Bolton, James. An History of the Fungusses growing about Halifax. Printed for the Author. 1788
Volume 1 [of 3] only. With 52 fine, copper engraved plates. Contents very clean and in nr. fine condition. Bound in original quarter leather binding with marbled boards in vg. condition for their age. Front internal hinge strengthened. A very good copy of this very scarce work.
Bolton was not only a botanist, ornithologist and entomologist, but also an excellent draughtsman. This work contained both recognised and new to science species. In 1908, Crossland said of this work ‘Bolton describes his specimens with great acuteness, in clear, concise terms, and this, be it remembered, when they were little understood’ (Blanche Henrey).
£500.00 [Ref: 45436]