An introduction to botany : containing an explanation of the theory of that science, and an interpretation of its technical terms ; extracted from the works of Dr. Linnæus ; and calculated to assist such as may desirous of studying that author's method and improvements. With twelve copper-plates, and two explanatory tables, and an appendix ; containing upwards of two thousand English names of plants, referred to their proper titles in the Linnæan system / James Lee.
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TextLondon : Printed for J. and R. Tonson, 1765Edition: Second editionDescription: xv, iv, 479 pages : illustrations , 24 leaves of plates ; 21 cmSubject(s):
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | State Botanical Collection | Rare Books Collection | RB 581 INT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not For Loan | RBG00026205 |
Purchased from Australian Book Auctions, September 2023.
Dedicated 'to the very eminent Dr. Linnaeus'
The leaves of plates consist of 12 engraved plates of illustration, each with a facing leaf of descriptive text.
