JOHNSON, George W. The British Ferns popularly described, and illustrated by engravings of every species forming a complete history of the family as regards their characteristics, peculiarities, natural places of growth, and the most successful methods of cultivating them. Second edition. [2], vi, 284pp., 48 plates by E. Wimper. Original blind stamped and gilt decorated cloth, some fading to the spine and slight marks, but a good copy. All-edges-gilt. Inscription dated 1858 at the head of the half-title, presenting the book “from Papa.” Booksellers’ ticket of R. Grant & Son, Edinburgh. 8vo. Cottage Gardener Office. 1857.