NATURAL HISTORY

Darwin, Charles [1809-1882]

(Book #ID 92354)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Second Edition Revised and Augmented, Twenty-seventh thousand 1890. 1890.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 693 printed pages of text. Complete in one volume. Illustrated with numerous figures and drawings throughout the text Preface to second edition, September 1874. Table of the principal additions and corrections to the present edition. Scuffing of the cloth across the spine ends, the text block is clean and without any age toning or foxing. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Delort, Robert

(Book #ID 24351)

Published by New Horizons / Thames and Hudson, London 1992. 1992.

Mass market paperback. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition. From the estate of a private library belonging to the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the copyright page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dobie, J. Frank

(Book #ID 26652)

Published by Castle Books, Edison, New Jersey 2001. 2001.

Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, gilt lettering and blue rattlesnake to the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 201 pp ISBN 0895813748. Small stain to the fore edge and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Davis, Joseph A.

(Book #ID 27620)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1966. 1966.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book of which one sheet has been detached and adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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David, Badger [Photography by John Netherton]

(Book #ID 33003)

Published by Voyageur Press, Inc. 1995. 1995.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 10'' 144 pp ISBN 0896583147. Superb colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight rollback to the top edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Darlington, Arnold [Illustrations by Charles King]

(Book #ID 105529)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed paper covered boards. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Warne print code 1136.868. Contains 112 pp with splendid coloured illustrations throughout by Charles King. Very Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with horrid 30 mm tear to the top front cover, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0723210055

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De Beer, Sir Gavin [Sir Gavin Rylands de Beer (1 November 1899 - 21 June 1972). British evolutionary embryologist, known for his work on heterochrony as recorded in his 1930 book Embryos and Ancestors. He was director of the Natural History Museum, London, president of the Linnean Society of London, and a winner of the Royal Society's Darwin Medal for his studies on evolution].

(Book #ID 108565)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 4to. 14'' x 10½''. Contains 202 pp illustrated with 500 monochrome illustrations, 36 maps specially drawn for this book, 16 pages of full-colour plates. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Duthie, Eric [Edited by] Contributors include: Joy Adamson, Gerald Durrell, Karen Blixen, Sir Julian Huxley [Wrapper design by Graham Bishop]

(Book #ID 54588)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [xiv] 301 printed pages of text. A little wear to the spine ends and corners, very light foxing to the closed page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the top of the rear panel, two small closed tears to the top of the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Desmond, Adrian

(Book #ID 70335)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., Penguin Group, 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1997. London 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 370 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight rubs and creases, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718138821

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D'Ami, Rinaldo D. and others [Illustrated by Sergio Budicin and others] Translated by F. Dubrez Fawcett | Edited by John Clegg

(Book #ID 105542)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Reprinted UK Edition 1971. 1971.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 4to. 12'' x 9''. Contains 62 pp with splendid colour illustrations throughout. Ex library with usual stamps. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper which has been laminated around the book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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