Ferns: British and Exotic. Vol. I-VIII
- Publisher : Groombridge and Sons
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 479 col plates, text figs
Description:
First edition. Illustrated by A.F. Lydon. Coloured plates by Benjamin Fawcett, Driffield.
Nissen BBI 1243; Freeman 2326; McLean 23.
Condition
8 vols, small-4to (250x155mm), cont. half calf by Seton and Mackenzie, lightly rubbed/scuffed, wear to a few corners, marbled edges and endpapers; spines with raised bands, leather title pieces, gilt tooling to compartments. Some scattered light foxing and occasional spotting. Very good set. bookplate of K.[eith] Grantham, author of books on cacti and succulents, with attractive design of a succulent plant.