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Marloth, Rudolf : The Flora of South Africa with synoptical tables of the genera of the higher plants - 4 volumes

Darter Bros. & Co., Capetown / William Wesley & Son, London, 1913

Four volumes in six books. In general good to fair condition. This mighty study of the Flora of South Africa was commissioned by Lady (Florence) Phillips - the wife of mining magnate Sir Lionel Phillips. All copies in this set are first editions. The books come from a private library. Consequently the spines have Dewey classification labels. The books have clear plastic protective covers. The books have a calm, authoritative and academic mien. Volume 1: Thallophyta, Archegoniatae, Gymnospermae, Dicotyledones (Part I) A: Monochlamydae, B: Dialypetalae (Sect. I: Ranales, Rhoeadales). Published 1913. The cover has mild wear and scuffing. The binding too, has wear and is fragile. However, the contents are secure and sure. The pages have evidence of contented use. They have foxing. The colour plates are amiable and clear and charming. the hinges have been tape reinforced. Volume II (Section I): Families 36-106, Podostemonaceae - Umbelliferae. Published 1925. Beautiful coloured plates that are fresh and friendly. The boards have some very light scuffing. The contents have age-related foxing. However, the pages are thick, sure, clear, healthy. In general pleasurable condition. Volume II (Section II): Families 61-106. Published 1925. In sturdy, solid condition. The boards have light wear and scuffing. They have clear plastic protective covers. The page trims have very light wear. Within, the contents are aging gently with some foxing. The coloured plates are fresh and bright. The protective sheets are neat. Volume III Sympetalae - Section I: Ericaceae-Verbenaceae, Families 107-125. Published 1932. First volume with the subtitle, "with a Synopsis of the South African Genera of Phanerogamous Plants". A sound copy. The boards have a clear plastic protective cover. They have some very light wear. Within, the contents have evidence of contented use. The pages are thick, clear, comfortable, healthy, blushed with foxing. The coloured plates are pleasurable and fresh. The protective sheets are neat. Volume III: Sympetalae - Section II: Myoporaceae-Compositae, Families 126-141. Published 1932. The boards have a clear plastic protective cover. The boards have some very light scuffing. Within, the front pastedown has a previous owner signature. The contents have evidence of contented use throughout. The pages are lightly foxed. They are otherwise patient, clear, confident and amiable. The colour plates are fresh and most pleasing. Volume IV (the series reverts to ". the genera of the Higher Plants": Monocotyledones. Published 1915. This book has been much owned and enjoyed. The covers have some light wear and scuffing. The hinges are worn. The contents have evidence of contented use throughout. The pages are thick, benign, clear, confident. The colour plates are fresh and pleasurable. The protective sheets are generally tidy. This is a very heavy set. This august set offers much reverend enjoyment. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket

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