Praktische Studien an der Familie der Orchideen, nebst Kulturanweisungen
Wien: Carl Gerold & Sohn, 1854. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 332 (2)pp., 1 folding table. Original brown cloth with gilt lettering and ruling on spine. Based on years of studying of life orchids, J. G. Beer present his results in three parts. Part one describes the shape of the plant, accentuating the similarities between European and tropical orchids in their growth. Part two describes the conditions for growth as necessary in the European climate, and part three presents a descriptive overview of orchids already in various European collections. Illustrated with b/w in-text drawings of orchids and a folding table showing a variety of orchids. Contains list of names of described orchids and errata page at rear. Text in German. Binding with light wear along edges, some staining at head of spine, not affecting block. Small dealer sticker on inside front cover. Some light sporadic foxing in block. Table at rear with medium foxing. Binding and interior in overall good- to good condition. g- to g. Item #47014
Price: $125.00