Description: PLANTS OF THE HOLY LAND with their FRUITS and FLOWERS by REV HENRY OSBORN, was published 1860 in Philadelphia by Parry and McMillan. Hardcover 1st edition measuring 9 1/4" x 6 3/4" with gilt cover decoration, 174 pages, 6 color plates "beautifully illustrated by original drawings colored from nature... The object of the present volume is to identify scriptural plants with the existing plants of Syria, or with those mentioned and described in the writings of early Greek and Latin physicians, botanists and naturalists, together with such historical and botanical notices as may be of special interest. A list has been added of some of the plants and flowers frequently found at the present time in the Holy Land." Ex Library with markings from the Margaret Carnegie library of Mills College. Binding shows wear to corners and edges as well as a the cloth being split on the back spine hinge ( Please see photos). There is als a portion of the cloth missing on the back corner . Overall this is still a tight and square book in very nice condition. Very Scarce1
Price: 250 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Signed: No
Publisher: Parry & McMillan
Modified Item: No
Subject: Botany
Year Printed: 1860
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Henry S. Osborn
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Rev. Henry S. Osborn
Personalized: No
Region: North America
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Biological Science
