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The British botanist, or, a familiar introduction to the science of botany : explaining the physiology of vegetation, the principles both of the artificial & natural systems of Linnæus and the arrangement of Jussieu ; intended chiefly for the use of Young
by Clarke Stephen
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: London : Printed for F.C. & J. Rivington, 1820., 1820. Collation, viii+260pp, 16 hand colured plates. Bound in contemporary half calf, calf corners, marble boards, flat gilt decorative bands, red title label. Calf rubbed, head of spine worn with loss, short split on hinge joint. Generally binding in good condition. Internally, contemporary of early gift inscription on top margin of title pages, one engraved plate working loose. Pages and hand coloured plates in good clean condition. A3. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- George Jeffery Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008861
- Title
- The British botanist, or, a familiar introduction to the science of botany : explaining the physiology of vegetation, the principles both of the artificial & natural systems of Linnæus and the arrangement of Jussieu ; intended chiefly for the use of Young
- Author
- Clarke Stephen
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Printed for F.C. & J. Rivington, 1820.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1820
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Keywords
- Botanist
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian; Natural History;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
George Jeffery Books
Biblio member since 2005
CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire
About George Jeffery Books
We are a long established company dealing in second-hand, out of print and antiquarian books on all subjects. We are based in Hertfordshire, just 2 miles north of Junction 25 of the M25. We are members of the PBFA and exhibit at a large number of their fairs across the UK. We also exhibit in London at least twice a month at the Russell and Royal National Hotels, and regularly exhibit at H&D fairs in the South East, we also organise a monthly Fair at the Royal National Hotel, this fair has exhibitors specialising in books, maps, prints and ephemera. Please contact us for any further details.
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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- Plate
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- 12mo
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