ALPINUS, Prosper (1553-1617). De Plantis Exoticis Libri Duo. Edited by Alpino Alpinus. Venice: J. Guerilius, 1656.
Third edition of Alpini's further observations on exotic plants, these specimens primarily from Crete. The first edition was published posthumously in 1627 and was edited by the author's son.
4to (200 x 140 mm). Engraved architectural title with portraits of Theophrastus and Dioscorides, 145 etched and engraved botanical plates in text, ornamental initials. (Some scattered small stains.) Contemporary blind-tooled calf, spine gilt (rebacked, some light wear). Nissen BBI 21.
ALPINUS, Prosper (1553-1617). De Plantis Exoticis Libri Duo. Edited by Alpino Alpinus. Venice: J. Guerilius, 1656.
Third edition of Alpini's further observations on exotic plants, these specimens primarily from Crete. The first edition was published posthumously in 1627 and was edited by the author's son.
4to (200 x 140 mm). Engraved architectural title with portraits of Theophrastus and Dioscorides, 145 etched and engraved botanical plates in text, ornamental initials. (Some scattered small stains.) Contemporary blind-tooled calf, spine gilt (rebacked, some light wear). Nissen BBI 21.
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