Contributions from the Bolus Herbarium Number 18
655pp. Detailed with hundreds of morphological taxonomic b/w line drawings, 64 structural plates, and distribution maps. Red illustrated card cover as issued. Shows some handling marks to the front cover and expected shelf wear to the cover extremities and spine edges. Also remnants of a price sticker. The internal text block is completely clean, and binding right.
This copy features a charming, intimate presentation inscription on the title leaf written by lead author and prominent UCT marine botanist Professor John J. Bolton: "For Ruth, Wishing you many beach walks on a new coast, love," followed by Bolton's highly distinct, stylized interlocking monogram signature .
The pioneering identification flora manual mapping out almost 400 distinct macro-algae species along the Benguela marine province, published as a limited academic run by the Bolus Herbarium.
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 240 mm x 170 mm
