R heber percy (6 risultati)
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Longmans Green and Co., London, 1895
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Da: MAE Books, Dunoon, ARL, Regno UnitoMAE Books
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EUR 47,95
EUR 17,46 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Usual brown decorative cloth. Mild bumping to extremities. Hinges cracking at front and rear, but secure. Front end paper pasted onto inside of front cover. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout, and firm. DSecond edition of Volume II only of the Badminton Library 2 volume set o…n shooting. Charles Whymper (illustratore).
Altre immaginiLingua: Inglese
Editore: Longmans, Green and Co., London, 1894
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- Prima edizione
Da: JP MOUNTAIN BOOKS, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.JP MOUNTAIN BOOKS
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EUR 79,13
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1894 FIRST EDITION. Two-Volume DELUXE LARGE PAPER LIMITED FIRST EDITION numbered by publisher on printed limitation page. Two volumes complete. Original orange cloth boards with gilt coat of arms on front covers, navy spines and corners with gilt lettering spines, TEG, origina…l dark greenish navy coated EPs, untrimmed fore-edge and bottom edge both volumes. Both volumes have loss of much of the spine covering (see photos), but bindings are very solid and not broken or cracked. This set is an obvious candidate for rebacking. The covers have significant rubbing along edges and corners but the boards are relatively clean and bright with a few faint dark smudges (nothing serious). Each volume has previous owner's bookplate and small bookseller ticket on front pastedown otherwise no owner marks or writing on any pages, Some fore-edge foxing is present but nearly all pages are completely free of foxing and are clean. Each volume measures 251mm tall x 200mm (compared to 195mm tall for the regular first edition). Volume one has 494 pages, 20 b/w full-page illustrations and photos, 57 b/w in-text illustrations and photos, index. Volume two has 483 pages, 13 full-page illustrations and photos, 56 b/w in-text illustrations and photos, index. Volume one covers hunting in the arctic (whacking a giant walrus with an ax from a small whaling boat), three chapters on hunting in the Caucasus, a chapter on Mongolia, two chapter on hunting chamois and stags in the Alps, a chapter on elk in Scandinavia, a chapter on big game throughout Europe, hunting in Spain and Portugal, hunting in India tigers, a chapter on travel/camping considerations, a chapter on rifles and ammo, a chapter on taxidermy, a small bibliography. Volume two mostly about hunting in Africa with specific chapters on various types of big game hunting: lions, antelopes, hippos, giraffes, ostriches, rhinos, buffalo, elephants, with several chapters on South Africa including some history, a chapter on travel with Livingstone, some chapters on East Africa including special hunting considerations regarding gear, routes, etc. Volume two concludes with one chapter on big game hunting in North America (bears, wapiti, moose, cougars, bison, deer, elk, caribou, bighorn, mountain goat, antelope mainly in British Columbia, Alaska, Colorado and Pacific NW), and a brief chapter on hunting musk ox. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED. Charles Whymper, J. Wolf, H. Willink (illustratore).
Big Game Shooting (The Badminton Library) 2-volumes
Clive Phillipps-Wolley; R. Heber Percy; Arnold Pike; Algernon C. Heber Percy; W.A. Baillie-Grohman; Henry Pottinger; Earl of Kilmorey; Abel Chapman; Walter J. Buck; St. George Littledale
Editore: London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1894
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Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.Books From California
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 4 stelleCondizione: Usato - Molto buono
EUR 106,69
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 2-volume set. decorative cloth covers show minor wear. bookplates of former owners in the prelims. pages lightly tanned and clean.
Contributions from the Laboratory of Entomology: Volume 5 [Vol. V] (Bussey Institution of Applied Biology, Harvard Univ.) (Contributions on Entomology V): 34 Offprints and/or Reprints Bound in 1 Vol.; Articles 150-169; 172-177; 179-186 (1919-1923)
A.L. Melander; William Morton Wheeler; Charles T. Brues; Alfred C. Kinsey; J. Percy Baumberger; C.L. Metcalf; Esther W. Hall; Leopoldo B. Uichanco; Rudolf W. Glaser; Roland F. Hussey; H.B. Peirson; R. Heber Howe, Jr.
Editore: Bussey Institution, Harvard University, 1919
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Da: Katsumi-san Co., Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.Katsumi-san Co.
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EUR 111,13
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Deaccessioned from a Harvard University library, originally the gift of Charles T. Brues, who is the author of several of the works in this collection and made one small manuscript correction in a footnote of one of his contributions; spine labels are black morocco leather with gilt lett…ering; binding has light wear and minor soil; spine is sunned; several margins have chip(s); tight, text clean. Includes: microsania -- chinese ants -- chalcid-fly parasitic -- two gynandromorphous ants -- fossil cynipidae -- aculeata -- nutritional study of insects -- paper-making crematogaster -- lordomyrma emery -- metapone forel -- respiratory apparatus of dipterous larvae -- a neotropical ant -- phoresy of antherophagus -- new species of american cynipidae -- life histories of american cynipidae -- phylogeny of cynipid genera -- classification of insects on characters of larva and pupa -- new tryphoninae -- selection of food plants by insects -- formicidae subfamilies -- psyllidae from philippines -- nitrates and reducing powers of bacteria -- intracellular bacteria -- parabiosis and ant gardens of british guiana -- fungus in fat body of pulvinaria innumberabilis -- gigantiops destructor and other leaping ants -- notes on hemiptera, new gerris -- pales weevil -- food habits in hymenoptera -- paraperipatus, other species of the genus from new guinea and ceram -- army ants in british guiana -- termitobracon -- two myrmecophilous phoridae from british guiana -- new england odonata. All 34 works are present and accounted for; article nos. 170, 171 and 178 were "omitted," according to the printed table of contents. Of especial note in this collection are the four contributions by young Alfred C. Kinsey, who later gained fame as a sexologist. Interesting provenance. Huge, heavy volume. [b 102].
Big game shooting. Vol. I; Vol. II. . . with illustrations by Charles Whymper, F. Wolf and H. Willink, and from photographs. . . .
[BIG GAME HUNTING -- AFRICA]. PHILLIPPS-WOLLEY, Clive, BAKER, Sir Samuel W., OSWELL, W.C., JACKSON, F.J., PIKE, Warburton, & SELOUS, F.[rederick] C.[ourteney], PERCY, Lieut.-Col. R. Heber, PIKE, Arnold, BAILLIE-GROHMAN, Abel, BUCK, Walter J., et al.
Editore: Longmans, Green, and Co.,, London:, 1894
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- Prima edizione
Da: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.Zephyr Used & Rare Books
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EUR 200,04
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Aggiungi al carrelloTwo. vols. xvi, 453, [1]; x, 443, [1] pp., plus 2 pp. publisher's ads. Frontisp. both vols., illustrated title pages, plates, text illustrations, photo illustrations throughout both vols. Pictorial brown publisher's cloth, white & black lettering front covers & spines, gilt illust. on spines of lion & moose (some minor soiling,…rubbing, minor bumping to a few corners, slight fraying head & foot of spines), still VG- set from the library of Joseph Anderton, w/ armorial bookplate on front pastedowns, Non Flectimus. First editions of these volumes in The Badminton Library, featuring extensive hunts in South Africa and East Africa in vol. I with chapters on elephant, buffalo, lion, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, ostriches, giraffes, lion and musk ox; while vol. II details hunting in the Arctic, the Caucasus, Alps, and substantial portion for hunting in India.
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Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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EUR 44,69
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Aggiungi al carrelloLeather 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 1894. 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: - 510, 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. 510 510.
