Exceptional 1835 Herbarium - Botanical Specimen Book Created by Philadelphia Man and Woman Team
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , 1835
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1835. Good to very good. Album lacking spine, with significant wear. Specimens in excellent condition, with leaves largely free from toning or significant soiling.. An exceptional collection of botanical specimens, housed in the original album. Contemporary ink inscription in rear of volume with attribution: "Plants collected and preserved By Miss Hannah Nicholson. Alexander Van Rensselaer 1835." In total there are approx. one hundred forty eight (148) large wove paper leaves, many with multiple specimens. Measuring approx. 15.5" by 10.5". Each specimen is labeled in ink manuscript with its respective Order at the top of the sheet, and with the date collected on a slip of paper at the foot, with its scientific name. Reflects a sophisticated cataloguing system made by an experienced collector and botanist. Album is 16.75" by 13", three quarter sheep with marbled paper sides.