Lot 122
Botany.- Parkinson (John) Theatrum Botanicum: The Theater of Plants, or, an Herball of a Large Extent..., first edition, Tho. Cotes, 1640.
Hammer Price: £1,700
Description
Botany.- Parkinson (John) Theatrum Botanicum: The Theater of Plants, or, an Herball of a Large Extent...,, first edition, additional engraved title, over 2000 woodcut botanical illustrations, with final errata f., lacking initial blank, [A]5 small hole affecting few letters, some light browning, else a very good copy, later calf, rebacked, spine gilt and with leather label (slightly chipped), inner gilt dentelles, corners and head of spine quite worn, rubbed, [Blanche Henrey 286; STC 19302], folio, Tho. Cotes, 1640.
Description
Botany.- Parkinson (John) Theatrum Botanicum: The Theater of Plants, or, an Herball of a Large Extent...,, first edition, additional engraved title, over 2000 woodcut botanical illustrations, with final errata f., lacking initial blank, [A]5 small hole affecting few letters, some light browning, else a very good copy, later calf, rebacked, spine gilt and with leather label (slightly chipped), inner gilt dentelles, corners and head of spine quite worn, rubbed, [Blanche Henrey 286; STC 19302], folio, Tho. Cotes, 1640.
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