Anatomy of Seed Plants by Katherine Esau
1962. Third Printing. 376 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Plates are bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.