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

19th century
Sold 24 June 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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'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.

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Height: 9.5"

Width: 5.75"

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Botanical Book Set to the 19th Century.

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'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.
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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. A set of three antique leather-bound volumes with marbled covers stands upright on a dark surface.
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 Antique Botanical Book Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220934
Dealers Internal Ref
7634
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A set of three antique leather-bound volumes with marbled covers stands upright on a dark surface.
1816 The Linnaean System Of Botany. First Edition. Book Set.
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  • ObjectBooks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLeather, Paper, Cardboard
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGold-tooled spine decoration, Marbled paper covers, Raised spine bands

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Early 19th-century botanical texts, particularly those following the Linnaean system, were instrumental in standardising plant classification and scientific nomenclature during the expansion of natural history exploration.

Books from this era typically feature hand-tooled leather spines, often calfskin or sheepskin, paired with marbled paper boards and rag paper text blocks printed using traditional letterpress methods.

Authenticity is verified by examining the title page publication dates, matching publisher imprints, checking watermark patterns in the handmade paper, and confirming the presence of contemporary binding styles characteristic of the period.

These volumes add intellectual depth and organic texture when displayed on a desk, within traditional bookshelves, or stacked on a side table as sculptural decor.

Maintain stable ambient temperatures away from direct sunlight and high humidity, handle volumes carefully to support the spine, and periodically treat leather bindings with professional conservation creams.
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