Flora of Marlborough

Rev Thomas Arthur Preston

Published by John Van Voorst, London, 1863

About this Item

An uncommon, first edition of this informative catalogue of the flora of Marlborough, illustrated with a photographic map. The first edition. Uncommon work. Bound in the publisher's original green cloth. This informative study provides a botanical examination of the flora of Marlborough, with notices of the birds and a view of the geological features of the neighbourhood. Containing a catalogue of the different plants found in Marlborough, along with their scientific terms and environmental features, such as where they are likely to be found, and at what time of year. Written by Rev. Thomas Arthur Preston, who was a botanist and distinguished scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Illustrated with a double-paged photographic map frontispiece. Collated, complete. Bound in the publisher's original green cloth. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to joints and extremities. Light bumping to spine and extremities, with a horizontal closed tear to the head of the spine. Front hinge is a little strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with ink annotations mainly consisting of crosses and dashes, from a previous owner. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 918Q4

Bibliographic Details

Title: Flora of Marlborough

Publisher: John Van Voorst, London

Publication Date: 1863

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book