The Medicinal and Poisonous Plants of Southern Africa. – Watt, John Mitchell and Breyer-Brandwijk, Maria Gerdina

Being an Account of their Medicinal uses, Chemical Composition, Pharmacological Effects and Toxicology in Man and Animal.

First edition of this important medico-botanical work on toxic and medicinal properties of plants, both indigenous and alien found in Southern Africa. Blindstamped title to upper board with publishers image blindstamped to rear board. Gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated by b/w and colour plant and livestock plates. Stamps and bookplate to front end papers with a ‘Withdrawn’ stamp. Name of previous owner on front fep. Some foxing to front and rear prelims with mild scattered foxing to contents. 314 Pages. 1st Edition. Condition; Good-. Binding: Hardcover. Blue ribbed cloth boards with edge-wear to extremities. Small splits to the spine edges. 1cm open tear to header. Discolouration mark to front board.Some fraying to the corners.

Publisher: E & S Livingstone
Date Published: 1932
Publication Place: Edinburgh
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good-.
Binding: Hardcover. Blue ribbed cloth boards with edge-wear to extremities. Small splits to the spine edges. 1cm open tear to header. Discolouration mark to front board.Some fraying to the corners.

Dimensions: Small 4to