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First edition. Illustrated by A.F. Lydon. Coloured plates by Benjamin Fawcett, Driffield.
Nissen BBI 1243; Freeman 2326; McLean 23.
Condition
8 vols, small-4to (250x155mm), cont. half calf by Seton and Mackenzie, lightly rubbed/scuffed, wear to a few corners, marbled edges and endpapers; spines with raised bands, leather title pieces, gilt tooling to compartments. Some scattered light foxing and occasional spotting. Very good set. bookplate of K.[eith] Grantham, author of books on cacti and succulents, with attractive design of a succulent plant.