LINDLEY (John). The Genera and Species of Orchideous Plants. Illustrated by drawings on stone from the sketches of Francis Bauer.1830

London: Printed for the Author, by William Nicol, Shakespeare Press, Parts I-III only (of IV) of the coloured edition, 4to (380 x 280 mm), part I: [4], 10 coloured plates (as called for) each with an accompanying leaf of descriptive text; part II: [2], 10 coloured plates (as called for) each with an accompanying leaf of descriptive text; part III: 10 coloured plates (as called for) each with an accompanying leaf of descriptive text, original printed wrappers, stitched as issued, a couple of wrappers detached. The book focuses on the classification and description of orchids in the Malaxideae family, which includes over 100 genera and 1,500 species. Lindley's work provides detailed information on the morphology, habitat, and distribution of each species, as well as illustrations of their flowers and other characteristics. This book is an important reference for botanists, horticulturists, and orchid enthusiasts interested in the taxonomy and diversity of orchid species.