59 - CHAUMETON (F.P.). MEDICINAL FLORA… Illustrated by Madame E.P. (Panckoucke)…. and by P.J.F. Turpin.

CHAUMETON (F.P.). MEDICINAL FLORA… Illustrated by Madame E.P. (Panckoucke)…. and by P.J.F. Turpin. Paris, Panckoucke, 1831–34. 6 volumes in-8, fawn half-basane, smooth spine with decoration (contemporary binding). The most famous flora of the 19th century. The author provides the name of each plant in Greek, Latin, and the major European languages, then describes the plant, including its etymology, medicinal properties, and primary uses in the arts. THE 360 ILLUSTRATIONS THAT ADORN IT ARE ADMIRABLY AND FINELY COLORED by Pierre Turpin and Ernestine Panckoucke, a student of the famous Van Spaendonk. These plates have retained their beautiful original colors and are all protected by a protective sheet. Some wear to the bindings, a few pinholes (Pritzel, 1679). A COPY WITH WIDE MARGINS, ENTIRELY UNTRIMMED.