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MORISON, ROBERT. Hortus regius Blesensis... Praeludiorum Botanicorum... [pars altera: Hallucinationes in Caspari Bahuini Pinace...]. London, 1669. 2 parts in one vol., 8vo, 160 x 95 mm., contemporary calf, spine elaborately gilt, some light wear, lower cover starting. FIRST EDITION, "of this famous Scottish botanist's first book." Hunt 313; Stafleu & Cowan TL2 6332; Wing M-2770.
Provenance: "Drurycot upon Cerne Wilts (?)" ownership inscription on pastedown -- Arpad Plesch, bookplate (sale, Sotheby's London, 18th November, 1975, lot 556).
Provenance: "Drurycot upon Cerne Wilts (?)" ownership inscription on pastedown -- Arpad Plesch, bookplate (sale, Sotheby's London, 18th November, 1975, lot 556).