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Lot 43
Original Edition of Philosophia Botanica by Carl Linnaeus
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
(Stockholm: Godofor Kiesewetter, 1751), 362 pages, octavo, engraved portrait faces the title page, nine fold-out engravings of botanical specimens bound after the text, three-quarter calf, spine with raised bands and gilt title plate.

Signed by Swedish owners in 1896 and 1930; some shrinkage and chipping to leather; binding remains tight; normal wear to boards from use; minor stains to endpapers, else internally clean. Very good condition for age.

$200 - 400