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A Botanist in Southern Africa
Hutchinson, John
Description:
(London: P. R. Gawthorn Ltd, 1946) Royal 8vo; original green cloth, lettered in gilt on spine; pp. xii + 686; profusely illustrated with plates, maps and charts, incl. folding, line drawings and photographs in text. Cloth a little rubbed; bump to bottom fore-corner of upper board; earlier owner's name signed on pastedowns; upper hinge starting; trace of spotting to fore-edge; binding a little slack. Good. A classic of Southern African botany, which contains descriptions of Hutchinson's travels between 1928-29 and 1930. "In 1919 he was put in charge of the Africa section and in 1936 was promoted to keeper of the Kew botanical museums. He retired in 1948 but continued to assist in the herbarium until his death, publishing even more works during this period than before his retirement." - DSAB V, p. 370.
Details:
- Publisher: P. R. Gawthorn Ltd
- Publisher Place: London
- Date of Publication: 1946
- Lot No: 440
- Hammer Price: $30
- Bids: 1
- Visits: 34
- Estimate: $55
- Reserve: $30
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Seller Details:
- Name: Christison Rare Books
- Address: P O Box 24093, Sherwood, Port Elizabeth, 6034
- Contact Person: Lindsay Christison
- Country of Origin: South Africa
- Email: antiquarian@antiquarian.co.za
- Website: www.antiquarian.co.za
- Preferred Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, SA Cheques, EFT, Paypal
- Trade Association: SABDA, PBFA
- Additional Information: Our specialities include natural history, travel, and the history and peoples of South-East Africa. Lots listed may be examined by prior arrangement. Please phone ahead.
