1816 the Linnaean System of Botany. First Edition. Book Set.

Name: 1816 the Linnaean System of Botany. First Edition. Book Set.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1220934
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

'The Class And Orders Of The Linnaean System Of Botany' by Richard Duppa, published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London in 1816. First edition thus. Complete in three volumes. With 240 engraved plates, 237 of which were hand coloured.

This scarce set is three-quarter bound in tan calf leather with marbled boards and gilt stamped title and banding to the spines. All volumes show signs of shelf wear but the boards remain firmly affixed and the bindings tight.

Bookplate of 'Craig-Laurie of Redcastle' to the front pastedown of each volume. A slip has been cut from the front flyleaf of all three volumes (please see photographs), otherwise all volumes are in an excellent condition internally with all pages and engravings remaining clean and bright.

Dimensions:-

Height: 9.5"

Width: 5.75"

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Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1220934

Dealers Internal Reference

7634

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This scarce set is three-quarter bound in tan calf leather with marbled boards and gilt stamped title and banding to the spines.

Harrington Antiques

All volumes show signs of shelf wear but the boards remain firmly affixed and the bindings tight.

fig 1. 1816 The Linnaean System Of Botany. First Edition. Book Set. — fig 1. 1816 the Linnaean System of Botany. First Edition. Book Set.

Bookplate of 'Craig-Laurie of Redcastle' to the front pastedown of each volume. A slip has been cut from the front flyleaf of all three volumes (please see photographs), otherwise all volumes are in an excellent condition internally with all pages and engravings remaining clean and bright.

Dimensions:-

Height: 9.5"

Width: 5.75"

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1220934

Dealers Internal Ref