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18975570367Oxford Clarendon Press 1897. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. 8vo. Black lettering on backstrip. Cream cloth with heavy staining. Bumped corners. 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 item1500grams ISBN: Oxford Clarendon Press hardcover
18975788207Clarendon Press 1897. 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. Large grubby white cloth 8vo with bevelled edges. Simply black border on boards Black borders and black lettering on sun darkened backstrip. Bumped corners and light fraying. Small square of cloth has been cut from backstrip. Interior is secure clean and clear. Light foxing. Several plates including maps some of which fold out. Untrimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1500grams ISBN: Clarendon Press hardcover
1811019740Geneva: J.J. Paschoud 1811. Two volumes bound in one octavo pp xxii 361; 326i the hinge at the first title page cracking but still firm and safe lacking the lower corners of the the three index leaves and the corrigenda slight loss of text otherwise extremely clean and tight internally original pink paper-covered boards a contemporaru cloth spine which is splitting a little on the upper joint and rather dry. SCARCE. From the library of C.E. Hubbard the foremost grass taxonomist of the twentieth century and with his signature and stamp on the front endpaper. Also with an earlier unidentified signature on the title page. First Edition. Quarter leather. Good. J.J. Paschoud Hardcover
1892AC1961Park City UT: Russell Process Co. 1892. Three booklets bound together; Ex-library copy minimally marked. Rear two pages related to The Russell Process The Improved Method of Lixiviation are detached but laid in else clean and tight textblock with some edge chipping. 16p. The process of Lixiviation reprinted and extended from the Engineering & Mining Journal 1892-1893. Reprint. Stapled Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - Over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Paper Back. Russell Process Co. Paperback
1837045152London: James Ridgway and Sons Piccadilly 1837. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Quarto. 428 pages indexed. COLLATES COMPLETE with 48 uncolored plates. Hardcover bound in original green publisher's cloth. Moderate rubbing and wear to the binding. The corners are a little bumped and there is some pale spotting along the fore edges and top edge of the binding. A sound copy with secure inner hinges. Prior owner's 1954 inscription on the front flyleaf of "William Lanier Hunt" INSCRIBED on the title page "From the Author." The text is a little toned but generally clean. There is some offsetting from the plates. Contains 48 uncolored plates. William Lanier Hunt 1906-1996 the 1950s owner was the "Dean of Southern Horticulture." He donated land along the Morgan Creek in southern Orange County NC to the North Carolina Botanical Garden and is now known as the Hunt Arboretum. <br/> <br/> James Ridgway and Sons, Piccadilly hardcover
183731520London: James Ridgway 1837. V.g./No Jacket. Publisher's cloth gilt title on spine Donor's inscription on ffep. A very well preserved copy in original publisher's navy cloth with impressed design and gilt title on spine. Lower corners bumped. London: James Ridgway hardcover
1890028137Ann Arbor Michigan: Meteorological Journal Company 1890. This is the original Volume 6 1890; NOT print on demand. NOT a modern reprint. Full title: "American Meteorological Journal: A Monthly Review of Meteorology Medical Climatology and Geography Volume VI May 1889 - April 1990." Contains issues No. 1 - 12. Cover is Poor as it lacks the front board and the rear board is detached. Leather spine is very worn. It is brightly gilt-stamped over red and black leather labels. Internal condition is Very Good. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. Most pages are creamy white clean and unmarked. The last issue April 1890 #12 is a little age toned having been printed on paper different from the other 11 numbers. This book is suitable as a reading / reference copy. Or because all pages are present and still bound together including blanks at the beginning and end it is a good candidate to be inexpensively recased. First Edition. Hardcover. Poor - Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 12 issues. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. Meteorological Journal Company Hardcover
183154248Philadelphia: Stoddart and Atherton 1831. Second edition. Three octavo volumes 22cm. Contemporary marbled calf with leather spine labels; engraved extra-title present in each volume; xvi7-362;330;264pp; engraved frontispiece v.1 and 48 inserted leaves of plates; text illus. Faint scattered foxing to text but plates generally clean; bindings exhibit moderate external aging and wear with small losses to leather at spine ends and corners. A complete structurally sound Good or better set. Early ownership signature of a Benj. Webb Jr. on endpaper and extra-title of v.1.<br /> <br /> A quite presentable set of Godman's treatise on the mammals of North America including some ethnographic notes on Native Americans and a lengthy discussion of the fossil record with special attention given to the Giant Mastodon. Much of the third volume is devoted to a description of the American whale fishery. Godman 1794-1830 was trained as a physician and was for some time the director of the Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms a private medical college where he achieved considerable renown as an anatomist. American Natural History described as "the first systematic treatise on the subject" DAB was first published in Philadelphia from 1826-1828; two "Second Editions" appeared in 1831 this one under the Stoddart & Atherton imprint and another by Key & Mielkie. Sabin and Imprints Bruntjen & Bruntjen note only the latter but OCLC records suggest that the two editions are collected with equivalent frequency. Neither Sabin nor Imprints supply a plate count for the Second Edition but our copy conforms to that at the Smithsonian Institution the only OCLC member institution to provide a collation. SABIN 27663. B&B 7271. Stoddart and Atherton unknown
188032015AB1880. Erstausgabe Einsiedeln u.a. Benziger 1880 4° 316 S. mit 55 Holzstich-Illustrationen Goldschnitt roter original Leineneinband mit goldener Deckel- und Rückenbeschriftung sowie schwarzer Einbandverzierung Rücken mit altem und unauffälligem Signaturschildchen die Rückenkanten stellenw. sehr zart angeplatzt Vorsatz- und Titelseite mit altem Stempel der Lehrerbibliothek eines alteingesessenen Frankfurter Gymnasiums innen durchgäniger zarter Wasserrand unten die ersten Seiten stellenw. etwas fingerspurig sonst ein gutes textsauberes Exemplar li 01 Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main Nordend ggü. Musterschule möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main Nordend close to Musterschule is possible. It saves the shipping costs. unknown
182346664Baltimore: N.G. Maxwell 1823. First Edition. 12mo 18.5cm.; calf-backed marbled boards gilt-lettered spine; xv214-211pp. Boards a bit scuffed with brief exposure at corners leather somewhat dried and mottled endpapers toned faint dampstaining to first half of textblock else a Very Good sound copy. Theory on the formation of the earth dedicated to Andrew Jackson. Early chapters cover general natural phenomena such as "strata" and "The various colours of Marble" while the latter half of the text focuses on the North American continent describing "A Flood that was produced by the rise of northeast rise of North America" the formation of the Delaware Schuylkill and Susquehanna Rivers; the formation of the North American prairies; and the "Insects Vegetation &c. of America." The author later published another work titled "Antiquities of America Explained" 1831 arguing that a group of Tyrians and Jews crossed the Atlantic 3000 years ago creating a colony in Nova Scotia that eventually spread across the entire continent. This title missed by Sabin. SHOEMAKER 12827. N.G. Maxwell unknown
18783600058Andrew Reid 1878. Volumes 1 - 3 and the supplementary volume. Volume A-E: Edges slightly rubbed. Volume F-R: Backstrip worn with small tear. . Volume S-Z: Backstrip is scuffed. Supplementary volume: Backstrip is scuffed. A couple of pages detached but present. Ex-library With usual stamps and markings In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item5400grams ISBN: Andrew Reid unknown
1897074699Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Co. 1897 Book. Fair. Hardcover. Believed First. Cover has been inexpertly draped on the spine and corners with brown paper as well as on the inner hinges; edgewear; some pages have pencil/ink notes and underlining. RARE copy of this late 19th century physiology text fully illustrated 1052 pages with several contributing authors. W. B. Saunders Co. hardcover
18424848734S. Lewis and Co. 1842. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Original cloth panels from boards and backstrip secured onto newer binding. Black cloth folio with blind borders and decorative blind design mirrored on boards. Gilt lettering and borders on backstrip. Bumped corners and some general wear. Contains several fold out coloured maps. First map has a tear which has been repaired with clear tape. Remaining maps in good condition thought a little grubby in places with foxing. Trimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item900grams ISBN: S. Lewis and Co. hardcover
184050127Boston: Charles C. Little & James Brown 1840. First Separate Edition. Octavo 21.5cm.; removed; 225pp.; illus. throughout. Stock a bit foxed else Very Good and sound albeit lacking orinal wrappers. Inscribed "From the Author" at head of title page. Article by the recording secretary of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Charles C. Little & James Brown unknown
189331509Reprinted from the Journal of Botany 1893; 1896. V.g./No Jacket. Hard covers A collection of offprints of articles by W. Moyle Rogers also including an unsigned article "Professor Babington on Rubi in 1891" originally published in 1896. The articles have been extensively annotated in a distinctive hand identified by a pencil note on the front pastedown to be that of J.D. Gray and include sketches of Rubus leaflets. Also inscribed "Given to the Community of the Holy Family Dec. 1923". Reprinted from the Journal of Botany hardcover
1859021746London: Longman Brown Green Longmans & Roberts; & Trubner & Co 1859. Octavo not illustrated pp viii 381 slightly used internally recently bound in plain green cloth with brown leather label on the spine. "For Agassiz the proper classification of plants and animals was essential to understanding the relationships among animals and between animals and the environments they inhabit. An anti-evolutionist Agassiz argued that plant and animal species are immutable and do not change over time. In the Essay he wrote that " . . . all differences observed among finite beings are ordained by the action of the Supreme Intellect and not determined by physical causes."". First Edition. Cloth. Good. Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts; & Trubner & Co Hardcover
1859021747London: Longman Brown Green Longmans & Roberts; & Trubner & Co 1859. Octavo not illustrated pp viii 381very clean internally rebound in a serviceable twentieth century black half leather and green cloth . "For Agassiz the proper classification of plants and animals was essential to understanding the relationships among animals and between animals and the environments they inhabit. An anti-evolutionist Agassiz argued that plant and animal species are immutable and do not change over time. In the Essay he wrote that " . . . all differences observed among finite beings are ordained by the action of the Supreme Intellect and not determined by physical causes."". First Edition. Half Leather. Good. Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts; & Trubner & Co Hardcover
18698693407Robert Hardwicke 1869. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Re-bound by library. Medium blue cloth 8vo with gilt lettering on backstrip. Several faint stains and coffee ring on front board and light fraying. Binding tight. A few pages are torn on the inside margin but remain secure. Several page are marked in pencil. Trimmed and foxed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item400grams ISBN: Robert Hardwicke hardcover
18259842711Mackenzie and Dent 1825. Volumes 1 and 2 bound in one volume. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Large green cloth 8vo with gold lettering within a red panel on backstrip. All pages up to page 3 including Vol. 1 title page have been replaced with photocopies. Interior is secure clean and clear though pages are age toned. Includes several fold out pages and plates. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item2450grams ISBN: Mackenzie and Dent hardcover
1807e4673Edinburgh: William Creech; J Murray. G : in Good condition. Cover heavily rubbed. Front board detached. Contents firm. Ex Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Library. 1807. First Edition. Brown hardback half-leather cover with marbled boards. 220mm x 130mm 9" x 5". 246pp. . William Creech; J Murray hardcover
184849981Philadelphia: John H. Gihon 1848. First Edition. Octavo 21.5cm.; removed; 1811adspp. Errata slip tipped to title page serving as upper cover slip starting to separate text uniformly foxed contemporary manuscript note at head of title page else Very Good and sound retaining leaf of publisher's advertisements on p. 20. Quite uncommon. John H. Gihon unknown
1840058598Boston: William D. Ticknor 1840 Book. Fair. Hardcover. Third American Edition. The interiors are VG- with just light foxing type marks; the covers each are lacking the spine strip covering are faded and have moderate edgewear. The rear board of Volume 2 is detached but is present. Very scarce complete mid-19th century two-volume human anatomy text with illustrations. This Third American Edition has additions by Winslow Lewis Jr. MD. Volume I includes the osseous system the cartilaginous system the muscular system the vascular system; and Volume 2 covers the organs of absorption the nervous system the particular organs of sensation the organs of digestion the organs of respiration the organs of the voice the organs of secretion the organs of generation in the male and in the female. William D. Ticknor hardcover
18074783London: J white. Worn condition. Boards detached. Loss to backstrip at head of spine. Contents holding. Scattered foxing. Ex lib - Royal college of Surgeons in Ireland. 1807. Reprint. Brown hardback leather cover. 230mm x 150mm 9" x 6". 411p. Ten engraved plates to rear of volume. . J white hardcover
18815811821John Van Voorst 1881. 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. No dust jacket. Exterior: 8vo re-bound brown cloth gilt lettering to backstrip clean with light wear. Interior: tight binding pages clean moderate foxing illustrations and plates. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item550grams ISBN: John Van Voorst hardcover
182744516New Haven: Hezekiah Howe 1827. First Edition. Octavo 23.5cm.; publisher's peach wrappers printed within double rule; 24pp. Previously removed from larger volume coin-sized loss at bottom spine edge of upper cover not approaching text upper wrapper fore-edge rather chipped some soil and foxing later ink shelf number to upper cover and title page else Good to Very Good overall. Inscribed at head of front cover: "Revd. Mr. Duttow with the respect of the author." Address by the American physicist who would pioneer the study of meteor science in 1833 following the Leonid Meteor Shower over North America becoming the first American to observe Halley's Comet in 1835. SHOEMAKER 30115 misspelling author name "Olmstead". Hezekiah Howe unknown