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This is an antique reference book, The Vegetable World. An English, hardback by Louis Figuier, dating to the High Victorian …
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This is an antique reference book, The Vegetable World. An English, hardback by Louis Figuier, dating to the High Victorian period, printed in 1868.
Full title: The Vegetable World; Being A History of Plants, with Their Botanical Descriptions and Peculiar Properties.
First published in 1867, The Vegetable World by Louis Figuier is a richly illustrated survey of the plant kingdom. Exploring plant structure, growth, classification, geographical distribution, and the remarkable uses of plants, it was written to make botanical science accessible to a general audience and remains a fascinating example of Victorian natural history writing.
This edition published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1868
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly aged, with some loosening pages towards the centre
Engraved frontispiece, separated from the title page with a protective paper sleeve
Offers 446 illustrations within the text and 24 full page examples by M. Paguet
Presented across 576 pages, and bound with sand-grain embossed cloth on board
This is a charming antique reference book on the topic of The Vegetable World, with appealing full page plates and further lithography illustrations. A treat for the collector or those with an interest in the subject. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 15.5cm (6'')
Max Depth: 5cm (2'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'')
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 2ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Presented in original, intact time-worn condition. Presented in original, intact time-worn condition. less
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