Linnaeus

Linnaeus, Carolus - Genera Plantarum. . . Editio secunda, nominibus Plantarum Gallicis locupletata. 1743. Rare edition . Published by Michel Anton David, Paris, 1743 This 1743 edition “Genera Plantarum “ is rare and particularly remarkable because it is enriched by the integration of French vernacular plant names and additions from Classes Plantarum. Linnaeus details his famous natural characters according to the number, shape, position and proportion of the parts of the fruiting (stamens and pistils). It thus lays the foundations of nomenclature and modern botanical classification, the principles of which were formalised a few years later in Species plantarum in 175. This edition contains 2 folding engraved plates with multiple botanical subjects. One plate describes 24 plants and the numbers of the plants correspond exactly to the 24 classes of the Linnaean system) and 1 folding letterpress table. In the Genera plantarum, written entirely in Latin, each plant is described in a linear way, sometimes with a brief final commentary, according to physical characteristics ——-————————- Some interesting information! It should be noted that the title Genera plantarum, i.e. the "plant genera", will subsequently be widely used by other scientists, especially by JUSSIEU who, in his 1789 version, will present his own classification in response to that of LINNÉ. ( see last photo) —-—————— Title: Genera Plantarum Eorumque Characteres naturales, secundium Numerum Figuram, Situm, & Proportionem omnium Fructificationis partium. Editio secunda, nominibus Plantarum Gallicis locupletata. Publisher : Paris, Michaelis Antonii David Date: MDCCXLIII (1743) Beautiful full speckled calfskin binding of the period. Beautifully decorated spine with red morocco leather label bearing the gold-tooled lettering, raised bands and the red edges. The title in black, with an engraved title vignette. 8vo (20,5 x 13 cm). 413 pp. This is really a attractive copy of Linnaeus's groundbreaking work on botanical taxonomy. Attention to the details photographs. Any defect not mentioned in the description but visible in the photos is considered as described and cannot give rise to any claim. Careful packaging with double protection box including gift wrapping. Tracked Shipping (UPS or DHL) NB. Buyers outside the European Union are responsible for any customs and VAT charges.

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