Orchids of Southern Ryukyu Islands
Published by Botanical Museum, Harvard University
- Used
Seller: George C. Baxley, Alamogordo, NM, U.S.A.George C. Baxley
AbeBooks seller since March 4, 2002
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 315.00
Quantity: 1 available
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[Important Botanical Work on the Orchids of the Southern Ryukyu Islands]. 1974, 8vo (6 1/4 x 9 1/2 in - 16 x 24 cm), blue-green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine, not issued with dust jacket, numerous black and white illustrations, 180 pp. The book is illustrated in black and white. The frontispiece is a sketch of "Zeuxine strateumatica." There are 3 photographs plates showing "Ecological vistas" and 7 maps. The majority of the illustrations are contained in 18 figures which show various orchids. Each figure has numerous individual drawings which are lettered and discussed below the illustrations. These 18 figures are each generally composed of 4-8 individual drawings. An important scholarly work on the orchidology of the Southern Ryukyu Islands and a recognized advancement of floristic and phytogeographic understanding in that region. Pages 170-180 contain an "Index to Scientific Names." ~ Condition. The book is in Fine condition. There is a one inch slightly rippled area under the cloth at the middle right edge of the front cover. Contents clean and unmarked.…
Seller Inventory # 1974070212
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Orchids of Southern Ryukyu Islands
- Author
- Garay, Leslie A. & Sweet, Herman R.
- Publisher
- Botanical Museum, Harvard University
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Dimensions
- 8vo
- Seller catalogs
- Okinawa, General Reference Works
George C. Baxley
Alamogordo, NM, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 4, 2002
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We specialize in the books and lithographs relating to the Perry Expedition to Japan and books on 19th century western contact with Japan and Okianwa (Loo Choo). We are actively buying and selling these items as well as many of the 19th Century Color illustrated books and illustrated newspapers. Buying and selling Kazumasa Ogawa, T. Hasegawa and Shimbi Shoin illustrated (collotypes and woodblocks) books. Baxley on the www @ http://www.baxleystamps.com/litho/0_book_pricelist.shtml
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Travel and Exploration., Perry Expedition to Japan - Books, Maps & Lithographs., 19th Century Western Contacts with Japan., 19th Century Western Contacts with the Ryukyu Islands., Non-WWII Reference Books Relating to Okinawa., 19th Century Illustrated Books - US and English., United States Exploring Expeditions of the 19th Century., Lithographs and Maps of 19th Century Japan/Okinawa and the Far EaSeller's business information
George C. Baxley
NM, U.S.A.
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