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Condition: Whilst the pages and cover are near fine for a book this age, there is some very minor discolouration, writing on the back page, and the spine has cracked in places. The pages are highly readable, and browsable, but with care not to crack the spine further. A compact classic for rock-hounds and collectors ? The Observer's Book of British Geology (I.O. Evans, Revised 1952). Pocket-size and packed with clear, accessible text, this hardback introduces rocks, minerals and fossils with useful field tips, habitat notes and easy-to-follow identification guidance. Illustrated with numerous monochrome figures and several colour plates, it's ideal for countryside walks, schoolwork or as a handy reference at home. This particular copy is a well-used, no dust-jacket example in OK condition: boards show modest shelf wear, pages lightly tanned with occasional spotting to edges, binding sound and all plates present. A great affordable edition for collectors of Observer's Books, amateur geologists, or anyone seeking a charming mid-century pocket guide to Britain's geology. Fast dispatch; packaged carefully for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover corners and edges are unmarred. Binding is tight.

Condition: very good, usable for reading. No sleeve but relatively little cover discolouration. Some outer discolouration and minor page yellowing (mainly on first / last pages). Some very light pencil marks on the index (could be erased), . The Observer's Book of Common British Insects & Spiders ? 1953 (hardback, no dust jacket) A compact classic from the beloved Observer's series, this 1953 edition is an ideal pocket guide for nature-lovers, collectors and anyone fascinated by Britain's smaller wildlife. Authored by E.F. Linssen with contributions/adaptation by L. Hugh Newman, this clear, authoritative little book brings together concise species descriptions, habitat notes and a wealth of plates designed for rapid field identification. Inside you'll find coverage of the most commonly encountered insects and spiders across the British Isles ? from familiar beetles and butterflies to the more intriguing world of spiders and lesser known invertebrates. The entries are written in straightforward, non-technical language that makes identification quick and enjoyable for beginners, while the careful illustrations (many plates include colour) provide the visual detail more experienced naturalists appreciate. This copy is in good condition for its age: boards sound and binding tight, pages clean with only light age-toning typical of mid-century volumes. The original dust-jacket is missing, so the cloth boards show modest shelf wear to edges and corners ? no loose pages, no markings affecting the plates. A compact, handsome example that's ready to use on walks or sit proudly on a vintage bookshelf. Why buy this edition? It's a snapshot of mid-century natural history practice ? the taxonomy, illustration style and field-notes reflect 1950s entomological knowledge and the Observer's readable, portable approach. Perfect for collectors of Observer's Books, amateur entomologists, or anyone wanting a charming, practical guide to Britain's insects and spiders. Postage will be quoted separately; this little book packs light and ships safely in protective packaging.

Condition Notes: very good condition (pages and spine) but some yellowing, and outer discolouration. No sleeve. Very readable. The Observer's Book of Weather ? 1955 Edition (hardback, no dust-jacket) ? is a compact gem from the classic Observer's series, penned by renowned meteorologist Reginald M. Lester. This vintage pocket guide brings to life the fascinating world of weather, covering everything from storms and fog to dew, frost, and other atmospheric phenomena ? all in a concise, easy-to-read format that's rooted in mid-century natural-history charm. Inside its modest blue cloth cover you'll find 151 pages of clear, engaging text and illustrations: crisp black-and-white line drawings and occasional colour plates that help readers visualise cloud types, precipitation patterns, sky conditions, and more. The small format makes it perfect for field use or casual reading ? great to slip into a jacket or rucksack for countryside walks, field trips, or amateur weather-watching. This 1955 first edition captures a snapshot of how weather was understood in post-war Britain, offering practical insights for enthusiasts, students or collectors. While it lacks its original dust-jacket, the solid cloth binding and compact size keep it highly suitable for display, reference or leisurely browsing. Its vintage look ? slightly faded spine, gently handled boards, minimal wear ? adds to the nostalgic appeal for collectors of classic Observer titles. Whether you're a weather-buff, a lover of vintage books, or looking to start a collection of Observer series classics, this edition offers real old-school character and reliability. A lovely addition to a home library, a perfect gift for nature lovers, or a great entry point for those curious about meteorology in mid-20th-century Britain.

Condition: very good condition for reading. The bindings are made to last, and pages turn perfectly. The print is as clear as new. But listed as "good" condition simply because of the cover discolouration, and some discolourations on the outside edges (but not on the pages themselves, other than the first and last page). The Observer's Book of Dogs - 1951 Edition (Hardback, No Dust-Jacket) A classic and highly collectible early Observer's title, packed with vintage charm. This compact hardback guide features dozens of dog breeds with clear descriptions, character notes, and period illustrations that capture how breeds looked in the early 1950s. A perfect snapshot of mid-century canine history. Ideal for collectors of Observer's Books, dog enthusiasts, and lovers of retro reference guides. Even without the original dust-jacket, this sturdy 1951 edition makes a great display piece or thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates classic British books. A nostalgic, beautifully made volume that adds character to any shelf.

Discover music with vintage charm ? this 1950s edition of The Observer's Book of Music (hardback, no dust?jacket) is a compact classic from the renowned Observer's series. Inside you'll find clear, accessible explanations of musical concepts, illustrated guides to instruments old and new, and a fascinating outline of Western music history. Whether you're a casual listener or budding musician, this little book offers timeless insight. Its sturdy hardcover binding and pocket?size format make it ideal for browsing on a shelf or taking on the go. A great addition to any collection of music books or vintage Observer titles ? and perfect for anyone who appreciates mid?century design and a concise, reader?friendly guide to the world of music. This book is without its sleeve but is otherwise in excellent condition. There are a few pencil marks, and a stamp (on the first page). Pages are slightly yellowed, as per photos only.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Potter, Beatrix (illustratore). No jacket.   The binding is white paper over boards with printing on the cover, spine and back, an illustration on the cover with black lettering, black lettering on the spine and back, with some light wear.   The binding is tight and the pages are clean. Stated "This impression 1985" on the copyright page. Lovely color full page illustrations by Beatrix Potter throughout the book. About the Author/Illustrator: Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866 - December 22, 1943), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902.    Wikipedia.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Kate Greenaway (illustratore). Reprint. Oblong format. Illustrated yellow cloth covers with red lettering. Corners bumped with mild edge wear. Brief inscription on front endpaper. Binding tight. DJ with edge and corner wear and few small chips and closed tears at edges.

The Observers Book of Heraldry Charles MacKinnon of Dunakin with 12 colour plates and 118 line drawings - 1972 - Frederick Warne & Co - 150 pages - gentle past use with no damage or writing.

Vintage 1954 pocket?size first?edition of The Observer's Book of British Birds' Eggs, compiled by G. Evans and published by Frederick Warne & Co. ? a cherished classic for birders and collectors. This hardback edition features 217 pages packed with colour plates and black-and-white drawings depicting the eggs, nests and nesting habits of British birds ? perfect for identification or reference. The compact 14.5?×?9?cm format makes it ideal for field use or display. This copy is in good condition: boards sturdy, spine intact, text clean and readable, minimal wear to edges, with only minor foxing and light tanning typical for age. First and last pages are yellowed. No dust?jacket (common for Observer's Books). A solid collectible or practical reference for anyone interested in British ornithology or vintage natural?history books. Add this historic Observer's guide to your collection ? a charming piece of mid?20th?century natural history, ideal for display, use or gifting to a nature lover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Potter, Beatrix (illustratore). Dust jacket condition is Very Good.  The Near Fine binding is white paper over boards with printing on the cover, spine and back the same as the printing on the dust jacket. black lettering and an illustration on the cover with black lettering on the spine.   The binding is tight and the pages are clean. Stated "This impression 1986" on the copyright page. Lovely color full page illustrations by Beatrix Potter throughout the book. About the Author/Illustrator: Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866 - December 22, 1943), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902.     Wikipedia.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. A real nice clean unmarked 224 page first edition hardcover with 1 low in number line. Has numerous illustrations scattered throughout. Maurice Sendak, Graham Greene, Rumer Godden and other authors and artists recount their memories of experiencing the works of Beatrix Potter, and discuss the influences her tales have had on their own works. Size: 10h x 7 3/4w. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Potter, Beatrix (illustratore). Dust jacket condition is Good with tears on bottom of spine and back cover.  The Very Good binding is grey paper over boards with white lettering and an illustration on the cover with white lettering on the spine.   The binding is tight and the pages are clean. Stated "This impression 1987" on the copyright page. Lovely color full page illustrations by Beatrix Potter throughout the book. About the Author/Illustrator: Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866 - December 22, 1943), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902.     Wikipedia.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Potter, Beatrix (illustratore). Dust jacket condition is Very Good with some soiling.  The Very Good binding is white paper over boards with printing on the cover, spine and back the same as the printing on the dust jacket. black lettering and an illustration on the cover with black lettering on the spine, with some light wear.   The binding is tight and the pages are clean. Stated "This impression 1986" on the copyright page. Lovely color full page illustrations by Beatrix Potter throughout the book. About the Author/Illustrator: Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866 - December 22, 1943), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902.     Wikipedia.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket condition is Good with light wear and some soiling.  The binding is beige paper over boards with red lettering and a past-on illustration on the cover with red lettering on the spine, with a red letter on the back of the book.   The binding is tight and the pages are clean.  Lovely color full page illustrations by Beatrix Potter throughout the book. About the Author/Illustrator: Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866 -December 22, 1943), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902. Wikipedia.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Potter, Beatrix (illustratore). Dust jacket condition is Very Good with some soiling.  The Very Good binding is white paper over boards with printing on the cover spine and back the same as the printing on the dust jacket. black lettering and an illustration on the cover with black lettering on the spine, with some light wear.   The binding is tight and the pages are clean. Stated "This impression 1985" on the copyright page. Lovely color full page illustrations by Beatrix Potter throughout the book. About the Author/Illustrator: Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866 - December 22, 1943), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902.    Wikipedia.

Cloth. Condizione: Very good-. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good-/good+. Dennis Punnett (illustratore). Inscribed to front endpage, old tape mark endpages, outward creaseline on spine, wear to foot of spine. Jacket is not price clipped, tape stains on fly leafs, small tear bottom of spine. Otherwise a very nice little book, solid and clean.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Fair condition only. Spine has been taped with clear tape as it was almost entirely torn away. Date code is 890/238. Signed by the author.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Covers are discolored, spine paper is quite rubbed. Interior is clean, with one page being discolored as when a newspaper clipping has been left in too long.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Photo actual book dust jacket inside clean no dedications etc.more like this listed.accept pay pal.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. text clean and unmarked. binding tight. boards have very light wear. mylar-covered dust jacket has very light wear at head of spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. London: Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. 1971. Hardcover in dust jacket. This book is hard-bound in red covers with silver stamping to the upper cover and spine, in a dust jacket with light scuffing and light edge-wear. The binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean, with illustrations, some in color. There is a previous owner name on the front free end-page. . 1971. bottom spine bumped as well as small tear to dust jacket, price clipped.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. some wear to covers, minimal library marks endpapers, otherwise book clean and tight. DJ: slight edge wear. Due to weight extra may apply to any quoted international postage Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex Library.

Tapa dura. Condizione: Muy bien. Sin Sobrecubierta. MUY BUEN ejemplar sin sobrecubierta. 192pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Beatrix Potter (illustratore). Undated. "Printed for the Publishers by Jarrold & Sons Ltd, Norwich 1502-1163". Condition poor to fair. Corners of boards are worn; spine is cracked and worn. Interior pages are clean and none missing; cracked hinges at 3 places. 50 pages, 4" x 5 1/2".

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Covers have been taped, have edgewear. Interior is clean.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. [No date]. Small original hardcover and dustjacket. [THIS IS THE ACTUAL BRITISH EDITION OF THE BOOK, NOT A FACSIMILE OR LATER EDITION.] Decorative endpapers. Frontispiece and five additional full color illustrated plates, 112 pages. [The first edition was published on September 30, 1930 in London by Frederick Warne and in the United States by David McKay Publications. This is the preferred Great Britain edition.] All Beatrix Potter first editions prior to 1918 have the published date on the title page.] Condition: Faint erased pencil marks on first free endpaper of hardcover, else hardcover and dustjacket in Very Good condition. Text is clean, clear, and very readable. Illustrations are vivid. British born Beatrix Potter planned the book, wrote it, and drew the color and black and white illustrations. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. H. M. Brock (illustratore). Publish date unknown but appears to be late 1900's. Jacket edges worn and torn with small pieces missing. Otherwise in very good condition.

Tapa dura. Condizione: Muy bien. Sin Sobrecubierta. MUY BUEN ejemplar sin sobrecubierta. 288pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Caldecott, R. (illustratore). No Jacket. The Very Good binding is tan cloth over boards, Illustrated cover with different nursery rhymes, black lettering on the cover and the spine. endpapers show toning, The binding is loose and a few pages torn. Colorful frontispiece. Color and black-and-white illustrations with every turn of the page. Stories include, "The Milkmaid" "Hey Diddle Diddle", "Baby Bunting", "A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, "The Fox Jumps Over The Parson's Gate". About the publisher: Frederick Warne & Co. is a British publisher founded in 1865. It is known for children's books, particularly those of Beatrix Potter, and for its Observer's Books. Warne is an imprint of Random House Children's Books and Penguin Random House, a subsidiary of German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. In 1983, Warne was bought by Penguin Books. Wikipedia.