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PLANT NAMES SIMPLIFIED
Written by A.T. Johnson; H.A. Smith.
Stock no. 2125512
Published by W.H. & L. Collingridge.
1958.
Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.
Their Pronunciation, Derivation & Meaning. Page browning. Wrapper is price-cut with browned spine and edges; some edge-chipping and foxing.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
THE TEMPLE OF FLORA
Written by Stephen Harris.
Illustrated by Robert Thornton.
Stock no. 2125063
Published by Folio Society.
2008.
Fine condition.
Very large format. The first ever full-size facsimile of the greatest English florilegium. Quarter-bound in Nigerian goatskin, cloth sides. Front board printed and blocked with design by David Eccles from 'The Night-Blowing Cereus'. 232 pages with 9 preliminary monochrome plates, 5 preliminary colour plates and 29 flower illustrations. Text printed on felt-marked Modigliani Neve paper and plates printed on Modigliani Insize. Green ribbon marker. Coloured top edges. Book Size: 22.5" x 18.25". Commentary volume by Stephen Harris. Presented in solander box, bound in buckram. 128 pages. 12" x 8.25". Of the Limited edition of 1980 copies only 600 have been bound into book form. Due to the size of this book, if posted, it will need to be sent via courier. This is Copy No. 90. Also contains 2 beautiful colour plates in an envelope - for you to frame! Contained in original slip case that has bumping to a couple of corners and some scuff marks. This is a gorgeous item! This copy would make a wonderful gift. This book is VERY heavy and will be needed to be sent via courier.
- Categorised in:
- FOLIO SOCIETY
- ILLUSTRATED
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- FACSIMILE
- LIMITED EDITION
THE NAMING OF NAMES: THE SEARCH FOR ORDER IN THE WORLD OF PLANTS
Written by Anna Pavord.
Stock no. 1815944
Published by The Bloomsbury Publishing Co. Ltd..
1st
2005.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Large format. Maroon boards, black title to spine. Illustrated in full colour, this book gives a compelling insight into a world full of intrigue and intensely competitive egos. ISBN: 0747579520. Lower edge of text block a little grubby. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded at spine.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
LAPLAND A NATURAL HISTORY
Written by Derek Ratcliffe.
Illustrated by Mike Unwin.
Stock no. 2124709
Published by T. & A.D. Poyser.
1st
2005.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A detailed discussion of the Lapland ecology, looking at the geography and history of the area as a whole, and the tradition of wildlife study in Lapland. Green boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos, b/w illustrations. xii and 352 pages. ISBN: 0713665297. Wrapper is edge-creased with some browning and a few indentation marks.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- LAPLAND
- ARCTIC
- BOTANY
FLORA OF MIDDLESEX: A SUPPLEMENT TO THE HISTORICAL FLORA OF MIDDLESEX
Written by Douglas M. Kent.
Stock no. 1814516
Published by The Ray Society London.
1st
2000.
Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.
An Account of the Plants found in the Watsonian vice-county 21 from 1548 to the present time. Follows from and updates the original work. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine and vignette to front. 219 pages including index. ISBN: 0903874288.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- MIDDLESEX
- COUNTY FLORA
THE FLORA OF BERKSHIRE
Written by H.J.M. Bowen.
Stock no. 1814513
Published by Holywell Press.
1st
1968.
Very good condition.
Blue cloth with gilt title to spine. B/w distribution maps to rear. Bookplate to front endpaper and name and date in ink. Slight musty odour present.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- BERKSHIRE
- FLORA
- COUNTY FLORA
- WILD FLOWERS
- FLOWERS
NEW ATLAS OF THE BRITISH & IRISH FLORA
Written by C.D. Preston; D.A. Pearman; T.D. Dines.
Stock no. 1609627
Published by Oxford University Press.
1st
2002.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Distribution maps and accompanying text for 2412 flowering plants in Great Britain and Ireland. All the native species and all the commoner hybrids and ointroduced species are covered together with a wide range of subspecies. Large format. 910 pages. ISBN: 0198510675. A little wear to cloth at corners. Acetate overlay is present. CD-Rom present in sleeve at rear (NOT TESTED). Light stain affecting edge of last few pages. Contents otherwise are generally clean and bright. Acetate overlay is present. Wrapper is edge creased, with a small tear, and creased across the lower part of the rear panel.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- WILD FLOWERS
- FLOWERS
- COUNTY FLORA
- IRELAND
- ATLAS
RAY'S FLORA OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Written by John Ray; A.H. Ewen; C.T. Prime.
Stock no. 1208706
Published by Wheldon & Wesley.
1st
1975.
Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
John Ray's Catalogus was his first published work on Botany and the result of nine years study between 1651 and 1660. Translated from the Latin and edited by Ewen and Prime. Green cloth, gilt titles to spine. A few b/w photos. 146 pages pages includes index. ISBN: 0854860908. Lower spine slightly bumped and rubbed. Bump to top edge of front cover. Pages very lightly browned else fine. Wrapper slightly worn at top of spine and a little grubby.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- WILD FLOWERS
- COUNTY FLORA
- EAST ANGLIA
- CAMBRIDGESHIRE
- FLOWERS
- FLORA
WILD FLOWERS AND OTHER PLANTS OF THE PEAK DISTRICT
Written by Penny Anderson; David Shimwell.
Stock no. 1208705
Published by Moorland Publishing.
1st
1981.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
An Ecological Study. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages pages includes index. ISBN: 0861900170. Lower spine bumped and slightly faded. Address label to front endpaper. Pages lightly browned. Wrapper edges lightly rubbed.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- FLOWERS
- WILD FLOWERS
- PEAK DISTRICT
- DERBYSHIRE
- ECOLOGY
FLORA OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Written by John G. Dony.
Stock no. 1208700
Published by Hitchin Urban District Council.
1st
1967.
Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.
The wild plants of the county of Hertford and the adjoining areas included in Watsonian vice-county 20. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Colour frontis. B/w photos and distribution maps. Spine and corners slightly bumped. Small bookseller's sticker and address label on front endpapers. Contents fine. Wrapper has loss at top of spine, is slightly creased at edges and nicked at lower corners.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- HERTFORDSHIRE
- HOME COUNTIES
- COUNTY FLORA
- FLORA
- FLOWERS
- WILD FLOWERS
THE FLORA AND VEGETATION OF COUNTY DURHAM
Written by G.G. Graham.
Stock no. 1814321
Published by The Durham Flora Committee; Durham County Conservation Trust Limited.
1st
1988.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Large format. Grey boards with silver titles. Over 1800 species of vascular plants are listed. and much more is contained in this important volume. 8 acetate overlays included. ISBN: 0905362020. Acetate overlays not included. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little grubby.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- FLORA
- COUNTY FLORA
- DURHAM
BRITAIN'S RARE FLOWERS
Written by Peter Marren.
Stock no. 1814319
Published by T. & A.D. Poyser.
Circa
1999.
Almost very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Poyser Natural History. Colour photos. ISBN: 085661114X. Title page is MISSING (half-title page present). Contents otherwise clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly faded to spine.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- FLOWERS
- WILD FLOWERS
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK GENERAL)