THE FLOWERING PLANTS AND FERNS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, WITH ESPECIAL REFERENCE TO THEIR ECONOMIC VALUE , 7 Vols Complete

J.H.MAIDEN, FLS and W.S.CHAMBERS

Published by CHARLES POTTER, SYDNEY, 1895

About this Item

Printed Paper wraps, 250x185mm approx. Seven Parts complete. Each part containing 4 coloured lithographic plates and descriptions and published over the period April 1895 to Nov 1898 by Charles Potter Government Printer on behalf of of Department of Mines and Agriculture (Forest Branch) New South Wales. The parts include two forest trees (consequently of economic value) and two flowering shrubs or smaller plants because of their beauty or scientific interest of their flowers or foliage. The vernacular, aboriginal and botanical names are given with origins and the descriptions (in brevier) mainly follow those of Bentham in the Flora Australiensis. This is an uncommon set and in collectible condition. VG (Booklets - Light shelf rubbing to extremities with no notable shelf soiling. Part VII has a 10x2mm approx chip to for edge of rear cover and a small tear of approx 4mm. There is light sporadic foxing to the prelim and rear pages of each part - not significant and plates unaffected). Please see our images of the actual set offered for sale. Seller Inventory # 119348

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE FLOWERING PLANTS AND FERNS OF NEW SOUTH ...

Publisher: CHARLES POTTER, SYDNEY

Publication Date: 1895

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: MINCHEN, E.W. & BARON, H.J.A.

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition