Plants of the World The Higher Plants. Volumes I & II.
by de Wit, H.C.D (A. J. Pomerans, Translator)
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- Condition
- Fine in Fine DJ
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New York:: E.P. Dutton & Co. Inc.,, 1966/67.. First Printing of the First American Edition. Fine in Fine DJ. Two Volume Set. Both volumes are in Fine Condition with Fine Dust Jackets. Quarto (8.25 x 10.75 Inches). Red boards with gilt lettering. Volume I: 335 pp. Fully illustrated with 187 color plates and 280 illustrations in b/w. Vol. II: 340 pp with 175 color plates and 293 b/w illustrations. A clear comprehensive introduction to botany, and the relationship of flowering plants. In the first of a three-part series, Professor de Wit describes and illustrates the major plant families, beginning with the living fossil; the ginkgo to pines, evergreens to 108 botanical families concluding with the primrose. Includes habitat, history, uses, (both traditional and contemporary), and country lore. Boards
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- Bookseller
- Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5611
- Title
- Plants of the World The Higher Plants. Volumes I & II.
- Author
- de Wit, H.C.D (A. J. Pomerans, Translator)
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine DJ
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Printing of the First American Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- E.P. Dutton & Co. Inc.,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1966/67.
- Keywords
- Plant reference, higher plants, plant lore, plant nomenclature illustrated botany plant nomenclature angiosperms Books
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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