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785. A Book of Botanicals, German Late 18th/19th Century

Large volume book covering various species of flora and fauna is accompanied by German text. Apprx 62 hand-colored plates depicting plant life. Apprx 5 are not hand colored This book is missing the cover page. Chain lines and watermarks visible on paper of "J. Whatman Turkey Mill, 1827". Marbled end boards and leather spine. 18-3/4" x 12-1/2". A sister volume was offered and sold in the January 2004 auction.



750/1,000   Sold $891.25
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