Lot n° 999

CLUSIUS, Carolus Rariorum plantarum historia. 1601 Plantin Press of Joannes Moretus, folio, cont.? calf (sl. rubbed), double gilt border on covers, gilt orn. spine on 6 raised bands, [14]-364-cccxlviii-[12] pp. (very minor spotting). Good copy.

Estimation : 2000 / 3000
Adjudication : 2700 €
Description
First edition collecting descriptions of rare plants observed by Clusius (1526-1609) in various countries (Spain, Italy, Hungary), publ. by Plantin in 1576 and 1583, along with additions describing new plants. Also included are "Commentariolum de Fungis", the first important treatise on fungi, and part of Clusius' botanical correspondence. Illustr. : nice engr. title, engr. portrait of Clusius by J. de Gheyn and more than 1110 woodcut ills. Cont. ownership entry on flyleaf.
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