Title: The Botanic Garden; Consisting of Highly Finished Figures of Hardy Ornamental Flowering Plants Cultivated in Great Britain... Author: Maund, B[enjamin] Place: London Publisher: George Bell Date: 1878 Description: 6 volumes. 250 hand colored plates. (8vo) 10x6¾, period ¾ green morocco, marbled boards, raised bands, spines lettered and decorated in gilt, all edges gilt. 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: Some wear to extremities, several volumes with hinges cracking; light foxing; overall very good. Item number: 184472
Title: The Botanic Garden; Consisting of Highly Finished Figures of Hardy Ornamental Flowering Plants Cultivated in Great Britain... Author: Maund, B[enjamin] Place: London Publisher: George Bell Date: 1878 Description: 6 volumes. 250 hand colored plates. (8vo) 10x6¾, period ¾ green morocco, marbled boards, raised bands, spines lettered and decorated in gilt, all edges gilt. 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: Some wear to extremities, several volumes with hinges cracking; light foxing; overall very good. Item number: 184472
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