Description: Elements of Botany: or Outlines of the Natural History of Vegetables. Illustrated by Thirty Plates. by Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Philadelphia: Printed for the Author. 1803 First Edition The first botanical textbook printed in the United States. Octavo, bound in a period binding. This copy is lacking all thirty plates and one leaf of text in the Explanation of the Plates towards the rear. Both boards detached. Lacks back strip. Ex-institutional library with some of the typical markings. Some rubbing and wear, foxing and discoloration, scuffs, else in good + condition. If you have any questions feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
Price: 7700 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1803
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Botany
Binding: Hardcover
Region: North America
Author: Benjamin Smith Barton
Subject: Outdoor & Nature
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Benjamin Smith Barton
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Ex-Library
