2 volumes (of 8, comprising vols.I-II), 4to (305 x 240 mm). 2 hand-colored etched title vignettes, etched tailpiece in vol.I, 185 (of 200) hand-colored etched plates by Kerner [Lacking plates 1, 2, 6, 7, 21, 26, 32, 35, 41, 43, 52, 90, 96 in vol.I and 131, 132 in vol.II]. (Dampstaining to a few margins,). Contemporary half calf gilt, edges uncut (worn, some minor damage to spine and hinges).

 

FIRST EDITION of this rare German botanical book with fine plates. Kerner was a German botanist and botanical illustrator and highlights a range of plants with economic potential in this work. COMPLETE COPIES ARE RARE: NUC locates only one complete copy at Vassar College. Brunet III: 654; Dunthorne 164 (French text); Great Flower Books p.107; Nissen BBI 1034; Pritzel 4639; Stafleu & Cowan 3604.