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New York: William Wood & Company, 1871. In the Preface, the author writes "I have been led to believe that a popular work on the microscope and its revelations would at once be interesting and useful, and this belief has resulted in the present treatise, which simply exhibilts and describes some of the most rare and curious objects of the microscopic world, and the modes of preparing them for observation under the microscope; together with a short account of this instrument." 144 pp. Illustrated with "247 figures on wood and stone".Chapters include: INFUSORIAL ANIMALCULES AND PROTOPHYTES; MICROSCOPIC FOSSILS; MINUTE AQUATIC ANIMALS; OF THE STRUCTURE OF WOOD AND HERBS; CRYSTALLIZATIONS and PARTS OF INSECTS AND MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTS. Brown cloth with lettering and gilt design on cover. Gilt lettering on spine. Covers mildly soiled, dark water?stain, 3/4"x1", on back cover. Doesn't go through. spine ends rubbed and some fraying. corners bumped/rubbed. Overall covers… Read More

American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1879. 2 articles extracted from the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Vol.XV. Issued October 1, 1879. pp.25-51. Article 1:Characters of some new Species of Compositoe in the Mexican Collection made by C.C. Parry and Edward Palmer, chiefly in the Province of San Luis Potosi, in 1878. Article 2: Some New North American Genera, Species, etc. Paper covers slightly soiled otherwise covers are Very Good+. String-tied. Interior is clean, tight and VG+. Wraps. Very Good+. Size: Approx. 6 " x 9 3/4". Botany.

Ottawa: Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources, 1959. Two volumes. BOTANICAL EXCURSION, published 1959. REPORT...1962. Volumes tell the account of the excursion and a report of Field Trip 7 Boreal Forest Excursion to the Ninth International Botanical Congress, 1959. Both volumes in Very Good condition. ex.-mus. small stamp on front cover and title page. stamped a few times on pages-doesn't interfer with text. Otherwise interior is tight, clean and in VG+ condition.. Wraps. Very Good. Illus. by Plates, Tables, Maps. Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 3/4". Canada.

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1913. A Biological Survey of the Waters of Woods Hole and Vicinity, in Two Parts. Part I: Section I Physical & Zoological by Francis B. Sumner, Raymond C. Osburn and Leon J. Cole. Section II: Botanical by Bradley N. Davis. Exterior: Very Good. Slight scratching on back cover, spine faded but gilt lettering visible. Ex.Mus. stamp and number on title page o/w interior is clean, tight and in Very Good + Condition.(Second Book) Part II: Section III- A Catalogue of the Marine Fauna by Francis B. Sumner, Raymond C. Osburn and Leon J. Cole.Section IV- A Catalogue of the Marine Flora by Bradley N. Davis. Exterior: Good + .Covers some soil, spine faded but gilt lettering very visible, soiled at upper spine edge, top right corner's edge bumped/creased. Ex.Mus. stamp and number on title page o/w interior is clean, tight and in Very Good + Condition. Index of Systematic Names. 860 pp.total. Cloth. Very Good, Good +/No Jacket. Illus. by Charts,Tables, Foldout… Read More

New York: New York Botanical Garden, 1908. ex.-mus. numbers on front cover. ex-mus. stamp on first page. Mild soiling. small nick-chewed? on side edge to pp.3, otherwise exterior is Good+. Interior is tight, clean and VG+ . Softcover. Good. Botany.

Ottawa: Canada Department of Agriculture, 1965. Plant Research Institiute, Research Branch. Laid in 4 1/2"x3" paper: "Compliments of Library, Plant Research Institiute, Research Branch, Canada Agriculture, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canada." 55 pp. Stiff yellow covers, slightly soiled otherwise VG+. Interior is tight, clean and Near Fine.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Size: Approx. 6" x 9". Canada.

Jefferson City: Tribune Printing Company, State Printers and Binders, 1886. "The following catalogue is, I believe, the first publication of any list of the plants of the State, excepting a 'Partial Catalogue of the Plants of Ilinois and Missouri' published by Mr. Geyer about 1842 which has long been out of print." Author was Professor of Botany, Missouri State University. 106 pp. ex. mus. numbers on cover. soiling and paper residue on front cover, otherwise Good+. mild chipping to paper spine. Interior is clean, tight and in VG condition. Samuel Mills Tracy was a naturalist, botanist, and agronimist. He devoted his life to the study of plants and their economic value. . Wraps. Good. Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 8 3/4". Botany.

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1911. Printed as Manuscript. Synopsis includes: Agriculture; General Plant Culture and Horticulture; Forestry; Animal Culture-Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Goats, Swine, Pets, Bee Culture; Fish Culture- Angling by country and Fisheries; and Hunting Sports. 87 pp. includes Index. Brown paper covers. ex.mus. faint stamp on front cover. Mildly soiled covers. Overall covers are Very Good-. ex.mus. stamp on title page, otherwise interior is tight, clean and Very Good+.. Wraps. Very Good-. Size: Approx. 7 " x 10 ". Library of Congress.

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1913. Adopted 1905. As in force November, 1912. Synopsis includes: Science (general); Mathematies; Astronomy- Geodesy; Physics; Chemistry- Crystallography; Geology- Mineralogy, Petrology, Paleontology; Natural History-Microscopy, General biology; Botany-Ecology; Zoology; Human Anatomy; Physiology-Experimental Psychology; and Bacteriology. 196 pp. includes Index. Brown paper covers. ex.mus.numbers and faint stamp. Mildly soiled covers.Faint watermark along the upper spine joint, 3" unto the top border, 2". Top border "mark" shows on title page only. Overall covers are Good. ex.mus. stamp on title page, otherwise interior is tight, clean and Very Good+.. Wraps. Good. Size: Approx. 7 " x 10 ". Library of Congress.

Botanical Gazette, 1910. (with seven figures) Reprinted from the Botanical Gazette, 49: pp.256-280 No. 4, April, 1910. most pages uncut. no covers. faded around edges. mildly soiled back cover. Interior is tight, clean and VG.. Paperbound. Good+. Illus. by Figures (maps, diagrams), Tables . Botany.

Botanical Gazette, 1921. Reprinted from The Botanical Gazette, Vol. LXXI, No. 5, May 1921. pp.392-398. 2 plates. ex-mus stamp on front cover.mildly soiled, otherwise exterior is VG-. Interior is tight, clean and VG+. . Wraps. Good+. Illus. by Plates. Botany.

Warsaw, Poland: Scientific Publications Foreign Cooperation Center of the Central Institute for Scientific, Technical and Economic Information, 1969. Published for the Smithsonian Institution and the National Science Foundation. The more important scientific works on botany from the 16th to the 19th century are mentioned in the text. Decorative green plant on front cover. Interior Fine. Dust Jacket wear at front and rear flaps where it folds over book.Top and bottom spine edges rubbed,small tears.Good +. 171 pp. Index of Names, Bibliographic Supplement, and List of Illustrations.. Cloth. Near Fine/Good+. Illus. by Graphs, Tables, Portraits, Photos,Figures. 8vo. Botany.

Belgrade: NOLIT Publishing House, 1963. Translated from Slovenian. Published for the Smithsonian Institution and the National Science Foundation. ex-mus. stamp on front cover. very lightly soiled otherwise VG+. Interior is tight, clean and Near Fine.. Wraps. Very Good. Illus. by Figures(photographs), Maps. Botany.

American Academy of Arts and Sciences 3 Volumes SIGNED on the cover by Sereno Watson. Vol.,XI.signature reads:"Davenport Acad of Science from the author". Vol. XVI: "Library of Davenport Academy from Sereno Watson", and Vol. XVII signed on cover "Calif Academy of Sciences from Sereno Watson". Vols. II, and IV.'s paper wraps with writing on front, Watson's?. 8 volumes have ex-mus. numbers on front cover. Covers overall are Good or Better. some soiling and chipping around edges. Most of the pages uncut, so interiors are tight, clean and VG+. Articles on: LUPINUS, POTENTILLA, OENOTHERA, NORTH AMERICAN CHENOPODIACEAE, GENUS CEANOTHUS, DESCRIPTIONS OF NEW PLANTS, SILENE, LIST OF PLANTS FROM SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS and NORTHERN MEXICO collected by Dr. E. Palmer in 1879-80, PLANTS COLLECTED BY DR. PALMER IN SOUTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO, PLANTS FROM YZABAL, GUATEMALA, PLANTS COLLECTED IN STATE OF JALISCO, MEXICO IN 1886, NEW SPECIES OF MEXICAN PLANTS, CHIEFLY OF MR. C. G.… Read More

1904. "A Comparative Study of the Cytology and Movements of the Cyanophyceae" by Orville Phillips. Plates XXIII-XXXIV. Reprinted from Transactions and Proceedings of the Botanical Society of Pennsylvania. Printed on the Mrs. James McManes Fund. pp.237-438. ex.mus. numbers on front cover. mildly soiled/faded covers. paper spine ends missing some pieces. Covers intact. Overall Good +. ex-mus. stamp on title page, otherwise interior is tight, clean and VG+. Index.. Wraps. Good + to Very Good-. Illus. by Plates, Figures (illustrations). Botany.

New York: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1988. "...a book to treasure and enjoy, with a fascinating narrative inspired by superb flower illustrations, as fresh today as when painted by a Victorian lady almost 100 years ago." 160 pages with index. Green cloth covers with gilt lettering on spine. DJ in VG- condition with rubbing to corners and corners, some soiling to top interior edge, small tears to spine ends. Light rubbing to cover corners and edges, spine ends are bent. Slight "bend" to book not allowing it to lay flat. Interior is tight and clean. Book in VG+ condition.. First American Edition. Cloth. Very Good+/Very Good-. Illus. by Paintings By Alice Drummond-Hay. Size: Approx. 10 1/2" x 11". Gardening.

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1903. Botanical Investigations and Experiments. Issued October 1, 1903. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry -- Bulletin No. 49. 86 pp. 18 b/w plates. Brown paper covers with browning along edges, some chipping to edges and wear to corners, spine is creased and torn, spine ends rubbed. Ex. museum with stamp and identification numbers on front cover. Interior clean, a few foxing spots. Document in VG- condition.. Wraps. Very Good-. Illus. by Figures, Plates. Size: Approx. 6 " x 9 1/4". U.S. Government Document.

Chicago Press. Reprinted from The Botanical Gazette 42: pp.376-392.November 1906. 3 plates with 38 illustrations. Front cover mildly soiled, ex.-mus stamp, and two small tears at top edge. Back cover's top corner tip torn. Overall exterior is Good+. Interior is tight, clean and VG. some pages uncut.. Wraps. Good+. Illus. by Plates. Botany.

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1911. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Bulletin 87. "The successful growing of eucalypts in southern California has raised the question whether these trees can be grown in other portions of the southern United States where climatic conditions may be favorable. Next to southern California, Florida promises most for the growing of this genus." 47 pp. Five b/w plates. Paper wraps with browning along edges. Ex. museum stamp and identification numbers on top of front cover. Stamp on front free endpaper and title page. Interior is tight and clean. Pamphlet in VG condition.. Paper Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Plates, Figures. Size: Approx. 6 " x 9 1/4". Agriculture.

Michigan: Cranbrook Institute of Science, 1953. ex-mus. stamp on cover and free endpaper. small tear on paper spine. Spine slightly faded.Otherwise exterior is Very Good. 101 pp. Interior is VG+, tight, and clean.. Wraps. Good to Good-+. Illus. by Facsimiles. Size: Approx. 6 " x 9 ". Biography.