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Offered here is a scarce mid-18th century botanical work titled “An Introduction to Botany” (1760). This important early text introduces readers to the foundations of botany, reflecting the influence of Carl Linnaeus and the developing classification systems of the time. Title: An Introduction to Botany. Format: Hardcover (later plain binding with handwritten spine). Pages: Complete with preface and detailed sections on fructification, flowers, fruits, and the sexual system of plants. Features: Early reference to Linnaeus, instructional in style for English readers. Condition: Good for its age. Binding is later and plain, clearly a preservation effort, with handwritten title on the spine. Interior pages show age toning, foxing, and some edge wear, but text remains legible throughout. A valuable resource for collectors of early natural history, botany, and scientific texts. This is a rare and historically significant book for collectors of antique science and botany works, suitable for libraries, research collections, or serious enthusiasts.

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