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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Jacobsen, W B G

The Ferns and Fern Allies of Southern Africa

Published: Butterworth Publishers, Durban, 1983

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An outstanding copy of this uncommon monograph

4to; original green boards, lettered in white on spine; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; endpaper map; pp. (xvi) + 542, incl. index; profusely illustrated with photographs, distribution maps, diagrams and tables.  Near fine condition.  Lower panel of dustwrapper ever so slightly rubbed.  An outstanding copy of this uncommon monograph.  

"The purpose of this book is ... to inform the broader public and scientific circles on this fascinating group of plants, to introduce them in general, and to discuss their history, ecological adaptations, life forms and associations within the different plant communities, and their phytogeographical relationships (part I).  In part II of the book 338 species, sub-species and varieties are described, accompanied by 186 distribution maps and numerous photos ... This book will be of great use to anybody interested in this part of the southern African flora, whether layman, student or professional, and should also be of interest to all collectors of Africana."

  • Size: 4to
  • Sold By: Christison Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Lindsay Christison
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 073 290 2830 / 041 371 4844
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT, Paypal, Secure card facilities
  • Trade Associations: SABDA, IOBA


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