Fungi (New Naturalist 96) by Spooner, B.; Roberts, P - 2005

First edition. An as new unread book in a near fine unclipped dust wrapper which has a minor crease to the front of the wrapper and some minor shelf wear to the bottom (see photos).

London: Collins, 2005. xi, 594, 164 col photos. . HB. Vg in d/w (spine faded; slight rubbing to front fold).. First edition. Bernhard & Loe, NN96A.. [9780002201520]

London: Collins, 2005. xi, 594, 164 col photos. . HB. Fine in d/w (not price-clipped; no fading).. First edition. Bernhard & Loe, NN96A.. [9780002201520]

London: Collins, 2005. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. xi, 594; colour plates and over black and white photographs and drawings. Dust jacket near fine, not price clipped, some dust soiling to the back panel, light stain to front band, now protected in a clear removable archival sleeve. Green Buckram boards fine with bright gilt to spine. Contents clean and tight, fore-edges and top of the text block dust soiled, unread. A near fine first edition copy. [Collecting the New Naturalists NN96A].

Published by Collins, 2005. 1st edition.. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. New Naturalist series 96. Examining the often surprising roles fungi play in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the impact of fungi on the human world, from forestry and agriculture to foods and pharmaceuticals. Green buckram, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. Pale foxing to text block else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly faded to spine, very lightly rubbed to top & tail of spine, rear panel just a little grubby.

Harper Collins, London, 2005. 1st edition . Hard covers, dust jacket. Fine/V.g.. As new other than slight fading of the red pigment on the spine of the jacket.

London: Harper Collins, 2005. First edition 2005. Hardback. xi, 594pp. Dust jacket in protective sleeve. Fungi are ancient, diverse and ubiquitous organisms that form a major component of the natural environment and significantly influence our daily lives. The book examines the often surprising roles fungi play in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the impact of fungi on the human world, from forestry and agriculture to foods and pharmaceuticals. The authors take a broad look at the extraordinary variety of fungal species - from microscopic moulds to mushrooms - and explore the many and complex ways in which fungi interact with plants and animals. They survey the specialist species found in woodlands, grasslands, lakes and seas and investigate how fungi have colonised the man-made world, from wine vaults to space stations. Examples from folklore reveal how fungi have captured the imagination, and a survey of biotechnology and industrial uses shows just how important fungi have become to… Read More

London: Collins, 2005. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. xi, 594; colour plates and over black and white photographs and drawings. Dust jacket fine, not price clipped, now protected in a clear removable archival sleeve. Green Buckram boards fine with bright gilt to spine. Contents clean and tight, unread. An as new first edition copy. [Collecting the New Naturalists NN96A].

London: Collins, 2005. Book. New. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. xi, 594; colour plates and over black and white photographs and drawings. Dust jacket fine, not price clipped, now protected in a clear removable archival sleeve. Green Buckram boards fine with bright gilt to spine. Contents clean and tight, unread. An as new first edition copy. [Collecting the New Naturalists NN96A].

London: Harper Collins, 2005. First edition 2005. Hardback. xi, 594pp. Dust jacket in protective sleeve. Fungi are ancient, diverse and ubiquitous organisms that form a major component of the natural environment and significantly influence our daily lives. The book examines the often surprising roles fungi play in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the impact of fungi on the human world, from forestry and agriculture to foods and pharmaceuticals. The authors take a broad look at the extraordinary variety of fungal species - from microscopic moulds to mushrooms - and explore the many and complex ways in which fungi interact with plants and animals. They survey the specialist species found in woodlands, grasslands, lakes and seas and investigate how fungi have colonised the man-made world, from wine vaults to space stations. Examples from folklore reveal how fungi have captured the imagination, and a survey of biotechnology and industrial uses shows just how important fungi have become to… Read More