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1910039004London: Witherby & Co. 1910. Book. Illus. by Thomas Baddeley. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Small 4to. Volume 1 - The Mammals and Birds of Cheshire. Volume 2 - The Dee as a Wildfowl Resort The Reptiles and Amphibians of Cheshire and The Fishes of Cheshire and Liverpool Bay; pp. vol. I: xxxii 472; vol II: xx 210. Illustrated from b/w photographs by Thomas Baddeley folding map in colour. Publisher's green cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spines very good with minimal wear spines and gilt bright. Top edge gilt other edges uncut spotting to fore-edges . Contents clean and tight paper crisp and bright some fine areas of spotting to the first few pages but clean within. A very good clean set. Witherby & Co. Hardcover
18444MANCHESTER SHERRATT AND HUGHES 1900. FIRST EDITION ORIGINAL GREEN CLOTH T.E.G. INCLUDES SIX PHOTOGRAVURE ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP OF THE COUNTY. A VERY GOOD FRESH COPY. MANCHESTER, SHERRATT AND HUGHES, 1900 hardcover
42070LONDON COLLINS 2005. A NEAR FINE SOFTBACK COPY - 256 PAGES. ILLUSTRATED BY PHILIP SNOW TONY DISLEY DAVID NURNEY RICHARD JARVIS AND MICHAEL WEBB. VERY SCARCE. LONDON, COLLINS, 2005 unknown
1812032746London : T Cadell and W Davies; R C and J Rivington; et al 1812 A very good set of this 20 volume edition with black and white frontispiece 2 folding maps and 681 hand coloured plates. With an account of Buffon's life by William Wood. It is rare to find this set with hand colouring. In contemporary full speckled calf bindings that have been rebacked to provide new spines with gilt-lined raised bands and title and volume labels. The original boards have scuffing and pitting and there is light wear at edges and corners but the bindings are in very good clean condition. Endpapers are marbled and some of the front pastedowns have a scuffed area indicating the removal of bookplates. 2 of the volumes have the armorial bookplate of the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel Bart who was Prime Minister 1834-5. and 1841-6 and is viewed as the founder of the modern British police force. The contents are in very good condition with occasional light spotting generally at the top margin and offsetting from the plates. The occasional plate and text page is toned. All the volumes have 2 initial and final blanks a half title and title contents listings and directions to the binder. All have the original page marker torn in one volume. In this set Vol VI has 2 plates numbered 152 and 2 numbered 158 with different animals; Vol VII lacks one plate 211 and Vol VIII lacks plate 252 but has 2 numbered 254 different animals. Detailed contents: Vol I: preface by translator and life of Buffon pp lv; text 496pp; 2 folding hand coloured maps. Vol II: text 592pp; 13 plates of which 6 are folding. There is a small hole in text p 443. Vol III: text 567 pp; 1 plate. Vol IV: text 419 pp including folding chart of dogs; 48 plates. Vol V: text 378 pp; 63 plates. Vol VI: text 439pp; 67 plates. Vol VII: 477 pp; 49 plates of which 2 are folding. Vol VIII: 400 pp; 49 plates. Vol IX: 406pp; 56 plates. Vol X: text 288 pp; appendix with half title to p396; index 44 pp; 69 plates. Vol XI: first volume of Birdspreface by translator pp xvi; text 435 pp; notes by translator to p 444; 29 plates 29 is misprinted 39 on directions to binder. Vol XII: text 518 pp; 27 plates - plate numbering not in sequence. p 305 has lost the bottom corner tip. Vol XIII: 496pp; 27 plates. Vol XIV: 464 pp; 22 plates. Vol XV: 468 pp; 22 plates. Vol XVI: 494 pp; 15 plates. Vol XVII: 574 pp; 19 plates. Vol VXIII: 567 pp; 31 plates. Vol XIX: 514 pp; 40 plates. Vol XX: text 1-390; appendix by translator to p 515; index 88 pp; 34 plates. T Cadell and W Davies; R C and J Rivington; et al hardcover
18760228062 Castle Street City Road London: Wesleyan Conference Office 1876. Illustrated with many text engravings throughout small octavo pp xii 292 slight signs of wear throuoghout a slight suggestion of weakness internally original beveled green cloth elaborately decorated in black gold and red slightly rubbed the spine head a little torn. . First Edition. Cloth. Good. Wesleyan Conference Office Hardcover
1872037067London: John Van Voorst 1872. Book. Illus. by Keulemans J. G. frontispiece. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo. pp. xii 231 pages; frontispiece plate"A Flamborough Trophy Fulmar Petrel." by Keulemans. Green cloth boards very good with a little general wear. Contents clean and tight some foxing to the endpapers on the reverse of the front free endpaper are the signatures of Alexander William Clark Kennedy of the Cold Stream guards 1873 and the initials of Rev. F. C. R Joudain 1899. A good book with a significant provenance firstly belonging to A. W. Clark Kennedy and later given to Rev. Francis Jourdain author of books such as A Handbook of British Birds by Kirkman and Joudain Clark-Kennedy Alexander William Maxwell 1851 -1894 Alexander William Maxwell Clark- Kennedy was born at Rochester Kent. He attended school at Aldershot and then at Eton College. He married Hon. Lettice Lucy Hewitt daughter of James 4th Viscount Lifford d. 1939 in Donegal in 1875 with whom he had five sons and two daughters. In 1867 he inherited the family estate of Knockgray in Galloway. While still at Eton at the age of sixteen he wrote The birds of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire: a contribution to the natural history of the two counties Eton 1868 which proved very popular. Following Eton he joined the Coldstream Guards rising to the rank of Captain. He continued his interests in hunting shooting and fishing and was a member of several societies and associations becoming a Fellow of the Linnaean Society and the Antiquarian Society of Scotland. He also penned To the Arctic regions and back in six weeks : being a summer tour to Lapland and Norway : with notes on sport and natural history London 1878 and Robert the Bruce: a poem historical and romantic London 1884. Ref: Ballance p203; Freeman 817; Mullens & Swann p.144. John Van Voorst Hardcover
1872038272London: John Van Voorst 1872. Book. Illus. by Keulemans J. G. frontispiece. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo. pp. xii 231 pages; frontispiece plate"A Flamborough Trophy Fulmar Petrel." by Keulemans. Green cloth boards very good with a little general wear scuffed to the top and bottom of the spine binding is firm. Contents clean and tight the front endpaper is worn along the hinge but does not affect the binding bookplate belonging to Charles Francis Wyatt of Broughton Rectory Oxon a well known collector of the late 19th century two newspaper cuttings dated 1899 1888 tipped onto the front free endpaper. Ref: Ballance p203; Freeman 817; Mullens & Swann p.144. Charles Francis Wyatt 1820-1906 was rector of Broughton Oxfordshire and an antiquary. John Van Voorst Hardcover
2014051069Sydney: New South Wales Bird Atlassers 2014. VERY HEAVY. VOLUME 1 ONLY of 3. xvi 720pp references appendices gazetteer glossary tables distribution maps. Glossy pictorial boards. As new. This volume presents information on 183 species of resident and migrant birds. Details for each birds include current distribution breeding distribution seasonal and historical range changes and current status. Some analysis alo on breeding season and changes in reporting over time. An impressive scholarly work. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/None as Issued. 4to. New South Wales Bird Atlassers Hardcover
2016051070Sydney: New South Wales Bird Atlassers 2016. VERY HEAVY. VOLUME 2 ONLY of 3. xiii 673pp references appendices gazetteer glossary tables distribution maps col ills. Glossy pictorial boards. Very small bumps to top corners otherwise as new. This volume presents information on 165 species of resident and migrant birds. Details for each birds include current distribution breeding distribution seasonal and historical range changes and current status. Some analysis alo on breeding season and changes in reporting over time. An impressive scholarly work. Also includes a brief history of ornithology in NSW and the ACT. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/None as Issued. 4to. New South Wales Bird Atlassers Hardcover
201265162Villegas Editores. Fine. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 9588306760 . Stiff square unmarked book in clean orange slipcase with the barest hint of shelflife. About new. A stunning bird book. ; 0 X 0 X 0 inches; 552 pages; The core of the book is a breathtaking visual journey through Colombia's birds organized thematically rather than as a strict field guide. It explores habitats like cloud forests páramos mangroves and llanos showcasing representative species through Cooper's masterful photographs. Highlights include: Iconic Families: Hummingbirds colibríes in hovering flight their jewel-like throats flashing; colorful tanagers parrots and toucans amid foliage; elusive antpittas and antbirds in understory shadows. Ecological Insights: Discussions on behaviors such as foraging mating displays and migration illustrated with dynamic shots of flocks in formation or solitary raptors soaring. Biodiversity Spotlight: Close-ups reveal plumage intricacies from the emerald sheen of quetzals to the crimson of cock-of-the-rock emphasizing how climate and geography drive speciation. Expert texts provide concise yet engaging facts: evolutionary adaptations vocalizations and conservation status drawing on ornithological research without overwhelming the lay reader. The designclean layouts full-bleed images and subtle bilingual captionsmakes it replayable like flipping through a gallery of living art. . Villegas Editores hardcover
19664747Christchurch NZ: Whitcombe & Tombs Limited 1966. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Oblong octavo blue pictorial boards <br/><br/>Charming story about a Godwit coming into his own. Inscribed by Cooper on the title-page to Danny. Other inked note from Mary Beth in 1967. Whitcombe & Tombs Limited hardcover
19858LONDON COLLINS. 1979. REPRINT. FOLIO A FINE COPY IN FINE DUSTWRAPPER WITH SLIPCASE. TEXT BY COOPER AND FORSHAW WITH MANY FINE FULL COLOUR PLATES BY COOPER MAPS LINE DRAWINGS 302 PAGES INCLUDING REFERENCES. SCARCE. LONDON, COLLINS. 1979 unknown
36008LONDON QUERCUS 2007. VERY GOOD COPY IN A VERY GOOD DUSTWRAP. SMALL FOLIO EDITION. BOOK MEASURES 350 X APPROXIMATELY 430CM. AMONG THE PLATES FEATURED IN THIS BOOK ARE STUNNING WORKS BY OVER 60 RENOWNED ARTISTS. LONDON, QUERCUS, 2007 unknown
0243503016.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
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20162090502113703212Not Available 2016. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
1998002028Arlequin Press 1998. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo 230 x 165mm 213 pages. Colour and b/w photos line drawings maps. Book condition: Very good clean brown boards tight binding. Jacket condition: Very good clean bright not faded not creased not clipped will be protected in removable clear sleeving prior to sale. Comments: An excellent monograph from Arlequin Press and a noted 'Barn Owl' expert describing distribution habitat feeding movements/territory voice behaviour breeding mortality etc. An exceptional quality in-demand guide. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Arlequin Press Hardcover
40876LONDON COLLINS 1981. A FINE PUBLICATION LIMITED TO 250 COPIES THIS BEING NUMBER 54. SIGNED BY COLES AND PLEDGER. LARGE QUARTO BOUND IN QUARTER LEATHER OVER GREEN CLOTH HOUSED IN A MATCHING SLIPCASE. WITH 24 FINE FULL-PAGE COLOUR PLATES BY PLEDGER. A FINE COPY. LONDON, COLLINS, 1981 hardcover
182618812London: William Cobbett 1826. Ex-Library. Good Reading Copy. Hardback. New Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Not paginated. Front board is detached and spine is missing. Usual library markings. Information relative to the brewing of beer making of bread keeping of cows pigs bees ewes goats poultry and rabbits and relative to other matters deemed useful in the conducting of the affairs of labourer's family; to which are added instructions relative to the selecting the cutting and the bleaching of the plants of English grass and grain for the purpose of making hats and bonnets; and also instructions for erecting and using ice-houses after the Virginian manner. William Cobbett Hardcover
199767794Dove Publications. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0959025731 . Stiff unmarked book in clean green cloth; in dust jacket with 3 cm edgetear to rear panel; 535 pages . Dove Publications hardcover
30506AUSTRALIO DOVE 2001. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD SOFTBACK COPY. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED IN COLOUR. AUSTRALIO, DOVE, 2001 unknown
035990Painting. Illus. by Clifford Cyril Webb. Near Fine. Unframed. Signed by THE ARTIST. Limited. 53cm By 35cm. Clifford Cyril Webb British 1895-1972 'Eider Duck' limited edition colour linocut print numbered 4/20 signed and inscribed by the the artist unframed. The printed area is 53cm x 35cm sheet size is 59cm x 43cm. Printed on fine Japan paper laid on heavy weight woven paper. A few gentle creases to top right hand corner please see image that appear to have been present prior to being laid or as a result of being laid mininimal toning. A superb example of Clifford Webb's work. We have only been able to locate one other example of this work and that was limitation no. 3; it is clearly a scarce linocut and it is not unlikely that the full complement of 20 prints was ever produced. Clifford Webb prolific and renowned illustrator of books and magazines possibly most famous for designing the dust jackets and illustrating the Swallows and Amazon series of books by Arthur Ransome. A contemporary of Cyril Power and Sybil Andrews. Please contact us if you would like to view any of our artwork in person. 0. unknown
