Davies, P & J. and Huxley, A. Wild Orchids of Britain and Europe.
1st. Ed. 2nd. Imp. Pub. Chatto & Windus. 1984 pp.xii, 256 with 328 col photos. & text figs. 8vo. Small address label and date to ffep.S potting to top-edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
A field guide to all the wild orchids of Europe; a reference book for both experts and enthusiasts with information on biology, distribution and classification as well as detailed descriptions of species and subspecies.
£4.95 [ref: 50249]

De la Bathie, H., Perrier. & Beckman, S.D. Flora of Madagascar. (Vascular Plants). 49th Family - Orchids. Volumes I & II.
Rev. Ed. Pub. Beckman. 1981 pp.ix, 542 with 80 full-page b/w. figs. Two vols. bound as one. Large 8vo. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering and decoration. Fine hardback. Scarce
Descriptions and illustrations of the plants of the orchid family from Madagascar and the surrounding area.
£75.00 [ref: 34664]

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Endersby, J. Orchid. A Cultural History.
1st. Ed. Pub. Univ. of Chicago / RBG, Kew. 2016 pp.viii, 292 with col. & b/w. photos. and illus. 8vo. Minor pen marks to top-edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw. With dedication from the author.
Following the stories of orchids throughout history, Endersby divides our attraction to them into four key themes: science, empire, sex, and death.
£17.50 [ref: 72420]

Gibson, J. Wild Orchids of Surrey.
1st. Ed. Pub. Antony Rowe. 2009 pp.74 with col. photos. throughout. 8vo. Fine softback.
A book of excellent colour photographs, and supporting text, depicting the orchids of Surrey in all their glory.
£7.50 [ref: 68352]

Gladman, Chris. Wild Orchids of Somerset. A guide to wild orchids recorded in Somerset, including hybrids and abnormal species.
1st. Ed. Pub. Privately. 2014 pp.60 with col. photos. throughout and map. 4to. Fine softback.
Details locations where orchids have been found. Special coastline species feature and sections on other British orchids and hybrids.
£17.50 [ref: 69504]

Godfery, M.J. Monograph & Iconograph of Native British Orchidaceae.
1st. Ed. Pub. Cambridge Univ. Press. 1933 pp.xvi, 259 and 58 fine colour plates and a further 9 monochrome plates. With publisher’s ‘Addenda et Corrigenda’ sheet loosely inserted. Royal 4to. Hardback. TEG. Some spotting to fore-edge of text block, to ends and occ. to verso of plates and concomitant text leaf o/w. contents fine. Original cloth boards in very good plus condition in vg. dw.
The lifesize plates represent 50 species, subspecies and varieties, and 18 natural hybrids.
£200.00 [ref: 68303]

Graham, R. and Roy, R. Slipper Orchids. The Art of Digby Graham.
1st. Ed. Pub. Croom Helm. 1982 pp. 109 with 37 superb botanical illus. from watercolours by Digby Graham. DW. lightly sunned to spine area, o/w. a vg. copy.
£20.00 [ref: 34678]

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Hamilton,R.M. The Orchid Doctor: Remedies, Recipes, Recommendations and Referrals.
Rep. Pub. Robert M. Hamilton. 1989 pp. vi, 152. Foreword by Dr. O. Wesley Davidson. Vg. copy in card covers.
£7.00 [ref: 33380]

Hansen, Eric. Orchid Fever. A horticultural tale of love, lust and lunacy.
1st. Ed. Pub. Methuen. 2000 pp.272 with b/w. illus. 8vo. Light spotting to top-edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw. With loosely inserted lengthy newspaper article (Daily Telegraph, Apr. 2000) by Eric Hansen about enigmatic orchid collector Henry Azadehel.
An exhilarating journey to the heart of an orchidaceous darkness.
£7.50 [ref: 52706]

Harrap, A. & Harrap, S. Orchids of Britain And Ireland. A Field and Site Guide.
1st. Ed. Pub. A&C Black. 2005 pp.480 with col. photos. & dist. maps throughout. 8vo. Nr. fine softback.
This comprehensive and well illustrated guide is a benchmark for the identification of British and Irish orchids. With detailed information on their biology, habitats, distribution and conservation, it covers all 56 species of wild orchid found in Britain and Ireland.
£15.00 [ref: 68338]