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The Botanical Library of a Continental Gentleman
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24 Maddox Street
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W1S 1PP
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The Botanical Library of a Continental Gentleman

Auction dates
09 May 2013 13:00 BST
Viewing dates
07 May 2013 09:30 - 19:30 BST
08 May 2013 09:30 - 17:30 BST
09 May 2013 09:30 - 09:30 BST
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Antoine (Franz) Die Coniferen nach Lambert, Loudon und anderen, 11 parts [all published], 55
Lot 6
Antoine (Franz) Die Coniferen nach Lambert, Loudon und anderen, 11 parts [all published], 55
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Antoine (Franz) Die Coniferen... 11 parts [all published], 45 lithographed plates only by Antoine (
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Antoine (Franz) Die Coniferen... 11 parts [all published], 45 lithographed plates only by Antoine (
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Bateman (James) The Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala [c.1978] § Lindley (John) Sertium
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Bateman (James) The Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala [c.1978] § Lindley (John) Sertium
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Evelyn (John) Silva, or a Discourse of Forest-Trees... To which is added the Terra: A
Lot 83
Evelyn (John) Silva, or a Discourse of Forest-Trees... To which is added the Terra: A
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Gerard (John) The Herball or General Historie of Plantes Very much Enlarged and Amended by Thomas
Lot 90
Gerard (John) The Herball or General Historie of Plantes Very much Enlarged and Amended by Thomas
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Gray (Asa) Plates prepared between the Years 1849 and 1859, to accompany a Report on the Forest
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Gray (Asa) Plates prepared between the Years 1849 and 1859, to accompany a Report on the Forest
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Hill (Sir John) The Construction of Timber, from its Early Growth; Explained by the Microscope,
Lot 110
Hill (Sir John) The Construction of Timber, from its Early Growth; Explained by the Microscope,
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Hill (Sir John) The Family Herbal..., 54 hand-coloured engraved plates, lightly soiled and browned,
Lot 111
Hill (Sir John) The Family Herbal..., 54 hand-coloured engraved plates, lightly soiled and browned,
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[Houttuyn (Maarten)] Handleiding tot de Plant- en Kruidkunde benevens eene Uitvoerige Beschrijving
Lot 121
[Houttuyn (Maarten)] Handleiding tot de Plant- en Kruidkunde benevens eene Uitvoerige Beschrijving
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Jacquin (Franz Joseph von, Baron) Ueber den Gingko, 12pp. including final blank, hand-coloured
Lot 127
Jacquin (Franz Joseph von, Baron) Ueber den Gingko, 12pp. including final blank, hand-coloured
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Kennion (Edward) An Essay on Trees in Landscape first edition, aquatint title vignette and 50
Lot 141
Kennion (Edward) An Essay on Trees in Landscape first edition, aquatint title vignette and 50
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Knight (Thomas Andrew) Pomona Herefordiensis... Old Cider and Perry Fruits of Herefordshire, first
Lot 144
Knight (Thomas Andrew) Pomona Herefordiensis... Old Cider and Perry Fruits of Herefordshire, first
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Lambert (Aylmer Bourke) A Description of the Genus Pinus 2 vol., first 8vo edition, engraved
Lot 152
Lambert (Aylmer Bourke) A Description of the Genus Pinus 2 vol., first 8vo edition, engraved
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Lowe (Edward Joseph) A Natural History of New and Rare Ferns first edition, 72 wood-engraved
Lot 159
Lowe (Edward Joseph) A Natural History of New and Rare Ferns first edition, 72 wood-engraved
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Lowe (Edward Joseph) A Natural History of British Grasses 74 wood-engraved plates printed in colours
Lot 160
Lowe (Edward Joseph) A Natural History of British Grasses 74 wood-engraved plates printed in colours
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Mayer (Johann Christoph Andreas) Einheimische Giftgewächse welche für Menschen am schädlichsten sind
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Mayer (Johann Christoph Andreas) Einheimische Giftgewächse welche für Menschen am schädlichsten sind
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Michaux (François André) The North American Sylva... 3 vol.,, second American edition (second
Lot 178
Michaux (François André) The North American Sylva... 3 vol.,, second American edition (second
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Miscellany.- A mixed group of botanical plates including four nature prints by Ettingshausen (
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Miscellany.- A mixed group of botanical plates including four nature prints by Ettingshausen (
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Mouillefert (Pierre) Traité des Arbres & Arbrisseaux Forestiers, Industriels et d`Ornement..., 3
Lot 184
Mouillefert (Pierre) Traité des Arbres & Arbrisseaux Forestiers, Industriels et d`Ornement..., 3
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Oelhafen von Schöllenbach (Karl Christoph) Traite des Arbres, Arbrisseaux et Arbustes de nos Forets
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Oelhafen von Schöllenbach (Karl Christoph) Traite des Arbres, Arbrisseaux et Arbustes de nos Forets
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[Raffenau-Delile (Alire)] [Flore d`Égypte] Description de l`Égypte. Histoire Naturelle, vol.2:
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[Raffenau-Delile (Alire)] [Flore d`Égypte] Description de l`Égypte. Histoire Naturelle, vol.2:
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Rousseau (Jean Jacques) Lettres Élémentaires sur la Botanique 2 vol., Oeuvres vol.5 & 6, half-
Lot 223
Rousseau (Jean Jacques) Lettres Élémentaires sur la Botanique 2 vol., Oeuvres vol.5 & 6, half-
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Russell (John, 6th Duke of Bedford).- [Sinclair (George)] Hortus Ericaeus Woburnensis: or, a
Lot 227
Russell (John, 6th Duke of Bedford).- [Sinclair (George)] Hortus Ericaeus Woburnensis: or, a
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Russell (John, 6th Duke of Bedford).- Sinclair (George) Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis..., third
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Russell (John, 6th Duke of Bedford).- Sinclair (George) Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis..., third
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Russell (John, 6th Duke of Bedford).- Forbes (James) Hortus Woburnensis; a Descriptive Catalogue of
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Russell (John, 6th Duke of Bedford).- Forbes (James) Hortus Woburnensis; a Descriptive Catalogue of
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Russell (John, 6th Duke of Bedford).- Sinclair (George) Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis..., fourth
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Russell (John, 6th Duke of Bedford).- Sinclair (George) Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis..., fourth
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Schleiden (Dr M.J.) and Dr Th. Vogel. Beiträge zur Entwickelungsgeschichte der Blüthentheile bei
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Schleiden (Dr M.J.) and Dr Th. Vogel. Beiträge zur Entwickelungsgeschichte der Blüthentheile bei
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Sierstorpff (Kaspar Heinrich von) Ueber die forstmäßige Erziehung, Erhaltung und Benutzung der
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Sierstorpff (Kaspar Heinrich von) Ueber die forstmäßige Erziehung, Erhaltung und Benutzung der
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Smith (Sir James Edward) and James Sowerby. English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plants,
Lot 253
Smith (Sir James Edward) and James Sowerby. English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plants,
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Sole (William) Menthae Britannicae: bein a New Botanical Arrangement of all the British Mints...,
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Sole (William) Menthae Britannicae: bein a New Botanical Arrangement of all the British Mints...,
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Thornton (Robert).- Grigson (Geoffrey) and others. Thornton`s Temple of Flora..., number 70 of
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Thornton (Robert).- Grigson (Geoffrey) and others. Thornton`s Temple of Flora..., number 70 of
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Willdenow (Carl Ludwig) Berlinische Baumzucht... second edition, additional engraved pictorial
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Willdenow (Carl Ludwig) Berlinische Baumzucht... second edition, additional engraved pictorial
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Willdenow (Carl Ludwig) Abbildung der deutschen Holzarten... pp.1-194 only, 144 hand-coloured
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Willdenow (Carl Ludwig) Abbildung der deutschen Holzarten... pp.1-194 only, 144 hand-coloured
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Woodville (William) Medical Botany... 5 vol., third edition, vol.1-4 with 273 hand-coloured engraved
Lot 286
Woodville (William) Medical Botany... 5 vol., third edition, vol.1-4 with 273 hand-coloured engraved
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