Alexander von Humboldt and the Botanical Exploration of the Americas
de Lack, H.Walter
- Usado
- Aceptable
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Fine/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 3791341421
- ISBN 13
- 9783791341422
- Librería
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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Munich, Berlin, London, New York: Prestel, 2009. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Hardcover in slipcase. Green hardcover with title in white on spine and front cover. Condition: Fine, no inscriptions. 278pp. 82 colour plates.Slipcase condition: Fine, with very light shelfwear. Recording Alexander von Humboldt's historic expedition to the Americas and Cuba-hailed by many as the "scientific discovery of America"-these intricate and delicately tinted illustrations reveal his revolutionary findings as he travelled through jungles, across rivers, and over mountainous terrain. Internationally renowned botanist H. Walter Lack lends his expertise to a fascinating essay that discusses Humboldt's significant contributions to the world of botany and scientific research. Technically precise, the illustrations are equally appealing to anyone who appreciates fine art and botanical illustration. A heavy book, will require extra shipping charges if to be sent outisde UK..
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- Librería
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 008245
- Título
- Alexander von Humboldt and the Botanical Exploration of the Americas
- Autor
- Lack, H.Walter
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 3791341421
- ISBN 13
- 9783791341422
- Editorial
- Prestel
- Lugar de publicación
- Munich, Berlin, London, New York
- Fecha de publicación
- 2009
- Tamaño
- Folio - over 12 - 15" tall
- Palabras clave
- alexander von humboldt, botany
- Catálogos del vendedor
- Art History;
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Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books specialises in Modern British Art and 20th century design books, and is based in Dorset. We are always interested in buying books, particularly those related to art, design, photography and architecture. Please contact us on 01258 471 249 or info@karenjakobsen.co.ukKaren Jakobsen is a Member of the PBFA
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