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Click here to see our other books! Sanders' Orchid Guide, and, Orchid Hybrids Henry Frederick Conrad Sander 1901-06 Sander & Son : St. Albans 10" by 6.5" 256; [1]; 330, [1]; [4], 123, [2pp] SUMMARY A set of three important orchidologist reference works, compiled by the eminent botanical figure Henry Frederick Conrad Sander. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Three detailed reference works on orchids, containing detailed lists on orchids and their hybrids. Detailing the many different species of orchids found around the world, including one volume focusing solely on orchid hybrids. This is an important guide to orchids which was re-edited and amended for decades after its first publication, an essential reference for orchidologists. This set includes two copies of 'Sanders' Orchid Guide', one volume bringing the text up to date to the 1st January 1901. The differences in the text show the expansion of the orchid growing industry and how many new hybrids had been cultivated. Compiled by Henry Frederick Conrad Sander, an orchidologist and nurseryman. He also published a monthly magazine on orchids named 'Reichenbachia'. 'Orchid Hybrids' dated 1906 from Jisc, from a copy held at Kew Gardens. Interleaved with blank lined pages for notes. CONDITION In a quarter calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, a little worn. Cracks and loss to the spine of 'Orchid Hybrids'. Marks to the boards, heavier to the 1901 volume, with some damp stains. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Leather is rubbed, light fading to the spines. A little loss of cloth to the extremities of the 1901 volume. Front hinge of the 1901 volume is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper of 'Orchid Hybrids'. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional scattered spot. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques