BREYNE, JACOB. EXOTICORUM...PLANTARUM CENTURIA PRIMA. 1678

FIRST EDITION, folio (383 x 250mm.), engraved additional title, printed title with engraved vignette, 9 engravings in the text, 101 engraved plates, contemporary calf, somewhat browned as normal, binding professionally repaired, joints cracked

Bibliothêque du Conservatoire Botanique du Geneve, duplicate and sale ink-stamp; Kenneth K. Mackenzie, Horticultural Society of New York Bequest, bookplate; Ruth and Walter Middelmann, blindstamp and bookplate

Nissen BBI 232; Hunt 352; Mendelssohn 1:183; Pritzel 1136; Stafleu TL2 751

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

An important and finely illustrated record of exotic plants from the Americas, the East Indies and South Africa. The engraving was done by Isaac Saal from drawings by Andreas Stech and S. Cousins. As with other copies, a contemporary inscription signed by Breyne, “nec non illustris: Holland: atque West: Fris: ordinum” is at the foot of the title vignette, being an extension of the licence to include the Netherlands and West Friesland.