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1902 The Natural History of Plants

$812.94
£595
€698.83
CA$1,129.42
A$1,214.85
CHF 649.25
MX$14,319.67
NOK 8,185.57
SEK 7,483.16
DKK 5,221.43

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An excellent set containing this profusely illustrated natural history of plants, translated from the German of Austrian botanist, Anton Kerner von Marilaun. A new edition of this work. Complete in two volumes, bound into four. Uniformly bound in half morocco, with cloth boards. This work is written and translated from two prominent botanists. From the German of Anton Kerner von Marilaun and translated by British botanist Francis Wall Oliver. Marilaun emphasised the concept of plant sociology and often examined historical factors in the distributions of plant species. Volumes I-II contain the 'Biology and Configuration of Plants', with studies of plants in ancient and modern times, carnivorous plants, chlorophyll, light sensitivity and more. Volumes III-IV contain the 'History of Plants', with studies of buds on leaves, dispersion of pollen, species and races, alpine and arctic floras and more. Richly illustrated throughout with an array of woodcuts from numerous artists. Uniformly bound in half morocco, with cloth boards. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear and the odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots to Vol 2 and Vol 3. Overall: Near Fine
  • Creator:
    Anton Kerner von Marilaun (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1902
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 927Y24D1stDibs: LU8925242392352

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