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4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820
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This is a set of 4 antique botany books, the Flowers of Modern Voyages by William Adams. An English language botany record with maps, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1820.
Full title: Flowers of Modern Voyages and Travels; comprising those most worthy of record between the years 1806 and 1820 - in four volumes.
Four volumes covering botanical pursuits in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe
Presented in good, time-worn antique condition, intact with light marking to outer pages
Hard bound with marble paper covers, the spine with gold titling
Title pages host fold-out continental maps in colour
Presented in English across 456, 450, 460 and 458 pages respectively
Printed in London by R. Gilbert, dated to 1820
This is a fascinating four volume antique set of botany books, the Flowers of Modern Voyages by William Adams. Presented in good condition commensurate with age, delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'')
Max Height: 16cm (6.25'')
- Dimensions:Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
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