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Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2008., 2008
ISBN 10: 0007278543ISBN 13: 9780007278541
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
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Condition: New. (Hardcover, 2008). (1953) ND (2008) facsimile reprint. 8vo (150 x 222mm). Ppxiv,306. Colour photographs of fungi, b/w photographs, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine unread copy in slightly stained dust-wrapper. Britain's "neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising ignorance of the natural history of such fascinating plants." John Ramsbottom, erstwhile Keeper of Botany at the Natural History Museum and fungi specialist, sets out to rectify our collective ignorance. Chapters include: Names; History; Habitats; Poisonous and edible fungi (two chapters); Mushroom growing; Growth; Spore production and spore characters; Sex; Fairy rings; Rhizomorphs and sclerotia; Ergot and cordyceps; Luminosity; Puff-balls and earth-stars; Stink-horns and other Phalloids; Grasslands, marshes and sand-dunes; Mycorrhiza and other fungal associations; Woodlands, dry rot; Bird's nest fungi and other gasteromycetes; Truffles; Penicillin. A splendid book, essential reading for any mushroom enthusiast. In 2008 Collins produced facsimile editions of the first ten volumes of the New Naturalist series. All are undated and identical in every respect to the first editions. This is one of those copies. .
Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2008., 2008
ISBN 10: 0007278543ISBN 13: 9780007278541
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2008). (1953) ND (2008) facsimile reprint. 8vo (150 x 222mm). Ppxiv,306. Colour photographs of fungi, b/w photographs, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Britain's "neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising ignorance of the natural history of such fascinating plants." John Ramsbottom, erstwhile Keeper of Botany at the Natural History Museum and fungi specialist, sets out to rectify our collective ignorance. Chapters include: Names; History; Habitats; Poisonous and edible fungi (two chapters); Mushroom growing; Growth; Spore production and spore characters; Sex; Fairy rings; Rhizomorphs and sclerotia; Ergot and cordyceps; Luminosity; Puff-balls and earth-stars; Stink-horns and other Phalloids; Grasslands, marshes and sand-dunes; Mycorrhiza and other fungal associations; Woodlands, dry rot; Bird's nest fungi and other gasteromycetes; Truffles; Penicillin. A splendid book, essential reading for any mushroom enthusiast. In 2008 Collins produced facsimile editions of the first ten volumes of the New Naturalist series. All are undated and identical in every respect to the first editions. This is one of those copies. PREVIOUS PRICE £75.00.
Published by Collins, 2008
ISBN 10: 0007278543ISBN 13: 9780007278541
Seller: Trumpington Fine Books Limited, Gilmilnscroft, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Hardcovers. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Facsimile Reprint. 320pp. A new copy of this Facsimile reprint. Superb condition. Illustrated with colour & b/w plates. Mushrooms and Toadstools is number seven in 'The New Naturalist' series. A super, new copy of this Facsimile.