Lot 127: [DUPPA (RICHARD)]

The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION, 240 engraved plates, all but 3 hand-coloured, ink ownership name taped on front free endpapers, contemporary green straight-grained morocco gilt, covers with 3-line fillet and roll tool border enclosing central gilt-blocked design including a bee hive, spines elaborately gilt incorporating flower, butterfly and snake devices, g.e., thin black stain on upper cover of volume one but otherwise good and fresh gilt [Nissen BBI 566], 8vo, Longman, Hurst, 1816