Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) .The original edition of this work was first published in Frankfurt in 1646 under the title  "Die fruchtbringende Gesellschaft", aka  "the fruit-carrying society".The Fruit-bearing Society (1617-1680, lat. societas fructifera), the Order of the Palms, was the first and, with 890 members, the largest German language academy. Due to its high number of members from the nobility and imperial princes, it was networked at court, politics, military and diplomatic level.. The images find themselves in different positions on the book page (left + right). For framing the text will have to be folded under the matting. The text is in Old German and gives botanical information and medicinal use of the plants. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian  £45 each with hand colouring. Stunning as a block in a large frame. Due to age and tiddly size shown lightened

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Lightened to show detail and paper defects
287r /Der  Saure
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Miltz und Leber /Der  Ergetzende/106
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Der  Sebrauchliche /Hedera/709
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 Der  Ruta/Rupa
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Der  Gutthuende 242
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Der  Barte 333
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127 /
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Page 111
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Page 240
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Page 251
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Page 59 Melon
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Page 344
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Page 346 wheat
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Page 293 Black Cherry
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Page 342
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Page 56 Red Currant
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Page 52
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John Jonston (or Joannis Jonstoni or  Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. Engravings from 'Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X' Volume 1 .  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches). . Engraved allegorical frontispiece by Melchior Küsell after Matthaeus Merian, 137 engraved plates after Matthaeus Merian .The original edition of this work was first published in Frankfurt in 1662 under the title 'Dendrographiae sive Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Fructibus'. This edition  was published by Eckebrecht after he had acquired the complete set of the original printing plates for that 1662 edition. These he reprinted and added the second edition of the text so the print date is after the death of the artist and engraver. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian 
** Due to their age and paper Merian used they have been done with flash as this accentuates any paper defects. There is also another image done in daylight to show less noticeable when framed**

Erica ; Heathers ; Tab CXXVII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories.

Rhamnus   + Lycium;  Berberis ; Jasminoides  ; Tab LXXVI originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories.

Guajacum,  + Jasminum;  Guaiacum  ; Jasmine  ; Tab CXXI originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Syringa,  + Ulmus ;  Lilac   ; Elm  ; Tab CXXII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Sorbus,  + Malus + Arbor+ Mangas+ Ornus  ;  Rowan/Whitebeam  ;   ; Tab XXVIII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Salix,  +   ;  Willow  ;   ; Tab CXXV originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Abietis  + Picea   ;  Fir  ;   ; Tab XCI originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Salix,  +   ;  Willow  ;   ; Tab CXXIV originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

  Alnus + Salix,  + Populus  ;  Beech+ Willow + Poplar  ;   ; Tab CXXIII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Vitis  + Chamae + Buxux  ;  Lingonberry + Box   ;   ; Tab LXXII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Olea + Vitex  + Embira  ;  Olive + Chastleberry   ;   ; Tab LXXIII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Quercus +  ;  Oak +   ;   ; Tab LIX originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Alysum  +  Cisti + Panax;  Rockrose + Ginseng  ;   ; Tab CXV originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

  +  Cistus + ;  Rockrose +   ;   ; Tab CXII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Chamaecistus +  Cistus + Helianthemum;  Rockrose + Ajuga +  ;   ; Tab LIX originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Lenticiscus+ Moringa ; Mastic /Pistachio ; Tab LXXXIV originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. apologies re flash and cellophane

Acer   + Pistachea + Cararamais ;  Pistachio   ; Tab XLIII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. water mark to plate mark

Spartium +  Colutea + ,  ; Spanish Broom + Bladder senna   ; ; Tab C originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Cistus  ,  ; Spanish Broom + Bladder senna   ; Tab CXVIII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Arbor + Piper +  Negundo + Tavil ; Maple; pepper   ; Tab LVII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Iamacaru  + Sycomorus  + Arbor  ;  Sycamore  ; Cardiero  ; Tab XXVI originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided water stain base corner

Guabiraba  + Azedearaetz  ;  coffee/ ;   ; Tab LXXXII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Abies,  + Cupressus  ;  Cypress  ;   ; Tab XCII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Genista + Tehoaxin  ;  ?  ;  Broom ; Tab XCVII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Nextaalpe  + Thimelaea + Chamelae  ;     ;   ; Tab LXIX originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Asparagus  ;   ; Tab LXXX originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £10 WORN PLATE  all printed single sided

Cistus + Tuberancxvii a  ;  +   ;   ; Tab  originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories.  £10 WORN PLATE  all printed single sided

Cystus  ;   ; Tab XCIVa originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Genista; Broom ; Tab XCVIII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. mark  rt is a paper flaw ie inside the paper !

Chamaecistus   + Helianthemum;  Rock Rose   ; Tab CXVI originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories.

Genista,  + Chamae;   ; Broom etc  ; TabXCIX originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Phillicea,  + ; Phillyrea / Mock Privet  ; Tab LXXIV originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Erica  ; Heathers ;   ; Tab CXXVIII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone)  who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided water mark to edge of plate mark

Guira,  + Tremate  + Arbor  ;  Hardwoods!  ;   ; Tab CXXXII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided water stain base corner water mark to edge of plate mark

Cystisus  + Fabaceae  ;  common broom ;   ; Tab XCII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided printers crease to paper

Cistus ledum,  +   ;  Wild Rosemary  ;   ; Tab CXIX originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Rhamnus + Celastrus  ;  Bittersweet + Blackthorn  ;   ; Tab LXXV originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Nextaalpe  + Thimelaea + Chamelae  ;     ;   ; Tab LXIX originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Ledum + Pseudocistus  + Myrtocistus  ;  Wood Sorrel + Rock Rose   ;   ; Tab CXX originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Cistus + Tuberana  ;  +   ;   ; Tab XIV originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Barba  + Sena + Colutea;  Fabaceae  + Senna  ;   ; Tab CI originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Capparis  +  Sabina + ;  Common Savin  +  Caper Bush  ;   ; Tab LXXVIII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Morus +  Arbutus + Ibexuma;  Strawberry Tree  +  ;   ; Tab XXVII originally 1662
Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

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Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided

Antique copperplate engravings from Historiae Naturalis de Arboribus et Plantis. Libri X.  Published by  Franciscus Josephus Eckebrecht, for Heilbronn: 1768-1769. 2 volumes, folio. (13 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)  Engravings by Matthaus Merian  from drawings and research by John Jonston (or Johnstone) who illustrated the volume with 137 new engravings  for the original 1662 edition. These were reprinted from the original uncut plates from 1662 . This was an early and important work on trees and fruit bearing trees. It contained  new classification systems for apples and pears and is regarded as one of the earliest general works on trees and is divided within into ten books. Each dealt with a different class of tree: fruit bearing, nut bearing, aromatic, acorn bearing, resinous, pod bearing, roses and other flowering trees, and two miscellaneous categories. £50 inc delivery all printed single sided