The Botanic Garden. A poem, in Two Parts. Part I: Containing the Economy of Vegetation. Part II: The Love of Plants. With Philosophical Note

Darwin, Erasmus

Published by London: Printed for J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church-Yard., 1791

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Part I, 2nd edition 1791. Part II, 4th edition 1794. Large 4to. 2 parts in one volume, with joint title page and separate title-pages to both volumes. Vol. I: pp. xii + 214 + 126 (additional notes) + [2] (errata etc), and 9 engraved plates of which 5 are said to be engraved by William Blake, ('Fertilization of Egypt,' designed by Henry Fuseli, RA is the only one signed). Lacking the Cyprepedium plate fronting p.202, but with an extra plate fronting p.87, not called for. Vol. II: pp. [4] + viii + 200, and 10 engraved plates. Contemporary tree calf, rebacked with original spine piece laid down, morocco letter-piece gilt. A very handsome copy of this important work.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Botanic Garden. A poem, in Two Parts. Part I: Containing the Economy of Vegetation. Part II: The Love of Plants. With Philosophical Note
• Publisher: London: Printed for J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church-Yard.
• Publication Date: 1791
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good