PERSOON, Christiaan Hendrik (1761-1836).: — Synopsis plantarum, seu enchiridium botanicum, complectens enumerationem systematicaum specierum hucusque cognitarum.

Paris: C.F. Cramer / Tübingen: J.G. Cotta, 1805-1807. Two volumes, 12mo, 14cm. Vol. I: pp. [2],xii,546, index. Vol. II: pp. [ii],657,[3], index. Contemp. quarter calf, marbled boards and end-paprs, gilt-lettered labels to backstrips. Slight spotting to few pages at start and end of second volume, near fine otherwise. - Text in double columns in tiny print. "Persoon's importance as a phanerogamist is firmly based on his Synopsis plantarum which sought to describe brieftly all the phanerogams [ca. 20,000] then known" (Dict. Sci. Biogr. vol. 10, p. 531). Stafleu & Cowan 7732. Pritzel 7060. - [phd.88]