Ray, John [Raii, Joannis]. Synopsis Methodica Stirpium Britannicarum: Tum Indigenis tum in Agricultis Locis fuis difpofitis; Additis Generum Characterifticis, Specierum Defcriptionibus & Virium Epitome. 3rd. Ed. G. and J. Innys, London. 1724
pp.[xvi], 288, *281-*288, 289-482, [30] with 24 engraved plates (incl. two fold-out) plus 8-pages of publisher’s adverts (dated 1724). 8vo. Hardback. AEG. Minor spotting and marking to last few leaves, two plates with neat repairs o/w. contents very clean and nr. fine. Contemporary green coloured vellum with gilt decoration to boards and spine in very pleasing, thor. vg. to nr. fine condition. A very pleasing copy.
This third edition was published in 1724 nearly 20 years after Ray’s death. ‘The work contains many species new to Britain, especially among the cryptogams, and is illustrated with twenty-four engravings executed from drawings by the editor [Johannes Jacobus Dillenius (1684-1747)].’ (Blanche Henrey).
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