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Andrews, Henry C. Geraniums: or a Monograph of the Genus Geranium: Containing Coloured Figures of all the Known Species and Numerous Beautiful Varieties, Drawn ... From the Living Plants. Vol 1 (of 2).

With 63 hand-coloured engr. plates, of which 12 are folding. Each plate accompanied by an explanation leaf + introduction leaf + index leaf. 4to. Modern green grained morocco over 5 raised bands. Spine gilt, with label. Boards ornated with double gilt fillet. Marbled paste-downs. In matching box. – London, R. Taylor for the author, 1805.

First part of Andrews’ famous illustrated Geraniums published in 124 plates in total. Plates printed on Whatman paper with watermark dated 1805. Only a very small number of copies were produced; complete copies are very rare. – Nissen, BBI, 32. – Old worm affection through inner margin. 2 plates with capture resp. image marginally cut, 1 plate with slight offsetting. The plates mostly clean and in bright coloration. – Best.-Nr. 12630