An Anatomical Atlas of Vegetable Powders Designed as an Aid to the Microscopic Analysis of Powdered Foods and Drugs
by GREENISH, Henry George, Eugene Collin;
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London, J. & A. Churchill, 1904, First edition. . original red cloth, gilt spine title lettering, title lettering on cover in gilt border, spine faded but lettering clear, corner bumped, interior is clean and fine in very good cover. . 8vo [24.5 x 18.5 cm]; 287 pp, 138 illustrations on 128 plates (complete), index. . A very detailed work with numerous detailed illustrations covering all aspects including starches, flours, leaves, flowers, seeds, spices, fruits, woods, barks, roots, bulbs, corms, fungi, galls, spores, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Horizon Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- J13350
- Title
- An Anatomical Atlas of Vegetable Powders Designed as an Aid to the Microscopic Analysis of Powdered Foods and Drugs
- Author
- GREENISH, Henry George, Eugene Collin;
- Format/Binding
- Original red cloth, gilt spine title lettering, title lettering on cover in gilt border, spine faded but lettering clear, corner
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, J. & A. Churchill, 1904, First edition.
- Size
- 8vo [24.5 x 18.5 cm]; 287 pp, 13
- Bookseller catalogs
- Nature - Botany;
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About the Seller
Horizon Books
Biblio member since 2003
Toronto, Ontario
About Horizon Books
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