ANDREWS, Henry (fl.1799-1828). The Botanist's Repository for new and rare plants . London: by T. Bensley for the author, 1797-[1808]. Volumes I-VIII only (of 10), 4° (280 x 220mm). Printed title in volume I, 7 engraved titles and 300 hand-coloured etched plates, some printed in green, 10 folding, by and after Andrews. (Title to volume V lacking, 3 plates torn at inner margin, a few plates shaved.) Contemporary half russia, gilt crest surmounted with Marquess's coronet at head of spines (upper cover of volume VII detached, slightly worn, some hinges split), uncut. Nissen BBI 3282; Dunthorne 8; Great Flower Books p. 83. Sold not subject to return. (8)
ANDREWS, Henry (fl.1799-1828). The Botanist's Repository for new and rare plants . London: by T. Bensley for the author, 1797-[1808]. Volumes I-VIII only (of 10), 4° (280 x 220mm). Printed title in volume I, 7 engraved titles and 300 hand-coloured etched plates, some printed in green, 10 folding, by and after Andrews. (Title to volume V lacking, 3 plates torn at inner margin, a few plates shaved.) Contemporary half russia, gilt crest surmounted with Marquess's coronet at head of spines (upper cover of volume VII detached, slightly worn, some hinges split), uncut. Nissen BBI 3282; Dunthorne 8; Great Flower Books p. 83. Sold not subject to return. (8)
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