Introduction to Cryptogamic Botany. [Fore-Edge Painting].

First edition of this pioneering study establishing foundational principles for modern mycology and cryptogamic botany. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and elaborate tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt vignette to the front panel, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, silk ribbon bound in, with 127 illustrations on wood. Decorated with a fore-edge painting to the side. In good condition. bookplate of King's College, London.