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Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
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AbeBooks Seller since 18 May 2007
A lovely atlas to the study of plants, enriched with numerous striking coloured plates. A new edition of this work, originally published in 1883. A large paper atlas, guide to the practical study of plants by Daniel McAlpine, with a foreword by S. M. Walters. This impressive work displays the nineteenth century ability to combine artistry with scientific accuracy. In two parts: the Cryptogams ranging from simple bacteria to molasses and ferns; and Phanerogams, covering all forms of flowering plants.Illustrated with a frontispiece and fifty-two coloured plates, twenty six to each part. Collated, complete. With unclipped dust wrapper.Daniel McAlpine was an Australian mycologist know for his contributions to research in plant pathology, becoming the British Empire's first professional plant pathologist. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with only minor dust soiling to the front board, minor shelf wear. The dust wrapper unclipped and excellent with minor shelf wear only, touch of sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Faint spotting to the half title only, otherwise the pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a frontispiece and fifty-two coloured plates. Collated, complete. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 813A55
Title: The Botanical Atlas: A Guide to the ...
Publisher: Bracken Books, London
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Book Type: book
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs4629490511
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # mon0000555865
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Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 2904478
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Seller: moorland books, Oldham, LANCS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Hardback,136pp with coloured illustrations throughout.Some foxing to the prelims and title page otherwise contents are VG.Dark gren boards are clean and sharp. DJ has light wear along top edge and foxing/mottling to reverse. Overall VG in VG DJ. Seller Inventory # 3039
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Apeiron Book Service, Sant'Oreste, RM, Italy
Rilegato. Condition: come nuovo. No jacket. New. Reprint of the original 1883 edition., Ill. bn: --, Ill. colori: 53 full colour plates, Peso: 1035 gr. Seller Inventory # 13093-EE01
Seller: JR Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No writing or tears; slight dustjacket edgewear; hv. Seller Inventory # 53KSIU000OQ1
Seller: Unique Books For You, Aurora, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Text clean & unmarked. Minor shelf/edge wear, dust jacket has light wear along the edges. Book is in very good condition, binding tight. Seller Inventory # 43345-030915100
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | The Botanical Atlas - a guide to the practical study of plants containing representatives of the leading forms of plant life with explanatory letterpress - Vol. 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. Seller Inventory # 34954837/2
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | The Botanical Atlas - a guide to the practical study of plants containing representatives of the leading forms of plant life with explanatory letterpress - Vol. 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. Seller Inventory # 34954837/1
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0831774959I4N00