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THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA
Written by Jacob H. Studer.
Stock no. 1804391
Published by The Natural Science Association Of America.
1897.
Very good condition.
Re-issue. 119 artistic colored plates (lithographs) representing the different species and varieties drawn and colored from nature including a copious text giving a popular account of their habits and characteristics, based on observations made in the field by the most eminent writers on ornithology prefaced by a systematic table and index to page, plate and figure. Very large format. Full red morocco binding with gilt title to front and spine. All edges gilt. 182 pages plus index. Spine faded, edges rubbed, a few scuff marks to front & rear board. Corners worn. Front joint between title page and frontis pulled. Some scattered foxing. A few closed margin tears. Some grubby margin marks (fingering). All plates present and beautifully bright.
- Categorised in:
- ANTIQUARIAN
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- NORTH AMERICA
- LITHOGRAPHS
- LEATHER BINDING
BIRDS OF IDAHO
Written by Thomas D. Burleigh.
Stock no. 1804143
Published by The Caxton Printers Ltd..
1st
1972.
Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.
Buff boards, blue titles and vignettes. Colour & b/w photos. xiii and 467 pages including index. ISBN: 0870042084. Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Text block a little foxed, contents clean. Yellow wrapper is faded at spine, edge-worn and grubby.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- NORTH AMERICA
HUMMINGBIRDS FLYING JEWELS
Written by Walter Scheithauer; Gwynne Vevers.
Stock no. 1804111
Published by Arthur Barker Limited.
1st
1967.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Translated from the German by Vevers. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. 176 pages including index. Bumping to top edge of front board and first few pages at top edge. Pictorial wrapper is edge worn with a couple of chips to top edge and a little grubby.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
LA PASSION DES OISEAUX
Written by John A. Burton; D.H.S. Risdon.
Stock no. 1204229
Published by Grund.
1976.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Text in French. Large format. Colour photos. ISBN: 270005007X. Wrapper corners are worn.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- FRENCH
BIRDS OF SURINAME
Written by F. Haverschmidt; G.F. Mees.
Illustrated by Paul Barruel; Inge Van Noortwijk.
Stock no. 1204194
Published by Vaco.
1st
1994.
Almost very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.
Large format. Dark green imitation leather with gilt titles. Colour plates. Includes fold-out sketch map of Suriname to rear. 584 pages. ISBN: 999140029X. Rear joints are just starting to crack. Wrapper a little edge-chipped.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- SOUTH AMERICA
A GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF PANAMA
Written by Robert S. Ridgely.
Illustrated by John A. Gwynne.
Stock no. 1204041
Published by Princeton University Press.
3rd
1981.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Black cloth, white title to spine. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 0691081743.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- PANAMA
- CENTRAL AMERICA
THE BIRD FAUNAS OF AFRICA AND ITS ISLANDS
Written by R.E. Moreau.
Stock no. 1803547
Published by Academic Press.
1st
1966.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
B/w photos and maps. Discussing the ecology and distribution of birds throughout the African continent. Price-cut wrapper is browned, faded at spine and grubby.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- AFRICA
THE RUFF
Written by Johan G. Van Rhijn.
Illustrated by Ian Willis.
Stock no. 1803462
Published by T. & A.D. Poyser.
1st
1991.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A fascinating species whose elaborate breeding behaviour has captivated ornithologists for decades. B/w photos and drawings. ISBN: 0856610623.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
RED DATA BIRDS IN BRITAIN
Written by Leo Batten; C.J. Bibby; et al.
Illustrated by Ian Willis.
Stock no. 1803461
Published by T. & A.D. Poyser.
1st
1990.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Action for Rare, Threatened and Important Species. Published for The Nature Conservancy Council and The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Red cloth boards, gilt title & vignette to spine. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0856610569.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK GENERAL)
BIRDS OF THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Written by Clive Finlayson.
Illustrated by Ian Willis.
Stock no. 1803455
Published by T. & A.D. Poyser.
1st
1992.
Very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Brown boards, gilt title and vignette to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 0856610666. Text block a little grubby, contents fine. White pictorial wrapper slightly grubby.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- GIBRALTAR
BIRDS IN IRELAND
Written by Clive D. Hutchinson.
Illustrated by Busby.
Stock no. 1803452
Published by T. & A.D. Poyser.
1st
1989.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Large format. Green boards, gilt title and vignette to spine. B/w illustrations. 215 pages including index. ISBN: 0856610526.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- IRELAND
WHERE TO FIND BIRDS IN AUSTRALIA
Written by John Bransbury.
Stock no. 1803382
Published by Hutchinson Australia.
1st
1987.
Very good condition.
A travellers guide to the birdlife of Australia. Blue cardwraps. Colour photos. B/w maps. xv and 539 pages including index. ISBN: 0091689414. Covers lightly marked. Half-title page browned, contents fine.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- AUSTRALIA