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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Stewart (J.) and Hennessy (E. F.)

ORCHIDS OF AFRICA

Published: Macmillan South Africa, Johannesburg, 1981

Edition: 1st

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Book Description: xii + 160pp. Hardcover with plastic wrapped d.w. 50 selected species are illustrated in botanical detail in full-color paintings by Esme Hennessy. (Few artists have captured orchids as has Hennessy.)

Book Condition: There is a small dent just below the \'ca\' in \'Africa\' on the outer front d.w. that has penetrated through to the cover (see cover photo) and some light shelf-scuffing to the bottom edge of the cover boards. Otherwise very good, near fine overall condition.

A select review of African Orchids, with detail on habitats, plants, flowers, pollination, seeds and seedlings. Glossary, bibliography, index to plates. Useful for cultivation purposes.

  • Jacket Condition: Good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 350 x 260 x 20 mm
  • Sold By: Booktown Africana
  • Contact Person: Chris Shelton
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0685615292
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Internet banking transfer (EFT), PAYPAL. Regret no Credit Card facility.
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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