introduction physiological systematical botany first de james edward smith (2 résultats)

Etat : Good. first American edition; 415 pp., 15 b&w plates; mid-19th century full leather with later rebacking (hardcover), edges worn, book plate to the front paste down, a few bits of foxing to the text and plates, else good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Leather. Etat : Good. First American Edition. 415 pages; illustrated with 15 engravings, collated complete. Sir James Edward Smith (1759 - 1828) British botanist, founding member and President of the Linnean Society; this was his ".most successful work.which passed through six editions during the author's lifetime." (G. S. Boulger, revised by Margot Walker in the ODNB). Bookplates on the front endpaper of the Kennebec Natural History and Antiquarian Society (and in turn loaned by their Trustees to) the Cony Female Academy in Augusta. Laid-in is a page of hand-written notes, contemporary with the publication, on very good quality paper. Approx. 5 1/2" x 9 1/2" size; bound in plain gray-brown paper covered boards & spine. Some edge, tips wear and rubbing to the binding; bottom spine end chipped away; occasional spotting & foxing. In good condition.