Codd Dr L E W (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Good in very good, protected dust jackets. Ex-library; usual stamps and markings. 4to. 11 1/4". Packed with illustrations, from photographs, sketches, diagrams, details, maps etc, full plate and within text. Generally in black and white. The definitive and most comprehensive work on Southern African trees, now scarce and unlikely to be reprinted. A.A. Balkema adopted the old fashioned method of publishing and selling the three volumes separately rather than all at once as would be the practice today. Consequently a number of buyers were not able to obtain complete sets of the standard edition at the time and much annoyance was caused by this.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Three volumes (complete). A very heavy, detailed, magisterial set. All three in contented, happy condition. The dustjackets have clear plastic protective covers. Volume I : 703 pages (complete). Dj has tape residue marks and light shelving wear. The terracotta boards are smart. The contents are tidy, neat, sincere. The pages trims have shelving and handling marks. Volume 2: ISBN: 0869610333. 792 pages - pp 705-1497 as intended (complete). The dj is comfortable and placid. The boards have corner knocks. The contents have mild evidence of use but are otherwise calm, sure, assured, clean. Volume 3: ISBN: 0869610333, published 1973. 736 pages - pp 1499-2235 as intended (complete). A proud, very confident copy. The dustjacket and boards are calm, assured, sound. The contents are clean, clear, diligent, utterly competent. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…