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The Encyclopaedia of Rhododendron Species (with the loose extra pages of the supplement)
by Cox, Peter A. & Cox, Kenneth N.E
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/Rather worn and stretched
- ISBN 10
- 095305330X
- ISBN 13
- 9780953053308
- Seller
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
1997. First edition, with the extra loosely issued 3 pages of new species, [a bit worn and marked, especially along the lower margin but now repaired], very well illustrated, quarto, pp xx, 396, a little shelf-wear to the lower edges, the fore-edge slightly marked, green cloth very slightly worn and rubbed, the traces of a sticker on the spine and on the front endpaper, the dustwrapper very slightly worn and stretched with a few small closed tears repaired, now protected in a removable clear cover; probably gently ex-library, but very little signs and still a good sound copy. (Weighs over 2 kilos when packed - extra shipping may be required). First Edition. Cloth. Good/Rather worn and stretched.
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- Seller
- Mike Park Ltd
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 019618
- Title
- The Encyclopaedia of Rhododendron Species (with the loose extra pages of the supplement)
- Author
- Cox, Peter A. & Cox, Kenneth N.E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Rather worn and stretched
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 095305330X
- ISBN 13
- 9780953053308
- Publisher
- Glendoick Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Perth, United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1997
- Keywords
- ERICACEAE. PLANT HUNTING. PLANTHUNTING. FLORA CHINA. HIMALAYA. BOTANICAL/HORTICULTURAL MONOGRAPHS.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Botanical/horticultural Monographs; Trees and Shrubs;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Mike Park Ltd
Biblio member since 2005
London, Greater London
About Mike Park Ltd
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