MILLER (JOHN) An Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus, 2 vol., Published & Sold at the ...

MILLER (JOHN) An Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus, 2 vol., engraved allegorical frontispiece in volume 1, engraved titles, 190 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary red morocco-backed marbled boards, the spines elaborately tooled in gilt with red and black morocco labels, rubbed with small loss to corner of one hinge [Nissen BBI 1374], 8vo, Published & Sold at the Author's House, 1779-1789 Footnotes: Provenance: J.L. Philips, ownership inscription inside upper covers. This is probably John Leigh Philips (1761-1814), a Manchester textile industrialist whose collection of entomological specimens inspired the foundation of the Manchester Society for the Promotion of Natural History; George Priestley (1786-1849), bookplate. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing