Lot no. 769
Botany Martius, C. F. P. de Specimen materiae medicae brasiliensis, exhibens plantas medicinaless in itinere annis 1817-1820 per Brasiliam suscepto observatas. With 9 folded. (and) Nova plantarum genera e Brasilia descripta. With 4 (3 double) copper plates, labelled Tab. XII-XV. Munich, 1924. 4°. Pp. 80-96 (and) pp. 230-244. paperback with title label on front cover (slightly stained, spine renewed). First edition of 2 offprints and extracts on the plants of Brazil. - Cf. Nissen BBI 1288 - Pritzel 5886 and 5888 - As part of the results of his research trip to Brazil together with von Spix in the years 1817-1820, Martius initially published a mere selection, accompanied by exemplary illustrations of the entire plant as well as analytical details, partly descriptions of individual plants characteristic of the flora of Brazil, partly also of entire series and groups of related genera, thus laying the first firm foundation for a more precise knowledge of the plants in question. - Cf. ADB 20, pp. 517-27 - Very clean copy with wide margins. Botany. - First edition of 2 extracts on the plants of Brazil. This selection, accompanied by exemplary illustrations of the entire plant and analytical details, includes descriptions of individual plants characteristic of the flora of Brazil, as well as entire series and groups of related genera, thus laying the first solid foundation for a more precise knowledge of the plants in question.With a total of 13 copper plates. Cont. paperback with title label on front cover (slightly stained, spine renewed). This lot is taxed. There is a 24.95% surcharge on the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.
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04/26/2025
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