FOREST FLORA AND FOREST RESOURCES OF PORTUGUESE EAST AFRICA.
- Hardcover
- Used



Seller: Livraria Castro e Silva, Lisboa, PortugalLivraria Castro e Silva
AbeBooks seller since June 19, 2013
Condition: Used - Good
£ 522.15
Quantity: 2 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
By? F.L.S., F.R.H.S. Lately Conservator of Forests for Natal. Natal?s Representative to the South African Products Exhibition. London, 1907. Author of Handbook of Kaffrarian Ferns. The Ferns of South Africa. Sketch and Check List of the Flora of Kaffraria. Botanical Observations on the Forests of Eastern Pondoland. Tree-planting in Natal. Recent Information concerning South African Ferns, 1906. The Forests and Forest Flora of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope. Illustrated by 100 Plates, drawn by the Author representing 158 Species. Published under the Authority of the Government of the Province of Mozambique. Taylor & Anderson. Aberdeen, Scotland. M cm ix [1909]. In 4º [de 26x33 cm em formato oblongo] com xii, 166, [ii], págs + 100 fólios. Encadernação do editor. Ilustrado em extratexto sobre papel couché. Exemplar com carimbo oleográfico de José Manuel d?Assumpção sobre a folha de rosto. Contém um folheto volante (cor-de-rosa) com anúncio de amostras secas de espécies de árvores, à venda pelo autor, na cidade de Maritzburg, na província de Natal. Obra de botânica que apresenta os resultados do levantamento das espécies florestais existentes no território de Moçambique e do estudo das respectivas características e potencial valor económico, elaborada a pedido do Governador-geral, Major Freire de Andrade, com vista a apoiar o desenvolvimento económico da Província. O autor foi um célebre botânico e desenhador artístico (Northfield, Aberdeenshire, Escócia, 1858- Durban, Natal, 1930) que se especializou no estudo das florestas do sul do continente africano. Contém duas partes, constando a primeira de uma descrição geral do território, indicações sobre a localização e tipos das florestas, descrições específicas das espécies, dos tipos de madeiras, dos produtos que é possível extrair, tal como a àrvore da borracha e os produtos da borracha, e termina com recomendações sobre a utilização destes recursos. A segunda parte é inteiramente constituída por 100 fólios extratexto com desenhos da autoria de Thomas Sim, reproduzindo folhas, troncos, ramagens e aspectos gerais que identificam cada espécie. Obra de grande rigor, baseada em observações no terreno que se prolongaram durante vários meses, descrevendo as espécies pelas designações científicas internacionalmente aceites. Enriquecida por um magnífico conjunto de desenhos. Rara e muito importante para o estudo da botânica e da silvicultura em Moçambique e para o conhecimento da história natural deste país africano de língua portuguesa. [EN] In quarto. 26x33 cm in oblong format. xii, 166, [ii], pp + 100 folios. Publisher's binding. Illustrated hors-text on coated paper. Copy with oleographical stamp of José Manuel d'Assumpção on title page. Contains a flyer (pink) advertising dried samples of tree species for sale by the author in the town of Maritzburg, Natal province. A botanical work presenting the results of the survey of the forest species existing in the territory of Mozambique, and the study of their characteristics and potential economic value, prepared at the request of the Governor-General, Major Freire de Andrade, with a view to supporting the economic development of the Province. The author was a celebrated botanist and artistic designer (Northfield, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1858- Durban, Natal, 1930) who specialised in the study of the forests of the southern African continent. Contains two parts, the first consisting of a general description of the territory, indications on the location and types of forests, specific descriptions of species, types of wood, products that can be extracted, such as the rubber tree and rubber products, and ends with recommendations on the use of these resources. The second part consists entirely of 100 hors-text folios with drawings by Thomas Sim, reproducing leaves, trunks, branches and general features identifying each species. A work of great rigour, based on field observations extending over several months, describing the species by int.…
Seller Inventory # 1605PG032
Bibliographic details
- Title
- FOREST FLORA AND FOREST RESOURCES OF PORTUGUESE EAST AFRICA.
- Author
- SIM, Thomas Robertson.
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hard Cover
- Seller catalogs
- Agricultura-Geral / Agriculture Miscelaneous, Botânica / Botanic, Moçambique / Mozambique
Livraria Castro e Silva
Lisboa, Portugal
Shipping rates from Portugal to U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 10 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 59.14 | £ 63.37 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Cash
- Invoice
Store description
Fine Old and Rare Books. By appointment only.
Specialty
Literature, Travelling, Science, Law, Arabic, History, Azia, Rare and Old BooksAssociation member
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.Seller's business information
Castro e SIlva, Lda
Av Almirante Reis, 89D
Lisboa, Portugal 1150-013
Terms of sale
Normal comercial condition.
Please visit website for any more references: www.castroesilva.com
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Livraria Castro e Silva, Lisboa, Portugal, +351 213467380, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 4 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.