Morren michael (2 resultados)

Condición: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Condición: Good. 8vo. 15 x 23.3 cm. 19 volumes. Uniformly bound in qtr. green morocco with decorative gilt spines. 350-500 pages per volume. 20-25 color lithographs per volume, some larger fold-outs.OCLC Number: 645818562. Very good with some age and water stains.These richly colored fruit prints are from early issues of the Belgian horticultural journal La Belgique Horticole. Published between 1851 and 1885 the journal focused on issues relating to the garden, orchard and greenhouse. It is regarded by many as leading the revival of Belgian horticulture in the 19th century. The chromolithographic plates included in the journal portrayed flowers, fruits and mushrooms.The journal was originally published under the direction of Charles Morren (1807-1858) and later by his son Édouard (1833-1886). Both father and son were botanists and university professors, and served as Directors of the Jardin botanique de l'Université de Liège.The elder Morren is also known for coining the term phenology, referring to study of the seasonal cycles of animals and plants.19 volumes (sur 24) in 8°, demi-chagrin vert, dos à nerfs bien orné. Reliure de l'époque. Tête de série. Chaque volume comprend entre 20 à 25 planches en couleurs, soit environ 430 planches en couleurs dont des planches dépliantes. Bel exemplaire (le dos du t. 10 est d'une couleur différente, le tome 3 de la page 100 à la page 132 est endommagé par une tache pâle).…