The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne and a Garden Kalendar. In Two Volumes by White, Gilbert; Edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D., with an introduction to the Garden Kalendar by the Very Reverend S. Reynolds Hole, Dean of Rochester, and numerous illustrations by J. G. Keulemans, Herbert Railton, and Edmund J. Sullivan - 1900

London: Collins, 1957. Illustrated, small octavo, pp xii, 176, fore-edge slightly foxed, a signature on the front endpaper and an owner's small book label (beneath the d.w. flap), otherwise very clean internally, green cloth with a very slight suggestion of fade along the top edge; the dustwrapper is not price-clipped, it is slightly worn along its top edge, and a little soiled on its rear cover, the spine is a little faded and age-toned. . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Slightly worn and faded.

Easton Press, 2010. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 148x16x168. Signed. JANE GOODALL SIGNED LEATHER-BOUND EASTON PRESS EDITION! Includes ironclad Easton Certificate of Authenticity. Book is like new and unread. Expedited shipping is welcome; international please request a shipping quote before purchase. Signed by author.

Near Fine. 1840-1844. Royal Octavo Edition. Print. From the first Royal Octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. Octavo (approximately 10.25 x 6.5 inches). Drawn from nature by JJ Audubon, printed and hand-colored by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia. One edge unevenly trimmed as a result of removal from binding. Please examine the provided photo's for personal inspection of condition. Near fine print. .

Goldsmith, Oliver A History of the Earth and Animated Nature. Glasgow, Edinburgh: Blackie and Son, 1852. 2 volumes, 8vo, modern quarter calfBiologie, Geïllustreerd, Geschiedenis, Natuurlijke historie, Ornithologie, Verzamelwerken - Aantal: 2 - Handgekleurde illustratiesObject: Boek (Meer kavels)Aantal boeken: 2Onderwerp: Biologie, Geïllustreerd, Geschiedenis, Natuurlijke historie, Ornithologie, VerzamelwerkenAuteur/ Illustrator: Oliver GoldsmithBoektitel: A History of the Earth and Animated NatureStaat: Zeer GoedPublicatiejaar oudste item.: 1852Druk: Geïllustreerde drukTaal: EngelsOorspronkelijke taal: JaUitgever: Blackie & Son - Queen St Glasgow, Edinburgh, LondonBand: HalfleerExtra's: Handgekleurde illustratiesAfmetingen: 25,5×16 cm- Oliver Goldsmith- A History of the Earth and Animated Nature - Volume 1 and 2 (complete matching & very handsome set, newly bound, very tight)- Blackie & Son Queen St Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, 1852- Vol I; lxii, 564 pp with a portrait frontispiece and a color… Read More

NY: Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, 1952. Leather bound, sixteen year continuous run of Proceedings of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, 1952-1967. First editions. Published NY: Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, 1952-1967. 8vo.'s, 6" x 9". Finely bound in matching three quarter purple leather with raised bands and burgundy/red cloth over boards with gilt title and marbled endpapers. All volumes fine. . 1st. Hard. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo.

Five exceptionally bright and clean untrimmed tissue-guarded hand-colored lithographic plates measure 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 28 cm). ; 28 text pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.

Edinburgh, 1823; Circa 1823 hand colored copper engraving of the South American Capybara (Hydrochaerus capibara. Erxleben), world’s largest rodent, which reaches a mature size of up to four feet in length and three in girth and inhabits the banks of lakes and rivers, where it is distinguished for the webbed feet which make it an agile swimmer, and for its remarkable ability to submerge itself for long periods of time without resurfacing. Drawn by Alexander Mosses (1793-1837), who with no formal training developed into an acknowledged master draughtsman and painter of nature scenes, genre pieces, and portraiture, his subjects ranging from members of the privileged classes to common people. His portrait of prominent physician John Rutter hangs in the Royal Institution, Liverpoole, and his work is in the permanent collections of both the Walker Art Gallery and the National Galleries Of Scotland. Engraved by William Home Lizars (1788-1859), renowned not only for his art, but for being instrumental in… Read More

Thames Ditton: for private distribution, 1873 & 74. 2 volumes, octavo. Original green cloth, titles to spine and upper board gilt, yellow coated endpapers. Map. Corners and edges bumped, dampstains to both lower boards, small area of dampstain to edge of upper board of volume II, occasional light spotting to contents and edges of text block of volume II. A very good set. First edition, presentation set inscribed by the author on each title, "Mary Edmonds from the Author, H. C. W. 1873" and "Mary Edmonds from the Author, June 24th 1874". Inspired by the work of Alexander von Humboldt, Hewett Cottrell Watson (1804-1881) became Victorian Britain's leading phytogeographer, and his research contributed to Charles Darwin's Origin of Species. "Watson's major botanical endeavour was producing several versions of a work first entitled Outlines of the Geographical Distribution of British Plants (1832); it reached its most extensive form as Cybele Britannica, or, British Plants, and their Geographical… Read More

1836 Jardine Naturalist Natural Mammals Africa Buffalo Oxen Bison Cows Cattle
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia'
is beautifully color illustrated with engravings of various species of mammals! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases African animals such as buffalo, gazelles, and sheep, American Bison, goats, oxen, and cows. These hand-colored plates are tremendously beautiful! An excellent piece!
Item number: #30047
Price: $550
JARDINE, Sir William
The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… Ruminantia.
London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1836. 1st edition

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
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xv, [1], [17]-264, 7, [1]
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31 engraved plates (many hand-colored), plus illustrated frontispiece
· References: Lowndes 1192
· Language:… Read More

1755 Buffon DOGS Natural History ANIMALS 52 Illustrated PIGS Goats Sheep Rams

"Virtually all the well-known writers of the Enlightenment were 'Buffonians'"
― Ernst Mayer
The monumental work by Comte de Buffon, "Histoire Naturelle," was fascinating 18th-century collection of articles and encyclopedia entries on material sciences, physics, chemistry, technology, as well as the history of animals. Buffon wrote the volumes with the intent of addressing all of natural history, but after realizing the grandeur of the work, it focuses only minerals, birds, and quadrupeds.
This fifth volume includes history of hooved animals – sheep, goats, rams, and pigs, as well as a description of dogs. While each volume of this set is illustrated, this particular tome includes over fifty full-page engravings.
Item number: #20873
Price: $599
BUFFON, Georges Louis Leclerc
Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière, : avec la description du cabinet du roy.
À Paris, : De l'Imprimerie royale., MDCCLV. [1755].… Read More