1927 (2nd ed.) iv, 463 p., 366 figures, half leather, spine gilt with two dark brown labels. Library stamp. Spine and covers slightly rubbed.Adolf Engler (1844-1930) and Karl Prantl (1849-1893) were German botanists, famous for their system of plant classification, which is still used by many herbaria and authors of manuals and floras. Together they edited this monumental work, drawing on the expertise of many notable contributors. Although not recent it remains one of the greatest of all plant taxonomic treatises.
1927 (2nd ed.) iv, 463 p., 366 figures, black half leather, spine with two red labels. Library stamps on title-page and edges. Removed sticker mark on front cover.Adolf Engler (1844-1930) and Karl Prantl (1849-1893) were German botanists, famous for their system of plant classification, which is still used by many herbaria and authors of manuals and floras. Together they edited this monumental work, drawing on the expertise of many notable contributors. Although not recent it remains one of the greatest of all plant taxonomic treatises.