ROUSSEAU, J.J. and THOMAS MARTYN.

Letters on the Elements of Botany addresses to a Lady. Translated into English with Notes, and Twenty-Four additional Letters, fully explaining the System of Linnaeus, By Thomas Martyn. The Fourth Edition. (And) Thirty-Eight Plates, with Explanations, intended to illustrate Linnæus's System of Vegetables, and particularly adapted for the Letters on the Elements of Botany. By Thomas Martyn. 2 vols.

London, B. and J. White, 1794.

Bound in 2 very fine cont. full red longgrained morocco. Gilt inside and outside borders. All edges gilt, gilt back. Backs lightly faded. XXIV,503,(28) pp. and 1 folded table + VI,72 pp. and 38 fine engraved and hand-coloured plates (Drawn and engraved by F.P. Nodder). Both volumes in excellent condition, clean and fresh, printed on good paper and plates with tissueguards. Inscription in ink in both volumes reads: "Emma Curtis the gift of MS. Taylor(?) 1795."

Rousseaus' popularization of the linnean system ran through many editions, and was first issued as a part of his posthumously published "Works" as "Letters elementaire...." in 1782. The "38 Plates" by Martyn was first published 1788 as a sort illustrative companion to the text of Rousseau's letters. Here they come together in the fine printings of 1794. - Pritzel 7824 - Soulsby No 704, but this 4th edition not in the collection.

Order-nr.: 28518