and of the contributors to it, and other information, such as Latin words indicative of habitat, to aid its use. J. E. Dandy has contributed a revision of the nomenclature of Linnaeus’s Flora Anglica.
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007302803
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Book Description Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. In practically new condition (faint trace of label removal at top corner of jacket); scholarly introduction by W.T. Stearn. Weight: 1 Language: English Facsimile reprints of the 1724, 1745 and 1759 editions. Seller Inventory # 15835
Book Description Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: V.g. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Donor's inscription. Jacket frayed. Scholarly introduction by W.T. Stearn. Weight: 1.0 Language: English Facsimile reprints of the 1724, 1745 and 1759 editions. Seller Inventory # 33311
Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardback with dust-wrapper. xi, 476pp ; 111pp. Illus. Facsimile reprints. Slight edgewear to d/w. Front pastedown a little marked. A decent copy. (r32). Seller Inventory # R32BLKRD0709
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Publisher - The Ray Society, London, 1973. Facsimiles with an introduction by William T. Stearn. Near fine condition, no jacket, slightly sunned spine, light foxing to page edges. Seller Inventory # ABE-1641917559943
Book Description Hardback. Condition: VERY GOOD. 1973. Ray Society. Hardcover. Book- VG+. DJ- VG. 9x6. 579pp. Illus. A detailed record of British plants with a lasting scientific value, especially for cryptogamists.Beautifully illustrated with line drawings. The introduction to the facsimiles includes an account of John Ray's career. Seller Inventory # 831821
Book Description Hardback. Condition: VERY GOOD. 1973. The Ray Society. Hard cover. Book- VG. DJ- VG, spine sunned. 9x6. 23 b/w plates inc 2 fold-out. For many years after its first publication in 1690 John Ray's Synopsis Methodica Stirpium Britannicarum was the most consulted book about British plants, the pocket companion of British apothecaries, physicians and country gentlemen on their field excursions. Seller Inventory # 1232257
Book Description Condition: Very Good. xi, 90, 482, 111, 24 b/w plates. . HB. Vg in d/w. Facsimiles of the original works, with introduction by W.T. Stearn. For many years after its first publication in 1724 Ray's Synopsis methodical Stirpium Britannicarum was the most consulted book about British plants, the pocket companion of British apothecaries, physicians and country gentlemen on their field excursions. Linnaeus gained most of his knowledge of the British flora from the third edition(1724), revised by Dillenius, reproduced here in facsimile and he based his dissertation Flora Anglica (1754 and 1759), also reproduced here in facsimile. [9780903874007]. Seller Inventory # S36815
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1973 1st thus, The Ray Society, 8vo.,xi,90,16,482,12,111pp., near fine, dust jacket. Seller Inventory # GDA-CV95