Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1883-1884. 2 volumes: [iv], [1]-720; [iv], 721-1499, [1500, err.] pp. Large 8vo (16 x23,5 cm.). Contemporary half red morocco, spine with 4 raised bands, gilt lettered, tooled with floral decorations marbled boards and end-papers. Richly iilustrated with 3487 wood-engraved figures of plants.
Reference : 2483
Barnard I: 106; Stafleu/Cowan I: 257; Blunt 284; BM I: 87; Kew I: 125. Baillon, one of the greatest French taxonomist of his time, was Payes best pupil. Auguste Faguet (1841-1886) was one of the greatest French botanical artists of the 19th century, who as a master of wood-engraving, contributed to many major botanical publications. A fine copy in a solid and attractive binding.
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