Ray Linnaeus (16 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1973. Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Facsimiles of two classic works with an introduction by Wiiliam T Stearn. Blue cloth, gilt titles, no inscriptions. Condition is fine. Jacket is very good, small scuff mark upper front corner. An excellent copy.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardback with dust-wrapper. xi, 476pp ; 111pp. Illus. Facsimile reprints. Slight edgewear to d/w. Front pastedown a little marked. A decent copy. (r32).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Publisher - The Ray Society, London, 1973. Facsimiles with an introduction by William T. Stearn. Near fine condition, no jacket, slightly sunned spine, light foxing to page edges.

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. In practically new condition; scholarly introduction by W.T. Stearn. Weight: 1.0 Language: English Facsimile reprints of the 1724, 1745 and 1759 editions.

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: V.g. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Donor's inscription. Jacket frayed. Scholarly introduction by W.T. Stearn. Weight: 1.0 Language: English Facsimile reprints of the 1724, 1745 and 1759 editions.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. 1st Edition. London, 1973. Cloth, dj. 8vo. 90 pp & 482 pp/index/indiculus & 29 pp & pages 88-111. Facsimile reprints of 1724, 1754, and 1759 editions along with introductory text. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket with a noticeable tear to front dj otherwise protected by acetate cover. Slight foxing to edges of text block. Binding is sound. Pages are clean and unmarked. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition.…

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. In practically new condition; scholarly introduction by W.T. Stearn. Weight: 1.0 Language: English Facsimile reprints of the 1724, 1745 and 1759 editions.

pp.xi, 90, 482, 111 with b/w. illus. 8vo. Some spotting to top-edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw., with very gently sunned spine. For many years after its publication in 1690 John Ray's Synopsis Methodica Stirpium Britannicarum was the most consulted book about British Plants. It was the pocket companion of apothecaries, physicians and country gentlemen and naturalists. Linnaeus gained most of his knowledge of the British flora from the 3rd edition of Ray's work.…

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. pp.xi, 90, 482, 111 with b/w. illus. 8vo. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw. with gently sunned spine. For many years after its publication in 1690 John Ray's Synopsis Methodica Stirpium Britannicarum was the most consulted book about British Plants. It was the pocket companion of apothecaries, physicians and country gentlemen and naturalists. Linnaeus gained most of his knowledge of the British flora from the 3rd edition of Ray's work.…

Facsimile of John Ray's 1724 edition and Carl Linnaeus's 1754 & 1759 editions. 8vo, pp. x + 92 + [16] + 482 + [30 (index)] + [10] + 30 + [3] + 88-111; blue buckram boards, spine lettered in gilt; motif to front board in gilt; plates; VG (light scuffing & soiling to boards; light bruising to spine & board edges & extrems; moderate water damage to rear board; light to moderate tanning, foxing & soiling to pg edges; sl tanning & foxing to eps, prelims & terminals); in d/w, VG- (light to moderate scuffing & soiling; light bruising & creasing to edges & extrems; heavy water damage to rear board with loss). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A SUBSTANTIAL HARDCOVER VOLUME IN BLUE BUCKRAM CLOTH PUBLISHED FIRST THUS IN 1973 BY THE RAY SOCIETY, CONTAINING FACSIMILES OF TWO IMPORTANT BOTANTICAL WORKS, NAMELY JOHN RAY'S SYNOSIS METHODICA STIRPIUM BRITANNICARUM, 1724 AND CARL LINNAEUS'S FLORA ANGLICA, 1754 & 1759. PLENTY OF CONTEXT AND EXPLANATION IN THE PREFACE BY W.T. STEARN WITH RAY'S CAREER YEAR BY YEAR FROM BIRTH IN 1627 TO HIS DEATH IN 1705. CONTRIBUTORS TO THE SYNOPSIS LISTED, AND WITH LIST OF LATIN ECOLOGICAL WORDS, WITH SUBSTANTIAL INDEX REPRODUCED. LINNAEUS'S FLORA FACSIMILE WAS PUBLISHED IN UPPSALA, SWEDEN, BOTH THE 1754 AND 1759 EDITIONS IN LATIN.…

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed. A lovely facsimile edition of the 1724 edition of John Ray's ;'Synopsis Methodica' and of Carl Linnaues' 'Flora Anglica' of 1754 and 1759. One volume comprising two facsimiles of important works of natural sciences. The first John Ray Society edition.Comprising the facsimile of the third edition of John Ray'sSynopsis Methodica Stirpum Britannicarum, an important botanical work, one of the most consulted books about British plants in its time. The third edition was revised by Dillenius. The dissertationFlora Anglicaby Carl Linnaeus is also reproduced in facsimile, work which contains a consistent binomial nomenclature for species in 1753.With an introduction by T Stearn, including an account of Ray's career, details of the editions of theSynopsis and more.Illustrated with numerous plates throughout. Complete with two folding plates and the unclipped dust wrapper. From the library at Julian Park, Hertfordshire, belonging to Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). Audrey was the youngest daughter of an Anglo-American lumber and steel millionaire, sister to Edward James, a key figure in the Surrealist movement, and the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. Her passion for literature is displayed by her impressive library. The present volume was added to the library posthumously.She was an English socialite known for her beauty and for charming various wealthy men, she was included in The Book of Beauty by Cecil Beaton. A patron of the arts, she assisted Viscount Carlow financially in the publication of limited editions of numerous works by leading literary figures such as T E Lawrence, James Joyce, Wyndham Lewis, and others. A hedonistic pursuer, she was recognised as one of the 'Bright Young Things'. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. The dust wrapper is unclipped and excellent with only minor shelf wear and a minor rubbing mark to the front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with numerous plates throughout. Complete with two folding plates and the unclipped dust wrapper. Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 412, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 412 412.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 409, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 409 409.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 412, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 412 412.…