Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), 'Mittheilung aus der Pflanzenwelt'. 1831

GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832). 'Mittheilung aus der Pflanzenwelt. Mit zwei Steindrucktafeln. (Aus den Jahren 1827 und 1828).' Extract from: Nova acta physico-medica Academiae Caesareae Leopoldino-Carolinae Naturae Curiosum (Verhandlungen der Kaiserlichen Leopoldinisch-Carolinischen Akademie der Naturforscher). 15/7 pp.[363-]384. [Wroclaw and Bonn: 1831.]

First publication of Goethe's observations on the 'Anthericum Sternbergianum', and algae, 'Achlya aquatica / prolifera', which thrives on the corpses of flies in water. C.G. Nees von Esenbeck and G.J.F. Meyen contributed to this work, which was originally planned as a sequel to Zur Naturwissenschte überhaupt, besonders zur Morphologie (see lot 164). Hagen 776.

Quarto (291 x 220mm). 2 lithographic plates, one of which double-page (plates spotted, title with faint marginal browning). Modern decorative paper-covered boards, uncut (spine lightly browned). Provenance: Günther Schmidt (bookplate).

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