1816 HERBAL by Mordant Launay | Amateur Gardening Botany FLOWERS Plants 5v

1816 HERBAL by Mordant Launay | Amateur Gardening Botany FLOWERS Plants 5v

Jean Mordant de Launay was a 18^th-century French naturalist and botanist who is primarily remembered for his contributions to developments in gardening and herbarium. He published multiple works that were designed for amateur or at-home gardeners – the best being “The General Herbarium for the Amateur”. In this book, Launay provides descriptions of countless plants and herbs, their origins and histories, properties and characteristics, as well as the uses of each of the herbs.

This five-volume set, published in the 19^th-century, contains numerous, full-page color engravings of flowers. The illustrations themselves make this set a highly desirable work of 18^th-century botany and herb study.

Item number: #26952

Price: $1500

LAUNAY, Jean Mordant de

Herbier general de l’amateur, contenant la description, l’histoire, les proprietes et la culture des vegetaux utiles et agreable

Paris: Audot, 1816-1822.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumes
  • I – [6], viii, 72 leaves, [6]
  • II – [12], 73-142 leaves, [2]
  • III – [4], 143-212 leaves, [4]
  • IV – [4], 213-284 leaves, [8]
  • V – [4], 285-356 leaves, [8]
  • Over 350 color plates throughout
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~9.75in X 6.5in (24.5cm x 16.5cm)
• VERY rare and desirable

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