The Botanical Register, consisting of coloured Figures of Exotic Plants, cultivated in British Gardens; with their History and Mode of Treatment. Vols 1-6
- Publisher : Printed for James Ridgway
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 509 fine hand-coloured plates (of 520), some folding
Description:
The first 6 volumes (of a total of 33 published between 1815 and 1847). Beautifully hand-coloured plates.
Nissen BBI 2379.
Condition
6 vols bound in 3, 8vo, cont. half calf, marbled boards, lightly rubbed, minor wear to corners. Lacks 11 plates (17, 51, 199, 210, 234, 271, 287, 320, 413, 503, 507). Vg. From the library of Frances Partridge (diarist, author, pacifist, member of the Bloomsbury set) but without any ownership markings.