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<dl><dd>[12], 163, [17] p. ; 14 cm. (12mo)</dd>
<dd>Virgules replaced by commas in title page transcription</dd>
<dd>Dedication, p. [3], dated and signed: Stedten anno 1674. M.J.G. Müller</dd>
<dd>Includes a number of examples of botanical samples from the New World: "Trachelium Americanum" (Lobelia cardinalis, p. 31-32) brilliant red flowers discovered by French settlers in Canada: "Hyacinthus Peruvianus" (p. 17); "Pfaseoli Brasiliani" (Brazil beans; p. 77); "Jasminus Gelsemin" (Gelsemium p. 98-99); "Canna indica" (p. 51-52) and others from Asia and East Indies</dd>
<dd>Signatures: A-H¹² (A1, H11 versos, H12 blank)</dd>
<dd>Includes a Latin index on p. [4-8], 3rd count, and a German index on p. [9-14], 3rd count</dd>
<dd>Head and tail pieces; initials</dd>
<dd>Purchase; 17-141</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Botany; Medicine -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions; Imprint 1675</div>
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Müller, Johann Georg, active 17th century</div>
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