Ericas in Southern Africa
by Baker, H.A. And Oliver, E.G.H
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Good
- Seller
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Capetown and Johannesburg, South Africa: Purnell, 1967. Book. Fine. Cloth. First Edition.. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Dark green cloth with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Fine, binding sound, text clean, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Good, with general light soiling and shelfwear, and light sunning to spine. 180pp. 163 colour plates. This work represents a cross-section of the genus Erica as a whole throughout Southern Africa and 167 species are illustrated in full colour and great detail. Species representative of each section of the genus are chosen with special reference to size, range of form, colour variations and geographical distribution. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003991
- Title
- Ericas in Southern Africa
- Author
- Baker, H.A. And Oliver, E.G.H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Purnell
- Place of Publication
- Capetown and Johannesburg, South Africa
- Date Published
- 1967
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Keywords
- ERICAS
- Bookseller catalogs
- Horticulture/Gardening;
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About the Seller
Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
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Sturminster Newton
About Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books specialises in Modern British Art and 20th century design books, and is based in Dorset. We are always interested in buying books, particularly those related to art, design, photography and architecture. Please contact us on 01258 471 249 or info@karenjakobsen.co.ukKaren Jakobsen is a Member of the PBFA
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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