[NATURAL HISTORY]. LOWE, Edward Joseph (1825-1900). Ferns: British and Exotic. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1857-1862.

8 volumes, tall 8vo. 479 chromolithographic plates. Original plum cloth gilt, uncut (spines evenly sunned, some discoloration to covers). Mixed edition. Nissen BBI 1243

[With:] LOWE. A Natural History of New and Rare Ferns. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1864. 72 hand-colored plates. Original bright green cloth gilt (spine sunned). FIRST EDITION. Nissen BBI 1245.

[With:] LOWE. Beautiful Leaved Plants. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1866. 60 chromolithographed plates. Modern half morocco. Nissen BBI 1247.

Together, 3 works in 10 volumes, condition generally very good.

Property from the Estate of Peter Fortsas

This lot is located in Chicago.