A History of the Vegetable Kingdom
William Rhind
1857
Blackie and Son
Large 8vo
p.720
Description:
A comprehensive and expansive survey of the plant world, detailing the structure, physiology, and classification of flora across the globe.
22 Coloured plates and 19 black and white plates to the front of the book with additional wood cuts throughout the book. A mid 19th century cornerstone book on the flora across the globe in a firm half leather binding.
Condition:
Good Condition. Half bound in red leather with gilt ruling to spine. Binding is firm and contents are clean with some marking and light tanning. Previous owner's inscription to front end paper. All plates present. Boards have some wear with peeling to edges and bumping to corners. Marking to both boards and white paper remnants to rear board.
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom
William Rhind
1857
Blackie and Son
Large 8vo
p.720
Description:
A comprehensive and expansive survey of the plant world, detailing the structure, physiology, and classification of flora across the globe.
22 Coloured plates and 19 black and white plates to the front of the book with additional wood cuts throughout the book. A mid 19th century cornerstone book on the flora across the globe in a firm half leather binding.
Condition:
Good Condition. Half bound in red leather with gilt ruling to spine. Binding is firm and contents are clean with some marking and light tanning. Previous owner's inscription to front end paper. All plates present. Boards have some wear with peeling to edges and bumping to corners. Marking to both boards and white paper remnants to rear board.
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