The Journeys and Plant Introductions of George Forrest V.M.H.
Published by Oxford University Press, London / New York / Toronto, 1952
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, U.S.A.The Book Shelf
AbeBooks seller since April 25, 2000
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 35.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Published for The Royal Horticultural Society. There are 85 monochrome illustrations printed in gravure, and these include many taken by Forrest himself of the plants in their natural habitats. There are also five color plates which include some of his most outstanding introductions such plants as Gentiana sinoornata, Rhododendron Griersonianum Primula malacoides and Pieris Forrestii. Color folding map tipped in at rear, index, 252 pages. Clean unmarked copy, dust jacket has two tears at bottom of front panel, some light wear to edges, dj in mylar.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Journeys and Plant Introductions of George Forrest V.M.H.
- Author
- Dr. J. Macqueen Cowan {editor}
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, London / New York / Toronto
- Publication year
- 1952
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
The Book Shelf
Salem, OR, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since April 25, 2000
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The Book Shelf
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