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EDWARDS, Sydenham Teak (1769?-1819) [and R.W. DICKSON]. The new Botanic Garden. London: by T. Bensley for John Stockdale, 1812.
2 volumes, 4° (295 x 240mm). Half-titles, 61 hand-coloured engraved plates (including plate 19*) by F. Sansom after S. Edwards. (A few leaves slightly spotted, some plates lightly off-set, a few marginal tears.) Contemporary calf, gilt border round covers, gilt spines with red lettering-pieces (slight wear at extremities, hinges split), g.e. Provenance: S. Hanbury (booklabels). "The plates are well coloured and many American flowers are included", Dunthorne 108; Nissen BBI 480. (2)
2 volumes, 4° (295 x 240mm). Half-titles, 61 hand-coloured engraved plates (including plate 19*) by F. Sansom after S. Edwards. (A few leaves slightly spotted, some plates lightly off-set, a few marginal tears.) Contemporary calf, gilt border round covers, gilt spines with red lettering-pieces (slight wear at extremities, hinges split), g.e. Provenance: S. Hanbury (booklabels). "The plates are well coloured and many American flowers are included", Dunthorne 108; Nissen BBI 480. (2)