Engler, A. & K. Prantl (eds) [by: W. Ruhland / H. Paul / V.F. Brotherus]
Reference : BM45577
(1924)
1924-1925 (2nd ed.) Two volumes. iv, 478, iv, 542 p., 420, 376 figures, contemporary half leather, spine richly gilt with two red labels. Spine of volume 10 (first part) with upper part detached (but still present). Edges somewhat rubbed. Library stamps and some annotations.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.
Engler, A. & K. Prantl (eds) [by: W. Ruhland / H. Paul / V.F. Brotherus]
Reference : BM45578
(1924)
1924-1925 (reprint 1960) (2nd ed.) Two volumes. iv, 478, iv, 542 p., 420, 376 figures, contemporary half leather, spine with two red labels. Removed sticker mark on front covers. Library stamps.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.