Edited by Linnaeus, and with his foreword, 1766.

Fredric Hasselquist:

Voyages and travels in the Levant; in the years 1749, 50, 51, 52 containing observations in natural history, physick, agriculture, and commerce: particularly on the Holy land, and the natural history of the scriptures. Written originally in the Swedish language, by the late Frederick Hasselquist. Published […] by Charles Linnæus.

London, printed for L. Davis and C. Reymers, 1766. 19,7 x 12,5 cm. [6] + VIII + 1-268, 273-307, 380-456 pp. (irregular pagination) + folding engraved map. Lacks one half-title.

Somehat worn later half calf, spine renewed, hinges reinforced, some foxing and occasional stains, a hole due to a paper flaw in lower margin of p. 453/4. Bookplate of W. B. Hemsley.

Literature

Soulsby, A catalogue of the works of Linnæus, 3582.

More information

Hasselquist’s is one of the earliest accounts of the Natural History of Palestine, edited by Linnaeus and with his foreword. Possibly translated into English by Daniel Solander.

Purchasing info