ICONOGRAPHIE DESCRIPTIVE DES CACTEES ESSAIS SYSTEMATIQUES ET RAISONNES SUR L'HISTOIRE NATURELLE, LA CLASSIFICATION ET LA CULTURE DES PLANTES DE CETTE FAMILLE
by CHARLES LEMAIRE, GORDON ROWLEY (INTRODUCTION)
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About This Item
MILL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: STRAWBERRY PRESS, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. M. MAUBERT, M. DUMENIL. 81 Pp. APRIL 1993. FIRST EDITION; STRAWBERRY PRESS. FIRST PRINTING. REINCARNATION OF LEMAIR'S DESCRIPTIVE ICONOGRAPHY OF CACTI. REPRINT OF 19TH CENTURY EDITION. THE LIBRARY OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON, OWNS THE MOST COMPLETE SURVIVING COPY OF LEMAIRE'S MOST AMBITIOUS WORK, AND HAS PERMITTED THE PRESENT FACSIMILE TO BE PREPARED FROM THAT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT THE ORIGINALS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FULL SIZE AND IN COLOUR OF A NEAR LEGENDARY WORK DESCRIBED IN THE DE BELDER CATALOGUE OF 1987 AS "VIRTUALLY UNKNOWN IN ANY STATE." IT IS A WORK THAT WILL BE AS MUCH VALUED BY BOTANISTS RESEARCHING CACTUS HISTORY AND CLASSIFICATION AS BY ARTISTS SEEKING FRAMEABLE PRINTS OF SOME OF THE MOST INTRACTABLE AND DIFFICULT SUBJECTS AMONG ALL PLANTS. DESCRIPTION: 1/3 FAUX BURGUNDY LEATHER HARDBOUND, BURGUNDY CLOTH BOARDS, GILT TITLE ON SPINE COVER, (16) FULL COLOR PLATES, COLOR ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET. DIMENSIONS: 20 1/4" x 10 3/4" x 5/8." BOOK CONDITION: FINE. DUST JACKET: VERY GOOD; 1/2" TEAR AT CROWN HEEL, MINOR CURLING OF EDGES NEAR CORNER AREAS.
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- De Coux and Associates Books
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- 001307
- Title
- ICONOGRAPHIE DESCRIPTIVE DES CACTEES ESSAIS SYSTEMATIQUES ET RAISONNES SUR L'HISTOIRE NATURELLE, LA CLASSIFICATION ET LA CULTURE DES PLANTES DE CETTE FAMILLE
- Author
- CHARLES LEMAIRE, GORDON ROWLEY (INTRODUCTION)
- Illustrator
- M. MAUBERT, M. DUMENIL
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- STRAWBERRY PRESS
- Place of Publication
- MILL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
- Date Published
- 1993
- Pages
- 251
- Keywords
- Plants & Animals, Plants
- Size
- Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall
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About De Coux and Associates Books
dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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