Sowerby, John E. The Ferns of Great Britain : The descriptions, synonyms, &c. by Charles Johnson. 1st. Ed. Pub. by the Author. 1855
pp.87 with 49 fine part hand-coloured plates as published. 8vo. Neat signature to ffep. Rear internal hinge tender. Occ. spotting and light marking o/w. contents fine. Original blind tooled cloth boards with gilt lettering good to vg.
Preferred coloured issue. Sowerby was part of the notable Sowerby family, who spawned several generations of naturalists, illustrators, botanists, and zoologists.
£75.00 [Ref: 42152]