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Etat : Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Etat : Good. Good condition. Slightly dampstained. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 7.55.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 7.55.

Etat : acceptable. The book is complete and readable, with all pages and cover intact. Dust jacket, shrink wrap, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may have light notes, highlighting, or minor water exposure, but nothing that affects readability. May be an ex-library copy and could include library markings or stickers.

Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 2nd Edition, Revised. SUPERB: BEAUTIFULLY-PRODUCED: SCRUPULOUSLY-RESEARCHED: SUPERBLY-ILLUSTRATED: INDISPENSABLE: COMPREHENSIVE: FRESH: MAGNFICENT: NEW: First Printing of the Second Revised & Updated Ed. of the enormous INDISPENSABLE gardening reference w/ more than 5.000 (5,000) photographs in full-color handsomely reproduced on EXCELLENT gloss-laminated paper, AS-NEW heavy-duty gloss-laminated full-color-illus. protective exterior casing w/ carrying handle & matching cover w/ heavy gloss-laminated boards beautifully illustrated in full-color, both case & cover w/ IMPECCABLE edges & corners, PRISTINE smooth-cut text-block exterior, IMMACULATE British-green end-papers, NEW sewn binding w/ tight signatures, PRISTINE interior BEAUTIFULLY printed on EXCELLENT gloss-laminated paper w/ more than 5,000 SPLENDID full-color illustrations throughout * Protective Carrying Case: 14.12" x 9.88" x 2.21"; Book dimensions: 12.12" x 9.25" x 1.88"; 9.86 lb. (w/ carrying case); 1008 pp * ABOUT THE BOOK: BOTANICA is a STUNNINGLY ATTRACTIVE & COMPREHENSIVE guide to more than 10,000 plants, which are representative of all the major plant groups. The book is presented in three sections: (1) The first section provides full information on gardening & growing plants & a detailed map of hardiness zones together w/ a full explanation of these zones. This section also presents key information on the major plant groups, such as annuals & perennials, bulbs, corms & tubers, trees & shrubs. (2) The second section, comprising most of the book, presents an A to Z of more than 10,000 plants organized alphabetically by genus (the botanical name). The genus entries present information on the group as a whole, including geographical origin, description, cultivation, propagation, & pests & diseases. These are followed by species entries which present focused information on particular species & subspecies, varieties & cultivars. Ea. species entry finishes w/ a hardiness zone or range of zones. Some genera, such as Rosa & Tulipa, & Rhododendron are broken down into the major groups within the genera. Synonyms & common names are also given. Ea. photograph is captioned w/ its botanical name. (3) The third section presents useful & interesting reference material including information on plant names, a detailed glossary, a table of plant families & related genera arranged in both systematic & alphabetical order, & a comprehensive index of synonyms & common names. * HIGHEST PRAISE: "A FRESH approach has resulted in a truly AWESOME production. This SPLENDIDLY-PRODUCED work certainly will be (well received by) botanists, horticulturalists & gardeners." - Taxon: The Journal of the International Association for Plant Taxonomy. "This BEAUTIFULLY-PRODUCED, SCRUPULOUSLY-RESEARCHED, SUPERBLY ILLUSTRATED botanical reference work is an INDISPENSABLE addition to the libraries of all serious gardeners. MAGNIFICENT!" - Laurianna Payot, for Mnemosyne * SHIPPING: We custom wrap & label & securely package this superb book for shipment via USPS Media Mail at no charge (or via USPS Priority Mail for a nominal $12.00 charge) within the United States or at our posted rates to international destinations via Mandatory USPS Priority Airmail (rates on request).