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1840DEMO015930IBoston: Otis Broaders And Company 1840. New 'Brewer' edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4 woodcuts and 23/24 plates. 8vo viii 746 pages modern brown morocco gilt contrasting red morocco label. <br/><br/>Also includes the Notes by Sir William Jardine. Illustrated with 4 woodcuts and 23 of 24 plates. Alexander Wilson emigrated from Scotland and began a scientific study of birds. His AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY 1808-1814 identified 39 new species earning him the appellation as the "Father of American Ornithology". 4 woodcuts and 23/24 plates Otis, Broaders And Company hardcover
1974017088Flagstaff Ariz.: Northland Press 1974. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 127p. A fine copy in a very good d.j. which is a little soiled on the white mostly blank back cover and which has a chip at the top of the back cover which measures about one-inch by an eighth-of-an-inch. Size: 4to - over 9 3/4" - 12" Tall. Northland Press Hardcover
189370475Paris: Librairie Agricole De La Maison Rustique 1893. Quarter-leather. G/No Jacket as issued. 5 volumes published 1893-1901. Library markings; marbled boards; covers edge-rubbed with wear at corners; small scuff on front cover of volume 1; 401 386 366 376 350p illus indexes. NB: This is a heavy set which may incur a non-standard postage charge. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall <br/> <br/> Librairie Agricole De La Maison Rustique hardcover
1989EN-47Boulder CO.: Westview Press 1989. Scholarly text presents a collection of papers which examines theoretical inquiry and empirical findings on social evolution and genetics. Topics covered include mating systems colony level selection genetic basis for division of labor kin recognition measurement of exclusive fitness ecological determinants of social evolution genetic studies of bees and ants and the gentics of ant speciation. 213 pp. Illustrated. Publisher's stamp on front endpaper. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Westview Press Paperback
1994EN-44Portland OR.: Timber Press 1994. Comprehensive text presents "a global view of the insect groups that are of major significance to human resources." Many other volumes on insects restrict coverage to a single country or region or to the tropics or temperate zones. Adopting a global approach the author emphasizes the similarities and important differences among pests of the major continents thus "bringing attention to insect species that might spread as pests to new geographical areas." The objective of the book is "to look at the Class Insecta and some Arachnida systematically and to indicate which are pest species and which are beneficial." The major emphasis is on crop pests but some veterinary forestry ornamental plant and selected medical pests are included. 635 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Timber Press Hardcover
1988EN-36Boulder CO.: Westview Press 1988. Comprehensive text contains detailed technical papers by leading entomologists and scientists which address the phenomena of individual idiosyncracy and plasticity within castes of social insects; focusing on the basic physiological and social mechanisms. 456 pp. Illustrated. Table of contents has a couple of tiny checkmarks in the margin. Virtually no shelfwear. . . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. Illus. by . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Westview Press Paperback
1981EN-9Wroclaw Poland: WroclawTechnical University Press 1981. Comprehensive two-volume reference text contains detailed biochemical technical papers delivered at the conference in Karpacz Poland June 23-28 1980 and includes all aspects of communication both within the insect hormones and between insects pheromones. Topics included in Part I: insect neurohormones; chemistry and biochemistry of ecdysteroids and juvenile hormones; chemistry of juvenoids; etc. Topics included in Part II: chemistry of insect pheromones; hormone receptors and interactions of hormones with the genome; chemical host-plant interactions; mechanism of action of agents controlling insect behavior; etc. 1146 pgs. collectively. Illustrated. Average shelfwear and rubbing to edges. Heavy item. Pictorial Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. . WroclawTechnical University Press paperback
1985OR-8Hyderabad India: Raptor Research Center 1985. Comprehensive text presents a scholarly monograph dealing with a wide-range of phenomena pertaining to the Spotted Owlet's life cycle including detailed topics covering studies on eggs nestlings reproductive cycle analyses of food and basic behaviour pattern; feeding ecology habitat ethology and predatory nature of the Spotted Owlet. 241 pgs. Illustrated with over 120 original photographs 50 figures and 55 tables. Dustjacket has a tiny closed top edge tear; in mylar. Inside mylar edge flaps taped by prior owner. Scarce. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Raptor Research Center Hardcover
1970EN-23Urbana Illinois: University of Illinois Press 1970. Comprehensive text presents extensive studies on the bionomics of the genus Meloe and the taxonomy of the New World species including adult nonsexual and sexual behavior; interspecific and other ecological relationships; postembryonic ontogeny; etc. 222 pgs. Illustrated. Photo-frontispiece. Small stamps on endpapers and outer edges. Minimal shelfwear. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex- Professional Library. University of Illinois Press Paperback
1990OR-12London U.K.: H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd. 1990. Lavishly illustrated scholarly text presents a comprehensive illustrated guide to collectible colorplate books published. Includes the works of John James Audubon John Gould Edward Lear Joseph Wolf Jacques Barraband Edouard Travies Jean Audebert Mark Catesby Alexander Wilson Daniel Elliot and the great Dutch ornithologist Coenraad Temminick. However exotic or commonplace the bird these portraits vividly capture its spirit. Exquisitely reproduced and chronologically arranged the fifty-two color plates reveal the extraordinary breadth of achievement attained during the two centuries treated. 180 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd. Hardcover
EN-21New York: Academic Press 1966. Classic comprehensive text presents detailed topics on the cytology linkage relations population genetics gene homology in different species and certain aspects of morphogenesis of the Tribolium species of beetles. Other Coleoptera included: Cucujidae Silvanidae Dermestidae Nitidulidae Bostrichidae Coccinellidae Tenebrionidae Crysomelidae Bruchidae and Curculionidae. 212 pgs. Illustrated. Stamped on endpapers and outer edge; label removal mark on lower spine; pocket remnant on front endpaper. Gilt spine. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex- Professional Library. Academic Press Hardcover
ria9780443141607_inpPaperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; N/A paperback
12540Toulouse Imprimerie Douladoure Rouget Frères et Delahaut successeurs Rue Sainy-Rome 39 1870. 36pp. 8vo green paper wraps.frontispiece portrait of La Baumelle chipped and stained sl. hinge strain contents sl. foxed but mainly good condition. Titlepage continued: ". Accompagnés de Pensées inédites de la Beaumelle et d'une lettre autographe de La Condamine relative a la première incarcération de l'auteur des Pensées a la Bastille." "Extrait des Mémoires de l'Académie impériale des Sciences Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres de Toulouse. 7me sè To. II pages 194-227."INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR though recipient's name has ben cut out of the inscription "A Monsieur cut out Hommage de'l'auteur N. Joly". WorldCat lists two copies: BnF and LC. Toulouse, Imprimerie Douladoure, Rouget Frères et Delahaut, successeurs, Rue Sainy-Rome, 39, 1870. paperback
1998EN-11New York: Plenum Press 1998. Important comprehensive text focuses on specific insect virus families found primarily or exclusively in insects including all major families of insect-selective viruses except the baculoviruses. DNA and RNA viruses are included and the development of arbovirus expression systems. 413 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Plenum Press Hardcover
1983EN-49Boulder CO.: Westview Press 1983. Scholarly text presents a detailed study of the physiological function of insect essential lipds including essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins in insects and insect sterol nutrition and metabolism. 252 pgs. Illustrated. Publisher's stamp on the front endpaper. . First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Westview Press Hardcover
1997EN-43Boulder CO.: Westview Press 1997. Comprehensive text presents a detailed analysis of the theory and practice of the biological control of plant pests in the fields of entomology plant pathology and weed science focusing on systems instead of individual problems and addressing larger issues involving the integration of ecological theory in biological control. Topics include agent selection; development and implementation; management in situ; etc. 334 pgs. Illustrated with 29 tables and 37 figures. Dustjacket in mylar. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Westview Press Hardcover
1989OR-13Secaucus New Jersey: Wellfleet Press 1989. Comprehensive text presents an authoritative work on all available knowledge on the diurnal birds of prey of the world. Text contains two parts the first part covers taxonomy morphology senses flight hunting methods food and feeding migration various aspects of the breeding cycle economics and relations with man including falconry; the second part covers genera and species accounts in systematic order including field identification nomenclature and taxonomy. Text is lavishly illustrated with over 125 color paintings by some of the world's most esteemed nature artists each accompanied by detailed identification keys. 945 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear. Dustjacket in mylar. Heavy item. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Wellfleet Press Hardcover
1969EN-22East Lansing Michigan: Entomological Reprint Specialists 1969. Classic special reprint collection of the renown author's detailed studies on the pupae of Lepidoptera. Text contains five parts: Part 1: "A Claasification of the Lepidoptera Based on Characters of the Pupae"; Part 2: "The Classification of the Pupae of the Ceratocampidae and Hemileucidae"; Part 3: "The Classification of Pupae of the Saturniidae"; Part 4: "Pupae of Some Maine Species of Notodontoidea"; Part 5: "Pupae of Common Sphingidae of Eastern North America". Includes a comprehensive index to all five parts. 323 pgs. Illustrated. Stamped on endpapers lower copyright pg. and outer edges. Front endpaper top corner clipped. Label removal mark on lower spine. Minimal shelfwear. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex- Professional Library. Entomological Reprint Specialists Hardcover
1965EN-17New York: Hafner Publishing/Cornell University 1965. Classic comprehensive text contains detailed topics in arthropod anatomy including sections on: the trilobita; limulus; eurypterida; the pycnogonida; the arachnida: scorpion spiders and ticks; the crustacea: anaspides; the chilopoda: scutigera lithobius otocryptops geophilid; the diplopoda; the pauropoda; the symphyla; the hexapoda: diplura thysanura pterygota; etc. 363 pgs. Illustrated. Stamps to endpapers and outer edges; label removal mark on lower spine. Minimal shelfwear. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex- Professional Library. Hafner Publishing/Cornell University Hardcover
1877biblio131Qu�bec: Darveau 1877. Good. <p>in12 rel demi-toile plats marbrés VIII 785p ill exemplaire fortement humidifié mais sans taches de mouillures ex-biblio Très rare</p> Darveau unknown
1916EN-27Lafayette Indiana: Thomas Say Foundation 1916. Classic comprehensive text examines flesh flies species of the family Sarcophagidae including all Muscoid Diptera species. Covers approximately 145 species and varieties belonging to 16 genera. Illustrated with 170 plates which contain a list of included species. 340 pgs. Stamps on endpapers and outer edges; label removal mark on lower spine; pocket removed from front endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Ex- Professional Library. Thomas Say Foundation Hardcover
1992EN-7Stanford CA.: Stanford University Press 1992. Comprehensive text contains nearly 100 species of butterflies and their unusual life histories and 12 of the 44 known species of butterfly fossils in the world. 118 pgs. 9 full-page colour plates illustrating 278 specimens and black & white photos including the 12 known fossil butterfly specimens. Signed and inscribed by Emmel on front endpaper. Dustjacket in mylar. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Stanford University Press Hardcover
1990EN-38Boulder CO.: Westview Press 1990. Comprehensive text examines the use of predators pathogens and competitors as biological control agents for arthropods including topics covering biocontrol as a component of integrated pest management systems in feedlots pastures and confined animal housing; interactions of pesticides and biocontrol agents; population modeling; future potentials for biocontrol in livestock and poultry pest management; etc. 316 pp. Illustrated. Publisher's stamp on front endpaper. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Westview Press Paperback
1966EN-30Ann ArborMI: American Entomological Institute 1966. Classic comprehensive text presents a systematic treatment of all known species of the Tribe Culicini from the Philippines exclusive of the genus Aedes. Includes the following genera: Genus Ficalbia; Genus Mansonia; Genus Coquillettidia; Genus Hodgesia; Genus Zeugnomyia; Genus Orthopodomyia; Genus Aedeomyia; Genus Heizmannia; Genus Uranotaenia; Genus Armigeres; Genus Culex. 252 pgs. Illustrated including 275 figures. Small stamps on endpapers and outer edges; label removal mark on front endpaper. Gilt spine. Minimal shelfwear. Scarce. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex- Professional Library. American Entomological Institute Hardcover
8030Washington: Printed by Davis and Force Franklin's Head 1822. First edition. The top edge of the title page has some professional paper repairs as does the contents page and errata page at the end of the volume light age-toning to some text pages a few marginal pencil annotations a tight and clean copy in very good condition in an attractive period binding. Pp. 256 2 contents 1 leaf of errata. Later full tan calf leather spine with five raised bands lettered in gilt in three compartments front and rear covers tooled in blind marbled endpapers 8vo. This volume examines the role that John Quincy Adams played in the negotiation of the Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812. There were numerous issues dealt with in this treaty among them was American access to the Mississippi River. This volume was compiled when Adams was Secretary of State just two years before he was elected President. Old oval blind-stamp of the Library Company R. B. Philadelphia on the final page of the text p. 256. Very small sticker of 'International Bookfinders' Inc. at the base of page 3. No other ownership marks. Washington: Printed by Davis and Force (Franklin's Head), 1822. First edition. hardcover