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MAUND, Benjamin (1790-1863). The Botanic Garden. London: 1825-[1844].
Volumes I-X only (of 13) in 20 parts bound in 7 volumes, 4° (225 x 190mm). 20 letterpress section titles preceded by engraved titles (spotted), 960 hand-coloured engraved figures on 240 plates. Contemporary green morocco-backed cloth (spines slightly discoloured and scuffed). Provenance: Frederick DuCane Godman (armorial bookplate). LARGE PAPER ISSUE. Nissen BBI 2222; Great Flower Books p.85; Dunthorne 198. With a uniformly bound volume containing pp. 1-240 of The Floral Register, and pp. 15-280 of The Auctarium. The lot sold not subject to return. (8)
Volumes I-X only (of 13) in 20 parts bound in 7 volumes, 4° (225 x 190mm). 20 letterpress section titles preceded by engraved titles (spotted), 960 hand-coloured engraved figures on 240 plates. Contemporary green morocco-backed cloth (spines slightly discoloured and scuffed). Provenance: Frederick DuCane Godman (armorial bookplate). LARGE PAPER ISSUE. Nissen BBI 2222; Great Flower Books p.85; Dunthorne 198. With a uniformly bound volume containing pp. 1-240 of The Floral Register, and pp. 15-280 of The Auctarium. The lot sold not subject to return. (8)