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MAUND, Benjamin (1790-1864) and the Rev. John Stevens HENSLOW (1796-1861). The Botanist; containing accurately coloured figures, of tender and hardy Ornamental Plants. London, Edinburgh, etc.: Maund for R.Groombrige, W.White & Co. and others, [1836-42].
5 volumes, small 4° (195 x 157mm). Letterpress titles. One engraved title only (of 5), 250 fine hand-coloured engraved plates by S.Nevitt and S.Watts after Barne, Miss E.Bury, Henslow, Miss S.Maund, Mills, Miss Mintern, Miss Nicholson, Linnaeus Pope, Miss Taylor and Mrs Withers. (Some light offsetting, occasional oxidization, a few plates slightly shaved.) Modern half cloth. Nissen BBI 2224; Stafleu & Cowan 5713. Sold as a periodical not subject to return. (5)
5 volumes, small 4° (195 x 157mm). Letterpress titles. One engraved title only (of 5), 250 fine hand-coloured engraved plates by S.Nevitt and S.Watts after Barne, Miss E.Bury, Henslow, Miss S.Maund, Mills, Miss Mintern, Miss Nicholson, Linnaeus Pope, Miss Taylor and Mrs Withers. (Some light offsetting, occasional oxidization, a few plates slightly shaved.) Modern half cloth. Nissen BBI 2224; Stafleu & Cowan 5713. Sold as a periodical not subject to return. (5)