Alexander von Humboldt and the Botanical Exploration of the Americas
by Lack, H.Walter
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 3791341421
- ISBN 13
- 9783791341422
- Seller
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Munich, Berlin, London, New York: Prestel, 2009. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Hardcover in slipcase. Green hardcover with title in white on spine and front cover. Condition: Fine, no inscriptions. 278pp. 82 colour plates.Slipcase condition: Fine, with very light shelfwear. Recording Alexander von Humboldt's historic expedition to the Americas and Cuba-hailed by many as the "scientific discovery of America"-these intricate and delicately tinted illustrations reveal his revolutionary findings as he travelled through jungles, across rivers, and over mountainous terrain. Internationally renowned botanist H. Walter Lack lends his expertise to a fascinating essay that discusses Humboldt's significant contributions to the world of botany and scientific research. Technically precise, the illustrations are equally appealing to anyone who appreciates fine art and botanical illustration. A heavy book, will require extra shipping charges if to be sent outisde UK..
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008245
- Title
- Alexander von Humboldt and the Botanical Exploration of the Americas
- Author
- Lack, H.Walter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 3791341421
- ISBN 13
- 9783791341422
- Publisher
- Prestel
- Place of Publication
- Munich, Berlin, London, New York
- Date Published
- 2009
- Size
- Folio - over 12 - 15" tall
- Keywords
- alexander von humboldt, botany
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art History;
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