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CURTIS, William (1746-1799). Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden Displayed. London: printed for W.Curtis, 1787-1788. Volumes I-II only, in 1 volume, 8vo (228 x 138 mm). 72 hand-colored engraved plates by J. Sowerby, Sydenham Edwards and others. Contemporary red half morocco, spine gilt. Condition: some light spotting; scuffed, spine discolored, joints slightly split. Provenance: Lynn Abbott Trust a fine copy of the first two volumes of what has become the longest continuously published periodical, with an excellent selection of plates. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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