-
You must be logged in to Tag Records
A specimen of the botany of New Holland / written by James Edward Smith ; the figures by James Sowerby
Bib ID 3279488
Format BookBook
Author
Smith, James Edward, Sir, 1759-1828
 
Description Melbourne : Edition Renard, 2005 
viii, 69 p., 16 leaves of plates : col. ill. ; 42 cm. 
ISBN 192073810X (limited ed.) : 
Summary

Facsimile of the first flora of Australia containing 16 botanical plates, text and preliminary matter and bibliographical notes as well as several illustrations of original wrappers and title pages to complement the notes.

Notes

"First published in 1793-95 and now reprinted for the first time by Edition Renard"

Originally published: London : Printed by J. Davis, published by J. Sowerby, 1793-1795.

Limited to 212 numbered copies (200 for sale) available in three forms all printed on archival quality Soft White Superfine Eggshell and hand bound in full antique style golden brown Australian tanned leather with raised bands, contrasting morocco title label and dyed edges. The limited ed. (120 copies) is an exact facsimile of the original ed. printed in full colour plates and black text at original size. The deluxe ed. (60 copies) printed in colours on large paper with the plates enlarged by 25%, the text reset in Caslon types and colour enhanced. The special ed. (20 copies) on large paper, as for the deluxe ed., but also accompanied by an exact facsimile of the original parts, hand sewn in wrappers at original size, the ensemble housed in a full cloth Solander box.

The fourth publication under this imprint.

Library's copy is no.30. (Deluxe edition)

Library's copy is M (Limited edition)

Subjects Botanical illustration - Early works to 1800.  |  Wild flowers - New South Wales - Early works to 1800.  |  Natural history - New South Wales.
Other authors/contributors Sowerby, James, 1757-1822  |  Edition Renard

Be the first to leave a comment!

This space is for comments to help us enhance our existing data for collection items. Comments are only reviewed by staff on a monthly basis. All enquiries should be sent via the Site Feedback or the Ask a Librarian links located at the top right hand side of this page.

Add your comment (you will be asked to log in)
close Can I borrow items from the Library?

You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video embedded.

You can view this on the NLA website.

close What can I get online?

You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video embedded.

You can view this on the NLA website.

close Can I get copies of items from the Library?

You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video embedded.

You can view this on the NLA website.

Members of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori communities are advised that this catalogue contains names and images of deceased people. All users of the catalogue should also be aware that certain words, terms or descriptions may be culturally sensitive and may be considered inappropriate today, but may have reflected the author's/creator's attitude or that of the period in which they were written.