May 15, 2012 - Sale 2279

Sale 2279 - Lot 262

Price Realized: $ 900
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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
GREW, NEHEMIAH. An Idea of a Phytological History Propounded. Together with a Continuation of the Anatomy of Vegetables, Particularly prosecuted upon Roots. And an Account of the Vegetation of Roots Grounded chiefly thereupon. 7 folding engraved plates. [24], 144, [32] pages, including initial blank. 8vo, contemporary panelled calf, joints cracked, front hinge reinforced; contents generally clean. London: J. M. for Richard Chiswell, 1673

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first edition of a work elaborating Grew's proposed program of botanical research. Wing G1951.