Elements of Botany by Robert J Thornton MD / member of the University of Cambridge and of the Royal London college of physicians
168 engraved botanical plates
27 engraved charts / class identification leaves
First edition. 2 volumes
Part 1- Classification 90 pages plus illustrative plates
Part 2- Terms of the Science 73 pages text plus plates
Published 1812, London Printed for the author as prizes in the Royal Botanical Lottery
Tall 8vo, paper backed boards
In Mylar covers (some scratches, tape and tears) and could be removed by new owner.
Robert John Thornton (1768 – 1837) was an English physician and botanical writer.
Condition
Scattered Foxing throughout
An unsophisticated set
Moderate external wear to boards - soiling and wear - contemporary boards in acceptable condition
Previous owner wrote "ex libris Brent Gration Maxfield dated 1966" inside covers - most likely purchased in 1966 at his book auction.
Front board on v2 is loose and is almost off even with careful packing may arrive OFF
Hand cut paper - edges rough cut
Edges soiled
Age toned paper
Exhibits offsetting of plates
Not ex library
As pictured it would appear that a mischievous previous owner drew a face on the cocoa bean - but further research shows it was printed this way "face of a monkey"
text block free of writing
In simple Mylar covers (some scratches, tape and tears) and could be removed by new owner.
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