4to - 24.5 x 18 cm.; xv - [1] - 334 pp. Blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine, blind stamping on front board. Foreword by Sir Edward Salisbury. Profusely illustrated with many full colour drawings plus 3 fold-out coloured charts. Moderate wear to the extremities, back hinge is starting, interior is very clean. A look at the plant world using non-technical language showing the part it plays in human affairs.

Plants Botany Herbology Agriculture Evolution Apothecary Beverages Fabrics Shelter