I have posted an on-line version of the rare book Orchids of Mexico and Guatemala by James Bateman on my website. Bateman's books are well known for their wonderfully detailed botanical prints of orchids. There are forty species illustrated and described in the book.
The book was written in the mid 1800's and the original was limited to only 125 copies. A rare reprint was produced in 1973 but the cheapest one I could find was over $1000!
Here is a chance to peruse a rare book of great importantance to the orchid community.
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I hope you enjoy the book.John Denson, RLA