Schomburgk robert h (118 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Some foxing to inside covers, page edges and endpapers otherwise pages clean and binding sound. First published in 1848, book describes in detail every aspect of the island, from climatology to zoology and statistical tables of various kinds are scattered throughout the book. Will require extra postage.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Facsimile Edition. This copy is in as new, unmarked condition bound in green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine and gilt sailing ship to the upper board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. A dust wrapper is not called for. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This book is A description of British Guiana, geographical and statistical, exhibiting its resources and capabilities, together with the present and future condition and prospects of the colony. There is a folding sketch map of British Guiana drawn by the author tipped in to the limitation page. A comprehensive study of the island that was once Britain's foremost colonial possession in the Western Hemisphere. During 1831-1835 Robert Schomburgk explored the rivers Essequibo (the sources of which he was the first to reach), Corentya and Berbice, and investigated in detail the capabilities of the colony of British Guiana. In 1840 he was appointed commissioner for surveying and marking out the boundaries of the colony. Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk (5 June 1804 - 11 March 1865) was a German-born explorer for Great Britain who carried out geographical, ethnological and botanical studies in South America and the West Indies, and also fulfilled diplomatic missions for the United Kingdom in the Dominican Republic and Thailand. Ref ZZZ 2. …

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Original publisher's green cloth hardback, gilt title spine, gilt illustration frontcover, pictorial dustjacket, large 8vo: frontispiece, [viij], xxij, 722pp., illustrated, footnotes, bibliographical notes, appendices, index. Firm copy. Volume 19: West Indian Studies [Facsimile edition, 1848].

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Reprint. Cass Library of West Indian Studies series, no. 19. Unclipped dust-jacket has wear on upper and lower edges including chips and short tears. Clean green covers with gilt lettering on spine are lightly rubbed on the lower edge, sound binding, clean pages and end-papers except for small brown mark on rear end-paper. Includes vignette title, illustrations and a fold-out table. Reprint of the 1848 edition. Dust-jacket in non-adhesive clear protective sleeve. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2kg. ISBN: 0714619485. ISBN/EAN: 9780714619484. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 60320011027. All our books are sent by tracked mail. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.…

PF. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating journey through the rivers and rainforests of British Guiana, documenting an expedition led by the author and undertaken on behalf of the Royal Geographical Society of London. The author describes in rich, accessible detail his exploration of the mighty Essequibo, Rupununi, and Corentyn rivers, including his discovery of the King William's Cataract. Offering a unique blend of scientific observation and vivid narrative, the book provides a captivating account of the region's diverse flora and fauna, including the discovery of the Victoria Regia. As the author ventures deeper into the rainforest, he encounters various indigenous tribes and gains insights into their cultures and traditions, exploring their complex relationships with the natural world and the challenges they face. The book concludes with the author's reflections on the importance of preserving the pristine beauty of Guiana's rainforests and the urgency of protecting its rich biodiversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: VG. paper red by George Bentham to Linnean Society, March 20, 1838. Removed from Transactions of Linnean Society vol XVIII. p. 207-211 with two fullpage plates. VG some foxing around edges of one plate.

Condizione: New. pp. 164.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

tapa dura. Condizione: 2ª Mano - Bueno. 2ª Mano. Routledge. 1970. impreso bajo el grupo Taylor & Francis Ltd. Ilustrado B/N. A Description of British Guiana, Geographical and Statistical: Exhibiting Its Resources and Capabilities, Together with the Present and Future Condition and Prospects of the Colony La obra original sirvió como un reporte exhaustivo e institucional sobre Guayana Británica (el territorio que hoy conocemos como la nación independiente de Guyana). El texto detalla minuciosamente los siguientes aspectos del territorio colonial de la época. Libro.…

Condizione: New. pp. 164.

Condizione: New. No further information has been provided for this title. Num Pages: 768 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJWWB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1020. . 2015. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Frank Cass Publishers; Portland, 1999. Hardcover. Reprint Edition. Near Fine, green binding with gilt lettering on spine, tight binding, interior and extremities tidy, light handling/rub marks to text block edges, minimal spine edge wear, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, crease rear flap, 2 inch tear bottom spine edge, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 722pp., indexed, appendix. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.…

8°, Lwd. m. Goldprägung, 155 S. u. einer großen Ausfaltkarte - Buchrücken minimal berieben, sonst frisches Exemplar. - Spine minimal rubbed. Fine copy. Buch.

Condizione: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Reprint. First published in 1848. xx, 722, [3] p. The Cass Library of West Indian Studies No. 19. 8 b&w plates, title page vignette, 13 woodcut figures, fold-chart next to diagram at rear. Hardcover in mylar-covered dustjacket. "Comprising a Geographical and Statistical Description of the Island; A Sketch of the Historical Events Since the Settlement; and an Account of its Geology and Natural Production." Contains geography, history up to 1846, geological structure, natural resources. …

Condizione: New. No further information has been provided for this title. Num Pages: 768 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJWWB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1020. . 2015. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Large 8vo HB. pp; xx, 722, B&W engravings, folding table to rear. Edges slightly dusty, otherwise Near-Fine in green cloth, lettered and ruled gilt. In a Near-Fine jacket with minimal shelf-wear.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Facsimile 3rd Reprint. *** BOOK in fine condition. Green boards with gilt title on spine and gilt rules on both boards adjacent to the spine. Previous owner's small printed name label on front free endpaper. xx, 722 pages + 3 page publisher's catalogue. This is a facsimile edition of the original 1848 edition and is #19 in the publisher's West Indian Studies. Frontispiece, sub- title page vignette, six plates and 13 woodcuts, a list of subscribers to the original, a barometric chart and several appendixes. There is, most unusually, a 50x60cm facsimile map of the island, scale 1" = 1 mile, "A New and Accurate Map of the Island of Barbadoes, Divided into its Parishes. Containing all the Towns, Plantations, Forts, Capes, Bays &c, Actually Surveyed by William Mayo with Some Late Improvements 1756". The map is reproduced onto stiff cartridge paper and is in 16 panels. Cellophane protected dust jacket. The map is free of the book and is printed on high quality art paper. See Image. Like all our books, this one is in stock and immediately available. Please note; the seller will bear all costs for extra insurance and tracking on this book. packed weight between 1.2 to 1.5kg. Size: 240x160mm.…