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MILLER, John. Illustratio Systematis Sexualis Linnaei ... An Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus. London: published and sold by the author, [1770-] 1777.
Large 2° (530 x 360mm.). Engraved frontispiece incorporating medallion portraits of Linnaeus and Miller, title in Latin and English, 1p. letterpress subscribers list, 1p. preface, 4pp. explanation, 2pp. errata, 4 hand-coloured engraved plates of leaf-forms, 104 FINE ENGRAVED PLATES, EACH IN TWO STATES, one hand-coloured before letters, the other uncoloured after letters, with accompanying leaf of descriptive text. (Very occasional light spotting.) Straight-grained red morocco, covers with ruled borders enclosing roll-tool of stylised plants, star cornerpieces, spine in seven sections ruled and lettered in gilt, Greek-key pattern inner dentelles, g.e, by Staggemeier and Welcher with their ticket, original blue silk marker (lower corners lightly scuffed, upper cover slightly rubbed).
A FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION of Miller's work with the plates in two states, the work issued in 20 parts from 1775-1777. As early as 1772 Miller had sent some of the plates to Linnaeus for approval, who greatly impressed, described them as more beautiful and accurate than any seen since the beginning of the world. Nissen BBI 1372; Henrey 1153; Dunthorne 206; Great Flower Books p.68.
Large 2° (530 x 360mm.). Engraved frontispiece incorporating medallion portraits of Linnaeus and Miller, title in Latin and English, 1p. letterpress subscribers list, 1p. preface, 4pp. explanation, 2pp. errata, 4 hand-coloured engraved plates of leaf-forms, 104 FINE ENGRAVED PLATES, EACH IN TWO STATES, one hand-coloured before letters, the other uncoloured after letters, with accompanying leaf of descriptive text. (Very occasional light spotting.) Straight-grained red morocco, covers with ruled borders enclosing roll-tool of stylised plants, star cornerpieces, spine in seven sections ruled and lettered in gilt, Greek-key pattern inner dentelles, g.e, by Staggemeier and Welcher with their ticket, original blue silk marker (lower corners lightly scuffed, upper cover slightly rubbed).
A FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION of Miller's work with the plates in two states, the work issued in 20 parts from 1775-1777. As early as 1772 Miller had sent some of the plates to Linnaeus for approval, who greatly impressed, described them as more beautiful and accurate than any seen since the beginning of the world. Nissen BBI 1372; Henrey 1153; Dunthorne 206; Great Flower Books p.68.