[Clarke, Stephen]. 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 Linnaeus and the arrangement of Jussieu; intended chiefly for the use of young persons. 1st. Ed. Pub. Rivington. 1820
pp.hand-col. frontis, viii, 260 plus a further 14 fine hand-col. plates (one being double-page). Crown 8vo. Some foxing to one section of text, o/w. contents beautifully clean and in fine condition. More recently rebound in red cloth (dated 1968) to mimic original binding. A lovely copy.
A very charming work, beautifully illustrated with fine hand-coloured botanic plates. Each chapter is written in the style of letters from a teacher, or lecturer. Each letter is highly informative and very much of the period. A real joy to peruse.
£150.00 [Ref: 52979]