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Auction #119 begins on 14 Nov 2024

Liltveld (William R.), Johnson (Steven D.)

THE CAPE ORCHIDS

Vol. 1 + Vol. 2: A Regional Monograph of the Orchids of the Cape Floristic Region.

Published: Sandstone Editions, Cape Town, 2012

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Collector's Edition limited to 50 numbered and signed sets of which this is number 25.

Fine in fine slipcase.

"The collectors’ edition is limited to 50 two-volume sets. The volumes are bound in half-leather with matching linen sidings, with gilt-edging on three sides. The spine is rounded, with seven raised bands. Each volume is numbered and signed by the authors,and contained in a separate handcrafted slipcase. The binding of this deluxe edition has been designed to match that of the orchid volumes of Dr Harry Bolus."

This is a large and heavy item weighing 6kg+ and additional postage will be required.

The Cape Orchids, a regional monograph in two volumes. The work encapsulates a comprehensive overview of what is currently known about the classification and ecology of all 241 orchid species, both terrestrial and epiphytic, of the 24 genera native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa.

 

  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Size: 250x320mm Tall
  • Sold By: Austral Africa Africana
  • Contact Person: Leon de Villiers
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0613054675
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African payments, Paysend for International payments
  • Trade Associations: AA


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