Echoes in Plant and Flower Life

Second Hand
Hardcover
Author: Grindon, L. H.
Published by: F. Pitman

1st edition. Book Condition: Near Fine.
Very scarce. 12x17cm. Green cloth with gilt spine titles in a decorative font and gilt cover title incorporated into gilt folial decoration; only very lightly marked and edge-worn. Internally very crisp and clean with light age toning. Attractive bookplate of notable botanist and author Amry Briggs to front pastedown. This classical of botanical literature explores plant morphology and the fascinating resemblances and patterns (“echoes”) found in the plant kingdom, particularly focusing on mimicry. A lovely, well-preserved copy of this very scarce classic.