The botanical cabinet : consisting of coloured delineations of plants, from all countries, with a short account of each, directions for management, &c. &c. / by Conrad Loddiges & sons ; the plates by George Cooke.

Author/creator Conrad Loddiges & Sons
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon : Published by J. & A. Arch, Cornhill : John Hatchard, Piccadilly : C. Loddiges & Sons, Hackney : and G. Cooke, 6 Goswell Street Road, 1817-35.
Description20 volumes : illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects
Flowers.
Plants, Cultivated.
Flowers.
Plants.

Other author/creatorCooke, George, 1781-1834. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtX3xB8cmGtxhmYv6fjG3
Other author/creatorHatchard, John, 1768-1849, publisher. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJyhfJcFTKMCtygtpx3WjC
Other author/creatorConrad Loddiges & Sons, publisher. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QQPVp7XxFpb8rm8yFrJTC6g
Other author/creatorJohn and Arthur Arch, publisher. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QQPVp7Kfv69MhFfFxRYkXM6
Local noteJoyner Rare volumes 1-8 autographed by Elizabeth Gray Valentino and bookplate of Daniel Mildred on page 2 of covers.
General noteEngraved title pages.
General note2000 plates, colored by hand.
General noteEach plate accompanied by a page of descriptive text.
General note"We purpose [sic] to give such representation of each plant as shall directly lead to what we may call a first-sight acquaintance with it; also some account of those peculiar qualities which any of them may be known to possess, a few hints on their cultivation, and any other remarks which may be thought interesting." -- Introduction, v. 1.
General noteVol. 3 includes an essay, "On warming hothouses by steam", and "Catalogue of plants, which are sold by Conrad Loddiges & Sons, nursery & seedsmen, at Hackney, near London" (The eleventh edition. London: Printed by W. Wilson, 1818).
General noteVol. 5 includes "Catalogue of plants, which are sold by Conrad Loddiges & Sons, nurserymen, at Hackney, near London" (The twelfth edition. London: Printed by W. Wilson, 1820).
General noteVol. 9 includes "Catalogue of plants, in the colection of Conrad Loddiges & Sons, nurserymen, at Hackney, near London" (The thirteenth edition. London: Printed by W. Wilson, 1823).
General noteVol. 12 includes "Catalogue of plants, in the colection of Conrad Loddiges & Sons, nurserymen, at Hackney, near London" (The fourteenth edition. London: Printed by W. Wilson, 1826).
General noteIndex at end of each volume. "General index to the Botanical cabinet" at end of v. 20.
Digital Bookplate Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy Gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024
Issued in other formOnline version: Conrad Loddiges & Sons. Botanical cabinet. London, J. & A. Arch [etc.] 1817-35
Genre/formIllustrated works.
LCCNca 12000150

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