Elements Botany by Thornton (54 results)

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Full-Leather. Condition: Good. 2 volumes bound in 1, pp. viii 90 [2]: 73 [1], 173 uncoloured plates, 92 in volume 1 (many without plate numbers and some duplicated numbers), 81 in volume 2 (numbered 4-84 with 2 numbered 20, 2 numbered 37, no number 33, and nos. 65 and 66 on 1 plate), engraved class titles (not included in the pagination), contemporary speckled calf (rather worn, minor loss of leather on boards, corners heavily bumped with boards showing), modern reback (gilt ruled with new morocco label), title to volume 2 foxed, some offsetting, ink signature at the top of the title page (Martha Pyne?), pencilled ownership inscription on front pastedown (Kenneth K Mackenzie, 615 Prospect Street, Maplewood, New Jersey), bookplate on the front free endpaper (The Horticultural Society of New York, bequest of Kenneth K Mackenzie October 1934), modern woodcut bookplate by Andy English on front pastedown, 8vo (23x14cm).…

Half-Leather. Condition: Very Good. 2 volumes bound in 1, iii-viii 90: 3-73 [2]pp, lacks half title to volume 1, 24 engraved class titles, 90 engraved plates in the first part and 84 in the second (plate numbering is very erratic with some numbers duplicated and many unnumbered), attractive modern half calf with marbled boards, gilt lettered and decorated spine with raised bands, new endpapers, some light foxing, modern woodcut bookplate on front pastedown, 8vo (24x14.5cm), Nissen 1952 Pritzel 9240 (both with 136 plates).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2 volumes, viii 90: (ii) 3-73pp, half title, lacks the 24 engraved class titles, 90 engraved uncloured plates in volume 1 and 84 in volume 2 (plate numbering is very erratic in volume one with many plates having no number), attractive contemporary blue crushed morocco (edges and spiine rubbed, corners lightly bumped, rear cover of volume 1 scratched with indentations from cord), gilt spine and borders, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, binding matches my book number 13001, short tear in the fore-margin of C1 in volume 2, one plate bound upside down, ink signature on front free endpaper of volume 1 (J Latham April 1826) but cut away in volume 2, modern woodcut bookplate by Andy English on front pastedown, 8vo (23.3x14.3cm), printed as prizes in the Royal Botanic Lottery.…

Hard Back. Condition: Good+. 1st Edition. Contemporary green cloth binding with cream paper labels with titles; extremities bumped and worn, some staining to boards, some bubbling to cloth, joints cracked or starting, hinges of vol. 1 starting. Internally generally clean and bright; attractive untrimmed textblock edges are a little bumped; very light age toning, occasionally heavier; very light foxing, occasionally heavier; occasional light soiling; very light damp staining affecting a small number of plates; 4" tear (without loss) to top of Common Rosemary, 3 plates have small (<1") tears, 2 plates bound upside down. A total of 179 copper plates by Henderson, Miller, and Reinagle. As usual, the plate numbering is erratic and known copies vary in their plate tally and order; our copy has more than most. Vol. 1: viii (incl.frontis), 90pp., 91 plates at rear (86 illustrations + 5 tables); vol. 2: front., pp.73, (1), 23 Class title pages, 87 plates of illustrations. Overall Good+. Photos available on request. An attractive copy of this limited edition Royal Botanical Lottery prize which unusually includes 179 plates - more than most.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo. Two volumes. Rebound backstrip. Numerous engraved plates. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionally packaged and shipped promptly.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 4to hardcover volume with grey pasteboard binding. Boards chipped and rear one off spine retapped. One hospital library bookplate no other markings. This is volume 1 and 2. Volume 1 has 63 pages and volume 2 has 73 pages. There are 139 plates. Plate counts vary in copies from 136 to 190. Contents quite clean with almost no foxing. Pages are uncut. There is no title page.…

Condition: Good. [iii]-viii, 90; 73, 86 plates, 5 tables + 85 plates. . HB. 2 vols bound in one, 8vo, recent half calf (incorrectly titled Vol. I to spine - both vols are present), rubbed/scuffed, marbled boards, edges and endpapers. Vol. I lacks half-title; old water stain to prelims and one plate; title page and first plate laid down. A few plates with some minor offsetting, otherwise clean. Part I: Classification; Part II: Terms of Science. First edition. Engraved plates by Henderson, Miller, and Reinagle. Vol. I: 86 plates (plus a duplicate of Plate 21) + 5 tables; Vol. II: 85 plates, 24 engraved section titles. The plates are erratically numbered. Stafleu & Cowan give 93 and 84 plates in the two volumes (but do not mention the charts), but state that in all copies seen by them plate numbers differ. Nissen calls for 52 and 84 plates. Stafleu & Cowan, 14.289; Nissen BBI, 1951. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover, originally published in two volumes, this copy has both volumes rebound in contemporary (later 19th century) brown leather spine and corners, four raised spine-bands cream/brown marbled boards, this is an exquisite copy, mild rubbing at the corners and on the bottom edge is the only remarkable flaw, the binding is tight and square, very clean inside and out and the contents are in amazing shape, you'll find a bit of mild tanning here and there and a few gently corner-creased pages but the overall appearance of the pages is excellent with no foxing or soiling, 90 pages of text in Volume 1, 73 pages of text in Volume 2 plus a total of 168 engraved plates, varying number of plates have been listed for this publication and also the numbering of the plates may differ from volume to volume, includes a clear plastic cover for protection.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A Most Attractive Set of this Classic work with its many Fine engraved Plates. 6 Volumes. Hardback. Demy 8vo. Striking Contemporary Half Calf, with Marbled Boards and rebacked in calf to match the original. Decorated in gilt. Dedicated to the Rev. Thomas Martyn, M.A.F.R.S. Apart from some usual foxing this is an Excellent, crisp set ! (extra postage required for Overseas shipping). …

Leather. Condition: Good Only. First edition. A profusely illustrated two-volume botanical guide, compiled by physician and botanist, Robert John Thornton. The first edition. Bound without a title page, dated using Jisc, from a copy held at the British Library and a collation from the Hathi Digital Trust. Plates are also dated between 1820 and 1812.With the half title to Volume I. Misbound, with the textual portion of each volume both bound in Volume I, each with their own pagination. The remainder of Volume I and the entirety of Volume II consisting of plates. The number of plates recorded in this work is rather variable, with Nissen calling for 136 across both volumes. Others call for 154, 199 and 180. This copy is extra-illustrated, with 219 plates and 4 tables to Volume I, and a further 252 plates to Volume II. Making a total of 471 plates and four tables.An impressive botanical work compiled by English physician, botanist and patron of the Prince Regent, Robert John Thornton. Known for is extensive botanical writings, including 'The British Fauna', Thornton's works signified important contributions to the field, and are still regularly cited to this day. Alongside numerous plates and tables, this work contains a chapter on 'The Constituent Parts of Flowers', followed by 'Terms of Botany'. Bound in half calf with cloth boards. Externally, slightly rubbed to extremities, heavier to the joints. Cracked to front joints, with boards tenderly held. Rear hinges are strained, but holding. A little loss to spine heads. Fading and discolouration to backstrips. Ink inscription to front endpaper. Light spotting to endpapers and fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Lacking title page. Pages are bright, with the odd spot or handling mark, and offsetting from plates. Plates are mostly clean. Good Only. Various (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1812 1ed Elements of BOTANY Illustrated Flowers 176 Plant Engravings Linnaeus 2v Robert J Thornton was an 18th-century English botanist known for his studies in medicine and Linnaean botany. While much better known for his book Sexual System of Carolus von Linnaeus , he published Elements of Botany in which he covers the parts of flowers, plant classification, and countless types of flowers! It should be noted, however, that this work is best-known for its 176 engraved plates! Stunning collection of illustrations! Item number: #22879 Price: $750 THORNTON, R.J. Elements of botany London: printed for the Author, 1812. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes o Vol. 1 viii, 90 o Vol. 2 73, [3] o 176 illustrated plates Note: some errors present in plate numbering; all plates present Provenance: Armorial bookplate o Armorial bookplate St. Helens Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St Helens, PC (1753 1839) was a British diplomat. He was Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia from 1783 to 1788, appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland and a member of the Privy Council (Great Britain & Ireland) in 1787, serving in the former position until 1789. He was Minister plenipotentiary to Spain from 1790 to 1794. He was a friend of explorer George Vancouver, who named Mount St. Helens in Washington after him. He was known to have a very close relationship with Princess Elizabeth, third daughter of George III. Motto: INTAMINATIS HONORIBUS o Armorial bookplate Dacre Likely Gertrude Brand, 19th Baroness Dacre (1750 1819). o Handwritten [Art. Williams] o Handwritten I. Ireland Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9.5in X 6in (24cm x 15cm) very rare and desirable with multiple auction records and price comparisons at over $3,500 Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 22879 Photos available upon request.…