Arditti, J. (Ed.). Orchid Biology. Reviews and Perspectives, 1.
1st. Pub. Cornell Univ. Press. 1977 pp. 310 with b/w. plates, tables & figs. Small 4to. Spotting to fore-edges of text block o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw., with some gentle sunning to spine.
The author invited experts from all over the world to write reviews in their area of speciality. The papers represented a review of what was known at the time of publishing.
£12.00 [ref: 34707]

Argent, G. (et al). Rhododendrons of Sabah.
1st. Ed. Pub. Sabah Parks Trustees. 1988 pp.iv, 145 with colour and b/w. illus. 8vo. Fine softback with gentle sunning to spine.
A handy pocket guide to help with identification and to provide walkers with basic information on the variety of rhododendrons they are likely to encounter in Sabah.
£16.50 [ref: 65209]

Argyll Saxby, C.F. (Ed.). Edmondston’s Flora of Shetland. Comprehending a list of the prevalent wild-flowers, horse-tails, club mosses and ferns of the Shetland Isles.
2nd. Rev. Ed. Pub. Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier. 1903 pp.102 with photo. frontispiece and biographical sketch of Edmondston. Contents in fine condition. Original green boards in fine condition. C.E. Salmon’s copy (author of ‘Flora of Surrey’) with his bibliographic notes to front pastedown. Also has bookplate of Sir George Taylor to ffep. A most pleasing copy.
£80.00 [ref: 53789]

Argyll Saxby, C.F. (Ed.). Edmondston’s Flora of Shetland. Comprehending a list of the prevalent wild-flowers, horse-tails, club mosses and ferns of the Shetland Isles.
2nd. Rev. Ed. Pub. Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier. 1903 pp.102 with photo. frontispiece and biographical sketch of Edmondston. Signature. Presentation copy from a member of the Saxby family. Contents in nr. fine condition. Original green boards in nr. fine condition.
£22.50 [ref: 65814]

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Armstrong, David. A History of the Red Helleborine. (Cephalanthera rubra).
1st. Ed. Pub. Gloucestershire Naturalists’ Society. 2022 pp.110 with colour and b/w. photos. and illus., plus maps. 8vo. New softback.
The Red Helleborine (Cephalanthera rubra) is a rare and enigmatic member of the orchid family, surrounded by secrecy and intrigue, and Gloucestershire is one of its strongholds in the British Isles. David Armstrong, has spent the best part of 30 years studying and researching this plant whilst working for the National Trust. This has involved visits to the few other known sites in the country as well as the local ones, literature searches, and visits to various herbaria, all pulled together in this illustrated book to create a fascinating read.
£10.00 [ref: 64016]

Arnold, M. (Ed.). South African Botanical Art. Peeling Back the Petals.
1st. Ed. Pub. Fernwood Press & Art Link. 2001 pp.216 with colour illus. throughout. Large 4to. Fine hardback in fine dw.
A beautifully illustrated dictionary of South African Botanical Artists, with well over 200 entries; the first to be compiled and published.
£40.00 [ref: 71441]

Arnold, Marion. (Ed.). South African Botanical Art. Peeling Back the Petals.
1st. Ltd. Ed. Pub. Fernwood Press & Art Link. 2001 pp.216 with colour illus. throughout. Royal 4to. Fine hardback housed in fine cloth slipcase. Half leather over cloth binding with gilt floral motif to front, blind-stamped floral motif to ffep. From the library of Prof. Grenville (Gren) Lucas OBE, much loved botanist and conservationist. A Collector’s Edition of 100 copies, this copy being No. 35, presented to Gren Lucas and signed by the Editor.
A beautifully illustrated dictionary of South African Botanical Artists, with well over 200 entries; the first to be compiled and published.
£300.00 [ref: 66823]

ASBA. 16th Annual International. American Society of Botanical Artists.
1st. Ed. Pub. ASBA. 2013 pp.[60] with col. illus. throughout. 4to. Fine softback.
Catalogue of the 16th annual exhibition of the American Society of Botanical Artists.
£10.00 [ref: 68577]

ASBA. 17th Annual International. American Society of Botanical Artists.
1st. Ed. Pub. ASBA. 2014 pp.[56] with col. illus. throughout. 4to. Fine softback.
Catalogue of the 17th annual exhibition of the American Society of Botanical Artists.
£10.00 [ref: 68576]

ASBA. 18th Annual International. American Society of Botanical Artists.
1st. Ed. Pub. ASBA. 2015 pp.[64] with col. illus. throughout. 4to. Fine softback.
Catalogue of the 18th annual exhibition of the American Society of Botanical Artists.
£10.00 [ref: 68575]