Sweet, Robert

The Natural Order of Cistus, or Rock-Rose; illustrated by coloured figures & descriptions of all the distinct species, and the most prominent varieties, that could be at present procured in the gardens of Great Britain; with the best directions for their cultivation and propagation.  London: James Ridgway, 1825–1830

Large 8vo (9 3/4 x 6 in.; 248 x 153 mm).  112 hand-colored engraved plates by S. Watts and Weddell after drawings by Mrs. Brown and J., M., and W. Hart; some spotting and some offsetting from plates.  Contemporary half morocco gilt, marbled boards, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers; spine renewed with backstrip laid down, covers rubbed.

Dunthorne 294; Great Flower Books p. 77; Nissen BBI 1922; Stafleu TL2 13.546

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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First edition, second issue.