BOTANY (Phytology)

Withering, William [William Withering FRS (17 March 1741 - 6 October 1799) was an English botanist, geologist, chemist, physician and first systematic investigator of the bioactivity of digitalis]. Fanny Bridges (Fowler) (1746 - 1825).

(Book #ID 100765)

Birmingham, Published and Printed for the author by M. Swinney; Sold by G. G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, and B. & J. White, Fleet Street London, Third Edition 1796. 1796.

Third edition hard back binding in contemporary quarter calf, gilt and red morocco title labels, ruled gilt lines and volume numbers to the spines, marble paper covered boards. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Uniform matching complete set, volume I [xii], 402 pages, volumes II and III have continuous pagination 1 - 920 and index for both; volume IV - 418 pages with index for the volume and publisher's advertisements at the rear, with 31 plates throughout (1 hand-coloured). Chipping and rubbing of the leather across the spine ends, corners rubbed, hinges sound and not stretched, contents in clean condition without any foxing to the text block. From the private library of Fanny Bridges with her coat of arms bookplate to each front paste down and SIGNED 'Bridges' to each half-title page. These four volumes weigh 2.6 kg, regrettably extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilkinson, F.

(Book #ID 47207)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition 1898. London 1898.

Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, black and white lettering and illustrated design to the upper panel, publishers patterned end papers. 12mo. 6'' x 4¼''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the end papers, minor rubs to the spine tips, without any ownership markings, spine not faded and in Very sound Good condition. We currently hold in stock 42 other titles from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Williams, S. F. Harvey and John J. Wells [Line Drawings by Sue Dray]

(Book #ID 89421)

Published by South Western Consultants Ltd., Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition in publisher's original herb green card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 91 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Some brown staining of the page edges to the lower corner and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950950300

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Weber, J(oseph) C(arl):

(Book #ID 78098)

Published by München. Christian Kaiser Fourth Edition 1880. München 1880.

Fourth edition hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, gilt and black decorations to front covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spines and to the front covers, silk book ties. 12mo 6'' x 4¼''. With 400 hand coloured plates. Spines slightly darkened and rubbed at edges, ink name to each title page, very light occasional spotting, two front hinges are starting to crack. Beautifully illustrated with hand coloured plates. The text is in German, apart from the prefaces in Volume I. Each plant is named in Latin, French, German and English. A beautiful and comprehensive guide to Alpine plants. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Withner, Carl L.

(Book #ID 83363)

Published by Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, USA First Edition 1988. USA 1988.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original dusky pink paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, pink end papers. Quarto 10½'' x 7½''. Contains 147 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to the lower spine tips. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little wear to the spine ends and shelf rubs to the black of the panels. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0881920991

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Withering, W. [Illustrations by W. MacGillivray]

(Book #ID 86259)

Published by Scott Webster & Geary, Charterhouse Square, London Fourth Edition 1837. 1837.

Hard back binding in contemporary quarter leather covers, gilt and black title and author lettering label to the spine, comb and curl marble boards and end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. Contains [viii] 407 printed pages of text with 10 plates showing 155 figures, 1 hand coloured. Chip to the bottom of the spine, rubbing and fading to the spine and corners. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wood J. G. [Revised and Re-Written by E. C. Bousfield] Illustrations by Tuffen West.

(Book #ID 104381)

Published by George Routledge and Sons, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London Second Edition circa 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original elaborately colour illustrated paper covered boards, illustrated Fry's Cocoa advertisement to the rear board. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains frontispiece, (x)-2, 186 pp illustrated with 14 plates, each with a detailed printed tissue guard, other text illustrations throughout. In really lovely smart condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wood Rev. J. G. [Illustrations by Tuffen West]

(Book #ID 104382)

Published by George Routledge and Sons, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London circa 1865. 1865.

Hard back binding in publisher's original elaborately colour illustrated paper covered boards, illustrated Watson's Scientific Instruments advertisement to the rear board. 8vo. 6¾'' x 4¼''. Contains frontispiece, (iv), 132 pp followed by upwards of 400 illustrations over 12 plates. In really lovely smart condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Woodward, Marcus

(Book #ID 107506)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Second Edition 1928. 1928.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 16mo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 256 pp with full-page single-sided colour plates on coated paper throughout. Last index page clipped vertically, pencil names to the end papers, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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