Mont Pelee and the Tragedy of Martinique by Heilprin, Angelo - 1903

Jerusalem, Israel: Israel Program for Scientific Translations, 1972. "A critical discussion on systematics followed by detailed desciption of morphology, including thorough study of musculature that is not available elsewhere, theories of sound generation, patterns of distribution and migration, biology and behaviour, enemies and parasites studied in detail. Section on fishing gives historical data and current at time of publication." CONDITION Blue bds with crisp Gilt title (unworn apart from faintly buffed bottom cnrs) pp v 394 with 141 figural and photo illus, charts and large reference section. Original DJ has blind indent marks to front and very sl wear. Overweight. First English. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

x, 462 pages. Ex-Lib with Hill Library Saint Paul on the title page. Binding shows some wear and between some signatures is loose, so the book lays flat. One signature is loose.
No indication of thousand (print number) or errata slip, agrees with Freeman 1217, first edition.

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

London: R. Francklin, C. Davis, and 4-5 others 7th edition (Vol.1-4), 2nd edition (Vol.5-7)., 1750, 1749. Hardcover. Good. Copperplates (189 of 198 required in this edition, Vol.3 lacks 9 folding plates) - each volume has a frontis by A. Motte or R. Parr + mostly folding plates by various artists.. Seven Volumes 12mo (175x110mm), brown roan on 5 raised bands (3 front boards re-attached, spines starting to split on 2 other vols, leather scuffed). Frontis +xxiv +323pp +[12]pp index +[4]pp C. Davis publisher's list; Vol.2 Frontis + viii +312pp with index +[4]pp Davis booklist; Vol.3 Frontis +xviii +366pp with index; Vol.4 Frontis + Title + dedication to Sir Hans Sloan +356pp +[10]pp index; Vol.5 Frontis + Title + contents +329pp; Vol.6 Frontis + Title + contents + xxxii explanation of plates +308pp +[4]pp book list; Vol.7 Frontis + Title + contents +323pp. Coolated complte except for 9 folding plates lacking from Vol.3). Bindings delicate, Vol.2 with lower margin wormholes for about 90 pages but hardly… 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

1843 FISH 1ed Jardine FISHING Piranha Salmon Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana ART
A significantly rare first edition of volume five of 'Ichyology' from Sir William Jardine's 'Naturalist's Library' entitled, 'The Natural History of the Fishes of Guiana.' Edited by Sir William Jardine and written by Robert H. Schomburgk, Esq., this work provides a fascinating 19th-century survey on aquatic wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 32 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting a variety of fish native to the Guianas located in Northeast South America such as porcupine acanthicus, shark-tailed hypostoma, black doras, tiger pimelodus, flat-headed platystoma, piranha saw-bellied salmon, carp, fishing implements, and much more! Also included is a portrait and memoir of Swiss traveller and Orientalist, John Lewis Burckhardt.
Item number: #30211
Price: $499
SCHOMBURGK, Robert H.; [JARDINE, Sir William] (Editor); STEWART, Mr. (Illus.)
The Naturalist's Library: Ichthyology. The Natural History of the… Read More

1843 FISH ART 1ed Jardine Naturalist Ichthyology Fishing Guiana Natural History

A significantly rare first edition of volume five of 'Ichyology' from Sir William Jardine's 'Naturalist's Library' entitled, 'The Natural History of the Fishes of Guiana.' Edited by Sir William Jardine and written by Robert H. Schomburgk, Esq., this work provides a fascinating 19th-century survey on aquatic wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 30 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting a variety of fish native to the Guianas located in Northeast South America such as porcupine acanthicus, shark-tailed hypostoma, black doras, tiger pimelodus, flat-headed platystoma, piranha saw-bellied salmon, carp, fishing implements, and much more! Also included is a portrait and memoir of Swiss traveller and Orientalist, John Lewis Burckhardt.

Item number: #40644
Price: $599

SCHOMBURGK, Robert H.; [JARDINE, Sir William] (Editor); STEWART, Mr. (Illus.)

The Naturalist's Library: Ichthyology. Vol. V. The Natural… Read More