Citricultura oft Regeringhe der uythemsche boomen te weten oranien, citroenen, limoenen, granaten, laurieren en andere [...].

4to: [40]-296-[26] pp. (lower corners of first quires frayed and dampstained touching the engr. coat of arms in the beginning, pl. 4 def. missing lower parts of the engr.).

Contemp. sheep, gilt orn. spine with 4 raised bands (binding in bad condition).

First edition of this "Citricultura" by the Antwerp canon, botanist and mycologist Fr. Van Sterbeeck (1630-1693). Ill. with a full-page engr. coat of arms of Justus de Nobelaer and 14 numb. engr. plates by Ertinger showing orange, lemon, lime, pomegranate and bay trees. "De weeninghe van Adam" bound in between, as it should be. With information on citrus trees and plants including their flowers, leaves, and fruit, the care and planting of these trees. And about the possible diseases and pests. Printed in roman, Gothic and civilité.
Ref. Nissen (BBI) 1893. - Pritzel 8948. - Stafleu & Cowan 13.013. - STCV.
Prov. Deleted entries (on title, causing some tiny holes).