LEE, James. An Introduction to Botany. Containing an Explanation of the Theory of that Science; Extracted from the Works of Dr. Linnaeus. London: J.F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, B. White, and Son, S. Crowder, C. Dilly, G.G.J. and J. Robinson, T. Cadell, and R. Baldwin, 1788. 4th ed., Corrected with Additions.xxiv,355, [356-378],379-434pp. 12 engraved plates. Orig. mottled calf, gilt-ruled spine, red morocco spine label. Rebacked, original spine laid down, else very good. Henrey Vol. 2, p.355. "It is the first work in English to present botanists with Linnaeus's sexual system of classification and with his terminology, based on his own writings, and it did much to promote the knowledge, and extend the progress and popularity, of the system in this country.". Seller Inventory # 80060

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Title: Introduction to Botany. Containing an ...

Publication Date: 1788

Binding: Hardcover

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