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London: Faber. Near Fine/Near Fine. 1998. First UK Edition. Hardback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0571177948 Illustrated with photographs. 461pp including Notes, Select Bibliography and Index. A biography of John Forbes Nash, Jr., winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, 1994. At the age of 31, John Nash, mathematical genius, suffered a devastating breakdown and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Yet after decades of leading a ghost-like existence, he was to re-emerge to win a ... more information

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London: Faber. Near Fine/Very Good+. 1998. First UK Edition. Hardback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0571177948 Illustrated with photographs. 461pp including Notes, Select Bibliography and Index. A biography of John Forbes Nash, Jr., winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, 1994. At the age of 31, John Nash, mathematical genius, suffered a devastating breakdown and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Yet after decades of leading a ghost-like existence, he was to re-emerge to win a... more information

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Folens. Very Good+.. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall No date, circa 1970s. Attractive illustrations by Michael McNamee. The book is paginated from page 129 to page 160, as issued. Ireland is formed of a rich variety of rocks. The idea behind this small book is to help you to name the rocks you see and to understand why they look like they do and why they are where you find them. A nicely presented and informative book. Decorative card covers, very slightly darkened ... more information

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London: Robert Hale. Very Good++.. 1951. First Edition. Hardback. Well illustrated with frontispiece and 47 other photographs, as well as 7 sketch maps. 258pp including Conclusion and Index. A fascinating account. Maroon cloth boards with black lettering, very nice and clean. Previous owner's details to front paste down and free end paper, otherwise a copy in Very Good++ condition. . ... more information

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Penguin. Very Good+.. 1978. First UK Edition. Hardback. 0140630058 Two volume set from the Penguin Nature Guides. Fungi of Norther Europe 1: Larger Fungi - 128 pages including Bibliography and Index. Beautifully illustrated. Fungi of Northern Europe 2: Gill-Fungi - 130pp including Bibliographies and Indexes. Profuse and beautiful illustratrations. In both volumes background details in the pictures are very important and in certain cases the whole botanical environment is illustrated. These guide... more information

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Penguin. Good+.. 1978. First UK Edition. Hardback. 0140630066 Volume 2 of the set from Penguin Nature Guides. 130pp including Bibliographies and Indexes. Profuse and beautiful illustratrations by Bo Mossberg. Background details in the pictures are very important and in certain cases the whole botanical environment is illustrated. This guide concentrates on the gill-fungi, their structure, development and typical environment. The text contains an indication of taste and smell, and clear symbols a... more information

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good+/Very Good. 1995. First Edition. Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 0679433864 Well illustrated in colour and black-and-white. Illustrated endpapers showing 'Earth History Timeline'. xxpp + 204pp including Index. Foreword by Angela Milner of The Natural History Museum, London. In this book the authors give us an authentic, fantasy-free understanding of dinosaurs and their position in the great diversity of life. In words and pictures, the his... more information

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London: Murray. Very Good+/Very Good+. 1976. First Edition. Hardback. 0719532973 Frontispiece and 28 other photographs, plus 2 diagrams; 250pp. A naturalist's experiences with porpoises and whales. Written by the man who was Curator of Marineland of the Pacific, the famous oceanarium. After many tales of adventure this deeply-thought and inspiring book ends with a quiet assessment of the marine mammals' chances of survival. Dr. Norris has a fine gift for conveying his enthusiasm. Blue clo... more information

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