THE BOTANIC GARDEN. A POEM IN TWO PARTS
Erasmus Darwin, New York: T. & J. Swords, 1807
Second American Edition. Two volumes in one, 278 pp, 144 pp. 8vo. The first part is entitled: The Economy of Vegetation; the second: The Loves of the Plants. Original full calf leather, red label on spine with gilt trim. Extra illustrated with 22 plates. Includes the four Portland Vase plates and the Fertilization of Egypt plate. One folding plate. Internally light to moderate foxing throughout text with heavy offsetting from the plates. Pages free from chips or tears. A nice tight copy. Some scuffing to cover and pealing at edges. Stamped John Hamilton on front board and handwritten signature on title page.
PRICE: $275
