SOWERBY, James (1757-1822) and James Edward SMITH (1759-1828). English Botany; or Coloured Figures of British PLants . London: J. Davis, 1790-98. Bound in 7 volumes, 8°. 1773 hand-coloured engraved plates, several folding (occasional spotting). 19th-century black hardgrained half morocco, gilt spines (a little rubbed and scuffed). J. Burrell (19th-century inscription on verso of dedication leaf). In this copy several volumes of Sowerby's magnum opus have been condensed into seven physical volumes. See Burrell's note: 'Although for own personal Gratification this Copy of the English Botany is arranged in the Systematic Order after Linnaeus...' Sold as a periodical, not subject to return. (7)
SOWERBY, James (1757-1822) and James Edward SMITH (1759-1828). English Botany; or Coloured Figures of British PLants . London: J. Davis, 1790-98. Bound in 7 volumes, 8°. 1773 hand-coloured engraved plates, several folding (occasional spotting). 19th-century black hardgrained half morocco, gilt spines (a little rubbed and scuffed). J. Burrell (19th-century inscription on verso of dedication leaf). In this copy several volumes of Sowerby's magnum opus have been condensed into seven physical volumes. See Burrell's note: 'Although for own personal Gratification this Copy of the English Botany is arranged in the Systematic Order after Linnaeus...' Sold as a periodical, not subject to return. (7)
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