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Germany, 1790; Original 18th century hand colored copper engraving of Ochotona, commonly known as a Pika or Whistling Hare, a diminutive member of the rabbit family looking much like a small mouse and native to the cold climates of Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. Identifying binomen engraved in the plate at bottom: "Der Wachtelhase, Lepus pusillus Gmelin. Lin." Circa 1790. Artist not identified. Plate number engraved at upper right (177). Very finely detailed and colored. Archivally hinged and matted with 100% rag museum board, paper size 4 3/4" x 7 3/4", matte window 4 1/4" x 5", outside matte dimensions 10 1/4" x 12". Ready for framing. Fine condition, no chips or tears, all coloring brilliant. A sparkling plate of a charming and reclusive little creature. Rare.
J. C. Werner Natural History Print, "La Civette" (Civet Cat) From Saint-Hilaire’s "Histoire Naturelle des Mammiferes" by E. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Frederic Cuvier - 1820
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J. C. Werner Natural History Print, "La Civette" (Civet Cat) From Saint-Hilaire’s "Histoire Naturelle des Mammiferes"
by E. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Frederic Cuvier
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A. Belin, Paris, 1820; Circa 1820 hand colored lithograph of a civet cat, an original plate from "Histoire Naturelle des Mammiferes," landmark zoological study by most celebrated of French naturalists, Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (1772-1844), in conjunction with Frederic Cuvier (1773-1838). A formidable work, "Histoire Naturelle" was published over the period 1818-1842, eventually cataloguing well over 500 species of mammals and filling four bound volumes upon completion. The civet, a native of the tropics of South Asia and Africa, was of special curiosity to European high society of the time, as the animal’s musk was the essential ingredient in the manufacture of high quality perfumes. Drawn and colored by Jacques Christophe Werner, lithography by Carel Christian de Last. Sheet size 9 3/4" x 13". Margins trimmed, but remain generously wide. Fine condition, clean, crisp, brilliant, no chips or tears. A single microscopic pale speck in the blank margin at extreme right. Hinged and matted entirely acid free in 12" x 16" size, ready for framing.
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Der Wachtelhase: 18th c. Hand Colored Copper Engraved Natural History Print of a Pika (Lepus pusillus, Gmelin, Lin.)
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Large Hand Colored Engraved Plate Of A Sabertooth Longhorn Beetle,Macrodontia cervicornis) from C.F.A. Kolb’s Naturgeschichte des Thierreichs
by Kolb, C.F.A. (Christian Friedrich August)
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Stuttgart Verlag v. Krais & Hoffmann, Germany, 1868; Magnificent hand colored copper engraving of the colossal Macrodontia cervicornis or "Sabertooth Longhorn Beetle," pictured together with 20 additional species of exotic beetle. Macrodontia, native to the South American rain forest, is one of the world’s largest beetles, reaching an adult size of over 8 1/4". An original double plate illustration plate from C.F.A. Kolb’s Naturgeschichte des Tierreichs, published at Stuttgart in 1868. An engraved identification key in the bottom margin lists theLatin binomial and German common name for each beetle pictured. Hinged and matted entirely acid free, ready for framing. Full sheet 13 1/4" x 16", matte window 12 3/4" x 14 1/4", outside matte dimensions 18" x 19 1/2". Fine condition, clean, bright, colors vivid. Scarce.
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Large Hand Colored Engraved Plate Of Mecynorhina torquata and Acrocinus longimanus Beetles, from C.F.A. Kolb’s Naturgeschichte des Thierreichs
by Kolb, C.F.A. (Christian Friedrich August)
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Stuttgart Verlag v. Krais & Hoffmann, Stuttgart, 1868; Large hand colored copper engraving of Mecynorhina torquata Drury and Acrocinus longimanus, together with sixteen other species of beetle. Contrary to its ferocious appearance, Mecynorhina is actually a pollen eater, native to tropical Africa, and among the largest of the world’s flower beetles, attaining a body length of more than 3". The South American Acrocinus or "Harlequin Beetle" depicted at right is of equivalent body size, but with long articulated forelegs that add an additional 6" to its overall length. Engraved identification key in the lower margin lists the Latin binomial and German common name for all beetles shown. An original double plate from C.F.A. Kolb’s Naturgeschichte des Tierreichs, published at Stuttgart in 1868. Hinged and matted entirely acid free, ready for framing. Full sheet size 13 1/4" x 16", matte window 12 3/4" x 14 1/4", outside matte dimensions 18" x 19 1/2".…
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William Home Lizars Natural History Engraving Of A Capybara
by Lizars, William Home & Alexander Mosses
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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…
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Die Botanische Buchillustration Ihre Geschichte Und Bibliographie, Band I & Band II
by Nissen, Carl
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Maurizio Martino, Mansfield, CT, (1994); First Edition, Limited to 225 copies; Quarto, 11" x 8 3/4" (28.1 cm x 22.2 cm); red buckram; gold titles on a black field. Verbatim facsimile reprint of this scholarly work on botanical illustration first published at Stuttgart in 1951. Two volumes in one, 264 pages and 324 pages respectively, Volume I an exhaustive history of botanical book illustration, and Volume II a detailed bibliographical catalogue of 2,387 illustrated botanical works spanning more than four centuries, arranged in alphabetical order by author. Text in German. A unique and valuable reference. Fine. Clean, crisp, bright, and sharp.
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Der Wachtelhase: 18th c. Hand Colored Copper Engraved Natural History Print of a Pika (Lepus pusillus, Gmelin, Lin.)
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Germany, 1790; Original 18th century hand colored copper engraving of Ochotona, commonly known as a Pika or Whistling Hare, a diminutive member of the rabbit family looking much like a small mouse and native to the cold climates of Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. Identifying binomen engraved in the plate at bottom: "Der Wachtelhase, Lepus pusillus Gmelin. Lin." Circa 1790. Artist not identified. Plate number engraved at upper right (177). Very finely detailed and colored. Archivally hinged and matted with 100% rag museum board, paper size 4 3/4" x 7 3/4", matte window 4 1/4" x 5", outside matte dimensions 10 1/4" x 12". Ready for framing. Fine condition, no chips or tears, all coloring brilliant. A sparkling plate of a charming and reclusive little creature. Rare.
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Large Hand Colored Engraved Plate Of A Sabertooth Longhorn Beetle,Macrodontia cervicornis) from C.F.A. Kolb’s Naturgeschichte des Thierreichs
by Kolb, C.F.A. (Christian Friedrich August)
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Stuttgart Verlag v. Krais & Hoffmann, Germany, 1868; Magnificent hand colored copper engraving of the colossal Macrodontia cervicornis or "Sabertooth Longhorn Beetle," pictured together with 20 additional species of exotic beetle. Macrodontia, native to the South American rain forest, is one of the world’s largest beetles, reaching an adult size of over 8 1/4". An original double plate illustration plate from C.F.A. Kolb’s Naturgeschichte des Tierreichs, published at Stuttgart in 1868. An engraved identification key in the bottom margin lists theLatin binomial and German common name for each beetle pictured. Hinged and matted entirely acid free, ready for framing. Full sheet 13 1/4" x 16", matte window 12 3/4" x 14 1/4", outside matte dimensions 18" x 19 1/2". Fine condition, clean, bright, colors vivid. Scarce.
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Large Hand Colored Engraved Plate Of Mecynorhina torquata and Acrocinus longimanus Beetles, from C.F.A. Kolb’s Naturgeschichte des Thierreichs
by Kolb, C.F.A. (Christian Friedrich August)
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Stuttgart Verlag v. Krais & Hoffmann, Stuttgart, 1868; Large hand colored copper engraving of Mecynorhina torquata Drury and Acrocinus longimanus, together with sixteen other species of beetle. Contrary to its ferocious appearance, Mecynorhina is actually a pollen eater, native to tropical Africa, and among the largest of the world’s flower beetles, attaining a body length of more than 3". The South American Acrocinus or "Harlequin Beetle" depicted at right is of equivalent body size, but with long articulated forelegs that add an additional 6" to its overall length. Engraved identification key in the lower margin lists the Latin binomial and German common name for all beetles shown. An original double plate from C.F.A. Kolb’s Naturgeschichte des Tierreichs, published at Stuttgart in 1868. Hinged and matted entirely acid free, ready for framing. Full sheet size 13 1/4" x 16", matte window 12 3/4" x 14 1/4", outside matte dimensions 18" x 19 1/2".…
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William Home Lizars Natural History Engraving Of A Capybara
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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…
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Die Botanische Buchillustration Ihre Geschichte Und Bibliographie, Band I & Band II
by Nissen, Carl
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Maurizio Martino, Mansfield, CT, (1994); First Edition, Limited to 225 copies; Quarto, 11" x 8 3/4" (28.1 cm x 22.2 cm); red buckram; gold titles on a black field. Verbatim facsimile reprint of this scholarly work on botanical illustration first published at Stuttgart in 1951. Two volumes in one, 264 pages and 324 pages respectively, Volume I an exhaustive history of botanical book illustration, and Volume II a detailed bibliographical catalogue of 2,387 illustrated botanical works spanning more than four centuries, arranged in alphabetical order by author. Text in German. A unique and valuable reference. Fine. Clean, crisp, bright, and sharp.
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole
by Engle, Joanna
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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey: Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River
by John B. Wyeth
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YE Gallon Press, 1970. Limited Edition. #499/605. VG. Interior is tight, clean, and free of ownership marks except for one penciled notation on the flyleaf. Cloth boards show shelf and handling wear with light soiling, edge, corner, and spine wear. Overall a solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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Key to the Fishes of Northern Europe
by Alwyne Wheeler
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London 1978: Frederick Warne & Co.Ltd., London 1978: Frederick Warne & Co.Ltd., 1976. Good. Softbound limp edition. Cased edition also available Illustrations by Peter Stebbing 1976. Limp. Good. Peter Stebbing.
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ICEBERGS AND GLACIERS
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New York: William Morrow and Company, inc., 1987. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with large and beautiful photographs. Square 4to, publisher’s original pictorial boards in the original decorated dustjacket. (30). A fine, bright copy. In clear, concise text and exceptional, full color photographs, noted science author Seymour Simon explains how different types of glaciers and icebergs are formed, how they move, and how they affect life on Earth. He also explores some of their mysteries: Can icebergs be used as a source of fresh water for dry lands? And will the ice ages return, covering the continents with glaciers as they did twenty thousand years ago?
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The Natural History of Selborne; With Observations on Various Parts of Nature; and The Naturalist's Calendar
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London: Henry G. Bohn, 1851. Leather Bound. Good. Half leather over cloth boards in good condition. Marbled endpapers. TEG. With 40 hand-colored engravings. Raised bands on the spine. A few words underlined pp. 115-116. Some foxing. Eight pages have a dark mark in the center of the page, but the text is still legible. A damp stain on the lower corner of many pages. With additions and Supplementary notes by William Jardine. Edited with further illustrations, a biographical sketch of the author and a complete index by Edward Jesse.
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Winter - Notes from Montana
by Bass, Rick
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarter cloth boards with pictorial dust jacket and mylar cover. Signed by author on title page. Dust jacket has sticker residue over the price, otherwise no wear or soiling present. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 162 pp; Signed by Author .
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The Polynesian Triangle
by Berry, Erick & Best, Herbert
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Eric Berry: The Polynesian Triangle, 1968 Funk & Wagnalls. USED. VERY GOOD CONDITION/ VERY GOOD UNCLIPPED ORIGINAL DUST JACKET. SCARCE THUS. States First Published in the United States of America 1968. SUMMARY: THE 3,000 YEAR HISTORY OF POLYNESIA AND ITS PEOPLES. ANTHROPOLOGY. A NICE FIND.
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The Silence Of The North
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By Olive A. Frederickson with Ben East. AUTOBIOGRAPHY. RARE. 1972 Crown Publishers Inc., NY. The Silence Of The North, The Incredible story of a woman's fight for survival in a merciless winter of the Canadian Wilderness during the 1940's. Adapted as a film in 1981 and directed by Allan King. VG/GOOD $5.95 unclipped dust jacket. USED. 5 ¾ X 8 ½. 209 pages. Illustrated with b/w photographs.
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Island Folk: The People of Isle Royale
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Houghton, Michigan: Isle Royale Natural History Association, [1979]. Softcover book with pictorial wraps. 160p. B&W photos throughout text. This is the original printing, later reprinted by the University of Minnesota Press. Book has been well read and is in very good - condition with wear to the cover image along the edge and reading crease to front cover, corners bumped and shelf wear. Pages are clean and unmarked with light staining on the edge of a few pages. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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Remembered Death (aka Sparkling Cyanide) G&D Hardcover w/DJ 1945
by Christie, Agatha
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Christie, Agatha: Remembered Death (aka Sparkling Cyanide) 1945 HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET. Unabridged. Please see our stock photo. Used. VG/Fair unclipped DJ. 209 pages. 5 3/8 X 7 ¾. A COLONEL RACE MYSTERY.
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