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Auction #119 begins on 14 Nov 2024

Bolus (Harry)

ORCHIDS OF THE CAPE PENINSULA

Published: Published by the Society, Cape Town, 1888

Edition: First Edition

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First edition: 200 pages, half title page, 36 partially coloured plates, original green cloth gilt with light wear, contents and the plates are bright, a very good copy.

Gunn & Codd: Botanical Exploration of Southern Africa, Balkema 1981, 'Contains  descriptions of the 117 Cape Peninsula orchids illustrated by 36 plates drawn and coloured by Bolus himself.'

  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 8vo (250 x 155 mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
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  • Country: South Africa
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