Icones et Descriptiones Rariorum Plantarum Siciliae, Melitae, Galliae, & Italiae.
Oxford: Sheldoniano, 1674.
52 fine copper engravings showing numerous plants and flowers, engraved pictorial title depicting the Sheldonian Theatre. 4to, expertly recased, full brown calf (some scratches on the covers), red leather label. Oxford: Theatro Sheldoniano, 1674.
A beautiful copy of this fine herbal by the Italian botanist Paolo Boccone (1633-1704). The author was born in Palermo and developed an interest in Natural History and botany at a young age. He traveled in Western Europe and mainly collected rare plant specimens in Italy, Sicily and Corsica. Nissen #179; Hunt #329; Wing 3384; Pritzel 859; Hunt 329.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good(+)
Language: Latin
Price: $4,500.00
Item #212993