George Bentham Hooker (57 results)
Language: English
Published by L Reeve & Co 1908
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Add to basketCondition: Good. 4th edition. Cloth, VG. lxii+606pp, index, a nice clean copy, front hinge a little weak. An easy to use Flora to the flowering plants of Britain. 750 grams.
Language: English
Published by L Reeve & Co 1930
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Add to basketCondition: Good. 7th edition. Cloth, VG. lxii+606pp, index, a nice clean copy. Easy to use Flora. 750 grams.
Language: English
Published by L Reeve & Co 1947
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 7th edition. Cloth, dj, VG/VG. lxii+606pp, index, a nice clean copy, dustjacket a little rubbed along the edges. An easy to use Flora to the flowering plants of Britain. 750 grams.
More imagesLanguage: English
Published by L. Reeve and co, Kent 1937
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Overall VGood for age of the book. Hard board in very good condition for age of book. Tanning on the spine. Minor tanning and marks on internal board. Pages overall in very good condition and clean. Minor spotting on page edges. 606 pp Overall VG condition.
More imagesLanguage: English
Published by L. Reeve, Ashford, Kent 1945
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 7th edition. Dark-green hardcover with gilt titles to spine. 132 x 185 x 33mm. (lxi) + 606pp. With index of substantive names, family, generic and popular. Spine-ends and corners lightly bumped/rubbed, with spine lettering a little worn; internal contents clean and crisp throughout. NB…: An extra shipping charge may be requested for heavier or more valuable items. All our 'Seller Images' show the actual item you will receive.
Published by L.Reeve and Co., Ashford, 1945
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Add to basket7th ed. School prize bookplate on front pastedown; pages clean; binding tight; spine a little bumped & worn Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket).
More imagesPublished by L. Reeve & Co. Ltd. 1947
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Seventh Edition,Pages clean and bright,Binding firm,Light wear to edges. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK…PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on the spine. Previous owners name on front end paper. Foxing/tanning to end papers and page edges. Photograph available on request.
Published by L Reeve & Co, London 1937
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Add to basket7th edition. 7th edition, revised by A.B. Rendle. No inscriptions annotations, etc,; tiny stain on fore-edge; spine a little faded & slightly bumped at head & foot Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket).
More imagesPublished by L. Reeve & Co., Ltd, Kent 1937
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 715 grams. Inscribed 1944.
Published by L. Reeve & Co., London 1900
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. Seventh Edition, Revised by Sir J. D. Hooker. Dark Green cloth cover with blind stamped central design on front and Gilt lettering to spine. 584 Pages + Publisher's adverts. 7 1/1" Tall, 650g. Gift inscription on back of ffep, dated 1901. A few small neat pencil notes in an occasional… margin. Some browning to title page and a little elsewhere. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
Published by L Reeve, GB 1954
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: VG-. No DW. Reprint. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age.
Published by Published by Lovell Reeve & Co., Ltd., London . 1920. 1920
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. Hard back dark blue / grey cloth covers, gilt titles. 8vo. lxxx, 584 [pages]. spotting to end papers, spine tip turned in. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. BOTANY (Phytology).
Handbook of The British Flora. A Description of the Flowering Plants and Ferns Indigenous to, or Naturalised in The British Isle For the Use of Beginners and Amateurs
George Bentham. Revised By Sir J. D. Hooker. Seventh Edition Revised By A. B. Rendle
Published by L. Reeve & Co. Ltd, Great Britain 1947
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Reprint. Hardback. Handbook of The British Flora. Previous owners name to inside cover. Wear, tear and repair to D/J. Browning to spine of D/J. Contents: Introduction. Outlines of Botany, With Special Reference to Local Floras. Definitions and Descriptive Botany. Classifi…cation, or Systematic Botany. Collection, Preservation, and Determination of Plants. Index of Terms, or Glossary. Arrangement of the Text, and Abbreviations. Analytical Key to the Families and Anomalous Genera of the British Flora. Arrangement of the Families in the Present Work. Seed-Rearing Plants. Seedless Plants, or Cryptogams. 606 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.).
Published by L Reeve 1954
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. pp LXU, 606. 7th printing. Prior owner name to flyleaf.
Published by Reeve, London 1904
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Add to basketRespined hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Eighth Edition. lxxx+584 pp .+16 pp ads., crown, orig. black cloth, respined with orig spine laid down, a nice clean copy bar 2 leaves at front lightly foxed. Botany textbook. Size: Crown.
Published by L. Reeve Ashford 1947 1947
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Add to basket7th edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy small octavo lxl + 606pp., text ills., index, Neat ownership inscription o/w nice copy.
More imagesPublished by L.REEVE & CO, LTD, LONDON 1920
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. A well loved and used, faded blue cloth, hardback book, with gilt titles on the spine. No dust jacket. The book is in reasonably good condition. Normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. Corners bumped and worn, small tear to the top of the spine, please see photos. Pen and ink in…scription on the first blank page dated 1923. 584 pages all intact, all pages and text in good, clean, readable order. Its a compact book full of fascinating information and facts on botany.
More imagesPublished by L. Reeve and Co, London 1892
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Good. A smart revised edition of this detailed handbook to British flora, intended for use by beginners and amateurs. The sixth edition of this work.Revised by Sir J. D. Hooker, a former Director of the Royal Gardens.In the publisher's original cloth binding.A thorough breakdown of an array of families and spec…ies of flora native to the British Isles, with descriptions of their characteristics and common places to find them.Written by George Bentham, an English botanist and a fellow of the Royal Society in 1862. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. With fading to the spine and rubbing and bumping to the head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot to the first and last few leaves. Good. None (illustrator). book.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the Rubiaceae, one of the largest botanical families in the world, consisting of over 13,000 species. The Rubiaceae family encompasses a wide diversity of flowering plants, shrubs, and trees found in tropical and subtropical regions. Th…e author presents a detailed examination of their characteristics, classification, distribution, and biological significance, revealing their ecological and economic importance. Through a detailed analysis of their botanical features, including flowers, fruits, leaves, and seeds, the book highlights the unique traits that distinguish the Rubiaceae family from others. This in-depth study contributes to our understanding of the plant kingdom's complexity, emphasizing the essential role of the Rubiaceae family in maintaining ecological balance and providing valuable resources for various industries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolutionary history and ecological diversity of the flowering plant family Primulaceae. The author, a leading expert in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of the family's taxonomy, distribution, and evolutionary relationships. The book delves into the…intricate mechanisms of pollination, seed dispersal, and habitat adaptation that have shaped the evolution of these plants. It also examines the ecological roles that Primulaceae play in various ecosystems, highlighting their importance for both biodiversity and human well-being. Through detailed descriptions and stunning illustrations, the author brings to life the beauty and complexity of this plant family, offering a valuable resource for botanists, ecologists, and nature enthusiasts alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
More imagesThe Journal of The Linnean Society. Botany. Volume VII & VIII.
Charles Darwin, George Bentham, Arthur Church, J. D. Hooker, Gustav Mann, William Mitten, et al.
Language: English
Published by Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, London 1864
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Specifically containing 'On the Existence of Two Forms, and on their reciprocal sexual relation, in several species of the genus Linum' by Charles Darwin. With many other papers by George Bentham, Arthur Church, J. D. Hooker, Gustav Mann, William Mitten, et al…. Two volumes bound in one. Half leather binding with marbled boards and gilt title to spine. All edges yellow. Wear to exterior as shown with slight cracking to joints, general marks and scuffs, small loss to bottom of spine. Title with blind stamp of Wigan Free Public Library to bottom outer corner. Pages with a total of 19 plates, plus illustrations in the text. Mostly marginal age toning and the odd little mark here and there, otherwise pages are generally clean as shown. Size: 21cm by 13.5cm. Pages: Vol. VII - iv, [1], 254pp, 2 plates, Vol. VIII - iv, 279pp, 17 plates.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an exhaustive survey of the Orchidaceae plant family. It covers over 450 genera and 2000 species, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations for each. The author delves into the diverse morphology, reproductive biology, and evolutionary history of orchids, inclu…ding their intricate pollination mechanisms. The book also explores the cultural significance of orchids, their medicinal uses, and their conservation status. With its comprehensive coverage and accessibility, this book serves as an invaluable resource for orchid enthusiasts, botanists, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of plants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Published by Lovell Reed & Co., Limited 1908
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Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 1908 editions of these companion volumes. Both clean and intact with penciled prices inside. Pages with light aging and edgewear. Covers clean and intact with minimal wear, some light scuffs. 584 and 347 pages.
More imagesPublished by Reeve, London 1892
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Add to basketHardback Cloth. Condition: Very Good for Age. 1892 Hardback 8th Edition. lxxx+584 pages clean & unmarked, HARDBACK EDITION OF AN OLD BUT STILL VALUABLE REFERENCE WORKS FOR FLORA-MINDED BEGINNERS & AMATEURS, this copy in excellent condition for its age. Size: Crown. Presentation Copy. Plants & Ferns.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of over 6500 species of leguminous plants. With a focus on the suborder Papilionaceae, the author presents a detailed classification and description of the various tribes and subtribes within this extensive family. The author guides readers…through the morphological intricacies of these plants, examining the evolution of their structures and discussing the various habitats they occupy. The book provides a valuable overview of the historical and contemporary significance of leguminous plants and the role they play in both agriculture and traditional medicine. This book will be an invaluable resource for botanists, ecologists, and anyone interested in the diversity and significance of the Papilionaceae family. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the Chenopodiaceae family, delving into its taxonomy, morphology, anatomy, and phylogenetic relationships. It presents a detailed examination of the family's diverse genera and species, providing a valuable resource for botanists, ecologists,… and plant enthusiasts. The author meticulously describes the structural characteristics, reproductive biology, and distribution of each genus, offering insights into their evolutionary history and ecological significance. By examining the intricate relationships between the different species, this book unveils the complexities of plant diversity and the fascinating adaptations that have shaped the Chenopodiaceae family throughout its evolutionary journey. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of Dilleniaceae, a fascinating family of flowering plants found in tropical regions around the world. With meticulous research, the author traces the evolution of this diverse group, exploring the unique characteristics and adaptations that distinguish… its members from other plant families. Through detailed descriptions and stunning illustrations, the book unveils the intricate beauty and captivating diversity within the Dilleniaceae family, highlighting its significance as a cornerstone of tropical ecosystems. This comprehensive work provides a valuable resource for botanists, ecologists, and nature enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the intricate world of plants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
More imagesJOURNAL Of The PROCEEDINGS Of The LINNEAN SOCIETY. BOTANY. Vol. V. [Bound with] Supplement to Vol. V - Botany. Florula Adenensis. A Systematic Account, with Descriptions, of the Flowering Plants Hitherto Found at Aden.[by] Thomas Anderson, Esq.; Second Supplement to Vol. V - Botany. Containing Notes on Aurantiaceæ by Daniel Oliver, Esq. and on Menispermaceæ, Tiliaceæ, Bixaceæ, and Samydaceæ. By George Bentham, Esq.; [and] Proceedings of the Linnean Society of London.
Anderson, Thomas (1832-1870); Archer, William (1830-1897); Babington, C[harles]. C[ardale]. (1808-1895); Bentham, George (1800-1884); Gray, Asa (1810-1888); Hogg, John (1800-1869); Hooker, J[oseph]. D[alton]. (1817-1911); Lowe, R[ichard]. T[homas]. (1802-1874); Mitten, William (1819-1906); Spruce, Richard (1817-1893); Welwitsch, Frederick (1806-1872); [including others] - Contributors
Published by "Sold at the Society's Apartments, Burlington House; and by Longman, Green, Longmans And Roberts, and William And Norgate, London 1861
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Contact seller5-star seller1st Edition. iv, 200; xxiv, 47, [1 (blank)]; [2], 99, [1 (blank)]; lvi, [1 (blank)] pp. Illustrated with hand-colored lithographs (with light green ink only) by W[alter]. [Hood] Fitch (1817-1892). 8-1/2" x 5-7/8" Thomas Anderson "studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with an MD in 1853. While at University…he became interested in botany, and earned a gold medal for the best local collection of plants, and assisted in arranging the Indian herbarium. In 1854 he entered the Bengal medical service, and went to Calcutta. Subsequently he went to Delhi, where he was actively engaged during the mutiny, returning to Calcutta in 1858. His health failing, he came home, and, the steamer being detained at Aden for some days, he made an interesting collection of the plants of that region, upon which he based his 'Florula Adenensis,' published in 1860." [wiki]. Walter Fitch was a botanical illustrator from Scotland. Fitch's illustration have appeared in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, most publications issued by Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, George Bentham's 'Handbook of the British Flora', James Bateman's "A Monograph of Odontoglossum" and William Hooker's "A century of Orchidaceous Plants". "Fitch was made a fellow of the Linnean Society in 1857." [wiki]. The previous owner inscription reads "Skipper Kent 1953". Skipper Kent was a restauranteur in the San Francisco Bay Area, owning Zombie Village in Oakland and Skipper Kent's in San Francisco. These "tiki" inspired restaurants were his pride and joy as he was already and avid collector of Polynesian art and artifacts. Kent was also an avid orchid collector, so we suspect this was in his library at one time, with his interest in botany. The embossed library stamp comes from the library of Herman Knoche (1870-1945). Knoche was born in San Jose, California and studied botany at Stanford University. He moved to France to further his studies at University of Montpellier; his particular interest was island vegetation. Boards and edges are rubbed/(scuffed), some tears to the paper wrapped boards (especially lower board and corners), some soiling to boards and back strip, blue ink inscription to ffep - possible previous signature, some soiling to end papers (particularly to fore-edge), embossed library stamp to head of "List of Papers" (a.k.a. table of contents), age toning to leaves, water damage to fore-edge of leaves as well as a bit to tail -going towards middle of leaves, water damage is most noticeable on the leaves with illustrations (see photos), some light chipping and creasing to lower corner of last few leaves. A Good copy. Period binding, stamped in gilt to back strip, black ink stain to all edges.
More imagesNiger Flora, or, An Enumeration of the Plants of Western Tropical Africa, collected by the late Dr. Theodore Vogel.
[Vogel, Julius Rudolph Theodore and W. J. Hooker, Ed.], P. B. Webb, J. D. Hooker and George Bentham.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. London: Bailliere, 1849. First edition (pp. xv, 587, index of genera, plates, adverts). Large octavo (23.5 cm) re-bound in recent dark green cloth, gilt titles to spine in black compartment; illustrations include frontispiece (View of Clarence Harbour at Fernando Po), two views of the Niger River…, map of the west coast of Africa, fifty engraved botanical plates (seven fold-outs) bound in at rear. New endpapers and fly leaves, head and tail pieces in a first rate library binding. Two unobtrusive library stamps and in blind on the plates. A number of related works and collections of notes were bound under this title partly owing to the death of the chief botanist of the expedition Theodore Vogel leaving his extensive collections and notes to W. J. Hooker to be edited and published eight years later, and partly to the inclusion of observations by others at several stops along the way including Madeira, Teneriffe, and the Cape Verde Islands. The complete contents under the general editorship of W. J. Hooker, then, include 'Memoir of the life of Dr. J. R. T. Vogel' by L. C. Treviranus (M. J. Berkeley, trans.); 'Journal of the Voyage to the Niger'; 'Botany of the Niger Expedition' by W. J. and J. D. Hooker including Madeira, Teneriffe, and the Cape de Verd Islands; Spicilegia Gorgonea; or a Catalogue of All the Plants as yet Discovered in the Cape de Verd Islands' by P. B. Webb; Flora Nigritiana; or, a Catalogue of the Plants of the River Niger, the Island of Fernando Po, and the Adjacent Parts of Western Tropical Africa. from the Collections of Dr. Th. Vogel' by J. D. Hooker and George Bentham. The Niger expedition set out in 1841 under the command of Capt. H. D. Trotter with the avowed intent of loosening the grip of the slave trade in the region "by the encouragement of lawful trade" and the propagation of Christian virtue (It had as its sponsor the African Civilization Society), as well as gathering botanical specimens for study. The expedition, however, met with disaster. Not only was its chief botanist struck down by "fever" but so were a large number of the others, sailors and scientists alike. It is reported 49 of 145 members of the expedition returned to England safely despite what W. J. Hooker describes as precautions against the dangers of exploring tropical Africa. Little scattered foxing is not objectionable, several small tears skilfully repaired; otherwise a clean, bright, sound copy of quite a scarce book.
