PLAT, Sir Hugh. The Garden of Eden: or, An accurate Description of all Flowers and Fruits now growing in England. London: for William and John Leake, 1675. Sixth edition.
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PLAT, Sir Hugh (1552-1608). The Garden of Eden: or, An accurate Description of all Flowers and Fruits now growing in England. London: for William and John Leake, 1675.
2 parts in one volume, 8vo (147 x 86mm). (Some pale marginal dampstaining causing some fraying and softening to title and other leaves, occasional soiling or staining. Rebound in modern calf preserving original cover panel (front flyleaf detached). Provenance: Harold Hulme Brindley, British zoologist (bookplate).
Sixth edition. Originally published as Floraes Paradise, in 1608, with the second part issued in 1660. Henrey 299; Hunt 340; Wing P2388; R31801.
Selections from Antiquariat Botanicum, Dr. Eugene Vigil
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