The Botanist; Containing Coloured Figures, of Tender and Hardy Ornamental Plants; with Descriptions, Scientific and Poular; Intended to Convey Both Moral and Intellectual Gratification.

MAUND Benjamin and HENSLOW John Stevens.

Published by London: Published by B. Groombridge, Paternoster Row &c., 1836

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First edition, issued in five volumes 1836-42, here bound into three. Quarto (23 x 19cm). Vol. I, pp. [2],iv,[100],[2]; Vol. II, pp. [ii],[100],[4]; Vol. III, pp. [ii],[100],[2]; Vol. IV, pp. [ii],[100],[2]; Vol. V, pp. [iv],[100],iv,5-106,[6]. Each volume with an additional engraved title & 50 very finely hand coloured plates, giving a total of 250 coloured plates. The engraved titles a little foxed, the coloured plates clean throughout. Ownership inscription to each title dated 1876. Bound in contemporary half green calf, cloth sides, labels, gilt, the spines lighty faded., and lighty rubbed. Vg. [Stafleu & Cowan 5713; Great Flower Books 160; Stiftung Fur Botanik 316; Pritzel 6005; Nissen 2224].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Botanist; Containing Coloured Figures, of Tender and Hardy Ornamental Plants; with Descriptions, Scientific and Poular; Intended to Convey Both Moral and Intellectual Gratification.
• Publisher: London: Published by B. Groombridge, Paternoster Row &c.
• Publication Date: 1836