The Natural History of Plants: Their Forms, Growth, Reproduction and Distribution
by Marilaun, Anton Kerner Von; Translated By Oliver, F W
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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SHREWSBURY, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Blackie, 1896. The 6-volume subscription issue in green cloth with gilt to spine and black decoration, bevelled edges, all volumes generally good, spine ends and corners pushed with slight fraying to some, a little dust and foxing to edges, Vol. 1 has some marking to rear board; 1,000 engravings on wood, and 16 colour plates with tissue guards that identify the plants depicted. An excellent and attractive set. Extra postage required in the UK and beyond.. Hardcover. Good.
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- Bookseller
- Nigel Sustins Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004270
- Title
- The Natural History of Plants: Their Forms, Growth, Reproduction and Distribution
- Author
- Marilaun, Anton Kerner Von; Translated By Oliver, F W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Publisher
- Blackie
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1896
- Keywords
- Marilaun Natural History Plants
- Bookseller catalogs
- Nature;
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Nigel Sustins Books
Any book may be returned for a refund if we are notified within 14 days of receipt. All books well-packaged in custom-made boxes and bubble-wrapped.
About the Seller
Nigel Sustins Books
Biblio member since 2006
SHREWSBURY, Shropshire
About Nigel Sustins Books
We sell rare and second-hand books on a variety of subjects including: modern firsts, crime fiction, children's, art, topography, travel, illustrated.
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