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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Schelpe (E.A.C.L.E.)

An Introduction to the South African Orchids

Published: Purnell & Sons (S.A) Pty. Ltd., , Cape Town, 1966

Edition: Collectors copy

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M.Sc. (S.Afr.), D.Phil. (Oxon.), F.L.S. Curator of the Blous Herbium and Senior Lecturer in Plant Taxonomy, University of Cape Town. Book description: 109 pages, Collectors copy in De Luxe binding, 64 colour plates, 47 drawings in the text, no limitation is mentioned for the De luxe Edition, this copy includes a loosely inserted bookplate stating “Collectors Copy in De Luxe Binding for J.A Windell.” Signed by the author. Book condition: internally clean, bound in full black leather with red title label to the front board and along the raised spine, light foxing to the title and half title pages as well as to the rear free end pages, light foxing is visible on some of the inner pages of the book, the binding is tight and square, extremely light bowing to the back board, the book is presented in a beautiful black leather slipcase with no visible imperfections.
  • Binding Condition: Good +
  • Overall Condition: Good +
  • Size: Quarto (285 x 220mm)
  • Sold By: Bookdealers cc
  • Contact Person: Doron Locketz
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0114407936
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  • Trade Associations: South African Bookdealers Association


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