Edward Nelson 1895 Herbarium & Plant Description Book. Beautiful green hardcover book written by Edward T. Nelson and published by Allyn & Bacon, Boston in 1895. Intended for collectors to collect, press, mount and write descriptions of their specimens. This remarkable copy has numerous pressed plants and flowers throughout the volume.


Dimensions are 10 in h x 8 in w x 1 in d. Condition is good with some discoloration throughout, fragile specimens and surface wear to the book. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.

10 x 8 x 1 in