Part I contains a review of the orchids of Africa, south of the Sahara, including descriptions of the kinds of plants and flowers, their structure and habits, and the first complete list of the recognised species to date. In Part II, 50 selected species are illustrated by Esmé Hennessy's detailed drawings in full colour, while Joyce Stewart's text describes them botanically and discusses their origins, habitat and introduction to cultivation.
Additional product information
| Author |
STEWART, Joyce and HENNESSY, Esmé F
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| Publisher |
Macmillan Press Ltd
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| ISBN Number |
0 333 32536 2
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| Year of Publication |
1981
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| No. of Pages |
159
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| Type of Binding |
Hardcover
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| Condition |
Ex libris - library stamp, pocket & presentation sticker on inside front cover. Has been covered in plastic - remains of tape in 5 places on inside covers. Top edges of dust wrap are worn, indentations on covers. Contents very good.
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| Weight in kg |
1.86
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| Height in mm |
370
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| Width in mm |
260
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| Our Reference |
OB50682A
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