Plant Magic: Auspicious and Inauspicious Plants from Around the World
Language: English
Published by Marshall Cavendish Editions, Singapore, 2008
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: MKK Books Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Prachuap, ThailandMKK Books Hua Hin
AbeBooks seller since December 4, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 30.08
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Very good paperback. Clean, tight binding. Pages clean with no writing or highlighting. Light edge wear and minor rubbing to covers consistent with normal handling. Overall a well-preserved copy.
Seller Inventory # MKK-093
- Title
- Plant Magic: Auspicious and Inauspicious Plants from Around the World
- Author
- Tan, Hugh T.W. ; Xingli, Giam
- Publisher
- Marshall Cavendish Editions, Singapore
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9812614273
- ISBN 13
- 9789812614278
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 550 grams
- Dimensions
- 1.8 centimeters width by 15 centimeters height by 22.4 centimeters depth
- Seller catalogs
- Plants — Folklore, Plants — Mythology
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About the Author
Giam Xingli is a biologist currently pursuing his MSc at the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore. His main research interests are the extinction and invasive proneness of plants.
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MKK Books Hua Hin
Hua Hin, Prachuap, Thailand
AbeBooks seller since December 4, 2025
Shipping rates from Thailand to U.S.A.
| Item | 12 to 20 business days | 6 to 10 business days |
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| First item | US$ 37.55 | US$ 63.80 |
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I am a private seller living in Hua Hin, Thailand and offering a curated and continuously expanding collection of books focused on China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. The selection includes works on art, symbolism, religion, anthropology, textiles, history, travel, cultural studies, and regional literature. The collection continues to grow, and future additions will include more titles on religion, religious iconography, spiritual traditions, philosophy, and related cultural fields. A significant portion of the inventory carries an important provenance: Books numbered MKK-001 to MKK-102 come from the personal library of W. Koslowski, also known as K. Flow, author of The Chinese Encounter with Opium. His collection reflects deep interests in Chinese cultural history, opium studies, Taiwan, and Southeast Asian societies. Every book is individually inspected, catalogued, and described according to AbeBooks condition standards. Descriptions include details on binding, covers, dust jackets, interior markings, and any signs of age or wear. As a private seller, I aim for honest, transparent, and accurate listings. Additional photographs or clarification are available on request. All orders are packed securely using protective materials to ensure safe international delivery. Shipping prices reflect actual postal costs plus packaging. Combined shipping is possible when appropriate, and orders are dispatched promptly. Customer communication is an essential part of my service. I try to respond quickly to enquiries regarding editions, condition, provenance, availability, or shipping options. My goal is to provide a trustworthy, smooth, and positive buying experience for readers, researchers, collectors, and anyone with an interest in the cultures of Asia. Thank you for visiting MKK Books by Mike Hua Hin. I hope you discover something meaningful for your collection as this unique library continues to grow and evolve.…
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