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Auction #122 begins on 03 Apr 2025

Giddy, (Cynthia)

CYCADS OF SOUTH AFRICA;

with pencil drawings and diagrams by Barbara Jeppe

Published: Purnell & Sons, Cape Town, 1974

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $50

Bidding opens: 3 Apr 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Apr 16:30 GMT

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122 pages: illustrations (some colour), table, map. Quarto. Pictorial paper covered boards, dust wrapper.


Just as South Africa has amongst the oldest geological features on the planet, so cycads have survived for over 50 million years in our soils. This book has been reprinted and remains a cornerstone of botanical libraries.

  • Jacket Condition: Excellent
  • Binding Condition: Excellent
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
  • Size: 23 x 31 cm


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