Thornton, Robert John.

I. The Philosophy of Botany, Being Botanical and Philosophical Extracts,Including a New Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus. II. ABotanical and Philosophical Enquiry Respecting Roots [sic]: Genera ofExotic and Indigenous Plants that Are to be Met with in Great Britain,Arranged According to the Reformed System.

1799 2 vols. in 1. 200, 8 pp. text by the British botanist (1768-1837) based on the works of Carl von Linné, extensive scholarly notes, the highlight being 92 excellent engraved plates (1 double) produced by noted engravers active in London and showing portraits of eminent botanists and beautifully detailed representations of flowers and trees, including cross- sections of the reproductive systems, tree roots, and wood, skeletons of leaves, and lovely renditions of flowers in bloom. Small notes in pencil on one page. Folio. New cloth. London (T. Bensley for Robert John Thornton) 1799-1805.

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