1321 - Dietrich, F.G.

Dietrich, F.G. Linnaean Geraniums for Botanists and Flower Lovers, Entirely New, Illustrated from Nature, and Described Based on Careful Observations. Vol. 1, Issues 1–5 (= the complete series) in 1 vol. Weimar, Gebrüder Gädicke 1801–3. 4°. With 20 colored copperplate engravings. pp. (3)–74. Contemporary half-leather binding (rubbed). De Belder 104. Dochnahl 36. MNE I, 181. Pritzel 2273 (only parts 1–3). Not listed in Blunt, Dunthorne, Lack, Nissen, Plesch, Sitwell, or Stafleu/C. — A very rare work by Dietrich (1768–1850), the Eisenach professor of botany and director of the botanical gardens, who was esteemed and supported by Goethe. A “Darstellung vorzüglicher Zierpflanzen” (Illustration of Excellent Ornamental Plants), published in 1803 by the same publisher and not included here, with 4 plates, is sometimes (e.g., by Dochnahl) listed as the 6th part. - Without the main title page. Slightly stained; the plates are in beautiful contemporary color, with one plate and some text pages bearing a stamp.