Nel (G. C.)

LITHOPS (1946) - SIGNED by the illustrator who is not credited in the book

The first-ever comprehensive scientific book dedicated entirely to the genus Lithops (succulent pebble plants)

Published: Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, 1946

Edition: First Edition

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"Lithops: Plantae succulentae, rarissimae, in terra obscuratae, e familia Aizoaceae, ex Africa australi" 

Title of the book is in Latin, which, rendered into English is: "Lithops: Very rare succulent plants from the Aizoaceae family, native to southern Africa, growing concealed in the ground"

Publisher's green cloth binding with embossed gilt titles on front panel.

178pp. Illustrated with 43 colour plates by Evelyn Krämer and 123 black and white photographs.

This copy has been signed by the illustrator Evelyn Krämer who, by some negligent oversight, was not credited for her work in this book. A note in pencil underneath her signature describes how it was obtained. 

The first-ever comprehensive scientific book dedicated entirely to the genus Lithops (the famous pebble or flowering stone plants native to southern Africa).

  • Binding Condition: Near Fine
  • Overall Condition: Near Fine
  • Size: 4to.
  • Name: Rare Paper
  • Contact Person: Armandt Marais
  • Country: South Africa
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