London. J. Davis. 1800 - 1804. 3 vols. pp. xii, 433, (iii); (ii), 435 - 914, (vi) of index for Vols 1 & 2; iv, 917 - 1407, (i), (ii) of index Vol 3. The pagination is continious through all three volumes, all with half titles and title pages. 8vo. Half calf, boards. Spines relaid, all with gilt decorations and labels.Vols 1 & 2 margins tanned. Text in Latin with location remarks in English. Hansome set. Blanche Henry. British Botanical and Horticultural Literature before 1800. Bibliography p. 116. No 1342. Vol II ' The Flora Britannica was well received, both in this country and abroad and, like all Smith's Labours, it is remarkable 'for accuracy in observing, accuracy in recording, and unusual accuracy in printing'. ODNB. On the death of the younger Linnaeus in 1783 Smith bought Linnaeus's whole library, manuscripts, herbarium and natural history collection. The total cost including freight was £1088. In 1788 the first meeting of the Linnean Society was held in Smith's house in Great Marlbo=rough Street, he was elected the first President of the society.

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