Botanical Exploration of Southern Africa. – Gunn, Mary and Codd, L E

Introductory volume to the Flora of Southern Africa

An illustrated history of early botanical literature on the Cape flora. Biographical accounts of the leading plant collectors (some with b&w photographs) and their activities in southern Africa from the days of the East India Company until the modern times. Mild thumbing. 400 pages. Contents clean and tightly bound. First Edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Good. Sunning to spine area. 2cm tear to lower edge. Illustration tipped in. Small indentation to lower rear edge. Binding: Hardcover. Green cloth boards with gilt. Some mild edge-wear.

Publisher: The Botanical Research Institute
Date Published: 1981
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Good.
Dimensions: 28.5cm x 20.5cm x 3cm