17th Century "Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes" by John Gerard
Item Details
A 17th century copy of the second edition of Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes by John Gerard (1545-1612). This book features substantial English text on the topic of botany, with a wide range of botanical illustrations. The frontispiece and title page are not present, though the date is attributed to circa 1633. It is bound in a black cloth pressed cover with raised bands to the spine.
| Binding | Cloth on board |
| Number of Books | 1 |
Condition
- heavy edge wear; damage to cap, tail, and spine; cloth fraying and painted overlay chipping; cocked spine; spine bumping; loose hinges; bowing; heavy page toning; foxing; some pages have ink inscriptions; some text and illustrations fading; torn, creased, and damaged pages; water damage spotting; frontispiece and title page are missing; several pages have been repaired or backed.
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Item #
17CLE047-056
