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MICHAUX, François André (1770-1855) & Thomas NUTTALL (1786-1859). The North American Sylva; or, a Description of the Forest Trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia. Philadelphia: Wm. Rutter & Co., 1865.
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MICHAUX, François André (1770-1855) & Thomas NUTTALL (1786-1859). The North American Sylva; or, a Description of the Forest Trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia. Philadelphia: Wm. Rutter & Co., 1865.
5 volumes, 8o (261 x 164 mm). Frontispiece portrait and 171 hand-colored engraved plates (some scattered foxing). Original half morocco, marbled boards, edges gilt (some light wear).
Later edition of the first illustrated sylva of North America. Sabin 48695. (5)
5 volumes, 8o (261 x 164 mm). Frontispiece portrait and 171 hand-colored engraved plates (some scattered foxing). Original half morocco, marbled boards, edges gilt (some light wear).
Later edition of the first illustrated sylva of North America. Sabin 48695. (5)