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Auction #126 begins on 25 Sep 2025

Liltved (William Rune) & Johnson (Steven D.)

THE CAPE ORCHIDS

A Regional monograph of the orchids of the Cape Floristic Region

Published: Sandstone Editions, Cape Town, 2012

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $180

Approximately:

Estimate: $225

Bidding opens: 25 Sep 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 2 Oct 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Both volumes signed by William Liltved.

Limited edition of 1000 copies.   1022 pages.  Printed on High Quality Glossy paper.

Encased in Pictorial Slip case.

The set is dedicated to Harry Bolus, founder of the Orchidology in South Africa.

Over 2,00 full colour photographs as well as paintings by Fay Anderson.

Covers all aspects of the  Cape Orchid, including pollination by bees, butterflies, moths & beetles, the secret of deception and mimicry, cultivation, distribution etc. 

Please note that this is a heavy set of books weighing over 6,5 kg without packaging and will incur extra delivery costs, especially to buyers outside of South Africa. 

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good - near mint
  • Size: 32 x 29,5 cm


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