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ROYLE, John Forbes (1799-1858). Illustrations of the botany and other branches of the natural history of the Himalayan Mountains, and of the Flora of Cashmere. London: William H. Allen and Co., 1839.
2 volumes, 4° (373 x 271mm). Text pages uncut, hand-coloured lithographic frontispiece by J. Clark after R. Smith, 100 lithographic plates by M. Gaucci after Vishnuperaud, J. de Carle Sowerby and others, all but three hand-coloured. (Some occasional spotting and light soiling.) Contemporary green morocco backed stipple-paper boards, t.e.g. (extremities slightly rubbed, spine rebacked retaining original backstrip, hinges slightly cracked, last plate slightly affected by stamp on verso). Provenance: Castellucci (armorial and monogram stamps).
Royle's practical experience in the field, combined with conscientious and meticulous recording and observation, gave his works their authority. Nissen BBI 1690. (2)
2 volumes, 4° (373 x 271mm). Text pages uncut, hand-coloured lithographic frontispiece by J. Clark after R. Smith, 100 lithographic plates by M. Gaucci after Vishnuperaud, J. de Carle Sowerby and others, all but three hand-coloured. (Some occasional spotting and light soiling.) Contemporary green morocco backed stipple-paper boards, t.e.g. (extremities slightly rubbed, spine rebacked retaining original backstrip, hinges slightly cracked, last plate slightly affected by stamp on verso). Provenance: Castellucci (armorial and monogram stamps).
Royle's practical experience in the field, combined with conscientious and meticulous recording and observation, gave his works their authority. Nissen BBI 1690. (2)