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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. Seller Inventory # 22879
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Title: Elements of botany
Publisher: for the Author
Publication Date: 1812
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
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