conversations botany plates (11 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good +. Third Edition Enlarged. Published in 1820. Professionally rebound. Quarter bound black cloth like material on red boards. Third Edition Enlarged. 21 hand colored plates. 12 pages ads., xxii, 263pp., index. Minor foxing. Full refund if not satisfied.

LOVELY HAND-COLOURED PLATES, octavo, half leather bound marbled boards, gilt lettering to title plate & raised bands to spine, speckled page edges, frontispiece, xix + 278pp, illus, VG (heavy scuffing to spine & board extrems, moderate chafing to boards, moderate tanning to page edges, light cracking to hinges & gutters of boards, plate #10 missing).

Leather. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st edition. A Very Good copy. 8vo., xv, 274 pp, errata, 21 color plates including one double page. Rebound in 20th century quarter leather and marbled boards. Spine slightly faded, plates nice and clean, very minor spotting on a few leaves, new end papers have a few spots. Overall a very nice copy with clean contents. Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Sixth Edition with hand coloured plates by George Sowerby, tall 12mo. (202x117mm), pp: [12],xx,[1]-278, incl. half title, 12 pp publisher's ads at front dated March 1829, 21 delicately hand coloured plates incl. plate 2 in two parts & a frontispiece (often catalogued as 22 plates), complete as listed, lacks front endpaper, brown mark to initial leaves, otherwise a bright & attractive copy bound in salmon pink paper covered boards with the paper rubbed away to the spine, otherwise sound, tight & very good condition. Plate 12 at pp 144 not 127 as 'List of Plates'.

8vo. xii, xix, [1], 278 pp. Ads., 21 hand-colored plates. Original pink boards, rebacked and with new corners, small gilt-stamped spine label. Near fine. First issued in 1817. The work is written in the form of a conversation between a mother and her son. Fitton introduces a wide array of flowering plants, offering a small amount of scientific information, often escaping the more serious details. / Fitton is known for co-authoring Conversations on Botany with her sister Elizabeth, first published in 1817. Conversations on Botany went through nine editions between 1817 and 1840. The book is composed of 18 conversations between a mother and her son that cover the principles of the Linnaean system of classification and elements of useful botany.

Hard back binding in nineteenth century half tan leather, five raised bands to the spine with gilt title label, marble paper covered boards and page edges. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains [xvi] 284 printed pages of text with 21 hand-coloured plates (including one double page) by Sowerby as called for. Ink name to the second front free end paper, without any age toning or foxing to the text block or plates, being in particularly clean and bright condition. From the private library of Charles Benson (remote family connection to William Gilpin) with his bookplate to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. BOTANY (Phytology).

12mo. xxii, 263 p. 21 hand coloured plates. Modern half calf with marbled boards. A few signs of handling and a signature dated 1885 on front blank leaf. Contents generally clean and unspotted, the plates particularly so. Armorial bookplate preserved from the original binding. The text is in the question and answer format favoured at the time. A very good copy.

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 350. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1828 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 350.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1817 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 269 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 269.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1834 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 366 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 366.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1828. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 350, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 350 350.