MAW [George]
A monograph of the genus crocus
£1,150
Auction: 8 July 2003 at 12:00 BST
Description
... with an appendix on the etymology of the words crocus and saffron by C.C. Lacaita ... 1st edition, 81 hand coloured plates, col. double page map, 2 double page tables, large engraved vignettes, contemporary green morocco over bevelled board, inner gilt dentelles, a.e.g., binding rubbed, with some marginal foxing throughout as usual, 4to., London: Dulau, 1886
Note: Nissen . Inscribed on the verso of front blank from the author and dated Christmas 1886.