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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the development of zoology in Britain during the first six years of the Zoological Club, a society founded by a group of leading zoologists. Initially hampered by neglect, zoology began to flourish in the early 19th century, aided by the rise of scientific societies and a surge in public interest. The author outlines the groundbreaking contributions made by the Zoological Club's members, including the establishment of the Zoological Society of London. Their efforts led to a surge in the discovery and classification of new species, as well as a deeper understanding of the affinities between different groups of animals. The book also examines the influence of geology on zoology, highlighting the role of fossils in understanding the history of life on Earth. Ultimately, the Zoological Club played a pivotal role in transforming zoology from a neglected pursuit to a vibrant and respected scientific discipline. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. A comprehensive study of mammal and bird species documented during Captain Beechey's voyage, this book explores the zoology of the Pacific and Behrings Strait. The author explores a range of species, from mammals such as the arctic fox, lynx, and sea otter, to birds like the belted kingfisher, round-crested flycatcher, and cinereus tyrant. The author's detailed descriptions aid in understanding the diversity of creatures observed during the expedition. Richly illustrated with plates, this book is a significant contribution to our understanding of the natural history of the Pacific and offers valuable insights into the study of zoology. 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.

Gebunden. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed analysis of the various liberties taken by poets, focusing on their deviations from scientific truths to heighten the emotional impact of their writing. It particularly examines such poetic licenses with reference to the overall structure of poems, their incidents, and the portrayal of characters. Embedded within a broader historical and literary context, the book examines the motives behind these poetic innovations. Beyond a mere catalog of poetic licenses, the author explores how the judicious use of these deviations leads to the creation of more powerful and engaging works of poetry. 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: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Investigating the history, characters, and contributions of the late Sir Stamford Rales, this book narrates the life of a statesman, philosopher, and founder of the Zoological Society. Occupying important positions over the course of his career, Rales' influence on science and literature was impactful. The book examines the major inquiries he directed: the classifications, rankings, and hierarchies in Zoology; and the geographical distribution, paleontological history, and diversity of life. The author argues that Rales' investigations were advanced, producing meaningful insights that continue to inform scientific thinking today. Through a detailed account of Rales' motivations, life's work, and impact, this book provides valuable insights into the dynamic relationship between Asia and Europe, while highlighting the achievements of a man whose contributions to science, particularly zoology, are still evident in the present day. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of Chitonidae, a group of enigmatic marine mollusks, also known as chitons. It meticulously examines these creatures' fascinating anatomy, their unique feeding habits, and their remarkable adaptations to diverse marine environments. The author meticulously dissects their evolutionary history, tracing their lineage back to the early origins of animal life on Earth. Through in-depth analysis of their morphology, ecology, and behavior, the book sheds light on the intricate relationships between these creatures and their surrounding ecosystems. The author masterfully synthesizes a wealth of scientific research with their own original observations, providing a comprehensive understanding of the Chitonidae's role in the delicate balance of marine 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.

Single Issue Magazine. Condizione: Fair. Groll, Albert; Shields, Gertrude M.; Avison, George; Salg, B.N.; Johnston, Robert E. (illustratore). First Edition. Features: Satanism and the World Order - Professor Gilbert Murray explains how "The spirit of hatred, which rejoiced in any wide-spread disaster that was also a disaster to the world's rulers, is perhaps more rife today than it has been for a thousand years"; Santo Domingo - The Land of Bullet-Holes - Photo-illustrated article by Harry A. Franck describes how, crossing between Haiti and Santo Domingo, he found striking differences in the two peoples; Paradise Shares (fiction); The Making of a Book-Collector - William Harris Arnold; From a Door-Step in Leinster (Life in small Irish towns), I. The Door-Step, II. A Girl for the Kitchen; The Strange Paumotu Atolls - Frederick O'Brien describes his visit; Aaron Harwood (fiction); The Tide of Affairs - Comment on the times; Quaint Old Boston - Photo-illustrated article; Georgios Venizelos and Hellas; Her Promised Land (fiction); Mecca's Revolt Against the Turk - An explanation of current difficulties in the Middle East subsequent to Emir Feisal setting himself up as king of all Syria in March, 1920 - article with photos of Mecca, Medina, T.E. Lawrence, and The Emir Feisal; The Success of the Season - Theatre business is growing; Musical Adventures of the Season; Where is America Going? - The third (and final) letter by American reporter Webb Waldron to Bernard Roberval, French historian and philosopher; Investment and Banking; Colour frontispiece illustration "The Painted Desert", by Albert Groll. pp. 289-432, 56 [ads]. Includes a particularly wonderful assortment of nostalgic ads, with full-page color ads for Old Colony Trust Company of Boston (featuring John Hull, the mint master of the Massachusetts Bay Colony), W. & J. Sloane (rugs) of Fifth Ave., NYC, Indestructo Trunks, The Jordan Silhouette motor car, The Templar Motor Company, Mercer Motors Company, The Pantasote Company, Macbeth-Evans Glass Company, Kellogg's Krumbled Bran, G-E (General Electric) Fans, Davey Tree Surgeons, and Beech-Nut Ginger Ale. Somewhat above-average external wear. Contents clean and unmarked. Binding intact. Lacking back cover. A sound copy of this fascinating and informative vintage issue.

xii,180 pp. Quarto (28 X 22.5 cm.) Bound in an attractive modern, full dark blue straight grain morocco. Gilt decoration on spine and gilt decoration on boards. All edges speckled red. Marble endpapers to match. Modern bookplate on the front pastedown. Half title. 50 hand-colored engraved plates by Sowerby on the title page, but there are actually only 44 plates, 3 engraved geological plans with hand-colored details, and 1 folding hand-colored engraved plate of geological sections. One extra uncoloured plate not called for after Plate 44. Overall a very attractive and fresh copy with very bright colouring. A very rare item. An IMPORTANT WORK NOTED for ITS STRIKING COLORED PLATES of BIRDS, REPTILES, MAMMALS, and MARINE LIFE. The collections and notes were done during the four-year voyage of the Blossom, a voyage to assist the expeditions of W.E. Parry and John Franklin. The notes are by John Richardson (mammalia), Nicholas A. Vigors (birds), George T. Lay and Edward T. Bennett (fishes), Richard Owen (crustacea), William Buckland (geology), and John Edward Gray (reptiles and shells). As Beechey explains in the introduction, the appearance of this work was long frustrated and it was only after a full eight years that it saw publication. In no uncertain terms, he states "that it [the delay] has been occasioned entirely by Mr. Gray's failing to furnish his part in spite of every intercession from myself and others." As also noted by Beechey, although the nature of the Blossom's mission prevented long stays in any one locality, the crew did collect an astounding number of rare and exotic species from a good variety of locations. Hill 96; Sabin 71032. Lada Mocarski 105.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. First. First edition of Gould's first multi-volume bird book. London: By the author, [1832]-1837. Five volumes. 448 hand-colored lithographed plates (images 447 and 448 are on a single plate) by Edward Lear, John Gould and Elizabeth Gould, printed by C. Hullmandel. Bound by Hering (signed at the upper edge of the front paste-down) in contemporary green morocco with extra gilt borders on the boards. On the spine, five raised bands with a triple gilt fillet. Panels gilt. Title gilt to the second panel, number gilt to the third panel. Triple gilt fillets to the edges of the boards. Gilt inside dentelle. With all edges of the text-block gilt. Spines uniformly sunned. Extremities a little scuffed. End-papers foxed, but internally very good, with occasional offsetting. With the armorial bookplate of Algernon Peckover on the front paste-down of vol. I. Ownership signature (1842) of William Peckover on the verso of the first free end-paper of vol. I. Here is the beginning of the great project by Gould: to present the birds of the world in large-format richly-illustrated multi-volume works. The masterful plates illustrate the text by N.A. Vigors, and in this respect The Birds of Europe stands apart: Gould would provide the text for subsequent endeavors. The challenge of illustrating European birds was to overcome the familiarity of his audience. The result is clear from the subsequent dozens of volumes that would emerge over the following five decades. One of the keys to this success is the involvement of Edward Lear. 68 of the plates were drawn by the poet-artist, and have an almost cartoonish clarity; there is a surety of line that distinguishes his work from other ornithological illustrators' preciousness. Lear's working method differed somewhat from the Goulds' (John Gould was called "bird-stuffer" as his initial role was as taxidermist for the Zoological Society), since he was given to drawing from life. This practice began in his employment by the Earl of Derby drawing the menagerie at Knowsley Hall. To his achievement in gathering the material and superintending the great project we must also add his business acumen: he undertook the subscription, printing and publication of the work - in parts, and, remarkably, ahead of schedule. Unlike so many of the great entrepreneurs of plate-books, Gould managed not only to avoid bankruptcy but also to turn a great profit. William (17901877) and Algernon (18031893) Peckover were sons of the famous Quaker banker Jonathan Peckover of Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. The brothers were founder members of the Wisbech Museum, of which Algernon would go on to be president. Jonathan founded the Wisbech Literary Society in 1871. Ayer/Zimmer 251; Hyman, Lear's Birds p. 45; Jackson, Bird Illustrators pp. 32-58; Nissen, IVB 371. Sauer 2; Sitwell, Fine Bird Books p. 101.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1830 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 49 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 578. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1813 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 578.

[4], 338pp. 8vo. Condizione: Modern blue buckram. First Edition. First Edition. [4], 338pp. 8vo.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1835 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 220 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 220 Language: English.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 36 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.09 inches. This item is printed on demand.