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Andrews, H(enry) 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).

. 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

CHF 3900.—
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