The Handbook of British Ferns being Descriptions, with Engravings, of the Species and their Varieties, Together with Instructions for their Cultivation

Thomas Moore

Published by Groombridge and Sons, London, 1857

About this Item

The third edition of this pocket sized guide to British ferns by Thomas Moore, with engravings. A pocket book companion to the students and cultivators of British ferns, providing classification and nomenclature, and descriptions of the various species, as well as tips for their cultivation. The third edition, revised with numerous additions and new illustrations.By Thomas Moore, curator of the botanic garden of the Society of Apothecaries, and author of 'Ferns in Great Britain and Ireland' and other botanical works.With engravings in text. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear, spine bumped to head and tail, light chipping to the head of the spine, with a minor tear to the head of the rear joint. Spine slightly darkened, boards lightly sunned. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally very clean and bright, only odd faint spotting to odd leaf. With engravings in text. Good. Seller Inventory # 813A42

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Handbook of British Ferns being ...

Publisher: Groombridge and Sons, London

Publication Date: 1857

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Good

Book Type: book