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The construction of timber, from its early growth; Explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds: in five books. On the parts of trees; their vessels; and their encrease by growth: and on the different disposition of those parts in various kinds; and the particularities in their vessels. With figures of their various appearances; of the instrument for cutting them; and of the microscope thro' which they were viewed. By John Hill, M.D. member of the Imperial Academy.
Hill, John, 1714?-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXX. [1770]
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Transverse sections of the wood and stem anatomy of sugar cane, common cane, hazel, Althaea frutex, lime and bamboo.
Milne, T., active 1799.Date: 1 July 1795Reference: 20394i
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Sections of wood from the stem of a date palm (Phoenix dactylifera). Coloured aquatint by G. Carocci, 1839, after D. del Rè, 1833.
Del Rè, Danielle.Date: 1833Reference: 20375i- Books
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The construction of timber, from its early growth; explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds: in five books. On the Parts of Trees; their Vessels; and their Encrease by Growth: And on the different Disposition of those Parts in various Kinds; and the Particularities in their Vessels. With Figures Of Their various Appearances; of the Instrument for cutting them; and of the Microscope thro' which they were viewed. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Imperial Academy.
Hill, John, 1714?-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXX. [1770]
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Trunk and roots of a pine tree cut to show growth rings; microscopic views of wood cells in longitudinal and transverse section and of a root tip. Chromolithograph by H.J. Ruprecht, 1877.
Ruprecht, H. J.Date: [1877]Reference: 27043iPart of: Pflanzenreich