Author: K. Von Goebel; H. M. Bower; F. O. Bower
Title: Wilhelm Hofmeister the Work and Life of a Nineteenth Century Botanist
Description: London, Ray Society; Dulau & Co LTD, 1926. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this biography of the German botanist Wilhelm Hofmeister, originally written in German by Karl von Goebel, here translated into English by H. M. Bower, signed by the translator and editor. The first edition of this work, being the first English translation. Signed to the front pastedown by the translator and editor, H. M. Bower and F. O. Bower, inscribed to their sisters Henrietta and Caroline Bower. Published by the Ray Society, this volume numbered 111 of the series issued to the subscribers by the publishers for the year 1925. The Ray Society is a scientific text publication society, publishing works devoted to the British flora and fauna. A biography of Wilhelm Hofmeister. Hofmeister was a German biologist and botanist who was largely self-taught. He is credited with the discovery of alternation of generations as a principle in plant life, and was also an early student of the genetics in plants. With a frontispiece, and two facsimile letters. With a pamphlet biography of Wilhelm Hofmeister by WIlliam A. Locy loosely inserted, reprinted from 'The Scientific Monthly' from October 1924. Originally written by Karl von Goebel. Goebel was a German botanist who studied the anatomy, morphology, and physiology of plants. Translated by H. M. Bower. Edited by F. O. Bower. He was a botanist, a Fellow of the Royal Society, and a lecturer in Botany at the University College in London. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Small crack to the front joint. Light marks to the boards. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Ink inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: ray society wilhelm hofmeister botanist botany wilhelm hofmeister h m bower f o bower Not Stated
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Title: Wilhelm Hofmeister the Work and Life of a Nineteenth Century Botanist
Description: London, Ray Society; Dulau & Co LTD, 1926. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this biography of the German botanist Wilhelm Hofmeister, originally written in German by Karl von Goebel, here translated into English by H. M. Bower, signed by the translator and editor. The first edition of this work, being the first English translation. Signed to the front pastedown by the translator and editor, H. M. Bower and F. O. Bower, inscribed to their sisters Henrietta and Caroline Bower. Published by the Ray Society, this volume numbered 111 of the series issued to the subscribers by the publishers for the year 1925. The Ray Society is a scientific text publication society, publishing works devoted to the British flora and fauna. A biography of Wilhelm Hofmeister. Hofmeister was a German biologist and botanist who was largely self-taught. He is credited with the discovery of alternation of generations as a principle in plant life, and was also an early student of the genetics in plants. With a frontispiece, and two facsimile letters. With a pamphlet biography of Wilhelm Hofmeister by WIlliam A. Locy loosely inserted, reprinted from 'The Scientific Monthly' from October 1924. Originally written by Karl von Goebel. Goebel was a German botanist who studied the anatomy, morphology, and physiology of plants. Translated by H. M. Bower. Edited by F. O. Bower. He was a botanist, a Fellow of the Royal Society, and a lecturer in Botany at the University College in London. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Small crack to the front joint. Light marks to the boards. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Ink inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: ray society wilhelm hofmeister botanist botany wilhelm hofmeister h m bower f o bower Not Stated
Price: GBP 125.00 = appr. US$ 178.50 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 633P67
- Book number: 633P67
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