Gladiolus. Journal of South African Botany Supplementary Volume No. 10. – Lewis, G Joyce & Obermeyer, A Amelia

A revision of the South African Species.

Contains description of 103 species, including many new to science. Lavishly illustrated with 32 full colour plates as well as 51 half–tone plates and 30 black and white figures. Includes notes on hybrids and the story of the evolution of the best-known hybrids now used extensively by horticulturists around the world. Previous owner’s name on front fep. A spot of mild foxing to the rear fep. 1st edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Fair+. Scratches and abrasions to rear cover. Edge-wear and creasing with small nicks to spine edges. 2cm closed tear to front fold. Binding: Hardcover. Light blue boards with edge-wear to extremities. Some bumping to corners and spine edges.

Publisher: Purnell
Date Published: 1972
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good+.
Binding: Hardcover. Mild edge-wear. Insect nibbling along the edges. Foxing to the cloth boards.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Gopod. Some light edge-wear. Sunning to spine and part of the front cover. Foxing to the verso.
Dimensions: 24.5cm x 19.5cm x 3cm