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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a superbly illustrated botanical work that appeared in monthly installments from 1822 to 1827. It features a wide variety of exotic species with many never before seen in Britain. The author drew from his own collection in the Glasgow Botanic Garden, as well as from the collections of other botanical institutions. The first volume features plates and descriptions of species from a variety of plant families, including palms, sedges, orchids, and cacti. The author provides fascinating descriptions of virtually every aspect of each plant's physical form, the size of the plant in question, and even the environments from which they were sourced. Each beautiful engraving includes both anatomical details, drawn with scientific accuracy, and carefully rendered colorations to reflect the species' true appearance. This book provides a gorgeous and interesting look at the beauty of the plant kingdom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780366631384_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780366631384
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