The Anatomy Of Flowers
Edition: 1st ed.,
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Condition: VG. Jacket: Dust jacket present, some minor wear and fading to edges; within mylar. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings noted. Binding condition: Binding intact, hardcover in good structural condition. Stickers/labels: None noted.
The Anatomy of Flowers by Arthur Harry Church is a landmark work in botanical science, presenting a meticulous and visually stunning examination of floral structure and morphology. Church, a distinguished Oxford botanist of the early twentieth century, argues that understanding the architectural design of flowers is fundamental to comprehending plant evolution and reproductive biology. The book presents a series of extraordinarily detailed illustrations — originally rendered in vivid watercolour — that dissect and reveal the internal geometry of blooms with scientific rigour and artistic brilliance. Edited and introduced by David Mabberley, this edition contextualises Church's pioneering research within the broader history of botanical illustration and plant science. A treasured reference for botanists, naturalists, and lovers of scientific art alike, it remains one of the most beautiful and authoritative records of floral anatomy ever produced.
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The Anatomy Of Flowers
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: VG. Jacket: Dust jacket present, some minor wear and fading to edges; within mylar. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings noted. Binding condition: Binding intact, hardcover in good structural condition. Stickers/labels: None noted.
The Anatomy of Flowers by Arthur Harry Church is a landmark work in botanical science, presenting a meticulous and visually stunning examination of floral structure and morphology. Church, a distinguished Oxford botanist of the early twentieth century, argues that understanding the architectural design of flowers is fundamental to comprehending plant evolution and reproductive biology. The book presents a series of extraordinarily detailed illustrations — originally rendered in vivid watercolour — that dissect and reveal the internal geometry of blooms with scientific rigour and artistic brilliance. Edited and introduced by David Mabberley, this edition contextualises Church's pioneering research within the broader history of botanical illustration and plant science. A treasured reference for botanists, naturalists, and lovers of scientific art alike, it remains one of the most beautiful and authoritative records of floral anatomy ever produced.
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: VG. Jacket: Dust jacket present, some minor wear and fading to edges; within mylar. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings noted. Binding condition: Binding intact, hardcover in good structural condition. Stickers/labels: None noted.
The Anatomy of Flowers by Arthur Harry Church is a landmark work in botanical science, presenting a meticulous and visually stunning examination of floral structure and morphology. Church, a distinguished Oxford botanist of the early twentieth century, argues that understanding the architectural design of flowers is fundamental to comprehending plant evolution and reproductive biology. The book presents a series of extraordinarily detailed illustrations — originally rendered in vivid watercolour — that dissect and reveal the internal geometry of blooms with scientific rigour and artistic brilliance. Edited and introduced by David Mabberley, this edition contextualises Church's pioneering research within the broader history of botanical illustration and plant science. A treasured reference for botanists, naturalists, and lovers of scientific art alike, it remains one of the most beautiful and authoritative records of floral anatomy ever produced.
