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Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps Academiens Handlingar, för År 1753. Vol: XIV.
Stockholm, Lars Salvius, 1753. In four issues. 8vo (21.5 x 14.0 cm). viii, 323, ix pp. One folded engraved plate. Original and later blind wrappers.
The official journal of the Swedish Academy of Sciences for the year 1753, with an original contribution by Linnaeus, viz., Tvånne nya species Tobak, beskrefne [in the index titled: Tvånne nya flags Tobak, beskrefne] (pp. 37-43). There is one plate, oddly numbered IV. Uncut, creating a mix of "normal", and very wide margins. Last wrapper a bit singed, otherwise a good set. Soulsby, 530.
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Kniphof, J. H.
Botanica on originali seu herbarium. Plate 18 (written in pencil). Larix.Lerchenbaum.