John Smith Dodsworth (11 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 96 pages. Enright, Ralph Robin, Daniel Bell,John Weightman, Tibor Szamuely, Michael Howard, Malcolm Bradbury ('The Novel and Reality'), Rayner Heppenstall, Martin Seymour-Smith, John Holloway, Paul Fussell, Martin Dodsworth, Edward Seidensticker, Shlomo Shoham.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 104 pages. dj faded.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. There is nothing more evocative of New Zealand bush than ferns, from tall tree ferns to epiphytes and species which sprawl over the ground or nestle in the dim light of crevices. This volume covers some 184 species plus the 22 related plants known as fern allies to enable ready identification. There is nothing more evocative of New Zealand "bush" than ferns, from tall tree ferns to epiphytes and species which sprawl over the ground or nestle in the dim light of crevices. This volume covers some 184 species plus the 22 related plants known as "fern allies" to enable ready identification. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Super 8vo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Papered Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 26cm, 104pp, b&w photo illus in text, colour photo plates, d/w. VG.

Quarto hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. There is nothing more evocative of New Zealand bush than ferns, from tall tree ferns to epiphytes and species which sprawl over the ground or nestle in the dim light of crevices. This volume covers some 184 species plus the 22 related plants known as fern allies to enable ready identification. There is nothing more evocative of New Zealand "bush" than ferns, from tall tree ferns to epiphytes and species which sprawl over the ground or nestle in the dim light of crevices. This volume covers some 184 species plus the 22 related plants known as "fern allies" to enable ready identification. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Ex-library. Library stamps, labels and markings. Heavy shelf rubbing to lower edges of boards. Dust-jacket in clear plastic cover, taped to boards and endpapers.; viii, 104 pages + 80 colour plates on 40 plate leaves. Green boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 252 x 189mm. Colour and black and white photographic illustrations. "This landmark publication describes all our native shrubs and climbers, which are so prominent in the New Zealand bush, landscape and gardens. Shrub and climber habitats, whole plants, leaf, flower and fruit are illustrated in more than 360 colour and 200 black-and-white photographs which show the beauty and diversity of growth, flower and fruit. Every recognised species is concisely described in plain language." - from dust-jacket blurb.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Line Drawings By T Galloway (illustrator). First. Black hard cover has titles in gilt on front and spine. Clean and bright. 168pp with many illustrations and plates. Contents tight with a touch of foxing to page edges. Previous owner's sticker on front paste down and signature on front e/p. Signed by both authors on pre-title page. Dust jacket is good with some foxing and staining internally and fading on front near spine. Nice signed copy. Signed by Authors.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. There is nothing more evocative of New Zealand bush than ferns, from tall tree ferns to epiphytes and species which sprawl over the ground or nestle in the dim light of crevices. This volume covers some 184 species plus the 22 related plants known as fern allies to enable ready identification. There is nothing more evocative of New Zealand "bush" than ferns, from tall tree ferns to epiphytes and species which sprawl over the ground or nestle in the dim light of crevices. This volume covers some 184 species plus the 22 related plants known as "fern allies" to enable ready identification. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. T. N. H. Galloway (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of this study on the plants of New Zealand, complete with illustrations. First edition. Illustrated throughout with line sketches and photographs. A study into all ferns and allied plants which can be found in New Zealand. This would be a collection of roughly 193 species and subspecies, 88 of which occur in no other country. Written by Patrick J. Brownsey, an English historian and botanist, and John C. Smith-Dodsworth, an English botanist, both of whom now reside in New Zealand. Illustrated by T. N. H. Galloway. In the original black cloth binding. Externally, excellent with light shelf wear only. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine. book.