Title: The Botanic Garden; Consisting of Highly Finished Figures of Hardy Ornamental Flowering Plants, Cultivated in Great Britain; With Their Names...and Physiological Observations Author: Maund, B[enjamin] Place: London Publisher: George Bell and Sons Date: 1878 Description: 6 volumes. 250 hand-colored plates. (8vo) 10x6¾, original purple cloth stamped in gilt and blind. Second Edition. Each plate depicts 5 individual flowers. Historically a very interesting work, documenting the introduction of new plants into England from around the world. Lot Amendments Condition: Edge wear, many spines deteriorated, chipped, portions missing; Volume III, leaves detached from spine; binding fair to very good; plates are very good or better. Item number: 201601
Title: The Botanic Garden; Consisting of Highly Finished Figures of Hardy Ornamental Flowering Plants, Cultivated in Great Britain; With Their Names...and Physiological Observations Author: Maund, B[enjamin] Place: London Publisher: George Bell and Sons Date: 1878 Description: 6 volumes. 250 hand-colored plates. (8vo) 10x6¾, original purple cloth stamped in gilt and blind. Second Edition. Each plate depicts 5 individual flowers. Historically a very interesting work, documenting the introduction of new plants into England from around the world. Lot Amendments Condition: Edge wear, many spines deteriorated, chipped, portions missing; Volume III, leaves detached from spine; binding fair to very good; plates are very good or better. Item number: 201601
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