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[Botany]. Krauss, J.C.
Afbeeldingen der fraaiste, meest uitheemsche boomen en heesters, die tot versiering van Engelsche bosschen en tuinen, op onzen grond, kunnen geplant en gekweekt worden.
Amst., J. Allart, 1802-(1808), VIII prelim. pages, 142 (of 150) expl. textleaves, engr. title w. handcol. vignette, 114 (of 126) very delicately handcol. and gommés plates, engr. by J.C. SEPP & SON, contemp. gilt hcalf w. mor. letterpiece, folio.
- Lacks 12 plates and 8 textleaves. Occas. trifle foxed/ waterstained; plates in fine condition. Binding sl. worn; joints starting/ splitting; letterpiece sl. dam.
= Nissen, BBI 1102; Great Flower Books p.63; Landwehr, Dutch Books w. Col. Plates 98; Pritzel 4872. One of the finest Dutch books on trees and shrubs, originally published in 21 parts. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LIII.
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