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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

White, Alain + Sloane, Boyd L.

The Stapelieae (3 volume set)

Published: Abbey San Encino Press, Pasadena, California, February, 1937

Edition: Second

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Three volume set bound in the original light blue buckram cloth boards with gilt titling on the spines. A total of 39 full colour plates and 1,235 black and white illustrations.

Volume one has xvi prelims, 407 pages, 23 index pages followed by a folding map.

The second volume has 6 prelims and continues the pagination from volume one to page 818 followed by a separately paginated index of 23 pages and a double page coloured map.

The third volume has 6 prelims and continues the pagination to page 1,186 followed by 23 index pages.

CONDITION DETAILS: See image of a previous owner's book plate that occurs on each front paste down. The soil mark on the upper board of volume 3 is visible in the image provided. This set is above average and the bindings are still firm but do have some edge wear, bumped corners, etc.

  • Binding Condition: Some wear + soiling
  • Overall Condition: Good - internally clean
  • Size: 274mm x 205mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: +27 11-624-1752
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque deposits in Rands, bank transfers.
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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