The art of simplingç·
Subtitle: An introduction to the knovvledge and gathering of plants. VVherein the definitions, divisions, places, descriptions, differences, names, vertues, times of flourishing and gathering, uses, temperatures, signatures and appropriations of plants, are methodically laid down. Whereunto is added, a discovery of the lesser world. By W. Coles
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 2333:8
Publisher: printed by J.G. for Nath: Brook at the Angell in Cornhill
Published: 1657
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 175
Subjects: Planting (Plant culture) -- Early works to 1800; Plants -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800
Other titles: Perspicillum microcosmologicum: or, A prospective for the discovery of the lesser world
Notes: "Perspicillum microcosmologicum: or, A prospective for the discovery of the lesser world" has separate title page, dated 1656; pagination and register are continuous

A reissue of the 1656 edition (Wing C5089), with title page in same setting, except for imprint date which is changed to 1657, and with the addition of a dedication to Elias Ashmole and errata. Leaf a2 is a cancel, leaf B1 is reset, and leaves E2-4 are cancels (E2 is signed E3)

Reproduction of original in the Henry E. Huntington Library

Wing (2nd ed., 1994) C5089A

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1995. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2333:8).