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1723000459Paris: de l'imprimerie Royale 1723. First Edition. . Hardcover. See Description. 4to. pp. 6 108 324. Engraved frontispiece and 16 fold-out plates 3 of which are maps 2 maps of the Caspian Sea region and 1 map showing the retreat of the Greek Ten-Thousand from their expedition against Persia. Other plates contain botanical geometrical and mechanical illustrations. Occasional diagrams are also printed with the text. Re-backed preserving original mottled calf boards leather is well-worn rubbed and crackling but treated to prevent further deterioration; board edges are restored. Some of the gilt outer border on front and rear boards is restored. Interior is generally clean with some scattered light marginal foxing. Several pages show moderate toning / foxing. Occasional minor marginal chips; tiny marginal tear on frontis neatly sealed; 50 mm tear carefully sealed on one of the Caspian map plates. One plate edge overlaps the text block. Provenance: Appears to be the gilt coat of arms of John 2nd Duke of Montagu on both the front and the rear covers. The arms incorporate those of his wife Lady Mary Churchill daughter of Sir John Churchill the 1st Duke of Marlborough. Montague was a member of the Royal Society and Knight of the Garter. Photos on request. Library ticket on verso of front end paper. Annual publication of the French Academie Royale des Sciences for the year 1721. Includes articles on physics anatomy chemistry botany algebra geometry astronomy geography and mechanics by leading scientists of the time i.e. Jean Jacques Mairan Jacques Cassini Pierre Varignon Jacques Eugene de Louville Rene Antoine Reaumur Sebastien Vaillant and others. <br/> <br/> de l'imprimerie Royale hardcover
198515024Cambridge University Press 1985-1994. V.g./V.g. Hard covers dust jackets A set of the first 12 volumes of this epic scholarly work plus vol. 16 which comes in two parts. All with jackets a few with insignificant tears. Cambridge University Press hardcover
1994CM-20Berlin Germany: Springer-Verlag 1994. Comprehensive text presents expert views on regional organizations transboundary water resources transboundary marine fisheries and climate change research in the context of global warming. Includes topics in regional implications of global climate change; political and scientific aspects of global warming; aspects of regional cooperation in the marine sciences; climate change and international water problems; etc. 208 pp. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Springer-Verlag Hardcover
1939GE-284DallasTexas: Regional Press 1939. Classic rare text presents the story of the great East Texas oil boom which began around 1929 beginning with the famous oil sand discovery in Rusk County. Contains detailed events surrounding the oil boom from trading and profiting to chaotic times of hot-oil running and martial law to regulatory organizations and economics. 253 pgs. Special deluxe registered edition Numbered 439- and Signed by Ruel McDaniels on the presentation page. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; small stamp to top of title pg. number stamped on lower edge of presentation pg. and rear endpaper. Small label removal remnant on rear endpaper. Decorative gilt spine and front cover. Very minimal shelfwear. Scarce. . Limited/Numbered First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Regional Press Hardcover
1988GE-84Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag 1988. Classic comprehensive text presents the first in depth study of the cause and effects of xenobiotic contamination of the North Sea regions including the Norwegian fjords Dutch coast the German Bight- all of which show definite signs of ecosystem deterioration and eutrophication. 687 pgs. 238 illustrations. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on inside front cover numbers stenciled on lower spine clean pocket on inside rear cover. No stamps or other marks. Minimal shelfwear. Note: Heavy Item. First Edition. Hard Cover. Excellent. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Springer-Verlag Hardcover
1991EN-1Boulder CO.: Westview Press 1991. Comprehensive scholarly text focuses on systematics genetics biology behavior and ecology of the genus Apidae to offer a synthesis for understanding this economically and scientifically important genus. Topics covered include ribosomal DNA and genetic diversity in Apidae; mitochondrial DNA and honey bee biogeography; comparative studies of dance communication: analysis of phylogeny and function; diversity in Apis mating systems; coadaptation of colony design and worker performance in honey bees; morphological analysis of the tribes of Apidae; etc. 265 pp. Illustrated. Publisher's stamp on front endpaper. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Westview Press Hardcover
1912021358London: The Mining Magazine 1912. Originally published 1556. This is the first English translation. Thick folio pp xxxii 637 iii the untrimmed edges a little age-toned otherwise very clean inernally illustrated with many stunning woodcuts of early mining processes original full vellum possibly partially rebacked with the front joint only in which case the original endpapers have been retained age-toned scuffed and marked and a little soiled the corners worn. Compared to the pristine whiteness of some copies I actually prefer the look of this copy - it feels 16th century !! The translation by the future president of the United States and his wife took five years to complete. The numbered edition was apparently originally intended to run to 3000 copies though possibly less were actually produced. This copy is numbered 1623. First English edition. Vellum. Good. The Mining Magazine Hardcover
26702Boston: Printed by Adams and Nourse in Court-Street. 1785. 4to: xxxii 568 pp. Very good on lightly spotted and discoloured paper. In heavily-worn original boards consisting of quarter-binding with grey boards and cream spine with slight staining at head of spine. Foxed endpapers. LACKING PLATES. Fifty-four papers by James Bowdoin Edward Augustus Holyoke Benjamin Lincoln Joseph Willard Mannaseh Cutler Caleb Gannett Eli Forbes Edward Wigglesworth Jeremy Belknap and others. The prelims include a three-page list of the Academy's members including George Washington John Adams John Hancock Benjamin Franklin and eight pages of its 'Statutes'. Boston: Printed by Adams and Nourse, in Court-Street. 1785. hardcover
18873958220Sampson Low Marston & Co. 1887. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Re-bound by library. 8vo. Rebound. Foxing. Internally clean. Tightly bound. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1350grams ISBN: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. hardcover
183123774London: James Ridgway & Sons 1831-37. 1st edition. V.g./No Jacket. Quarter leather binding with bubble-texture maroon boards gilt titles on spines Recently rebacked with red leather title labels. Maroon bubble cloth quarter-leather binding. Edges untrimmed. Occasional print-transference from plates to facing text. Folded plates intact. A handsome set of this seminal work in the history of palaeontology. London: James Ridgway & Sons hardcover
1769016541Lugduni Batavorum: Westenium 1769. Latin text throughout. Title page dedication leaf pp 506 ii with seven engraved folding plates and one folding table slight damage to the margin of the ornithological plate a little age-toning generally endpapers unevenly browned but otherwise very clean internally bound in full contemporary polished calf slight wear at the corners joints cracking slightly lacking a small piece at the head of the spine. The students whose names appear on the dissertations were not necessarily their authors; it was their function to present the dissertation and defend it in public debate but the responsibility for the content of the dissertation was largely that of the professor in this case Linnaeus. The fact that Linnaeus cited the Amoenitates as the place of publication for plant names he credited to himself indicates that he was generally the principal author of the work. At the end of this volume is a list of "Editiones operum auctoris" including the Amoenitates with the clear implication that Linnaeus is the author. Of great importance for "Potus Theae" in which Pehr Tillaeus discussed among other things the properties and benefits of tea as a medicine. Tillaeus's dissertation was the first in-depth botanical study of the tea bush and he also named parts of the plant. The tea plant had only been introduced to Sweden and Europe generally as recently as 1763. Also includes Hoffman's "Potus Chocolatae" - a botanico-medical essay on the merits of drinking chocolate flavored with vanilla. Botanical accounts are given of the cacao tree Theobroma cacao L. and of the vanilla orchid Epidendrum vanilla L. = Vanilla fragrans. The preparation of the chocolate beans and of the beverage by the Spaniards is described. Linnaeus advocated use of the beverage as a pleasant drink and for treatment of hypochrondria and hemorrhoids. Other essays include : Gahn's "Fundamenta Agrostographiae" - a classified list of grasses of economic importance preceded by a history of prior studies of grasses. Laurin's "Menthae usus" - an essay on the kinds of mints useful in medicinal preparations. Lado's "Motus polychrestus" - an essay on the importance of physical exercise as a preservative and restorative of good health. Tengborg's "Hortus Culinaris" - an essay on edible and economic plants of Sweden their culture and hardiness. Includes those then in use and others suggested. Backmann's "Fundamenta ornithologica" - an exposition of the fundamentals of Linnaeus' classification of birds. Uddman's "Lepra" - An overview of leprosy including hypotheses about causes types of leprosy possible treatments. Aphonin's "Usus historiae naturalis" - An essay on the importance of a knowledge of natural history to greater improvement of agriculture and horticulture with emphasis on those kinds of plants best suited as food for each kind of domestic animal. Osterdam's "Siren lacertina" - an account of the two-legged Siren lizard of South Carolina sometimes known as the Carolina mud iguana. Berlin's "Usus Muscorum" - an historical study of the economic uses of lichens in Sweden including Lapland. Roos' "Mundus Invisibilis" - a medico-botanical treatise on airborne spores and microorganisms some of which Linnaeus believed to be responsible for infectious diseases. Blad's "Fundamenta entomologiae" - an historical review of entomology with a list of 32 pre-Linnaean authors instructions on how to collect and preserve insects and the fundamentals of their classification. Wedenberg's "Varietas ciborum" - a medico-nutritional essay on the wide range of foodstuffs eaten by man and a classification of these foods into 10 groups and the effects of diets in which each group dominates and the diseases which might result. Linnaeus' concluding advice is "Ne quid nimis" nothing in excess ! With approximately ten other essays. LATIN TEXT THROUGHOUT. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AMOENITATES VOLUMES. RARE. Full Leather. Very Good. Westenium Hardcover
021721Four works in one volume quarto. Monographia Pedicularis C. Steven Moscow 1822 engraved botanical title page 59 pages 16 engraved plates. Dissertatio de Pyrola et Chimophila specimen primum botanicum Justus Radius Leipzig 1821 pp 20 39 i with five engraved plates. Generis Nicotianarum Historia quam munus professoris in Gymnasio Hamburgensi Academico J.G.C. Lehmann 1818 52 pages four folding engraved plates. Palmarum Familia ejusque Genera denuo illustrata C.F.P. de Martius Munich 1824 with 24 pages. All bound in one volume contemporary half calf and boards a little worn and rubbed morocco label on spine lacking the rear endpaper a bit aged and dusty thoughout. The front endpapers are marked by childish pencil notes heavily impressed - fortunately the rest of the book is not affected. ALL THE WORKS SEEM RARE. . First Edition. Half Leather. Good. Hardcover
1702017826The Bible near the Piazza's of the Royal Exchange: J.R. for Ralph South 1702. Illustrated with a folding plate at the rear small octavo pp xiv 175 i age-toned endpapers unevenly browned but otherwise clean and sound internally contemporary calf rather worn and bleached rebacked at some point with the original spine laid down the corners repaired probably at the same time all still tight and sound. An early signature on the front endpaper - S. Smith Prior Park 1784. Richard Mead 1673 - 1754 was an English physician. His work "A Short Discourse concerning Pestilential Contagion and the Method to be used to prevent it "1720 was of historic importance in the understanding of transmissible diseases. The present work on poisons "fully displayed his commitment to Pitcairne's style of iatromechanics stating that mathematical learning would soon distinguish a physician from a quack. His most original contribution was his discussion of venomous snakes which had been instigated by his studies with Paul Hermann at Leiden. Mead dissected several vipers and accurately described the mechanism of the fang and its operation. He also confirmed Galen's observation that a puncture wound was necessary for the venom to take effect in part by swallowing a sample of venom without ill effect - ODNB". The other poisons and antidotes discussed cover tarantulas and rabid dogs through to poisonous minerals and plants opium and noxious vapours. First Edition. Full Leather. Good. J.R. for Ralph South Hardcover
1752019969The Bible & Crown St Paul's Churchyard: John & James Rivington for the author 1752. Sixth edition carefully revised and adapted to the present day. Folio an engraved allegorical frontispiece and nine engraved plates a light marginal staining at the bottom inner corner of the first ten pages repeated a couple of times later a tear to the last page of the preface and another on a later page both without loss the title page a little creased the hinge between the dedication page and the preface is cracking but without any weakness otherwise quite clean and sound internally full contemporary calf very rubbed and scuffed with surface abrasion but still sound rebacked with a later calf spine probably nineteenth century torn at the spine head with a morocco title label. Bound in at the front is a second frontispiece - The Genius of Botany - drawn by S. Hale and engraved by C. Grignion; this is smaller in format than the book and the only reference I can find is that it acts as the frontispiece to Hill's "Eden" though it seems too small for that work. It is a little creased and lacking part of it's margin. Blanche Henrey 1110. An important edition as it is the last to contain pre-Linnean nomenclature. Includes the Index latinus the lengthy catalogues of plants The Gardeners Kalendar and the Appendix. Sixth edition. Full-Leather. Good. John & James Rivington for the author Hardcover
1719021143Tiguri Zurich: Typis & Sumptibus Bodmerianis 1719. First edition. With 11 single page engraved plates all on stubs and 8 folding engraved plates the title page printed in red and black and slightly loose at the lower gutter edge a little age-toned and marked pp 38 512 24 slight age-toning and marking but overall very clean and tight contemporary half-leather and paper-covered boards rather worn and a little battered worming has led to slight loss at the spine head the author's name written on the spine in a contemporary hand. Our copy has a double-sided sheet tipped-in at the front endpaper - possibly the author's brief explanation of the aims of his work I can not see this mentioned in any other copy. A highly important work in the history of grass taxonomy and with an impeccable provenance - from the library of C.E. Hubbard with his signature and stamp on the front endpaper; Hubbard was the foremost grass taxonomist of the twentieth century. . First Edition. Half-Leather. Good. Typis & Sumptibus Bodmerianis Hardcover
1976mon0000141473British Geological Survey 1976-01-01. Paperback. Acceptable. in x in x in. NOT ex-library. Well read copy with some spine wear but still very useable. British Geological Survey paperback
8185New York: American Museum of Natural History 1993. Reprint. A fine new copy. Pp. Text: Vol. 1: 24 258 8 192 6 234; Vol. 2: 8 160 x 4 146; Vol. 3: x 128 8 152 6 126; Vol. 4: x 2 144 8 174 6 192; Plates: Vol. 1: pp. 1 216 fine color-printed plates; Vol. 2: 1 216 fine color-printed plates. The text volumes are bound in white laminated boards lettered in black on the spine and front covers with tan endpapers 4to 11.1 x 9. 75 inches. The plate volumes are bound in brown textured cloth simulated leather with the spine and front cover lettered in gilt folio 16.1 x 10.75 inches. This is a fine facsimile reprint of this rare ichthyological work originally published in Berlin in 1782-1795. The work covers the general natural history of fishes with a primary focus on the economic natural history of fishes in Germany and secondary focus on the natural history of foreign fishes. The fine color plates are after paintings by F. G. Berger G. Bodenehr C. Darchow C. F. Gürsch L. Schmidt J.G. Schmidt and others. The color plates in this facsimile are extraordinarily well-produced - the colors are vivid and bright with excellent color separation. These fine color plates are printed on glossy clay-coated paper which provides excellent color reproduction. This is the only reprint published of this important work. There is one copy of the first edition of this work being offered online for $140000. Thus this reprint is a bargain by comparison. The copy used to reprint this work is housed in the Rare Book Room of the American Museum of Natural of Natural History. This large and heavy set weighs 27 lbs. Media mail postage within the USA is $25. Shipment to Europe or Asia will be about $125. No ownership marks. New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1993. Reprint. hardcover
6221Cape Town: A. S. Robertson 1838. First edition. A bright and clean copy in near fine condition. Pp. lxvi 429. Contemporary one-half green morocco leather spine with 5 raised bands lettered in gilt in 2 compartments and with gilt panel lines and decorations highlighting each raised band over green cloth-covered boards top page edge in gilt other page edges are deckled original marbled endpapers 8vo. This volume is the first substantial botanical work published in South Africa. The work provided an introduction to the flora of South Africa and paved the way for Harvey's massive seven volume treatise Flora Capensis. Inscribed by the author to Mr. Macqueen dated 1838. No other ownership marks. See also Stafleu and Cowan 2436. Cape Town: A. S. Robertson, 1838. First edition. hardcover
1953008568Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders Company 1953. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. SIGNED BY AUTHORS. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SIGNED BY AUTHORS Clyde E. Martin Wardell B. Pomeroy and Paul H. Gebhard at half-title page and SCARCE THUS.Fine in Very Good dust jacket toning and foxing small chips at spine ends and bottom edge rear panel. The pioneering study on female sexuality a classic in its field. W. B. Saunders Company Hardcover
8023London Frederick Warne 1899. New edition revised. A bright and clean copy in near fine condition. Pp. xiv 1 1-269; xii 1-279; xi 1-258; xi 1-213 with 319 fine colored plates after paintings by Anne Pratt. Original one-half black morocco leather over dark green leather-covered boards spine with five raised bands each decorated with small gilt horizontal lines and sent off by double gilt panel lines red morocco title label in one compartment lettered in gilt volume numbered stamped in gilt in one other compartment and with gilt floral design vignette in the remaining four other compartments all page edges are spectacled in red lg 8vo. According to Edward Step who revised the volume: "All the coloured plates have been specially compared for this edition with the carefully hand-coloured originals; and the colour printing has been thereby improved." Indeed the colored plates are bright with crisp edges to the flowers and leaves and with vivid coloration. This copy is also beautifully bound. No ownership marks and few signs of use. London, Frederick Warne, 1899. New edition (revised). hardcover
1851048979New York: Green & Spencer 1851. Leather Bound. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Quarto. 138 6 iv pages. Bound in original full red leather with ornate cover designs embossed in gilt. The binding shows rubbing bumping and wear but is quite sound. Rebacked in modern red leather with a largely plain spine bearing the title and a gilt roll at the headcap and foot and a small central device in the middle of the spine. Corners rebuilt with leather. All edges gilt. Modern faux marbled paper endpapers. Text is a bit toned and there is foxing on the plates. Most if not all of the plates have their tissue guards. No volume number at the front of the book but the general text ends on page 137 with "End of Vol. I" at the bottom of the page. An attractive sturdy work. <br/> <br/> Green & Spencer hardcover
1854002903John Murray Albemarle Street. 1854 830 Pp. V1; 575 p. V2; 589 p. V3; 666 p. 8vo. London. Complete in 3 volumes. Finely bound full leather hardcovers title gilt stamped on spine cover with 5 raised bands bordered in gilt compartments on spine and boards accented with dentelle edges matched marble leaf edges and endpapers silk ribbon markers. Measures: 1.75 5 overall W x 6 D x 8.75 H inches. Approx. weight: 6 pounds 14 ounces. About the author and work: Henry Hallam FRS FRSE FSA 1777 1859 was an English historian. Educated at Eton and Christ Church Oxford he practiced as a barrister on the Oxford circuit for some years before turning to history. His major works were View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages 1818 The Constitutional History of England 1827 and Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries 1837. Although he took no part in politics himself he was well acquainted with the band of authors and politicians who led the Whig party. In an 1828 review of Constitutional History Robert Southey claimed that the work was biased in favor of the Whigs. CONDITION NOTES: Very good; light wear not commensurate with age and use e.g. gently sunned spine covers light sporadic edge wear at extremities foxed front-free papers - V1 gift inscription strong square spines/tight bindings clean light age-toned text pages. A beautiful set. 4th Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. John Murray, Albemarle Street. hardcover
1979GE-175Rockville MD.: Terraspace Inc. 1979. Classic comprehensive text translated from the original Russian presents a detailed study of rock mechanics reflecting both historical development and the contemporary status of theoretical and experimental techniques used for the determination of the properties and stress state of rock masses calculation of elements of systems for exploitation of useful mineral deposits and the design of mine openings. Topics include methodology and analysis of rock mechanics; stress state of rock; methods of investigation used in rock mechanics; stress state and ground control for primary secondary and extraction openings; slope stability in open-pit mining; movement of rock under the influence of underground mining; dynamic phenomena in rock masses under the influence of mining; prediction and control of rock bursts and outbursts in mines; outbursts of gas and rock; design of protective pillars; displacement of rock in underground mining; stress state and ground control for primary and secondary openings; etc. 493 pgs. Illustrated. Gilt spine and front cover. Prior owner's name on front cover and outer edge; small blank label paste down on rear endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. Scarce. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Terraspace Inc. hardcover
1896biblio18<p>Chr. Herm. Tauchnitz Leipzig Germany 1896. First edition. 711pp incl index illus 8x11.25 thick super 8vo. HB marbled grey board with half morocco leather gilt on spine. Marbeled ends pages. 20 half tone charts 8 color plates 94 illus. Color plates all have India paper. FP color plate on diamonds rubies sapphires. For mineralogist s geologists jewelers. Incredible book in great condition. Marks of previous owner. Very good/excellent copy. Please contact me ramrozzi@yahoo.fr</p><br /><br /> Chr. Herm. Tauchnitz hardcover
182129777Paris: Alexis Eymery. Good with no dust jacket. 1821. First Edition. Hardcover. French Language; Textbook; Juvenile; Engravings; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9"; 194 2 pages; Geographie vivante ou tableaux raisonnés et comparatifs des principaux habitans du globe avec leur costumes ses anuimaux divers qui s'y trouvent et une exacte description de leurs moeurs de leurs usages et habitudes. 60 plates on 30 pages showing people of the principal nations of the world. Beautiful engravings. Foxing. Designed for the juvenile. Probably original boards with leather spine over paper covered boards. Lacking leather spine strip covers attached by binding cords. Contents complete. French language text. Inkstain 3/4" x 1/2" to pp79-80 lightly affecting 1 plate pp1-4 reattached. 2 illustrations on each plate of Africa Asia the New World. . Alexis Eymery, hardcover
