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Butterflies More
stunning butterfly photography by a Japanese naturalist. 96 pages,
with photos running from page 5 to 88, most full-page, covering the
"white" butterflies of Japan. Text is japanese & english;
index of photographical info in rear with dates, scientific name, photo
details. Bottom edge of cover has some rubbing, dj has 1" tear
at top rear of spine. Price: US $24.00 |
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Johnsons's
Household Book of Nature, Mammalia, Volume II NY: Henry J. Johnson, 1880 Gilded Embossed Leather. Very Good/Issued Without. Assumed 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contains
full and interesting descriptions of the animal kingdom based upon
the writings of the eminent naturalists Audubon, Wallace, Brehm, Wood
and others. Color Plates No. 30-64 are in Vol II. pgs 397-776. Decorative
end papers of the period. Former owner's signature & bookplate inside
front cover. Binding is holding but fragile. Cover has some scuffing
& chipping. see scan. Price: US$ $144.50 |
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Jewels, Butterfly Images Murata, Yasutaka Japan: Murata, Y. 2001. Boards. Fine/Near Fine. 1st Edition. 9" H x 10 1/2" W. Beautiful 3rd book by Mr. Murata, a recognized amateur expert on the butterfly. He excels his 2nd book with just fantastic close up photography of butterflies from around the world. His previous books have been done in very small private editions; this one was produced for the Japanese market in a still small edition and has enlgish only at the end where the butterfly names, dates and locations are listed for the 74 photos, some covering two pages. There are also several stylized beautiful paintings included. Since the book is for the Japanese market it reads "backwards" for english readers. see scan of photo. ISBN:4085320580 Bookseller Inventory #000741 Price: US $144.50 |
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Natural
History of New York, Agriculture of New York Together
with Descriptions of the More Common and Injurious Species of Insects,
Volume V Rare
copy of this scientific text with 35 color lithographs and 3 b/w
illustrations of NY insects. 272 pages of text intact; lithographs end
with # 35, there is reference in the text for lithos up thru #47, so
the last 12 are missing. Disbound and missing cover; old string binding
is still strong on remaining text & lithos - bound with 8 separate
pieces of string. There is foxing and some staining - lithos have stained
tissue paper protectors, text is very good paper is only very lightly
tanned. *see scan of plate 35* I will scan other examples for interested
buyer. Price: US $290.00 |
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The
Butterfly Book Signed
by Author. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The book
is in Very Good ++ condition, the corners are moderately bumped, some
wear at the top and bottom of the spine, front endpapers are slightly
tanned. The book is signed by W. J. Holland at the end of the preface,
the binding is tight and straight, the pages are clean. Price: US $189.50 |
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Official Guide, The New York Zoological Park The book
is in Very Good condition, the binding is starting to come loose at the
front end paper, corners are lightly worn, top and bottom of spine are
lightly worn, two chips on the top of the front cover, one chip on the
top of the back cover. This is the American Eagle Edition, maps
plans and illustrations. Bookseller Inventory #001800 |
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National
Geographic Magazine, May, 1937, Vol LXXI, No.5 Includes
paintings & color & b/w photos of "Nomads among the Butterflies"
(see scan), by Sail across Europe, The Isle of Man, Along London's Coronation
Route, Mexican Land of Lakes and Lacquers, Bekonscot, England's Toy-Size
Town (see scan). Price:
US$ 24.50 |
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Illustrated
Encyclopedia of the Butterfly World Price: US$ 30.00 |
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