Native Orchids of China in Colour

Beijing & New York: Science Press, 1999. Very well illustrated, large octavo, pp xviii, 416, very clean internally, grey cloth in very good condition, the dustwrapper is slightly worn and marked, its spine is faded; a slightl tear its spine head is now neatly repaired, and the dustwrapper preserved in a removable film. [A copy with great provenance : a presentation copy to Philip Cribb, signed by all three authors.] . [This book is a definitive illustrated work on Chinese wild orchids. It introduces a total of 117 genera, 403 species and 2 varieties of Chinese wild orchids with detailed description of origin (domestic and foreign), habitat, altitude, flowering period, and 791 stunningly beautiful photographs shot in the field. The authors are all highly-regarded in the research of Chinese native orchids and provide abundant firsthand information. This book is a necessary reference to Chinese orchids which will be welcomed by researchers in botany and practitioners in the horticultural industry worldwide. "The largest illustrated collection of rare Chinese native orchids - Stunning color photographs show specimens in detail in their native habitats - Book structure makes the wealth of information easily accessible.]. Signed by Authors. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Slightly worn and torn.