Theatrum Botanicum: The Theater of Plants. Or, An Herball [Herbal] of a Large Extent.
by PARKINSON, John
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Two old bookplates to front pastedown; two pages (1356 and 1361) oddly stained as though from carbon paper; first and last leave
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Printed by Tho. Cotes,, 1640.. First edition.. old full calf; gilt-lettered red label on spine; edges stained red.. Two old bookplates to front pastedown; two pages (1356 and 1361) oddly stained as though from carbon paper; first and last leaves lightly tanned; neat old replacement to one corner of the final leaf (no printing affected). There is a 1" x 3-1/2" irregular chip at the base of the spine; some scuffs and use to binding; front joint cracking but cords remain sound. . Folio,. Illustrated throughout, including an added engraved title page..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 68813
- Title
- Theatrum Botanicum: The Theater of Plants. Or, An Herball [Herbal] of a Large Extent.
- Author
- PARKINSON, John
- Illustrator
- Illustrated throughout, including an added engraved title page.
- Format/Binding
- Old full calf; gilt-lettered red label on spine; edges stained red.
- Book Condition
- Used - Two old bookplates to front pastedown; two pages (1356 and 1361) oddly stained as though from carbon paper; first and last leave
- Edition
- First edition.
- Publisher
- Printed by Tho. Cotes,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1640.
- Pages
- [20] 1755 [1, Errata] pp. (pagination irregular).
- Size
- Folio,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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