Dowe John L (16 results)

Paperbound. No dust jacket. First Edition. Royal octavo, [26cm/10.25inches], paperbound with pictorial covers, pp. 198. Illustrated with colour and b-w halftone plates. Please Feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional snapshots. . The book is divided into several sections; The Introduction Geological History of the South-West Pacific Geological Conditions Today Climate . The Palms Classification The Subtribes The Genera This descriptions of all the 77 valid species and notes on the 3 undescribed species, and data on locality, habitat and ecology. Keys to the Subtribes, Genera and Species (when the genus is not monotypic) are also included within the text. Distribution: Distribution of Genera Endemism in the South-West Pacific Origins of the Palm Flora Fossil Evidence Origins from a Subtribal Overview Common Names. The Appendices Unpublished articles and papers by palm botanists working in the region are also included. Morphology, Ecology and Distribution of Palms in New Caledonia by T. Jaffre and J.M.Veillon of ORSTOM, Noumea, New Caledonia. Uses of Palms in Vanuatu by P. Cabalion of ORSTOM, Paris, Fijian Palms and Their Potential for Landscaping by R.H. (Dick) Phillips, Horticulturist, Suva, Fiji. New Caledonia Palms in Cultivation by John L. Dowe. Maps: One large detailed Map with localities referred to in the text, eight Subtribe Distribution Maps, and one detailed map of New Caledonia are also included. In exceptionally good condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A very useful guide. pp.198. Illus; many colour. Maps. Ex Linnean Society; usual marks.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. pp. vii, 198 Illustrated, detailed identifiers #0616 Prev ownership on front blank Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. …

hardcover. Condition: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

Condition: New. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

Condition: New. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

Condition: New. In English. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

Condition: New. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

Condition: New. Smith, Lucy T. (illustrator).

Condition: Fine. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card covers. Quarto 10½'' x 8'' 198 pages ISBN 0958793131. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. BOTANY (Phytology).

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. xi + 290 Illus., Map (Some Col.).

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. xi + 290, Map (Some Col.).

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. xi + 290.