Item #51-5333 English Botany; or, coloured figures of British plants, with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth. To which will be added, occasional remarks. Volumes XI and XII. First Editions. F. L. S. James Sowerby, Sir James Edward Smith, text -.
English Botany; or, coloured figures of British plants, with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth. To which will be added, occasional remarks. Volumes XI and XII. First Editions.
English Botany; or, coloured figures of British plants, with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth. To which will be added, occasional remarks. Volumes XI and XII. First Editions.

English Botany; or, coloured figures of British plants, with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth. To which will be added, occasional remarks. Volumes XI and XII. First Editions.

London: J. Sowerby, 1800. 8vo. 13.3 x 23.4 cm. Contemporary half calf. Plates mainly fresh.
Plates 717-864. Title for Vol. XII not present.
Total of 138 plates...

English Botany was a major publication of British plants comprising a 36 volume set, issued in 267 monthly parts over 23 years from 1791 to 1814. The work was conceived, illustrated, edited and published by the botanical illustrator and natural historian, James Sowerby.



Nissen, BBI 2225; Henrey 1366; Hunt 717. Item #51-5333

Price: $800.00

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