MARTIUS, Karl Friedrich von (1794-1868) & others. Flora Brasiliensis, Munich, Vienna & Leipzig: 1840-1906, 15 volumes in 40, 2°, lithographed and nature printed plates (perforation stamp on titles), contemporary half morocco (very worn). [Great Flower Books p.118; Nissen BBI 2248] (40)

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MARTIUS, Karl Friedrich von (1794-1868) & others. Flora Brasiliensis, Munich, Vienna & Leipzig: 1840-1906, 15 volumes in 40, 2°, lithographed and nature printed plates (perforation stamp on titles), contemporary half morocco (very worn). [Great Flower Books p.118; Nissen BBI 2248] (40)

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The largest and greatest of all regional floras ever produced which took 66 years to complete and was published in 130 parts. Martius oversaw the first 46 parts and the rest were edited by A.W. Eichler and I. Urban.

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