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New illustration of the sexual system of Carolus von Linnaeus :
comprehending an elucidation of the several parts of the fructification ; a prize dissertation on the sexes of plants, a full explanation of the classes, and orders, of the sexual system ; and the Temple of Flora, or Garden of nature, being Picturesque, botanical, coloured plates, of select plants, illustrative of the same, with descriptions ; [motto: 4 lines] /
by Robert John Thornton, M.D. ...
Soulsby no.:
Soulsby no. 772,Soulsby no. 2120
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Printed, for the publisher [i.e. the author], by T. Bensley
Place of publication:
London
Publishing year:
1807 [i.e. 1799-1810]
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[43] leaves, [121] leaves of plates ;
60 cm.
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Language(s):
English
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Half titles preceding the t.p.: [1] A British trophy in honour of Linnaeus. [2] A new illustration of the sexual system of Linnaeus. [3] The sexual system of Carolus von Linnaeus.
The plates are dated: 1799-1810.
The plates are dated: 1799-1810.
Contents notes:
Preliminary observations -- [Part first:] The prize dissertation on the sexes of plants by Carolus von Linnaeus; written Anno Domini 1759 [translated, with copious notes, by Thornton] -- Part second: Origin of the sexual system -- Part third: Picturesque botanical plates, illustrative of the sexual system of Carolus von Linnaeus.
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Subject:
Linnaeus, Carl von
(1707-1778)
Plants, Sex in
Botanical illustration
Plants, Sex in
Botanical illustration
Additional author(s):
Linnaeus, Carl von
(1707-1778)
(1707-1778)
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ocm11500054
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