Flowers of the Himalaya. [together with the Supplement] by Polunin, Oleg & Stainton, Adam - 1984

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1984. Well illustrated, thick octavo, pp xxx, 580, top edge slightly foxed, otherwise very clean internally, black cloth in very good condition, in a good dustwrapper which is slightly wrinkled at the spine head. + Supplement, by Adam Stainton: well illustrated, pp 86 + plates, very clean internally, black cloth in very good condition, in a very good dustwrapper. [The flora of the Himalaya is of exceptional interest. This volume describes some 1500 species found in the upper valleys, hills, and higher mountainous regions between 1200m and 5500m. Over 690 colour photographs taken in the field are included which, along with 315 line drawings, illustrate over 1000 species. There is a guide to plant hunting, and also descriptions of how climate, geology, soils, altitude, and man's activities affect vegetation.]. Hard Cover. Very Good.