[NATURAL HISTORY]. NEES VON ESENBECK, Christian Gottfried Daniel (1776-1858). Das System der Pilze und Schwämme. Wurzburg, 1817.

2 volumes in one, 4to. 2 folding tables to vol.1; engraved title and 46 hand-colored engraved plates in vol.2. (Marginal toning or spotting.) Contemporary sheep (spine panel perished, edgewear). Provenance: "Dr. Went" (old stamp on title).

Second edition. RARE: according to online records, only 2 copies have sold at auction in the past century. Stafleu 6675; Nissen BBI 1438.

Property from the Estate of Peter Fortsas