Pedersen, A. and Vasshaug, J. Naturen I Farger. Floraen II. Alger, lav, moser, bregne-, snelle- og krakefotplanter. [Algae, lichens, mosses, ferns, sedges and clubfoot plants].
Pub. Aschehoug. 1996 pp. 322 with col illus. & line drawings. Norwegian text with latin names. 8vo. Nr. fine hardback.
This book describes, with colour images and text, 500 plant species, 223 lichens, 195 mosses, 45 algae, 23 ferns, 7 sedge species, 6 crabfoot plants and 1 bream grass plant.
£12.00 [ref: 67531]
Pedersen, H. and Faurholdt, N. Ophrys. The Bee Orchids of Europe.
1st. Ed. Pub. RBG Kew. 2007 pp.297 with colour photos., dist. maps & figs. Large 8vo. Fine softback.
An easy to use, comprehensive introduction to the genus Ophrys throughout its European range.
£42.00 [ref: 72240]
Pegler, D.N. Revision of Agaricales of Cuba. A Revision of Agaricales of Cuba 1. Species described by Berkeley & Curtis. A Revision of the Agaricales of Cuba 2. Species described by Earle and Murrill. A Revision of Agaricales of Cuba 3. Keys to families, genera and species.
Rep. Pub. Kew Bulletins. 1987-8 pp.501-585, 855-888, 53-75. With figs. and tables. Large 8vo. Fine softback. Scarce.
Reprinted from Kew Bulletin vols. 42 & 43, 1987-8.
£70.00 [ref: 66689]
Pegler, D.N. (et al). British Puffballs, Earthstars and Stinkhorns. An account of the British Gasteroid Fungi.
1st. Ed. Pub. RBG., Kew. 1995 pp.255 with col. photos., b/w. line drawings & dist. maps. Large 8vo. Fine softback with gently sunned spine.
A modern comprehensive account of the British gasteroid fungi. The introduction describes structure, habitats, collecting methods, and folklore. There are keys to all taxa, and all species are described and illustrated in colour and by line drawings to aid rapid identification. Distribution maps cover all taxa.
£52.50 [ref: 71535]
Pegler, D.N. et al. Fungi of Europe. Investigation, Recording and Mapping.
Pub. RBG Kew. 1993 pp.322 with figs. and maps. throughout. 8vo. A vg. softback in part-faded covers.
£15.00 [ref: 41029]
Pegler, Dr. D.N. (Ed.). The Mycologist. The Bulletin of the British Mycological Society. [Vol. 1 Part 1] to Vol. 7 Part 4.
Pub. The British Mycological Society. 1987-1993 Twenty eight parts with col. and b/w. figs. 8vo. Fine softbacks. Vols. 1 to 6 inclusive in binders.
£90.00 [ref: 66776]
Pennington, T.D. and Revelo, N. El genero Inga en el Ecuador. Morfologia, Distribucion y Usos.
1st. Ed. Pub. RBG, Kew. 1997 pp.vii, 177 with b/w. figs. and dist. maps. 8vo. Spanish text with latin names. Nr. fine softback.
Describes the 75 Ecuadorian species of Inga (Leguminosae - Mimosoideae). Each species has a short botanical description, and information on phenology and potential uses.
£40.00 [ref: 65439]
Penny, N. Ruskin’s drawings.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. Ashmolean Museum. 1997 pp.79 with col. illus. 8vo. Fine softback.
Ruskin is probably best known as writer on art and architecture but this comprehensive study of his drawings and watercolours, in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, clearly shows his abilty as an artist and draughtsman.
£3.00 [ref: 66352]
Perez Sanchez, A.E. Naturalezas Muertas y Flores (Still Lifes and Flowers). From the Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia.
1st. Ed. Pub. Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia. 1996 pp.182 with col. illus. throughout. 4to. Spanish and English text. Fine softback.
The catalogue to support an exhibition of the history of Spanish still-life painting from the 17th to early 20th century as well as incorporating paintings from Flemish and Italian sources.
£30.00 [ref: 68879]
Perring, F.H. & Farrell, L. (Eds). British Red Data Books: 1 - Vascular Plants.
Society for the Promotion of Nature Conservation / World Wildlife Fund, 1977. Pp.98. Clean & tight, in dw.
£10.00 [ref: 15108]