A Natural History of New and Rare Ferns: Containing Species and Varieties, None of Which Are Included In Any of the Eight Volumes of 'Ferns, British and Exotic,' Amongst Which Are the New Hymenophyllums and Trichomanes

Published by Groombridge and Sons, London, 1864

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(9 7/8 x 6 1/8 inches). viii, 192pp. Illustrated with 72 chromolithographic plates and in-text, wood-engraved illustration. Publisher's original blind stamped green cloth with gilt vignette on the front board and gilt title on the spine. Slight wear to the top of the spine A separately published continuation of Lowe's monumental fern series, the present work focuses exclusively on newly classified or scarcely known species that do not appear in his earlier eight-volume Ferns: British and Exotic. The present work reflects the fervent Victorian enthusiasm for pteridology, featuring delicate coloured lithographic plates that render the intricate fronds of Hymenophyllum, Trichomanes, and other rare genera in exquisite detail. E.J. Lowe, a fellow of the Linnean Society, was among the 19th century's most prolific botanical authors, and this companion volume extends both the scientific reach and visual richness of his fern oeuvre. The volumes illustrations, produced with the same care and aesthetic precision as his previous works, highlight the subtle variations of form and structure that fascinated collectors and amateur naturalists alike during the height of fern mania. Nissen BBI 1245 [1871 edition].

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Title
A Natural History of New and Rare Ferns: Containing Species and Varieties, None of Which Are Included In Any of the Eight Volumes of 'Ferns, British and Exotic,' Amongst Which Are the New Hymenophyllums and Trichomanes
Author
LOWE, Edward Joseph (1825-1900)
Publisher
Groombridge and Sons, London
Publication year
1864
Binding
8vo
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Donald A. Heald Rare Books offers the finest examples of antiquarian books and prints in the areas of Botany, Ornithology, Natural History, Americana & Canadiana, Native Americans, Voyages & Travels, Maps & Atlases, Photography and more. Founded in England in 1972, we have formed and contributed to important private and institutional collections. Items of note which we have placed include a unique copy of Abbot’s "Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia" with plates on vellum, an extremely rare extra-illustrated large paper Spanish edition of Blaeu’s "Atlas Mayor," Curtis's "North American Indian," a copy of the Federalist Papers in boards, the first separate printing of the Bill of Rights, and a large paper issue of Redouté's "Les Roses" with the plates in two states. We are renowned for our extensive print inventory which is unsurpassed in quality. Our Sporting collection recently incorporated the complete print stock of Ackermann & Son of London, established in 1783. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, where Mr. Heald has served on the Board of Governors as Treasurer, Security Chairperson, and as Chairman of the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. We are members of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, and the American Historical Print Collectors Society. Mr. Heald is a member of the Grolier Club, and the American Antiquarian Society.

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