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KNOOP, Johann Hermann (ca.1700-1769). Pomologia, das is beschryvingen en afbeeldingen van de beste soorten van Appels an Peeren. Leeuwarden: Abraham Ferwerda, 1758. 2° (336 x 250mm). Title in black with decorative border in red, engraved arms on first page of dedication, 20 hand-coloured copper-engraved plates by J. Folkema after Knoop, final addenda leaf. (Text somewhat browned and spotted.) -- KNOOP. Fructologia, of beschryving der Vrugtbomen en Vrugten. Leeuwarden: Abraham Ferwerda and Gerrit Tresling, 1763. 2° (336 x 250mm). Title in black with decorative border in red, 19 hand-coloured engraved plates by J. Folkema after Knoop. (Text browned, spotting occasionally affecting plates.) Both in modern green cloth gilt, g.e.
FIRST EDITIONS, the first of what became the most popular treatise on pomology in the 18th century; the second dedicated to fruit other than apples and pears. Stafleu and Cowan 3766-3767; Nissen BBI 1078; 1077. (2)
FIRST EDITIONS, the first of what became the most popular treatise on pomology in the 18th century; the second dedicated to fruit other than apples and pears. Stafleu and Cowan 3766-3767; Nissen BBI 1078; 1077. (2)