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16.1.20 The Snakes of Europe Author: Boulenger, G. A. $549.00 London Methuen & Co., Ltd. 1913 Cloth /w Gilding Very Good- 1st Edition 12mo-over 6-3/4in. -7-3/4in. tall. 1st Edition Hardcover 8vo book in Very Good-condition. A herpetological guide to European snake species written by renowned British zoologist George Albert Boulenger. Illustrated with 14 plates and 42 black and white drawings in the text. Spine is sunned and slightly cocked. Minor foxing to page edges and some inside pages. 269 pgs. |
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2546 Selected American Game Birds ISBN: 870042130 Author: Hagerbaumer, David $400.00 Caldwell, ID, U.S.A. Caxton Press 1972 Full-Leather, Gilded Very Good++ in Issued Without First Limited Edition Limited Edition. Folio 14in. H x 15 3/4in. W. Inscribed By Both Artists The book is in Very Good+ condition, there are a few light marks on the cover, one puncture in the leather at the bottom of the spine on the front, the inside front cover has light foxing, some insect stains along the edges of the pages. This is a Limited edition, number 144 of no more than 190, signed by "David Hagerbaumer" the artist, and also signed by "Sam Lehman" the designer of the calligraphy, it is stated on the inside front cover that neither the art or the calligraphy will ever be reproduced in anything but this book, both artists did one hand illustration each on the page that they signed. |
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E2937 (13 Volumes) Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (Volume 1-13) Author: Grzimek, Bernhard $335.00 New York Van Nostrand Reinhold Com 1974 Cloth Very Good in Very Good jacket First Edition, First Prin 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. tall. (13 Volumes) Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (Volumes 1-13) (Volume I) Lower Animals-Protozoa, Mesozoa, Sponges, Coelenterates, Flatworms, Rotiters, Roundworms, Priapuloida, Onychophora, Tardigrada, Nemertinea, Annelida, Arthropoda. Volume I is an ex-library book with stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is taped to the book and is covered in mylar. (Volume II) Insects-Proturans, Springtails, Two-pronged bristle tails, Bristle tails, Large-Winged Insects. Volume II is an ex-library book with stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is taped to the book and is covered in mylar. (Volume III) Mollusks and Echinoderms-Snails, Clams, Octopuses & Squids, Ctenophores, Arrowworms, STarfish, Sea squirts. Volume III is an ex-library book with stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is taped to the book and is covered in mylar. (Volume IV) Fishes I-Lampreys & Hagfishes, Sharks & Rays, Bony Fishes, Sturgeons, True fishes 1, Flying Fishes. Volume IV is an ex-library book with stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is taped to the book and is covered in mylar. There is pen marks to the bottom of the pages (two straight lines) (Volume V) Fishes II Amphibians-True fishes 2, Crossopterygians, Lungfishes, Original four-legged animals, Salamanders, Limbless amphibians, Frogs Volume V is an ex-library book with stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is taped to the book and is covered in mylar. (Volume VI) Reptiles-Turtles, Crocodiles, Tuartaras, Iguanas, Snakes Volume VI is an ex-library book with stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is taped to the book and is covered in mylar. The dust jacket has minor wear to the edges. (Volume VII) Birds I-Tinamous, Ostriches, Grebes, Loons, Penquins, Albatrosses & Pelicans, Storks, Herons, Ibises, Flamingos, Geese & Ducks, Hawks, Falcons & Eagles, Chachalacas, Curassows & Guans Quail Volume VII is an ex-library book with stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is taped to the book and is covered in mylar. The bottom edge of the cover has one small chip.... |
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B.000652 Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals in Five (5) Volumes ISBN: 79095089 Author: Grzimek, Bernhard $300.00 NY McGraw-Hill Publishing 1990 Cloth Fine in Near Fine jacket First Edition Thus 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. tall. Beautiful 5 volume set with dust jackets all in Fine/Near Fine condition. Over 3200 pages, copious color illustrations, maps and photos throughout. Many color photos are either fullpage or two-page. English version of a work originally done in German. Contributing authors listed at the beginning of each volume; apparently written by experts in each field and compiled by Grzimek. Index. Weighs 27 lbs with shipping box. |
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4800 Botany of Western Texas. Contributions From the U. S. National Herbarium Vol. II Author: Coulter, John M. $250.00 Washington Government Printing Offic 1894 Cloth w/Gilded Spine Very Good. No Jacket 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. tall. The book is in Very Good condition, the spine is lightly sunned, the corners are bumped, some wear at the top and bottom of the spine, light insect damage to the edges of the pages, there are 2 stains on the cover measuring approximately 1/2" long, the first title page may have been reglued recently, it was done poorly and the glue extends 1/2" too far onto the page, which attached to the second front endpaper. |
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2101 Our Garden Friends and Foes Author: Wood, Rev. J. G. Illust: Coleman, W. S. And Other Artis $189.00 London George Routledge & Sons 1882 Cloth w/Gilding Very Good- No Jacket First Edition 7 3/8in. H x 5 1/8in. W. The book is in Very Good-condition, the endpapers have been repaired at the binding, the corners are bumped, the top and bottom of the spine show light wear, the pages are clean, the binding is tight. The cover is beautifully illustrated with four gilded butterflies, one gilded lizard, and one gilded frog, the spine has a gilded mouse, and a gilded bird. |
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26.5.17 Himalayas ISBN: 810980657 Author: Shirakawa, Yoshikazu Illust: Shirakawa, Yoshikazu $160.00 Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A. Abradale/Abrams 1986 Cloth As New in Near Fine in Shrink- Elephant Folio-over 15in. -23in. tall. As New hardcover elephant folio book with original photographs by Yoshikazu Shirakawa. Still in shrink-wrap! Dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with very slight wear at corners. Includes 248 full-page illustrations in full-color, 6 fold-out color plates, and 6 maps and diagrams. Testimonial by the King of Nepal. Preface by Arnold Toynbee. Introduction by Sir Edmund Hillary. Beautiful copy of a beautiful book! |
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E1454 Folklore of American Weather Author: Sloane, Eric $140.00 New York Duell, Sloan, and Pearce 1963 Cloth Very Good- in Very Good- jacke Stated First Edition 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. tall. Signed by Author This book is in Very Good-/ Very Good-condition. +dust jacket has been price clipped. Book is a stated FIRST EDITION and is also SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the front end paper. there is slight foxing to the inside covers. There are no marks from a previous owner. 63 pages. This book is about American weather sayings and beliefs. To separate the true from the false, investigating origins and separating the many truly valuable pieces of weather lore from superstition. Thirt-five drawings by the author clarify and enhance the text of this entertaining and informative new book by America's favorite weather expert. Signed by the author on the front end paper, along with a a drawing by him. |
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D397 The Grasses of Texas ISBN: 890960054 Author: Gould, Frank W. $135.00 Published for the Texas A 1975 Cloth Very Good in Very Good+ jacket Stated First Edition 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. Tall. The book is in Very Good condition, with no writing inside from previous owners. The pages are clean and tight. Ex-Library. The dust jacket is in Very Good+ condition, with minor wear to the edges. |
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9104 Florula Bostoniensis: a Collection of Plants of Boston and Its Vicinity Author: Bigelow, Jacob M.D. $125.00 Boston Charles C. Little and Jam 1840 Hard Cover Good Third Edition 12mo-over 6-3/4in. -7-3/4in. tall. This is "Florula Bostoniensis: A Collection of Plants of Boston and Its Vicinity, with Their Generic and Specific Characters, Principal Synonyms, Descriptions, Places of Growth, and Time of Flowering, and Occasional Remarks. " It is written by Jacob Bigelo, M.D.; professor of Materia Medica in Harvard University, member of the Linnaen Society of London and Paris. This third edition contains a glossary of botanical terms. This book is in Good condition. It has a cloth spine, and leather covered boards. There was a glued-down title that was on the spine; this has fallen off. The boards and corners are heavily worn. 468 pages. |
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B.001414 The Nature of a Bird's World Author: Howard, Eliot $120.00 Cambridge At the University Press 1935 Cloth /w Gilding Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacke First Edition 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. tall. DJ: rare and the price is clipped. Some foxing to the top and bottom page edges and very light foxing to inside front and rear cover. Light sunning to the spine. |
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B.001030 Nature's Window ISBN: 1880044005 Author: Davis, Bruce Henry; France, Ch Illust: Frace, Charles $100.00 U.S.A. American Masters Foundati 1992 Full-Leather Near Fine. No Jacket Limited Edition 4to-over 9-3/4in. -12in. tall. Signed by Author This is a 1992, INSCRIBED Limited Edition, in Near Fine condition. Book is SIGNED by the author on the title page. Binding is Full leather with gold gilding. Slight bump to the front covers lower edge. Some light chipping to the cover gilding. Tons of beautiful photographs and color plates throughout. No marks from a previous owner. 154 pages. |
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2379 The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi Author: Arnold, T.W. M. A. $89.00 London Chatto and Windus 1907 Cloth w/Gilding Very Good- No Jacket Presentation Copy 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. tall. The book is in Very Good-condition, the book has moderate insect damage where the top layer of the cloth has been eaten, this damage is on the front cover and there is some light damage to the spine. There is an embossed stamp "Presentation Copy" on the title page. |
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734 The White Hills: Their Legends, Landscape and Poetry Author: King, Thomas Starr Illust: Andrew & Wheelock $75.50 Boston Crosby, Nichols & Co. 1860 Cloth w/Gilding Very Good in Issued Without ja Assumed First Edition 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. tall. Nice copy of this old and scarce book, in the 1st edition. 403 pages that reviews the four major geographical valleys of New Hampshire. 62 b/w etchings. Fascinating reading. Two chapters contributed by Prof. Edward Tuckerman-exploration and vegetation of the White Mts. Binding is fragile, I open this book carefully. : -) Pages show some tanning and minor foxing. Page edge gilding excellent. Cloth cover show some wear, bumped real hard on corners and front spine, cloth only split along back of spine. See scan of cover and one illustration. Buyers-email us for more scans. |
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B.000359 A Tree, a Blade of Grass ISBN: 3822896551 Author: Maeda, Shinzo Illust: Maeda, Shinzo, Photographer $75.00 New York, New York, U.S.A Taschen America, LLC 1993 Cloth Very Good++ in Very Good++ jac Reprint, Ireland Ed 10 1/4in. H x 11 1/2in. W. His classic work. 287 pages of Maeda's beautiful nature photographs on heavy art stock. Cover board have one bump on bottom edge of both covers. DJ has tiny bit of lower corner wear and front surface rubbing. |
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B.000668 Sierra Outpost Author: Lofberg, Lila & Malcolmson, Da $75.00 New York Duell, Sloan and Pearce 1941 Cloth Very Good- No Jacket First Edition 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. Tall. Inscribed By Author This book is a 1941, FIRST EDITION in Very Good-condition. There is some soiling to the cover. Inscribed by one of the authors (malcolmson) on the Title page. This book is an account of Lila Lofberg's adventures in the sierra outpost and also includes remarkable observations of coyote behavior. There are no marks from a previous owner. 253 pages. |
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737 The Tree Where Man Was Born the African Experience ISBN: 525222650 Author: Matthiessen, Peter & Porter, E $60.00 New York, NY, U.S.A. Dutton/Plume 1972 Cloth w/Gilding Near Fine in Very Good jacket First Edition 4to-over 9-3/4in. -12in. tall. Inscribed By Photographer Inscribed by Eliot Porter, renowned Naturalist & Photographer! Very nice copy of this large book with numerous color photos, many full page or 1 1/2 pg. 247 pgs. Index covers topics & photos. Cover shows some rubbing on spine and corners. Inside front cover has gift inscription from friend to same man Porter inscribed to on facing fep. see scan of cover. |
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E3119 Island Africa: the Evolution of Africa's Rare Animals and Plants ISBN: 691085609 Author: Kingdon, Jonathan $60.00 Ewing, New Jersey, U.S.A. Princeton Univ Press 1990 Cloth Near Fine in Near Fine jacket 4to-over 9-3/4in. -12in. tall. The book is in Near Fine condition, with no writing inside from previous owners. The pages are clean and tight. The dust jack is in Near Fine condition, with minor wear to the edges. |
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E3396 The Living World of Audubon Animals ISBN: 448124599 Author: Elman, Robert $60.00 New York Grosset & Dunlap Publishe 1976 Stated Leather Very Good++ No Jacket Limited Edition Folio-over 12in. -15in. tall. This limited edition (17/4000) book is in very good ++ condition, the only mark from the previous owner is where it states who the book is registered to and there is light foxing to the page edges. There is no dj. The slipcase is in near fine condition. 272 pgs. |
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1614 Texas Flowers in Natural Colors Author: Whitehouse, Eula Illust: Whitehouse, Eula $59.95 Austin, Texas Privately Published 1936 Cloth w/Gilding Near Fine in Good jacket First Edition 8vo-over 7-3/4in. -9-3/4in. tall. Very nice copy of this scarce work. 212 pgs, with 256 color illustrations accurately drawn and colored by the author. Introduction note on inside sleeve of dj written by Mrs. J. Frank Dobie (Bertha McKee). Book is excellent, one small spot on edge of pages, cloth, corners, spine and binding in excellent condition. Pages clean with no foxing. dj has some major chipping with large pieces missing at top of spine and top outside corners of both front & rear covers. see scan. |
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