The Genera of South African Plants, arranged according to the Natural System which generally describes the proper

which generally describes the proper cultivation of plants in England” (modified after Wiki entry)

Broggers Boktrykkeri Publisher Place Kristiania [Oslo

From the library of Kraig Adler with his bookplate

Image is of a young male jerfalcon or gyrfalcon and egg

It is a thorough detailed study of the Rollers

The Genera of South African Plants, arranged according to the Natural System which generally describes the properPp. lxvi, 429. Contemporary one half green morocco leather, spine with 5 raised bands lettered in gilt in 2 compartments and with gilt panel lines and decorations highlighting each raised band, over green cloth covered boards, top page edge in gilt, other page edges are deckled, original marbled endpapers, 8vo. This volume is the first substantial botanical work published in South Africa. The work provided an introduction to the flora of South Africa