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THE EARTH'S DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
Written by W. Kenneth Hamblin.
Stock no. 1320366
Published by Macmillan Publishing Co..
1989.
Very good condition.
A Textbook In Physical Geology. Focusing on the two major energy systems that make the earth a dynamic planet - the Hydrologic system and the tectonic system. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. 576 pages includes index. photos. 5th edition, revised. ISBN: 002349381X. Slight bumping to spine and corners. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- GEOLOGY
EAGLES, HAWKS AND FALCONS OF THE WORLD (2 VOLUMES)
Written by Leslie H. Brown; Dean Amadon.
Illustrated by Roger Tory Peterson; et al..
Stock no. 1820533
Published by Country Life.
1979.
Nearly fine condition.
Large format. 125 full-colour paintings. Brown/terracotta cloth boards, gilt titles and vignette. ISBN: 060043124X. Contained in publisher's slipcase with large brown pictorial onlay to all sides which is scuffed and rubbed at edges.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- EAGLES
- BIRDS OF PREY
THE TEMPLE OF FLORA: THE FLOWER PLATES
No author listed.
Illustrated by Robert Thornton.
Stock no. 1820349
Published by Folio Society.
1st thus
2008.
Fine condition.
Very large format. Green cloth boards, gilt title. Green ribbon ties. The Flower Plates from Robert Thornton's 'The Temple of Flora' are taken from the edition of 1980 copies published by The Folio Society in 2008. They are printed on Modigliani paper by Beacon Press, Uckfield, Sussex. 29 plates in total. All plates present and immaculate. Portfolio has a slight scuff to rear board (very minor).
- Categorised in:
- FOLIO SOCIETY
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- FLORA
- FACSIMILE
- ART
- ILLUSTRATED
PHEASANTS, PARTRIDGES AND GROUSE (HELM IDENTIFICATION GUIDES)
Written by Steve Madge; Phil Mcgowan.
Illustrated by Norman Arlott; et al..
Stock no. 1820292
Published by Christopher Helm.
1st
2002.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A Guide to the Pheasants, Partridges, Quails, Grouse, Guineafowl, Buttonquails and Sandgrouse of the World. Red boards, gilt title to spine. Colour illustrations and distribution maps. ISBN: 0713639660. Light stain to lower edge of text block and vertical margin of front endpaper. Else fine. White pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- GAME BIRDS
- WILDFOWL
A HISTORY OF ORNITHOLOGY (NN 104)
Written by Peter Bircham.
Stock no. 1319459
Published by Collins.
1st
2007.
Fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
New Naturalist No. 104. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 9780007199693. Still in original shrinkwrap but top edge of rear panel of wrapper is a bit creased.
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- NATURAL HISTORY
- NEW NATURALIST
- ORNITHOLOGY
THE FORMS OF WATER IN CLOUDS & RIVERS, ICE & GLACIERS
Written by John Tyndall.
Stock no. 1820171
Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Ltd..
12th
1899.
Good condition.
Twelfth Edition. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine, blind series logo to front and rear board. The International Scientific Series. B/w frontis and text illustrations. xix and 192 pages. Spine browned, boards unevenly faded and marked. Text block browned. Hinges pulled but binding is tight. A few scattered foxspots and margin marks to contents.
ANDORRA: FLORS FLEURS FLORES FLOWERS
No author listed.
Stock no. 1820170
Published by Associacio Per A La Defensa De La Natura.
1st
1992.
Slightly better than very good condition.
A pocket guide for walkers detailing 100 of the more common flowers out of the 1,000 or so to be found in Andorra. Four languages: Catalan, French, Romanian, English. Pictorial cardwraps. Colour photos. ISBN: 9992010290. Edges of card covers lightly rubbed. Crease to free front endpaper. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- FLOWERS
- ANDORRA
- EUROPE
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- CATALAN
- FRENCH
- ROMANIAN
HANDBOOK OF THE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD 2. HOOFED MAMMALS
Written by Don E. Wilson; Russell A. Mittermeier; et al.
Stock no. 1820164
Published by Lynx Edicions.
1st
2011.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Large format. Heavy volume! Black boards, white titles. Stunning colour photography throughout. Published in association with Conservation International and IUCN. ISBN: 9788496553774. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed to rear panel. Else a lovely copy!
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- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- MAMMALS
HANDBOOK OF THE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD 3. PRIMATES
Written by Russell A. Mittermeier; Anthony B. Rylands; Don E. Wilson; et al.
Stock no. 1820160
Published by Lynx Edicions.
1st
2013.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Large format. Heavy volume! Black boards, white titles. Stunning colour photography throughout. Published in association with Conservation International and IUCN. ISBN: 9788496553897. Rear panel of dustwrapper slightly scuffed. Sweet odour present. Otherwise a lovely copy.
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- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- MAMMALS
- APES
HANDBOOK OF THE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD 4. SEA MAMMALS
Written by Don E. Wilson; Russell A. Mittermeier; et al.
Stock no. 1820159
Published by Lynx Edicions.
1st
2014.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Large format. Heavy volume! Black boards, white titles. Stunning colour photography throughout. Published in association with Conservation International and IUCN. ISBN: 9788496553934. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed to rear panel. Otherwise a lovely copy!
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- MAMMALS
- MARINE LIFE
WRENS, DIPPERS AND THRASHERS (HELM IDENTIFICATION GUIDES)
Written by David Brewer.
Illustrated by Barry Kent Mackay.
Stock no. 1319289
Published by Christopher Helm.
1st
2001.
Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The first comprehensive guide to the world's 83 wrens, 5 dippers and 36 thrashers. Green boards, gilt title to spine. 272 pages. 32 colour plates illustrating all 124 species plus b/w maps. ISBN: 187340395X. Surface paper damage to pastedowns (removal of tape?) else contents fine. Dustwrapper is price-cut.
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- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
GALLOWAY AND THE BORDERS (NN 101)
Written by Derek Ratcliffe.
Stock no. 1319046
Published by Collins.
1st
2007.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
New Naturalist Series 101. Colour plates plus b/w photos and drawings. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. ISBN: 9780007174010. Still in original shrinkwrap. Dustwrapper spine is ever so slightly faded.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NEW NATURALIST
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- SCOTLAND
- GALLOWAY