A. G. Tansley — The British Islands and Their Vegetation

Cambridge , At the University Press, 1949. Cloth. A pleasing two-volume study of the environment, history and vegetation of the British Islands, richly illustrated throughout. A new edition, with corrections. Complete in two volumes. In the publisher's original green cloth, with an illustrative gilt stamp to the front boards. A detailed account of the natural and semi-natural plants of the British Islands, offering a comprehensive look at the history, structures and characteristics of the country's vegetation. From Arthur George Tansley, an English botanist and pioneer in the science of ecology. In recognition of this work, Tansley was awarded the Linnean Medal in 1941. Volume I is illustrated with a frontispiece, ninety-three monochrome plates and an array of in-text figures. Volume II is illustrated with sixty-nine monochrome plates and an array of in-text figures. Collated, complete. With a charming contemporary note of appreciation to one Ray Palmer laid in to the front free endpaper of Volume I. In the publisher's original green cloth bindings. Externally, very smart, with light bumping to the extremities and the odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a contemporary dedication note to one Ray Palmer laid in to the front free endpaper of Volume I. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .