H f macmillan (26 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Landscape 8vo, 46 pp plus Index, black and white photographs, green boards as issued. An excellent facsimile of the original edition published circa 1900.

Zustand: New. pp. x + 560 Illus.

Zustand: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book:-"The history of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya dates as far back as 1371, when King Vikramab?hu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaveli Ganga. Later, in the reign of King K?tri ?r? R?jasi?ha from 1747 to 1780, the sprawling green mass was made a Royal Garden. From 1780-1798 King R?j?dhi R?jasi?ha resided therein, where a temporary residence was erected for him. The gardens were formed by Alexander Moon in 1821, six years after the final conquest of the Kandyan Kingdom by the British in 1810 under the advice of Sir Joseph Banks a garden named Kew (named after the Kew Gardens in London) was opened in Slave Island, Colombo-2. In 1813 the garden was moved to Kalutara, and in 1821 to Peradeniya, as it was found to be more favourable and better adapted for the proposed Botanic establishment. This slim volume is about this gardens, a reserve opened in 1821, and is a repository of the flora of the island of Sri Lanka. This book is a guide to these gardens, and offers short articles on the popular history, the eminent people associated with, the ways of maintenance, and on the collection of plant in these gardens. The book is fully illustrated and was first published in 1906. This book celebrates the 200th anniversary of the establishment of Kew Gardens in Slave Island, Colombo 2, in 1810. About the Author:-Hugh Fraser Macmillan was born on 4th June 1869 and had his early horticultural training at Dochfour Castle. He then moved to Wales where he worked under Andrew Pettigrew at Cardiff Castle. Around 1893 he went to Kew as a student gardener and gained experience in several departments. He left Kew in June 1895 to become Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), a position that he held until 1912 when he appointed superintendent of all gardens in Ceylon. Throughout his time in that country he contributed greatly to improving horticultural practices that were relevant to the whole region.In 1910 he published Handbook of Tropical Gardening and Planting with Special Reference to Ceylon. It became a standard text, so successful that it went to a 5th edition by 1962. The Title 'Illustrated Guide To The Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya written/authored/edited by H. F. Macmillan', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121235655 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 47 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 17.78 x 24.13 cms Vol: 47.…

Zustand: New. pp. xii + 767 Illus.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book:-"The history of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya dates as far back as 1371, when King Vikramab?hu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaveli Ganga. Later, in the reign of King K?tri ?r? R?jasi?ha from 1747 to 1780, the sprawling green mass was made a Royal Garden. From 1780-1798 King R?j?dhi R?jasi?ha resided therein, where a temporary residence was erected for him. The gardens were formed by Alexander Moon in 1821, six years after the final conquest of the Kandyan Kingdom by the British in 1810 under the advice of Sir Joseph Banks a garden named Kew (named after the Kew Gardens in London) was opened in Slave Island, Colombo-2. In 1813 the garden was moved to Kalutara, and in 1821 to Peradeniya, as it was found to be more favourable and better adapted for the proposed Botanic establishment. This slim volume is about this gardens, a reserve opened in 1821, and is a repository of the flora of the island of Sri Lanka. This book is a guide to these gardens, and offers short articles on the popular history, the eminent people associated with, the ways of maintenance, and on the collection of plant in these gardens. The book is fully illustrated and was first published in 1906. This book celebrates the 200th anniversary of the establishment of Kew Gardens in Slave Island, Colombo 2, in 1810. About the Author:-Hugh Fraser Macmillan was born on 4th June 1869 and had his early horticultural training at Dochfour Castle. He then moved to Wales where he worked under Andrew Pettigrew at Cardiff Castle. Around 1893 he went to Kew as a student gardener and gained experience in several departments. He left Kew in June 1895 to become Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), a position that he held until 1912 when he appointed superintendent of all gardens in Ceylon. Throughout his time in that country he contributed greatly to improving horticultural practices that were relevant to the whole region.In 1910 he published Handbook of Tropical Gardening and Planting with Special Reference to Ceylon. It became a standard text, so successful that it went to a 5th edition by 1962. The Title 'Illustrated Guide To The Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya written/authored/edited by H. F. Macmillan', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121235662 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 47 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 18.78 x 25.13 cms Vol: 47.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Signed by Charles Kitchener brother of lord Kitchener. 5th edition. The boards are a little shelf rubbed. They are strong and sturdy. Internally, there is a stamp mark on the half title page. Otherwise clean and complete. Tightly bound. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. 4th edition. Repaired boards are torn and marked.Old tape residue marks.Tanning.Foxing.Previous ownership inscription.Excellent binding.Due to weight postal adjustments may be required.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Zustand: Good. xi, 767, b/w illus. . HB. Large 8vo, orig. pictorial boards. Vg. 6th edition. Fully revised, with some new photographs and includes a number of species which are not Sri Lankan. So 'with special Reference to Ceylon' has been omitted from the title of this edition. [9789679990690].

Zustand: Good. xi, 767, b/w illus. . HB. Large 8vo, orig. pictorial boards, spine faded, some wear to foot of spne. Good. From the library of Keith Harris (1932-2022), British entomologist, and former Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Entomology. Inscribed to him by Henry S. Barlow. 6th edition. Fully revised, with some new photographs and includes a number of species which are not Sri Lankan. So 'with special Reference to Ceylon' has been omitted from the title of this edition. [9789679990690].…

Hardcover. Zustand: Sehr gut. Fifth Edition. 123 Seiten Dieses Buch bietet umfassende Informationen über tropische Pflanzentechniken und Gartenarbeit, mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Ceylon. Es dient als wertvoller Ratgeber für Landwirtschafts- und Gartenbauprojekte in tropischen Gefilden. Zustand: Einband mit stärkeren Gebrauchsspuren, Seiten geringfügig gebräunt, insgesamt GUTER Zustand. HC1-692-8/8-00835183 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1220. …

Fifth edition.. 560 S. mit zahlreichen Abbildungen, Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1140 Groß 8°, Original-Leinen, Bibliotheks-Stempel auf Vorsatz, insgesamt gutes und innen sauberes Exemplar.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 584 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1854 edition on green cloth.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Satisfaisant. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Mauvais. Livre en anglais. In-8 reliure éd. sous jaquette 22,2 cm sur 15,5. 560 pages. Jaquette défraîchie, effrangée et salie avec plusieurs manques, reliure légèrement déchirée en pied du dos, intérieur propre. Jaquette en mauvais état. État correct d'occasion. in-8°.…

5th. ed. 5th. ed. 8vo. X, 560 S. Mit farb. Front., 1 Faltplan sowie zahllosen, tls. farb. Abb. OLwd., berieben. Innendeckel mit mont. Abb., 2 Abb. von privater Hnd ankoloriert. 1,400 gr.

5th. enlarged edn. 1962 Nice copy in sl. worn dust jacket.

London: MacMillan & Co., Fifth edition, 1956 8vo. x,560pp. 3 colour plates and several hundred monochrome illustrations, biblio., glossary and 58 page index. A very nice copy in the publisher's cloth. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[B].…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. The fourth edition of this comprehensive guide to tropical planting and gardening, replete with numerous illustrations. A fascinating and detailed guide to tropical planting and gardening, including chapters on climate, soils, garden plans, flowers, fruits, foliage, trees, caring for plants, practical uses for tropical plants, and a special reference to Ceylon.Written by H.F. Macmillan, former superintendent of the Royal Botanic Gardens and former advisor to the Anglo-Persion Oil Company.The fourth edition of this work.Replete with numerous illustrations, including three plates in colour, one folding plate, and many in-text illustrations.Collated and complete.Containing a pencil inscription from a previous owner to the front free-endpaper, dated 1936, and a former bookseller's sticker to the front pastedown. In the publisher's original green cloth binding. Externally, smart, with some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, and a few marks to the boards. A small split to the cloth at the head of the front joint. Previous bookseller's sticker to the front pastedown, and previous owner's pencil inscription to the front free-endpaper. Internally, hinges are slightly tender, remaining binding is generally firm. Pages contain a few spots but are generally bright and clean. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book. …

Copertina rigida. Zustand: buone. 6ª edizione. Testo inglese. Cm.25,5x19. Pg.XII, 768. Legatura in cartoncino editoriale. Con illustrazioni nel testo. 2050 gr.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. (Tropical Plants, Gardening, Agriculture, Sri Lanka) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1650grams, ISBN.…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. A smart second edition of this illustrated handbook to tropical gardening from British botanist Hugh Fraser Macmillan, with letters from the author tipped in. Second edition. With two letters tipped in at page 552, one of which is signed by the previous owner to a R. N. Lyne, Director of Agriculture at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, the other is signed by the author to the previous owner, dated 5th February 1916. Illustrated with many images throughout. A detailed and comprehensive guidebook for the management and cultivation of a tropical garden, with chapters on climate, soil, tropical fruits, flowering plants, spices, bamboos, orchids, shrubs, annuals, and more. Includes special reference to Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. Written by Hugh Fraser Macmillan, a British botanist and writer who was a student gardener at the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew from 1893 to 1895. Previously held in the library of Robert Davidson, a British botanist at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Advertisements to the rear. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Minor age toning to the endpapers with a contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). signed by author. book. …

Macmillan and Co London 1943, 560 pp., 1 col.photos/ b&w photos/ tables / b&w illustrations / 1 fold. map, hardcover (code Bot-31).