Lot 268: Harvey, William Henry (1811-1866) Nereis Boreali-Americana, or Contributions towards a History of the Marine Algae of the Atlantic and

Est: $400 USD - $600 USD

SkinnerBoston, MA, USNovember 16, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Harvey, William Henry (1811-1866) Nereis Boreali-Americana, or Contributions towards a History of the Marine Algae of the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts of North America. Washington: for the Smithsonian, 1851, 1853, and 1858; sold in London by John van Voorst.
First edition, three parts in one large quarto volume, illustrated with fifty plates in color and finished by hand, plates printed in London; bound in half red calf with marbled paper boards, rebacked, 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.
This interesting monograph on seaweeds and algae of North America was a transatlantic operation. The plant specimens themselves were collected on the East and West Coasts, and in Alaska by both professional and amateur plant hunters, including Asa Gray.

Artist or Maker

William (1796) Harvey

Condition Report

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Auction Details

Fine Books & Manuscripts

Skinner

November 16, 2014, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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