Botanicum Insulense, 18th century

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Botanicum Insulenses

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Leatherbound manuscript titled Botanicum Insulense, containing 10 handpainted illustrations of plants and insects and over 300 pages handwritten in Latin. Botanicum Insulenses was written by Jean-Baptiste Lestiboudois (1715-1804), a physician and pharmacist, and professor of botany at the University of Lille when this manuscript was made. This copy may have been made by him or by a student the University.

Dates

18th century

Conditions Governing Access

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