The Language of Botany: Being a Dictionary of the Terms Made Use in That Science, Principally by Linneus: with Familiar Explanations, and an Attempt to Establish Significant English Terms. The Whole Interspersed with Critical Remarks.

Thomas Martyn

Published by T. Bensley, London, 1807

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The Language of Botany: Being a Dictionary of the Terms Made Use in That Science, Principally by Linneus: with Familiar Explanations, and an Attempt to Establish Significant English Terms. The Whole Interspersed with Critical Remarks. By Thomas Martyn and printed in London by T. Bensley. 1807, 3rd edition, 8.75 x 5.5 , 8vo, full leather hardcover. In good condition, with light rubbing and wear to boards, primarily along edges and corners. Light exterior cracking between bottom of front board and spine, along with some cracking and light loss of leather to spine. Interior hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Loss to top of end page adjacent to title page. Light markings and marginalia. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and attractive copy of a botanical dictionary by Thomas Martyn (1735-1825), an English botanist, anuthor, and professor at Cambridge University. COLN1807CFGX-0124-aj0953.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Language of Botany: Being a Dictionary of the Terms Made Use in That Science, Principally by Linneus: with Familiar Explanations, and an Attempt to Establish Significant English Terms. The Whole Interspersed with Critical Remarks.
• Publisher: T. Bensley, London
• Publication Date: 1807
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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