Bean, W.J. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles. Volumes I-IV.
8th. Rev. Ed. Pub. John Murray. 1970-1981 Four volume set with b/w. photos and illus. 8vo. Fine hardbacks in nr. fine to fine dws. Eighth and best edition.
The standard work used by the professional and amateur alike. A mass of accurate information is combined with an informal style to produce a blend of botanical description, horticulture and personal experience that is unique.
£75.00 [ref: 63573]

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Beard, J.S. The Proteas of Tropical Africa.
1st. Ed. Pub. Kangaroo Press. 1992 pp.112 with 36 full-colour plates by Lura Ripley plus photos., and dist maps. Large 4to. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
Examines the history of the botanical exploration of this species, their distribution, ecology, taxonomy, and cultivation.
£25.00 [ref: 58125]

Beater, B.E. Soils of the Sugar Belt. Part One: Natal North Coast. Part Two: Natal South Coast. Part Three: Zululand.
1st. Ed. Pub. Oxford Univ. Press. 1957-1962 Three part set with b/w. photos., tables, map and three, very large, colour folding maps in pockets at rear (e.g. map in Part 2 measures 29in x 92in. 8vo. Hardbacks. Small ownership labels to front paste downs. Occ. light spotting o/w. contents fine. All maps in nr. fine to fine condition. Original cloth boards in thor. vg. condition. Parts one and two with dws. in good to vg. condition.
The first comprehensive survey of the soil groups of the sugar belt of Kwazulu Natal. The maps are very impressive indeed.
£80.00 [ref: 67240]

Bebawi, F.F. & Neugebohrn, L. A Review of Plants of Northern Sudan. With Special Reference to their Uses.
1st. Ed. Pub. GTZ. 1991 pp.294 with colour photos., throughout. 8vo. Signature and institute stamp to half title. VG. plus softback.
Written to meet the need for a work that provides agro-ecological information on important and/or common plants of Northern Sudan.
£60.00 [ref: 58926]

Beckett, Elspeth. Illustrated Flora of Mallorca.
2nd. Ed. Pub. Editorial Moll. 2008 pp.227 with 96 col. plates & line drawings. 4to. Fine softback. As new. Latest edition.
A comprehensive flora, illustrating and describing nearly all the species found on this Balearic island. There are brief initial notes on the Mallorcan habitats and flora. The bulk of the book comprises the large format colour plates, with facing species descriptions and notes, which include cross-reference to where each species can be found in Flora Europaea and occurrence on Minorca and Ibiza.
£32.50 [ref: 63038]

Beckett, Elspeth. Illustrated Flora of Mallorca.
1st. Ed. Pub. Editorial Moll. 1993 pp.223 with 96 col. plates & line drawings. 4to. Fine hardback with a hint of sunning to spine.
A comprehensive flora, illustrating and describing nearly all the species found on this Balearic island. There are brief initial notes on the Mallorcan habitats and flora. The bulk of the book comprises large format colour plates, with facing species descriptions and notes, which include cross-references to where each species can be found in Flora Europaea and occurrence on Minorca and Ibiza.
£35.00 [ref: 71440]

Beckett, K. and Grey-Wilson, C. (Eds.). Encyclopaedia of Alpines.
1st. Ed. Pub. A.G.S. 1993-1994 Two volumes with col. photos. and line drawings. 4to. A couple of very trivial blemishes, o/w. fine hardbacks in fine slipcases. Very uncommon to find with slipcases.
Highly recommended. A definitive work on Alpines, giving the uses and culture of each genus and a description of the species therein.
£135.00 [ref: 66981]

Beekman, E.M. Rumphius’ Orchids. Georgius Everhardus Rumphius.
Pub. YALE. 2003 pp.li, 172 with small illus. A vg. plus copy in same dw.
£4.00 [ref: 40793]

Beentje, H. & Bandeira, S. Field Guide to the Mangrove Trees of Africa and Madagascar.
1st. Ed. Pub. RBG Kew. 2007 pp.91 with detailed line drawings, maps and supporting photos. 8vo. Softback. New.
On the edge of land and sea, these trees are an important resource for shoreline communities. Their timber is used in construction and carpentry, for firewood and dyes, in cordage and medicinal products. Describes and illustrates all species of mangrove trees.
£40.00 [ref: 56729]

Bentham, G. Handbook of The Britsh Flora. A Description of the Flowering Plants and Ferns indigenous to, or naturalised in The British Isles. For the use of Beginners and Amateurs.
7th. Ed. Pub. L. Reeve. 1947 pp.lxi, 606. 8vo. Hardback. Neat signature to ffep. Contents nr. fine. Original cloth boards in thor. vg. condition.
£5.00 [ref: 67660]