Growth and Tropic Movements of Plants

xxx, 448pp, with 229 black and white illustrations in text. In dark blue cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. Boards worn, gently rubbed at edges, rounded on corners, bruised at ends of a sunned spine. Text block edges darkened, slightly affecting page margins. A little spotting and toning on first and last few leaves. Previous owner's name, dated 1948, inked neatly on front paste down. A little loosened. 'On examining the prolific publications of Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose, concerning various plant physiological phenomena, one is inevitably impressed by the unique style which he adopts in attacking the various problems with which he has dealt. [BRIMBLE, L. Growth and Tropic Movements of Plants. Nature 125, 438-441 (1930).] Hard to find title.