Munting (Abraham) Phytologia Curiosa, first Latin edition, engraved frontispiece (reinforced at inner margin), printed title in red and black with engraved vignette, 3 engraved head-pieces, 245 engraved plates, 2 smaller and probably supplied from another copy, first 48 with ink caption in lower margin, last c.100 plates with water-staining and wrinkling, small circular ink stamp to all plates, usually to lower margin but sometimes within platemark, some browning and staining to text, lacking half-title and dedication leaf, later half calf over marbled boards, joints cracking, extremities worn, [Nissen BBI 1429; Hunt 404], folio, Amsterdam, Petrus de Coup, 1727.

⁂ The illustrations are remarkable for their elegance and originality" (Oak Spring Flora 45).

Provenance: Massachusetts Horticultural Society, with bookplate and library stamps.