First edition of the most important publication on the history of botany published in the 19th century. Julius Sachs (1832-1897) can be seen as the founder of modern plant physiology and the "most influential nineteenth century botanist in promoting experimental botany" (Stafleu & Cowan IV, p. 1040).
Library stamp of the Zoologisches Institut Strassburg on title-page. Some small stains, mainly in the last part of the book, not affecting the text. Binding slightly worn, spine cracked, but still in good condition. BMC (NH) IV, p. 1779; Bradley I, p. 79; DSB XII, p. 60; Jackson, p. 3; Stafleu & Cowan IV, 9957; for the author: DSB XII, p. 60; Stafleu & Cowan IV, p. 1040.