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Brambles of the British Isles

by Edees, E.S.; Newton, A.

Series : Ray Society Monographs
Volume: 158
Collection : Library of Trevor James (1947-2020)
Publisher : Ray Society
Published In : London
Illustrations : b/w plates, distribution maps

Description:

Edited by D.H. Kent. A systematic account of over 300 validly named Rubus species and microspecies which form the currently accepted list for the British Isles. Introductory chapters on the history of British and Irish batology, and on aspects of bramble geography are provided. A classification structure and keys for identification preface full descriptions for each species, together with synonymy, citation of types, ecological aned geographical data. Short vignettes of the distinctive features of each species.

Scarce.

Condition

Vg in d/w (spine slightly faded). Some spotting to endpapers and edges of text block (heavier to top edge). As with most copies corrected text for pp. 8+9 has been provided on adhesive sheets and placed over the original text. From the library of Trevor James (1947-2020), Hertfordshire naturalist and coleopterist, with his bookplate.