Tom iredale (39 risultati)

Gray Printed Wrappers. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. Pencilled in top corner of cover is "Mollusk Dept, Ruth Turner." Dr. Turner wrote "Iredale - 1936" on spine and "10171" in top left corner of cover, adding an orange check mark there as well; binding is chipped and has wear and soil; bottom of spine is chipped; spine area has age browning; back wrapper has some stains; interior has foxing, wear, and a touch of light soil. x, 107 p., illustrated. Interesting provenance. [otob nr mnk] Size: 9 3/8 x 6 Inches.…

Condizione: New. pp. 400.

Condizione: New. pp. 400.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. 1st edition. 122pp, large octavo, tight binding, unmarked throughout, mildly musty aroma, clower right corner of front cover is clipped, worn spine ends and edges, mild roll/wave to the page block & wraps. From the library of Dale W. Rice, famed writer/researcher/collector of natural history, and founder of the Dale W. Rice Memorial Library in Seattle, WA.…

Condizione: New. pp. 400.

8vo, PB, 99pp. Good condition. Sunned around edges. General wear, light creasing, some pages a little dogeared, cover and page edges slightly soiled. Contents clear and clean. With b&w photographs and diagrams. Pictures available on request.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, essential for bird enthusiasts, provides a comprehensive guide to the astonishing array of Australian birdlife. From the iconic Emu to the tiny Fairy Wren, this volume offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse species that inhabit Australia's unique ecosystems. The authors, established ornithologists with decades of experience, draw upon their extensive knowledge to present detailed descriptions, taxonomy and nomenclature, and stunning color plates that accurately depict each species. This book goes beyond mere identification, delving into the evolutionary history, distribution, and conservation status of each bird, providing a rich understanding of their biology and behavior. More than just a field guide, this book is an invaluable resource for ornithologists, naturalists, and birdwatchers seeking to deepen their understanding of Australia's remarkable avifauna. Its comprehensive coverage and authoritative insights make it an indispensable companion for anyone fascinated by the beauty and diversity of Australian birds. 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.…

Softcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. A very good interior contained in chipped, age-toned and mildly stained paper covers. Previous owner's details to title page. Staple-bound. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 122 pages.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. 2 vols. 4to's. vol1 xv + pp230. vol2 xv + pp259, complete with 35 full-page coloured plates figuring 347 species by Lilian Medland and fold out map to back of vol2. Both volumes bound in original quarter green morocco with gilt decoration to spine over cream cloth boards, bindings in very good condition with a tiny amount of shelf wear to top and tails of spine and a few small scratches to boards. Inside Both volumes all pages with top edge gilt pages in near fine condition. A very good two volume set. Lilian Medland (illustratore).…

Sydney, J.W. Evans, 1962. 109 pp. Orig. softcover. - Spine discol.

14 pp, b&w illustrations, previous owner's name on first page, else very good copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Quarto; hardcover, quarter-bound in green morocco, with gilt spine titles and decorations; 239pp., with 33 colour plates, many monochrome in-text illustrations, and a folding map. Mild wear; rolled; spine extremities slightly softened; text block edges toned and top edge dusted; offset to the endpapers; retailer's bookplate to the front pastedown; signed with a dedication in ink by the author to the half-title page. Dustwrappers are a little rubbed and edgeworn; now protected by non-adhesive polypropylene film. Very good. Laid in: a stapled booklet reprinted from "The Australian Zoologist" Vol.II, Part 3, February 1948 - A Check List of the Birds of Paradise and Bower-Birds by Tom Iredale; quarto; stapled booklet; 32pp. Standard postage quoted is for a maximum 1kg book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight. This book's packed weight is over 1kg so extra charges for overseas postage will apply. Books listed on ABEbooks are not kept at our bookshop. Please enquire if you wish to see the book at our premises. Lillian Medland (illustratore). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition: quarto; hardcover, full cloth with gilt spine titles and upper board decoration; 279pp., top edges gilt, with ten colour plates and 36 monochrome plates. Mild wear; slightly rolled; spotting to the text block edges; mild offset to the endpapers; light scattered foxing throughout; signed with a dedication in ink by Tom Iredale to the half-title page. Dustwrapper is well-rubbed and edgeworn; light chipping to the spine panel head; spine panel rubbed and a little sunned. Very good. Standard postage quoted is for a maximum 1kg book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight. The packed weight of this book is over 1kg so extra charges for overseas postage will apply. Books listed on Abebooks are not kept at our bookshop. Please enquire if you wish to see the book at our premises. Lilian Medland (illustratore). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Two volumes: quarto; hardcover, quarter-bound in green morocco, with gilt spine titles and decorations; 491pp. [230pp. + 261pp.], top edges gilt, with 35 colour plates and a folding map. Minor wear; spine of Volume One slightly rubbed, text block edges toned; mild offset to the endpapers; signed with a dedication in ink by the author to both half-title pages. Dustwrappers are a little rubbed; now protected by non-adhesive polypropylene film. Very good. Standard postage quoted is for a maximum 1kg book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight. This book's packed weight is over 1kg so extra charges for overseas postage will apply. Books listed on ABEbooks are not kept at our bookshop. Please enquire if you wish to see the book at our premises. Lillian Medland (illustratore). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Bound in full green cloth with gilt details. The spine is sunned but otherwise is quite nice. There is some foxing to the text, particularly the page blocks, the plates, printed on higher quality paper are not affected.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 2-volume set in slipcase. shows minor wear.

4to, 239pp. Colour and black & white illustrations with folding map. A very good hardback copy in worn dust jacket with loses to spine.

Hardcover. pp.xii, 239 with 33 col. plates, accompanying line drawings and fold-out map of New Guinea to rear. 4to. Hardback. Contents fine. More recent quarter calf over cloth boards in fine condition. The first handbook to 'Birds of Paradise and Bower Birds' being both detailed and well illustrated. With coloured illustrations of every species.…

Hardcover. Two volume set with 35 colour plates and fold-out map. Illustrations by Lillian Medland. 4to. Some spotting to fore-edges of text blocks and to the boards o/w. fine hardbacks (quarter morocco over cloth boards) in very pleasing vg. plus dws. In this beautifully illustrated work some 650 species are described and 1,500 subspecies are indicated.…

Quarter-Leather. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Melbourne, Georgian House. 1956. Quarto. 230pp plus 15 full page full-colour plates. VOLUME 1 ONLY. Bound in quarter leather with cloth sides and pictorial dust jacket. Dust jacket very slightly rubbed at head of spine and upper front corner, a little stained on it's back cover and with 2 very small ink spots above the 'A' of 'New Guinea'. Otherwise, a clean copy in very good condition. PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Lilian Medland (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Quarto Size [approx 21x27cm]. Near Fine condition- an excellent set. Quarter Leather binding - green leather over lime coloured boards. Gilt top edge. Gilt to spine. Illustrated with 35 plates in colour figuring 347 birds by Lilian Medland. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 230, 261 pages. A lovely set - beautifully illustrated. In this work some 650 species are described and 1500 subspecies are indicated. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. By Tom Iredale; illustrated by Lilian Medland. First Edition [Georgian House, Melbourne, 1956]. Ownership stamps of esteemed Hungarian entomologist Dr J.J.H. Szent-Ivany. Complete in two volumes; with 35 full colour plates plus large folding map. Quarter leather and cloth binding, top edges gilt; covers variously marked; some wear to edges; minor foxing to page edges; a very good set. Medland, Lilian (illustratore).…

4to, xii, 239pp, 33 colour plates by Lilian Medland, folding map, orig. morocco backed cloth gilt. A VG+ copy in slightly repaired dustwrapper, else VG.

FIRST EDITION, QUARTER LEATHER, GREY BOARDS. ILLUSTRATED WITH 35 PLATES IN COLOUR FIGURING 347 BIRDS BY LILIAN MEDLAND. PREVIOUS OWNER'S NAME TO FEPS. A VERY NICE SET.

Or. qt. morocco and cloth sides. Dustjackets. 230,261pp. Illustrated with 35 plates in colour figuring 347 birds. Folding map of New Guinea. A fine set. Scarce. The set.

Boards. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. Two Volumes. Comprises of two volumes, excellent condition, both include full colour illustrations, Mint condition, appear unread Size: 8vo Thick. Medland, Lilian (illustratore).

2 volumes. xv + 230pp + 15 full pg colour plates & xv + 261pp + 20 full pg colour plates + folding map. Illuatrations by Lilian Medland. Cloth boards, little fingered. Leather spines with gilt titles. Spines slightly scuffed at top and bottom. Lower edge of first few pages of volume one slightly creased. Contained in a slipcase. Slip case fingered. A good sound set. 27x21cms.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. no dj. Birds of New Guinea Vol. 1-2. Book.

Gebundene Ausgabe. Volume I und Volume II. Band/volume I. 230 Seiten/pages. Illustrated with Thirty-Five Plates in colour. Figuring 347 Birds. 35 Bildtafeln mit 347 Illustrationen von Vögeln. Band/volume II. 261 Seiten/pages. Illustrated with Thirty-Five Plates in colour. Figuring 347 Birds. 35 Bildtafeln mit 347 Illustrationen von Vögeln. Eine Landkarte von Neu Guinea. Incl. a map of New Guinea. In Englischer Sprache/in english language. Leineneinband mit goldgeprägtem Lederbuchrücken. Linen cover with gold-embossed spine. An den Kanten etwas bestoßen Edges slightly bumped. Leineneinband stellenweise verschmutzt. Linen cover a little soiled. Papier altersbedingt minimal nachgedunkelt. Paper slightly darkened Handschriftliche Notiz mit Bleistift im Vorsatz. Handwritten note with pencil. Zwei gute Studienexemplare.Two good study copies. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 2570.…

2 Volumes, 230 & 261 pp, quarto, gold-blocked morocco spines, very fine and bright set in like illustrated dust-jackets.