Theodori Zwingeri - Theatrum Botanicum - 1744

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The Theatrum Botanicum by Theodori Zwingeri, published in Basel in 1744, is a richly illustrated 1216‑page work bound in parchment with around 1200 woodcuts, rewarding serious botany enthusiasts with historical depth.

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Botany / Herb Book

Theodor Zwinger

Theatrum Botanicum, that is: a complete herbal book, in which are described various earth plants, trees, perennials, and herbs that grow in all four parts of the world, especially in Europe... all highly useful and advantageous to doctors, surgeons, and apothecaries. Now revised anew and enlarged by Friedrich Zwinger.

With an allegorical copper title and approximately 1200 woodcut illustrations.
Rare herb book, printed in Basel, published by H. J. Bischoff, from the year 1744. Book size: 37cm x 23cm.

Collation: (7) Bll., 1216 S., (28) Bll.

Bound in a parchment volume of time.

Nissen BBI 1311 - Pritzel 10532 - Heilmann, herbal books p. 343. - Second edition, edited by Zwinger's son, of the work first published in 1696.

CONDITION: Aside from the cover, a good and attractive copy with signs of use. Without the portrait. Slightly stained and lightly browned inside, the book block has a good and firm binding. Cover shows signs of use, the spine has a tear and a larger missing part, edges bumped, somewhat stained, and the cover is rubbed.

Botany / Herb Book

Theodor Zwinger

Theatrum Botanicum, that is: a complete herbal book, in which are described various earth plants, trees, perennials, and herbs that grow in all four parts of the world, especially in Europe... all highly useful and advantageous to doctors, surgeons, and apothecaries. Now revised anew and enlarged by Friedrich Zwinger.

With an allegorical copper title and approximately 1200 woodcut illustrations.
Rare herb book, printed in Basel, published by H. J. Bischoff, from the year 1744. Book size: 37cm x 23cm.

Collation: (7) Bll., 1216 S., (28) Bll.

Bound in a parchment volume of time.

Nissen BBI 1311 - Pritzel 10532 - Heilmann, herbal books p. 343. - Second edition, edited by Zwinger's son, of the work first published in 1696.

CONDITION: Aside from the cover, a good and attractive copy with signs of use. Without the portrait. Slightly stained and lightly browned inside, the book block has a good and firm binding. Cover shows signs of use, the spine has a tear and a larger missing part, edges bumped, somewhat stained, and the cover is rubbed.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Botany
Book Title
Theatrum Botanicum
Author/ Illustrator
Theodori Zwingeri
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1744
Height
37 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
23 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Hans Jacob Bischoffs Buchhändlers, Basel
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
1216
SwitzerlandVerified
538
Objects sold
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