Cowling, R. & Richardson, D. Fynbos. South Africa’s Unique Floral Kingdom.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. Fernwood Press. 2000 pp.156 with fine colour photos. throughout by Colin Paterson-Jones. Large 4to. Fine hardback in fine dw. Out-of-print.
The first popular book to cover this, the smallest, but richest of the world's six floral kingdoms. Covers all aspects of the Fynbos environment, its organisms and ecosystems, as well as conservation concerns, and animal life.
£26.00 [ref: 60901]

Cox, E.H.M. Farrer’s Last Journey. Upper Burma, 1919-20.
1st. Ed. Pub. Dulau & Co. 1926 pp.xix, 244 with b/w. plates and illustrated map end-papers. 8vo. Hardback. Gentle bump to bottom fore-corner. Spotting to fore-edges of text block, ends and occ. internally o/w. contents fine. Original cloth boards vg. plus.
Contains a complete list of all the Rhododendrons collected by Reginald Farrer and his field notes.
£60.00 [ref: 70183]

Cox, G.W. Alien Species in North America and Hawaii. Impacts on Natural Ecosystems.
1st. Ed. Pub. Island Press. 1999 pp.xii, 387. 8vo. Occasional pencil underlinings in text. Nr. fine softback.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the invasive species phenomenon, examining the threats posed and the damage already been done to ecosystems across North America and Hawaii.
£12.50 [ref: 59013]

Cox, Kenneth. (Ed.). Frank Kingdon Ward’s Riddle of the Tsangpo Gorges. Retracing the Epic Journey of 1924-25 in South-East Tibet.
2nd. Ed. Pub. Garden Art Press. 2008 pp.335 with col. and b/w. photos. throughout. 4to. Fine hardback in fine dw.
The Tsangpo Gorge in south-east Tibet is the world's deepest gorge. First published in 1926, ‘The Riddle of the Tsangpo Gorges’ told the story of its exploration by Frank Kingdon-Ward and the rich plant and animal life found there. This second edition contains the text of the original edition and brings the story right up to date by describing the devastating flood of 2000, with dramatic before and after photographs.
£18.50 [ref: 71598]

Cox, P.A. and Banack, S.A. (Eds.). Islands, Plants, and Polynesians. An Introduction to Polynesian Ethnobotany.
1st. Ed. Pub. Dioscorides Press. 1991 pp.228 with b/w. tables and figs. Large 8vo. Ownership insc. in pencil to ffep. Fine hardback in dw. showing some sunning in places.
Essys on anthropology, linguistics, botany and horticulture are united in this collection, which aims to preserve the knowledge of plants and their uses that were part of traditional Polynesian lore.
£22.00 [ref: 65826]

Crabbe, J.A. et al (Eds.). The Fern Gazette. Volume Fifteen, Part 1 to Part 5.
1st. Ed. Pub. The British Pteridological Society. 1995-1997 Five parts with b/w. photos.and illus. 8vo. Fine softbacks.
The British Pteridological Society was founded in 1891 and continues as a focus for fern enthusiasts. It provides a wide range of information about ferns throught the medium of its publications and other literature.
£15.00 [ref: 65970]

Crabbe, J.A. et al (Eds.). The Fern Gazette. Volume Thirteen, Part 1 to Part 7.
1st. Ed. Pub. The British Pteridological Society. 1985-1990 Seven parts with b/w. photos.and illus. 8vo. Fine softbacks.
The British Pteridological Society was founded in 1891 and continues as a focus for fern enthusiasts. It provides a wide range of information about ferns throught the medium of its publications and other literature.
£20.00 [ref: 65968]

Crabbe, J.A. et al (Eds.). The Fern Gazette. Volume Fourteen, Part 1 to Part 8.
1st. Ed. Pub. The British Pteridological Society. 1991-1994 Eight parts with b/w. photos.and illus. 8vo. Fine softbacks.
The British Pteridological Society was founded in 1891 and continues as a focus for fern enthusiasts. It provides a wide range of information about ferns throught the medium of its publications and other literature.
£25.00 [ref: 65969]

Crabtree, J.H. Woodland Trees. And how to identify them.
3rd. Ed. Pub. The Epworth Press. 1919 pp.62 with b/w. photos. 16mo. Name and date to ffep. (11.12.22). A thor. vg. hdbk. in original green boards, gently sunned and marked.
£10.00 [ref: 53038]

Craig, R.T. The Mammillaria Handbook, with descriptions, illustrations, and key to the species of the Genus Mammillaria of the Cactacea.
1st. Ed. Pub. Abbey Garden Press. 1945 pp.xiv, 390 with 304 b/w. photographs. Large 8vo. Hardback. Contents fine. Original cloth boards thor vg.
£15.00 [ref: 15383]

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