Lowe, E.J. Our Native Ferns; or a History of the British Species and Their Varieties. Volume I and II. 1st. Ed. Pub. Groombridge. 1865-1867
Two volume set, complete with 79 colour plates. Royal 8vo. Hardback. With very charming period inscription (dated 12th Aug 1870) to title-page of both vols. Some spotting to contents, largely confined to text and tissue guards, o/w. contents fine. Bright and clean original gilt and blind decorated green cloth in thor. vg. condition showing some light wear to extemities.
A seminal work on British ferns and their allies. Contains descriptions of 1,294 varieties (Rickard p.64).
£225.00 [Ref: 67414]