Roscoe (Mrs. Edward) Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 1829-31.

Roscoe (Mrs. Edward) Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, first edition, engraved title, 55 fine hand-coloured engraved plates by Robert Havell Junior., tissue guards, occasional foxing, one plate with printed caption overlay, contemporary green straight-grain morocco, gilt, g.e., a little scuffed, [Nissen BBI 1676; Dunthorne 266; Pritzel 7763], 4to, 1829-31. ⁂ Engraved by Robert Havell, best known for his work on Audubon's birds, this work is quite uncommon complete. Mrs Roscoe, nee Margaret Lace, was the daughter-in-law of the abolitionist, historian and botanist William Roscoe.