Gladiolus. Journal of South African Botany Supplementary Volume No. 10. - Lewis, G Joyce & Oberme...

A revision of the South African Species.

Contains description of 103 species, including many new to science. Lavishly illustrated with 32 full colour plates as well as 51 half--tone plates and 30 black and white figures. Includes notes on hybrids and the story of the evolution of the best-known hybrids now used extensively by horticulturists around the world. Previous owner's name on front fep. A spot of mild foxing to the rear fep. 1st edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Fair+. Scratches and abrasions to rear cover. Edge-wear and creasing with small nicks to spine edges. 2cm closed tear to front fold. Binding: Hardcover. Light blue boards with edge-wear to extremities. Some bumping to corners and spine edges.

Publisher: Purnell
Date Published: 1972
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good+.
Binding: Hardcover. Mild edge-wear. Insect nibbling along the edges. Foxing to the cloth boards.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Gopod. Some light edge-wear. Sunning to spine and part of the front cover. Foxing to the verso.
Dimensions: 24.5cm x 19.5cm x 3cm