Eucalypts
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears. Page Condition: Yellowed with signs of aging. Markings: Name on fep. Binding: Intact hardcover. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in Australian botanical illustration, Eucalypts presents a comprehensive and visually magnificent study of one of Australia's most iconic and ecologically significant tree genera. Illustrated by the celebrated botanical artist Stan Kelly and accompanied by authoritative scientific text from G. M. Chippendale and R. D. Johnston, the volume chronicles over 500 eucalyptus species in meticulous, hand-painted detail. Each plate captures the distinctive character of these remarkable trees — their blossoms, foliage, bark, and seed capsules — with a precision and artistry that has made this title a treasured reference for botanists, naturalists, and collectors alike. The combination of rigorous scientific description and breathtaking illustration makes this an enduring and authoritative guide to the eucalypts that define the Australian landscape.
Author: Stan Kelly
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Thomas Nelson
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears. Page Condition: Yellowed with signs of aging. Markings: Name on fep. Binding: Intact hardcover. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in Australian botanical illustration, Eucalypts presents a comprehensive and visually magnificent study of one of Australia's most iconic and ecologically significant tree genera. Illustrated by the celebrated botanical artist Stan Kelly and accompanied by authoritative scientific text from G. M. Chippendale and R. D. Johnston, the volume chronicles over 500 eucalyptus species in meticulous, hand-painted detail. Each plate captures the distinctive character of these remarkable trees — their blossoms, foliage, bark, and seed capsules — with a precision and artistry that has made this title a treasured reference for botanists, naturalists, and collectors alike. The combination of rigorous scientific description and breathtaking illustration makes this an enduring and authoritative guide to the eucalypts that define the Australian landscape.