Lindley, John

Collectanea Botanica; or, Figures and Botanical Illustrations of Rare and Curious Exotic Plants. London: Printed by Richard and Arthur Taylor for J. and A. Arch et. al., 1821 [-1826]

Folio (17 3/16 x 12 in.; 432 x 305 mm). 41 engraved plates, all but last hand-colored, three are double page; title edge-stained from binding with small mended tear in lower gutter margin, small mended tear in fore-margin of second text leaf, some plates guarded on linen. Modern dark green crushed morocco, gilt-ruled turn-ins and edges, top edge gilt; upper hinge rubbed.

Dunthorne 181; Great Flower Books, p. 65; Nissen 1199; Stafleu TL2 4637

41 engraved plates, all but last hand-colored, three are double page; title edge-stained from binding with small mended tear in lower gutter margin, small mended tear in fore-margin of second text leaf, some plates guarded on linen. Modern dark-green crushed morocco, gilt-ruled turn-ins and edges, top edge gilt; upper hinge rubbed.
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First edition. Lindley (1799-1865) was employed by Sir Joseph Banks in his library and herbarium in Soho Square. The present work is devoted to new or little-known plants, the majority orchids. The fine plates are after designs by Ferdinand Bauer, Lindley, J. Curtis, William Hooker, and others.

A beautiful, clean copy.