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English Botany. Vol. X-XI [Lichens]

by Smith, James Edward; Sowerby, James

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Publisher : Printed by Richard Taylor, for the Proprietor, C.E. Sowerby
Published In : London
Illustrations : 406 (of 408) hand-coloured plates

Description:

Second edition, arranged according to the Linnaean method, with the descriptions shortened, and occasional remarks added [by Charles Johnson]. Undated title pages. Fine hand-coloured, engraved plates by James Sowerby. These two volumes contain the lichens. Vol. X includes the four supplementary plates, but lacks plates 1899 and 1989.

Henrey 1369; Nissen BBI 2225; Stafleu & Cowan 12.221.

Condition

2 vols, cont. green half leather, worn/scuffed, front boards detached; raised bands to spine, gilt tooling to compartments, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Lacking two plates. Good.