WHERE TO FIND FERNS: WITH A SPECIAL CHAPTER ON FERNS ROUND LONDON

Language: English

Published by SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE / SPCK, LONDON, 1885

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Decorative cloth boards with gilt title to spine, 170 x 115 mm approx. iv + 153 pp + 5 of publisher's list of books. Charming Initial Letter chapter head pieces incorporating ferns + unspecified line and engraved illustrations of ferns and habitat scenes. First Edition 1885. Handy pocket reference book on the then extremely popular Victorian hobby of fern collecting and cultivation. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Good (Moderate general shelf wear and soiling to cloth, offset browning to free end papers, no previous owner name or insc. Some rust leaching from staples to some signatures - a form of binding on tapes of the period which has not proved particularly satisfactory over time and is prone to failure. No other notable defects).

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Title
WHERE TO FIND FERNS: WITH A SPECIAL CHAPTER ON FERNS ROUND LONDON
Author
FRANCIS GEORGE HEATH
Publisher
SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE / SPCK, LONDON
Publication year
1885
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
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booksonlinebrighton has an eclectic mix of interesting collectable secondhand and antiquarian books and takes pride in seeking to describe them accurately. In most instances images of the actual item are provided alongside the listing to enable an informed purchase decision to be made. Bookbinding is also carried out by me. Any restoration/repairs of any substance carried out by me to a book offered for sale is mentioned in the description. I am always keen to buy any book binding materials, tools and equipment and inquiries in respect thereof or for any such items I may have surplus to my present requirements are always welcome. …

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