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Up for sale is an exceptional vintage collection of 13 historical botanical publications, making an ideal addition to any horticultural library, regional chapter collection, or enthusiast's bookshelf.
This collection tracks decades of wild species exploration, breeding records, and cultivation advice from both sides of the Atlantic.
This complete 13-publication lot includes:1950 ARS Bound Compilation: Quarterly Reprints Bulletin of the American Rhododendron Society (Volume 4, Numbers 1–4 complete). Features fascinating mid-century field correspondence tracking Dr. Joseph Rock’s plant-collecting expeditions along the Yunnan-Tibet border.
1985/1986 RHS Annual Yearbook: Rhododendrons 1985/86 with Magnolias and Camellias published by The Royal Horticultural Society London. A beautifully illustrated, prestigious annual featuring international expert journals, companion plant spotlights, and specialized show records.
11 Original ARS Seasonal Bulletins:1953: July (Volume 7)1954: July1955: July1956: January1966: January, July1968: January, April, October1969: January1970: January
Condition:Good vintage condition overall. These are original, decades-old paper publications, so please expect normal light shelf wear, minor edge rubbing, and some natural age-toning to the paper covers and spines as typical for items of this era.
The interiors are clean, free of major writing, and fully legible with excellent mid-century typography and cover art. Spines and bindings remain sound.
Please see photos for a closer look at the exact condition of the covers.
Shipping & Handling:Shipped securely to protect the paper covers during transit.
