[GERARD, John. The Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes. N.p. but London: n.d. but circa 1597-1634.] Folio (325 x 204mm.) Numerous woodcut illustrations, 17pp. manuscript index at front on early 19th century paper. (Lacking all leaves prior to p.39 including title-page, p355-356 lacking, all leaves after p.1562 lacking, final leaf torn with considerable loss, some other leaves torn with occasional minor loss, some browning and soiling.) 18th century mottled calf (somewhat scuffed).