4 vols.
Withering, William. A Systematic Arrangement of British Plants according to the Latest Improvements of the Linnean System. Birmingham, 1812. Fifth edition. Edited & enlarged by William Withering the Younger. 8vo, orig. bds., paper labels; light to occasionally moderate wear. 35 engraved plates (some offsetting). Scattered light foxing. Uncut. Complete with 1/2 titles. A generally clean, uncut set in orig. bds.
Withering was the first English botanist to use Linnean terminology. He is best known for his discovery of the use of foxglove to treat angina.