On the Various Contrivances by Which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects, and on the Good Effects of Intercrossing

Probably less than 2000 copies of this 1st edition ever printed. Brown cloth boards with faded gilt lettering to spine. Boards are heavily rubbed. Corners are bumped, edges are worn. Fore edge is curled. Spine covering has been reattached but there are several areas of loss. Both inner hinges are cracked. 365 pp + 32 pp advert section dated December 1861. Bookplate from private library (Bee Research Assoc). Marks from various previous owners. The odd spot of fox here and there. 1 folding plate and 33 woodcuts in the text. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 659g.(YBP Ref: 030312:15(3f))

• Author: DARWIN, Charles
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• Publisher: John Murray
• Condition: Good Minus
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• Size: 12mo - over 63/4in - 73/4in tall
• Binding: Hardcover
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• Published Date: 1862
• Edition: 1st
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• Language: English