{"product_id":"kinabalu-summit-of-borneo-k-m-wong-and-a-phillipps-2nd-ed","title":"Kinabalu: Summit of Borneo, K.M. Wong and A. Phillipps — 2nd Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, The Sabah Society in association with Sabah Parks, 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 4to, pp. [iv], 544.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The heavy volume rests squarely in its binding, with the black cloth boards remaining remarkably sharp, clean, and free of bumping, while the gilt tooling to the front board and spine remains exceptionally bright and unoxidised. The hinges are tight and secure, fully supporting the substantial text block without any sagging. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and completely free of foxing, thumb-marks, or prior ownership signatures. The original dust jacket is complete and unclipped, presenting handsomely in a protective sleeve; it exhibits only faint, typical edge-wear and slight, natural sun-fading to the spine panel, which does not detract from the overall striking visual appeal of this well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is the substantially revised and expanded 1996 edition of the definitive monograph on Mount Kinabalu, originally published in 1978. Produced under the editorial guidance of K.M. Wong and A. Phillipps, this heavy quarto acts as a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary survey of the mountain's topography and ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe volume is profusely illustrated throughout with striking full-colour photographic plates documenting the region’s unique ecosystems, capturing its endemic flora, including the iconic Rafflesia and Nepenthes pitcher plants, and diverse fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile the 1978 first edition paperbacks occasionally surface, this updated, heavy hardcover iteration is genuinely scarce on the open Western market, particularly with the dust jacket intact and in such a well-preserved state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIt remains a cornerstone reference work for collectors of Bornean natural history, ecology, and mountaineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eRising majestically above the Bornean rainforest, Mount Kinabalu has long captivated explorers, botanists, and mountaineers as one of the world's most biologically diverse landscapes. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eKinabalu: Summit of Borneo\u003c\/i\u003e stands as the definitive natural history of this UNESCO World Heritage site, offering an unparalleled, multi-disciplinary deep dive into its geology, indigenous cultural significance, and rich ecosystems. From the steaming lowland dipterocarp forests to the dramatic granite peaks, this visually stunning volume guides readers through a unique environment teeming with giant pitcher plants, rare orchids, and endemic wildlife. It is an essential and immersive reference for anyone fascinated by the ecological wonders of Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55642291732819,"sku":"6565","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261022_110702.jpg?v=1793180098","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/kinabalu-summit-of-borneo-k-m-wong-and-a-phillipps-2nd-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}