Woordenboek of Algemeene verhandeling der enkele droogeryen [...].

Rotterdam, J.D. Beman, 1743

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4to: [26]-772-[72] pp. (margins sl. browned, lower margins of pl. sl. dampstained).

Mod. quarter calf, sp. paper on covers, gilt-titled spine with 4 raised bands, endpapers renewed. Uncut copy.

First Dutch translation by Cornelis van Putten & Isaac de Witt of the popular "Dictionnaire ou traité universel des drogues simples" by the pharmacist Lemery (1645-1715). Engr. ill.: title by F.v. Bleyswyck and 25 numb. folding plates. Each plate depicts 16 plants. Title printed in red & black. Woodcut printer's mark on title.
Ref. Blake 264. - STCN. - Not in Pritzel, Nissen, BL, BnF.