An important first edition of the Traité Général de Botanique Descriptive et Analytique, published in Paris in 1868 by Firmin Didot Frères, Fils et Cie. Written by the renowned French botanists Emmanuel Le Maout and Joseph Decaisne, this work is considered one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 19th century. It covers plant morphology, anatomy, physiology, taxonomy and the classification of plant families. The volume contains 5,500 botanical woodcut illustrations integrated into the text, making it an outstanding scientific and iconographic reference for botanists, historians of science and collectors of rare botanical books. This copy is bound in its original full leather binding, with gilt lettering and decorative ornaments on the spine. The text block is complete, with age-related foxing and light wear consistent with its age. The illustrations remain sharp and well preserved. Details * Authors: Emmanuel Le Maout & Joseph Decaisne * Title: Traité Général de Botanique Descriptive et Analytique * Publisher: Firmin Didot Frères, Fils et Cie * Place of publication: Paris, France * Year: 1868 * Language: French * Binding: Original full leather binding with gilt-decorated spine * Pagination: VIII + 746 pages * Illustrations: 5,500 botanical woodcut figures integrated into the text * Condition: Good overall condition, with expected wear, foxing and minor signs of age. A highly desirable reference work for collectors of antique botanical and scientific books.