The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects
Language: English
Published by John Murray, London, 1885
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Lanna Antique, Perth, United KingdomLanna Antique
AbeBooks seller since August 3, 2011
Association member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 173.05
Quantity: 1 available
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A very smart book indeed, of this work by Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, this presents as a handsome volume. We have recently acquired a number of similar Darwin books from the same collection, bound in uniform fashion. Please see other listings for related titles. The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects, by Charles Darwin, M.A., F.R.S. Published by John Murray, London, 1885. Second Edition, Revised. Fourth Thousand. Green cloth hardback with gilt titles to spine in near fine condition. Rebound in modern cloth with white endpapers. Covers are crisp, with the front cover having some light splash marks. 'Balbirnie' stamp to tail of spine - previously home of the Balfour family, in Fife, from 1640, until the house was sold in 1969. Text is bright and clean throughout. No foxing or spotting. Probably unread as many pages still uncut at top edge.Soundly bound. A near fine volume. Text in English. xvi + 300pp, including Index + 32pp Publisher's catalogue. With 38 Woodcut illustrations in the text. Dimensions: approx 200mm high x 139mm wide x 32mm deep. Weight: approximately 614g (unpacked).…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects
- Author
- Charles Darwin, M.A., F.R.S.
- Publisher
- John Murray, London
- Publication year
- 1885
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Item weight
- 614 grams
- Seller catalogs
- History
Lanna Antique
Perth, United Kingdom
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| Item | 5 to 10 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 24.19 | US$ 32.26 |
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Store description
Lanna Antique offers a wide range of rare, antiquarian and collectable books covering all subject areas. We also stock rare Asian art books, specialising in Chinese art, including porcelain, ceramics, bronze and jade. We also stock many books on South East Asia, both on art and more general titles including travel and exploration. We regularly have early titles on Thailand (Siam), Burma and Japan. We sell online, but books are available for viewing by appointment at our showroom: Lanna Antique, C10 Inveralmond Grove, Perth, PH1 3UG, Scotland, UK. PBFA member. For USA buyers - Please note that even with new American import tariffs, books remain duty free and do not incur any extra duties. Books are exempt from these charges.…
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Travel, Thailand art, Siam, Chinese porcelain, South East Asia, Asian art books, Chinese art books, Burma, Chinese bronze, South East Asian Art, Other Rare, Antiquarian and Collectable books on all subjects.Association member
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Lanna Antique
United Kingdom
Terms of sale
Trading details: John Stewart, Lanna Antique, C10 Inveralmond Grove, Perth, PH1 3UG, Scotland, UK.
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