Conifers, Junipers & Yew: Gymnosperms of British Columbia
by John Davidson
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- Hardcover
- first
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- See description
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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Conifers, Junipers & Yew: Gymnosperms of British Columbia, John Davidson. Published by T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1927. First Edition. Ivy Abercrombie (illustrator). xvii,72pp. with appendix, index, glossary. 37 full-page tissue- guarded plates (18 in colour and 19 in black and white). Orange cloth boards with gilt titles; high quality paper. Contents are in very nice condition without tears, marks or folds; browning to tissue guards; all plates are in fine condition. Middle hinges a bit weak; boards have light edge wear. Dustjacket has chips, tears and soiling. Over all a very good copy.
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- Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA) (CA)
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- Title
- Conifers, Junipers & Yew: Gymnosperms of British Columbia
- Author
- John Davidson
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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