An introduction to botany. Containing an explanation of the theory of that science; extracted from the works of Dr. Linnaeus; with twelve copper-plates, two explanatory tables, an appendix, and glossary. The third edition, corrected, with large additions. By James Lee, ...
Carl von Linné (1707-1778)
Category
Books
Date
1776
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 3074932
Summary
Bibliographic description
xxiv,432p., 12 leaves of plates : ill. ; 8vo. Some ink marking in table. Loosely inserted (p.259): manuscript letter from Alice M. Coats, of Handsworth, Birmingham, to 'Mr. Wilding', thanking him for loan of the book; dated: 21 March 54. Provenance: eighteenth-century manuscript inscription on front flyleaf: Maria Adams [perhaps Mary Adams, nee Venables-Vernon]. Binding: eighteenth-century calf; sewn onto five cords; gilt ruled spine; gold lettered red spine label: Lee's Botany.
Makers and roles
Carl von Linné (1707-1778) James Lee (1715-1795)