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CURTIS, William (1746-1799). The Botanical Magazine...

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CURTIS, William (1746-1799). The Botanical Magazine Collection of 62 coloured plates. London: Curtis, 1786-1789. Collection of fine contemporary watercolour engravings from the early years of this celebrated botanical magazine, 'the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world...for the beauty of its production and the high standard of its contributions may claim a unique place' (Synge, Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, 73 (1948). 8vo, (220 x 137mm). 62 plates mounted on modern passepartouts. (1)