SCHRANK, Franz von Paula.

Vom Pflanzenschlafe und von anverwandten Erscheinungen bey Pflanzen.

55 pp. 8vo, orig. grey boards. Ingolstadt: J.W. Krüll, 1792.

First edition of this uncommon book on plant irritability and movement, phenomena which so interested Linnaeus, Erasmus Darwin, and his grandson Charles Darwin.

Fine copy from the Wittelsbach library of the dukes and kings of Bavaria.

❧ Stafleu & Cowan 11109.

Price: $1,350.00

Item ID: 5496