On the Various Contrivances by Which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects, and on the Good Effects of Intercrossing
DARWIN, Charles
Published by John Murray, 1862
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Probably less than 2000 copies of this 1st edition ever printed. Brown cloth boards with faded gilt lettering to spine. Boards are heavily rubbed. Corners are bumped, edges are worn. Fore edge is curled. Spine covering has been reattached but there are several areas of loss. Both inner hinges are cracked. 365 pp + 32 pp advert section dated December 1861. Bookplate from private library (Bee Research Assoc). Marks from various previous owners. The odd spot of fox here and there. 1 folding plate and 33 woodcuts in the text. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 659g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 030312:1-H3) Size: 12mo - over 63/4" - 73/4" tall Language: ENG 659 G. Seller Inventory # 030312
Bibliographic Details
Title: On the Various Contrivances by Which British...
Publisher: John Murray
Publication Date: 1862
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good Minus
Edition: 1st.
Book Type: Book