Item #51-5338 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 I and II. 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 I and II. 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 I and II. 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 I and II. First Editions.

London: J. Sowerby, 1790-93. 8vo. 13.3 x 23.4 cm. Contemporary half calf. Plates mainly fresh.
Plates 1-72 in Vol. I. Plates 73-144 in Vol. II..
Total of 144 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 #51-5338

Price: $1,100.00

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