Stearn, W.T. Botanical Latin. History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology and Vocabulary.
3rd. Ed. Rev. Pub. David & Charles. 1991 pp.xiv, 566. 8vo. Thor. vg. hardback in thor. vg. dw.
Regarded as the standard work of reference on this important subject. Includes an illustrated guide to descriptive terminology in both English and Latin, plus an extensive vocabulary of terms taken from current botanical usage.
£17.50 [ref: 61388]

Stearn, W.T. Botanical Latin. History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology and Vocabulary.
3rd. Ed. Rev. Pub. David & Charles. 1991 pp.xiv, 566 with some text illus. 8vo. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
Regarded as the standard work of reference on this important subject. Includes an illustrated guide to descriptive terminology in both English and Latin, plus an extensive vocabulary of terms taken from current botanical usage.
£22.50 [ref: 60846]

Stearn, W.T. (Ed.). John Lindley 1799-1865. Gardener - Botanist and Pioneer Orchidologist. Bi-Centenary Celebration Volume.
1st. Ed. Pub. ACC./ RHS. 1999 pp.232 with col. & b/w. illus. 4to. Fine hardback in fine dw.
This volume marked the bi-centenary of Lindley’s birth in 1799. An insightful account of his life, achievements and financial difficulties, supplemented with contributions from specialists on Lindley as an orchidologist, horticulturalist and palaeobotanist.
£8.50 [ref: 71866]

Stebbing, Edward Percy. British Forestry. Its present position and outlook after the war.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. John Murray. 1919 pp.xxv, 257 with adverts to rear. With b/w. photos. 8vo. A thor. vg. hdbk. in green cloth boards.
£25.00 [ref: 53356]

Stebbins, G.L. Flowering Plants. Evolution Above the Species Level.
Pub. Arnold. 1974 pp.xviii, 399 with figs. throughout. A vg. copy in same dw.
£15.00 [ref: 41049]

Steel, D. & Creed, P. Wild Orchids. Of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire.
1st. Ed. Pub. Pisces. 1982 pp.41 with line drawings & dist. maps throughout. 8vo. Nr. fine softback.
Since 1945 thirty-four species of orchid have been found in these three counties.
£5.00 [ref: 68337]

Stenroos, S. et al. Suomen Jäkäläopas. [Lichen Flora of Finland].
1st. Ed. Pub. Kasvimuseo Luonnontieteellinen Keskusmuseo. 2011 pp.534 with excellent col. photos. and dist. maps throughout. Small 4to. With Latin names alongside photos., and a short Finnish-English dictionary of key words used in the descriptions. Informed pencil notes to title page o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw. RRP £74.99.
Describes all the macrolichens and some of the most common crustose lichens known from Finland. In all, 481 species are described and photographed in colour and superb detail.
£49.50 [ref: 67525]

Step, E. Wayside and Woodland Ferns. A Pocket Guide to the British Ferns, Horsetails and Club-mosses.
1st. Ed. 4th. Imp. Pub. Frederick Warne. [c.1931] pp.vi, 137 with col. plates and b/w. photos. Small 8vo. Hardback. Neat signature to half-title. Very minor spotting to ends o/w. contents fine. Some sunning to spine o/w. original decorated binding nr. fine.
The text provides more insight into ferns, horsetails and club-mosses than a standard field guide.
£9.00 [ref: 70169]

Step, E. (Ed.). Trees and Flowers of the Countryside.
Pub. Hutchinson & Co. [n.d. c. 1924] Two volume set with 21 colour plates and b/w. photos. throughout. 4to. Hardbacks. Contents fine. Original gilt decorated and lettered green cloth boards in fine condition, protected by clear plastic sleeves which can be removed without leaving a trace. A very pleasing set indeed.
£55.00 [ref: 61395]

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Step, Edward. Wild Flowers. Month by Month in their Natural Haunts.
Pub. Frederick Warne. 1905 2 volume set. TEG. Original decorated binding. Front internal hinge of vol. 1 showing a little wear o/w. a vg. set.
£60.00 [ref: 48543]