(Wilhelm,G.T.). The first of these is a book on the subject. 10 vols. Augsburg, …
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(Wilhelm,G.T.).

The first of these is a book on the subject. 10 vols. Augsburg, Engelbrecht 1810-21. with 10 gest. title-pages, 1 gest. portrait a. 608 (thereof 605 coloured) copperplates. title-page, 1 eng. portrait a. 608 (605 of which coloured) copper plates. Partly deviating paper boards d. (9) a. hardcover. (Versch. strongly rubbed and best.). (= Entertainments from Nature, vols. XVI-XXV). - Pritzel 10272. Nissen, BBI 2152. cf. Dochnahl 173. - Extensive botanical natural history on exotic plants, ornamental plants and their care, gardens, medicinal plants, spices, fruits and vegetables, cotton, sugar cane, tobacco, tea, coffee, wine, hops, brewery, etc., partly somewhat stained. - Some spotting, st.a.T. vol. 5 dampstained. - Extensive botanical history of nature: Exotic and ornamental plants, gardening, spices, medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables, cotton, tobacco, sugarcane, coffee, tea, wine, beer brewery, hops, etc. 10 volumes, containing 10 engraved titlepages, engraved portrait and 608 (605 coloured) copper engraved plates. Contemporary cased boards (9 volumes) and half leather (1) (rubbed and bumped). Partly some foxing, volume 5 waterstained, stamp on title.

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