1788 Carl Linneaus BOTANY 1ed System of Vegetables Color Botanical ART Martyn

MARTYN, Thomas

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If a tree dies, plant another in its place.”

― Carl Linnaeus

 

Known as the Father of Modern Taxonomy, Carl Linnaeus was an important 18th-century botanist who helped organize a system of naming living organisms. Author Thomas Martyn published an important set of illustrations and explanations which were used to supplement Linnaeus’s famous “System of Vegetables”.

 

This highly desirable 1788 first edition contains 38 absolutely stunning color engravings of flowers and plants. The fine leather binding makes this work an impressive display as well.

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1788 Carl Linneaus BOTANY 1ed System of Vegetables Color Botanical ART Martyn

 

If a tree dies, plant another in its place.”

― Carl Linnaeus

 

Known as the Father of Modern Taxonomy, Carl Linnaeus was an important 18th-century botanist who helped organize a system of naming living organisms. Author Thomas Martyn published an important set of illustrations and explanations which were used to supplement Linnaeus’s famous “System of Vegetables”.

 

This highly desirable 1788 first edition contains 38 absolutely stunning color engravings of flowers and plants. The fine leather binding makes this work an impressive display as well.

 

Item number: #24819

Price: $950

 

MARTYN, Thomas

 

Thirty eight plates, with explanations intended to illustrate Linnaeus’s system of vegetables

 

London: Printed for B. White and Sons, 1788. First edition.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • vi, [2], 72
    • 38 color plates
  • Provenance: Handwritten
    • [Thranna Prescott]
    • Pinkney
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm x 14cm)

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24819

Category

Botany, Gardening, & Herbals

Authors

MARTYN, Thomas

Printing Date

18th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete