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8vo (24 cm), front., XXIV, 328 pp, 26 plates and 151 illustrations in the text. Publisher's cloth (spine sunned, occasional foxing inside).The second edition of a seminal work that aims to trace the evolution of printed herbals in Europe between the years 1470 and 1670, with a primary focus on botanical aspects and a secondary consideration of artistic elements. Authored by Agnes Robertson Arber (1879-1960), a distinguished British plant morphologist, anatomist, historian of botany, and philosopher of biology, this comprehensive study offers valuable insights into the botanical and artistic dimensions of herbal literature during this period. Arber's multidisciplinary expertise enriches the narrative, making this edition an essential resource for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of botany, art, and cultural history. Seller Inventory # 005314
Bibliographic Details
Title: Herbals: Their Origin and Evolution. A ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Publication Date: 1938
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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