LINNE', Carl von (1707-1778) - Philosophia botanica. Stockholm: Godofr. Kiesewetter, 1751. First edition, complete with the portrait of the author, of this fundamental work for the history of biology in which Linnaeus delineates the Linnaean taxonomy, the classification in different hierarchical levels of living creatures still in force today. 8vo (195 x 125mm). Engraved portrait as frontispiece, 9 plates, two illustrations in text marked as plate X and XI (slightly browned and occasional spotting). Contemporary half leather, gilt title on spine label (some wear to spine). Provenance: Adois Elis Hedren (ownership inscription) - Adois Fredinand Unander (1829-1883; ownership inscription and stamp) - Ulrik Frykholm (ownership inscription) - Ivar Hellstrem (ownership inscription).

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