FIRST EDITION (THIRD VOLUME ONLY). 12mo, pp. iii-xii, 456, incl. numerous engravings of the plants discussed, often also featuring animals or humans, such as: “Slaves gathering Indigo”. Full tan calf, fine gilt ruled spine compartments, spine label lacking, attractive double blind roll borders to boards. Gently rubbed, corners bruised, boards scuffed. Ditching Library Society label to front pastedown, “T. Fieldwick [?]” stamped in black above, PO name discretely covered with clipped blank paper on ffep, some foxing, occasional pencil scoring and notes, regular trio of fine holes to inner margins, a few tears. Else, clean and tight.