RAY, John (1627-1705). Historia Plantarum, London: typis Mariae Clark, 1686-87, volumes I-II only (of 3), 2°, rare first issue title of volume I printed in red and black which includes J. Kersey in the imprint (perforation stamp on titles, occasional spotting), modern library cloth (inner hinges weak). [Dibner 24; Horblit 87; Plesch 622; Wing R394A] Provenance: JCL (2)

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RAY, John (1627-1705). Historia Plantarum, London: typis Mariae Clark, 1686-87, volumes I-II only (of 3), 2°, rare first issue title of volume I printed in red and black which includes J. Kersey in the imprint (perforation stamp on titles, occasional spotting), modern library cloth (inner hinges weak). [Dibner 24; Horblit 87; Plesch 622; Wing R394A] Provenance: JCL (2)

拍品专文

Printed on large thick paper and watermarked with a shield surmounted by fleurs-de-lys (cf. Norman 1790).