1828. Copper-line engraving. 1828. 180mm by 135mm (platemark). Engraving from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'. Sir James Edward Smith (1759 - 1828) was an English botanist and founder of the Linnean Society.'He trained in medicine and botany; lecturer in botany at Guy's Hospital, London, 1788-1796. Purchased Linnaeus' collections in 1784. Founded the.....