Wiséhn, E. Images of Linnaeus. Medals, Coins and Banknotes. 1st. Ed. Pub. The Royal Coin Cabinet/Linnean Society. 2011
pp.168 with col. and b/w. illus. throughout. 8vo. Fine hardback. From the library of Prof. Grenville (Gren) Lucas OBE, much loved botanist and conservationist with a signed letter and card from the author to Gren and his Linnaen Society colleagues loosely inserted (thanking them for their help in getting the book published), together with a 100 Kronor note with the image of Carl Linnaeus.
Before the age of the camera Carl Linnaeus was one of the most frequently portrayed individuals in Sweden and this book presents his portrait as it was depicted on coins, medals, banknotes and other numismatic objects which were commisioned by institutions, botanical societies and private individuals in Sweden and elsewhere.
£75.00 [Ref: 66495]