MALPIGHI, Marcello (1628-1694). Anatome Plantarum, London: John Martyn, 1675-79, 2 volumes in one, 2°, FIRST EDITION, 100 engraved plates (some browning to text and plates), late 18th-century half calf (worn); and a second copy of part one (generally a better copy internally but with stamped on verso of plates). [Dibner 22; Nissen BBI 1269; Norman 1430; Pritzel 5762; Wing M345] Provenance: JCL (2)

细节

MALPIGHI, Marcello (1628-1694). Anatome Plantarum, London: John Martyn, 1675-79, 2 volumes in one, 2°, FIRST EDITION, 100 engraved plates (some browning to text and plates), late 18th-century half calf (worn); and a second copy of part one (generally a better copy internally but with stamped on verso of plates). [Dibner 22; Nissen BBI 1269; Norman 1430; Pritzel 5762; Wing M345] Provenance: JCL (2)

拍品专文

Together with Grew, Malpighi founded the science of plant anatomy and increased our understanding of plant growth. He introduced much of the standard Latin-based terminology for various plant organs and structures.