Bushnan j s (8 risultati)

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Marbled boards. Half leather. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Red ink decoration on page edges. Illustrated. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN. …

Cloth. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. A good copy of the 1st edition in the original publisher's cloth binding with new spine and title label. Contents complete with volume listing; half title; engraved black and white frontispiece portrait of Salvianus; vignette title page with black and white illustration of seabirds and a sea monster; 2 further title pages; advertisement; contents listing; Memoir of Hippolito Salviani; text including numerous black and white illustrations; 32 hand coloured plates bound at the rear; and a 4 page publisher's catalogue. The plates are numbered to 31, but there are 2 versions of plate 27. The binding is very clean without the usual fading to the board edges. The new spine matches the boards. There is general wear to the corners, particularly the bottom corner of the front board. The original green endpapers have been retained and there is the decorative bookplate of Francis Hemming, the entomologist, to the front pastedown, which is scuffed with some loss at the top and bottom. The fep has an old crease, a spot and slight loss on the top and bottom edge. Text pages are largely unopened and are toned, particularly towards the edges. The plates are bright and well coloured with some toning to the paper - again more prevalent around the edges. The tissue guard to the frontispiece is browned. The publisher's catalogue has some tearing to the edges. Please enquire if you would like to see additional images.…

Half-Leather. Condizione: Good. First. The Natural History of Fishes of the Perch Family by William Jardine (Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1835), 8vo, pp. 177. AND: The Natural History of Fishes, Particularly Their Structure and Economical Uses, by J. S. Bushnan, ed. by William Jardine (Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1840), 8vo., pp. 219. Half leather, with marbled boards, end papers, and all edges, spine divided into five compartments with labels and gilt decoration. Edges slightly worn. Scratches at Vol. I labels. Slight foxing at first and last few pages, especially of Vol. I. Contemporary bookplate of George Jacob Bosanquet Esq. at the first end paper of both volumes. A very good minus set. The first volume is complete with 34 plates (32 hand-coloured), frontispiece portrait (of Sir Joseph Banks), and hand-coloured title page vignette. The illustration on the title page is after a drawing by the prolific scientific illustrator James Hope Stewart. The other illustrations might also be by his hand. The second volume is complete with 32 hand-coloured plates, 1 b/w frontispiece portrait (of Salvianus), and 1 b/w title page vignette. The vignette is after a drawing by the prolific scientific illustrator James Hope Stewart The lettering on the spines reads, 'JARDINE'S NATURALIST'S LIBRARY. ICHTHYOLOGY. VOL. I/II' (numbered according to its position in Jardine's ichthyology series as opposed to the Naturalist's Library as a whole). Stewart, James Hope; (illustratore). …

xv,219,(62),(4p. book catalogue) Pp. 34 plates including 31 numbered plates in colour with tissue guards. Engraved half-titlet, and line drawings. Cloth worn, with a some light discolouration to out edge, inner hinge cracks Contemorary book plate inside front cover Brown cloth with gilt title to spine.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Pp.177 ; [40 advert.]engraved frontispiece plate of Joseph Banks, 36 plates, hand coloured from nature, Memoir of sir Joseph Banks. Bound in original plum cloth, a little faded to the spine, near fine. Contents good and tight, untrimmed plates, original green endpapers unmarked, a few uncut pages, no inscriptions. A near fine copy with wonderful hand coloured plates. Size: 12mo. Book. …

8vo. 219pp. With engraved frontispiece portrait, engraved title, 32 hand-coloured engraved plates and some textual illustrations. Contemporary morocco, gilt, edges gilt; spine repaired. Bushnan (c.1808-1884), a prolific medical writer, published this study as a contribution to 'The Naturalist's Library' edited by Sir William Jardine (volume 35). The portrait is of the Italian 16th century scholar Hippolito Salviani who, together with Rondelet, pioneered the study of modern ichthyology.…

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Two first edition volumes on Ichthyology from the 'Naturalist's Library' written by J. S. Bushnan and William Jardine, with hand coloured plates. The first editions.Two Volumes.In the original publisher's cloth.Illustrated with frontispieces, engraved title pages and 32 hand coloured plates to 'Vol II' and 34 to 'Vol I'. Collated complete.This two volume set features works on Ichthyology from the 'Naturalist's Library' and was written by Sir Jardine William and J. S. Stevenson. Ichthyology refers to the branch of zoology which deals with fishes, with 'Volume One' being on the natural history of fishes and 'Volume Two' being on Perches, a type of freshwater fish. This series was edited by Jardine.Advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally very smart to 'Vol II' with slight cockling and the odd minor mark to the boards, and generally smart to 'Vol I' with slight rubbing to the boards, fading to the extremities of the boards, bumping to the extremities and closed tears to the head of the spine. Fading to the spines to both. Slight discolouration to the extremities of the endpapers and a minor mark to the rear to 'Vol II', with slight rubbing to the front free endpaper and slight marks to 'Vol I'. Internally, cords showing in places to 'Vol I' and firmly bound to 'Vol II' with lightly age toned and generally clean pages with the odd page un-opened and the odd slight mark. Very Good. None stated (illustratore). book.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1840. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 352, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 352 352.…