The Genera of South African Plants, arranged according to the Natural System pictorial black endpapers

pictorial black endpapers

Smith Publisher Place Amsterdam Date Published 1734-1765 Date Published Estimated No Edition Number of Volumes Reprint No Condition Near Fine Condition Description Near fine

text and the lithographic plates of the Reptilia and Batrachia volume are all very bright and clean with few signs of use

Image is of a young male jerfalcon or gyrfalcon and egg

which generally describes the proper cultivation of plants in England” (modified after Wiki entry)

The Genera of South African Plants, arranged according to the Natural System pictorial black endpapersPp. lxvi, 429. Contemporary one half green morocco leather, spine with 5 raised bands lettered in gilt in 2 compartments and with gilt panel lines and decorations highlighting each raised band, over green cloth covered boards, top page edge in gilt, other page edges are deckled, original marbled endpapers, 8vo. This volume is the first substantial botanical work published in South Africa. The work provided an introduction to the flora of South Africa