{"product_id":"antique-reference-book-british-fungi-george-massee-english-natural-science","title":"Antique Reference Book, British Fungi, George Massee, English, Natural, Science","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26105\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an antique copy of British Fungi by George Massee. An English, bound reference book, dating to the George V period, circa 1911.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBritish Fungi - with a Chapter on Lichens by George Massee is a classic early 20th-century guide to the fungi of the British Isles. Covering identification, habitats, ecology, edible and poisonous species, and fungal classification, it also includes an introductory chapter on lichens. Enhanced by colour illustrations from Ivy Massee, this work remains a valuable resource for naturalists, mycologists, and collectors of scientific literature.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina, intact with some light ageing, commensurate with use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHand annotations added in pencil by a former custodian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFull colour frontispiece, separated from the title page with protective paper sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eOffers forty coloured plates by Massee's wife, Ivy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented across 551 pages, and bound with cloth on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a charming antique reference book on the topic of British Fungi, with appealing colour plates and further lithography illustrations. A treat for the collector or those with interest in the subject. Delivered ready to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 14.5cm (5.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 4cm (1.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 21.5cm (8.5'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57249236320629,"sku":"26105","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26105-1.jpg?v=1780558758","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-reference-book-british-fungi-george-massee-english-natural-science","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}