Arboretum et fruticetum Britannicum; . or the trees and shrubs of Britain, ... pictorially and botanically delineated, and scientifically and popularly described; with their propagation, culture, management and uses ... preceded by a historical and geographical outline of the trees and shrubs of temperate climates throughout the world. By J. C. Loudon ... In eight volumes: four of letterpress, illustrated by above 2500 engravings; and four of octavo and quarto plates.
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843)
Category
Books
Date
1838
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 3123983.6
Summary
Bibliographic description
v.6, plates . ill.. . 8vo.. Uncoloured. Provenance: Binding stamp combining the Hervey and Upton arms [Frederick William Hervey (1769-1859), 1st Marquess of Bristol m.1798 Hon. Elizabeth Albana Upton (1775-1844)]. Binding: Nineteenth-century full tan calf; double gilt fillet border with armorial centrepiece; spine gilt decorated and lettered: "Arboretum et fruticetum Britannicum. Loudon. 1838".
Makers and roles
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843)