Search Results: Natural History from Black Cat Hill Books

Reading, MA Addison-Wesley , 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1997); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine. a faint bump to the lower front corner has imparted a mild wrinkle in the cover at that point and to the first forty pages or so; the binding is somewhat cocked; the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.1 x 6.35 x 1.15 inches). xii, 533 pages. Illustrated with drawings, designs, graphs, and tables in black & white. Color half title page.… Read More

London, UK Elek Books, Ltd: Paul Elek, 1968. Hardcover First Ed UK, so stated. First Ed UK, so stated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; slight spine lean; faint soil; foxing at endpapers and outside edges; pages lightly tanned, due to aging. Binding secure; text clean. Pages tanned. Despite these flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 292pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Taplinger Publishing , 1972. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good in Good+ DJ: Books shows indications of careful use; moderate spine lean; else little wear or soiling at all; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling; price has not been clipped. Overall, remains a sturdy, presentable copy in a moderately worn DJ. 8vo. 256pp. Foreward by Robert Arbib. Illustrated by Nancy Lou Gahan. Hardback with DJ.

Boston, MA Little Brown: Back Bay , 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus [1994], Sixth Printing . Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the panels; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 0.85 inches). 304 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawings by Consuelo Hanks. Introduction by John Barth. An Afterward by the author has been added for this edition. First Edition Thus [1994], Sixth Printing. First published in… Read More

Fullerton, CA Fullerton Arboretum, California State University, Fullerton, 1991. Staple Bound Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the panels; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear only. Could easily pass for "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.1 inches). Pages 95-130 of Volume 20. Liberally illustrated with photographs, most of them in color. Maps. Language: English. Weight: 2.6 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Washington DC Smithsonian Institution Press, 1956. Hardcover Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities with the lower corner of the front panel just starting to fray (the other corners show just a hint of wear); faint smudging to the outside edges of the text block.The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. A former owner's bookplate has been partially removed at the front pastedown endpaper. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.75 x 3.2 inches). xvi, 1024 pages. Publication 4253. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, Volume 127 (In Two Parts); This is Part I. Part II will have 269 plates. Two fold-out pages. Language: English. Weight: 3 pounds, 10 ounces. Brown cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip and a gilt medallion at the front panel. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Garden City, NY Doubleday & Company, 1969. Hardcover First Edition (1969), so stated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Nancy Wood. First Edition (1969), so stated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light wear to the heel of the backstrip; and several tiny tears and a small chip at the top of the rear panel; some roughage at the head of the backstrip; faint dampstaining along the top edge of the front panel; mild rubbing to the panels; the price has NOT been clipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, intact, and attractive. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.25 x 8.75 x 0.85 inches). xii, 205 pages. Profusely illustrated with duotone photographs by Myron Wood. Endpaper Maps. Language: English. Weight: 40 ounces. Hardback with DJ. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Canmore, Alberta, Canada Altitude Publishing, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus [1993], fifth printing. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.9 x 5.9 x 0.25 inches). 64 pages. Profusely illustrated, mostly in color. Language: English. Weight: 6.6 ounces. Altitude Superguide Series. First Edition Thus [1993], fifth printing. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Atheneum, 1965. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. EX-LIBRARY, showing the usual marks and treatments. Else, Very Good+: shows light wear to the extremities and the moderate rubbing; soiling is pervasive but faint. Binding square and secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. Illustrated with Duotone Drawings by Kenneth Gosner. First Edition, so stated. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Library Rebound with Yellow Illustration at the front panel and titles at same and at the backstrip.

New York, NY Random House: Pantheon Books, 1979. Hardcover First Edition (1979), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, beginning with the numeral '2' in accordance with Random House's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1979), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, beginning with the numeral '2' in accordance with Random House's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good in Very Good DJ: The Book shows some spots of soiling and mild evidence of exposure to moisture at the top and fore-edges; some smudging to the front free endpaper; a couple of mild scuffs and a small spot of soil at the middle of the front panel; the binding square and secure; text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome… Read More

Boulder, CO Pruett Press, 1974. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine: shows only minor rubbing and a touch of wear to the extremities. Binding square and secure; text clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. Illustrated with frontispiece b/w photograph, pen and ink botanical drawings, map. ix/141pp. Illustrated by Margy Lanham. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards. Introduction to the natural history of the beautiful forested tablelands beneath Boulder, Colorado's scenic Flatirons. Covers: Geology; Vegetation; Trees; Shrubs; Woody Vines; Sagebrush; Cactus; Grasses; Wildflowers - Spring, Summer and Fall; Insects; Amphibians; Reptiles; Birds; Mammals.  

Berkeley, CA University of California Press, 2001. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 332pp. Hardback with DJ. 

Faces In the Rocks , 2006. Hardcover First Edition (2006), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2006), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only mild rubbing and a bit of scuffing to the rear panel; unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.75 x 9.65 x 1.2 inches). 285 pages; includes Index of the Facial Forms. Illustrated witHardback with DJ. h Photographs in Color by Randy… Read More

Minneapolis, MN Burgess Publishing Company, 1961. Paperback First Ed, unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: light wear to extremities; evidence of exposure to moisture at the bottom edge of the front endpapers, but no dampstaining present and does not affect the rest of the text; mild rubbing, faint toning and light, but pervasive soiling to wrapper covers; former owner's name at front endpaper; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 225pp. First Ed, unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY Penguin (Non-Classics), 1983. Paperback First Ed thus, First Printing stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed thus, First Printing stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; foxing at the inside front and rear covers; former bookseller's pencilled pricing at the inside front cover; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 71pp. 294 color photographs. Introduction by Peter Matthiessen. Trade Paperback. This book features photographs of the Galapagos Islands by Tui De Roy Moore, who grew up on the islands since the age of 2. She and her photography were discovered by the editor of Audubon magazine, Les Line, in 1972. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Boulder, CO Colorado Associated University Press, 1979. Paperback First Edition Thus [1979]; unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing, scuffing, and very faint soiling to the white background field of the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches). 228 pages. Weight: 12 ounces. First Edition Thus [1979]; unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. This revised popular field guide describes in detail each of the more than 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park. With updated information and a new foreword by park archivist Lee Whittlesey, Geysers of Yellowstone is both a reference work and a fine introduction to the nature of geyser activity for the newcomer to geothermal phenomena. A glossary of key terms is… Read More

New York, NY North Point Press, 1996. Paperback First Ed thus, so stated. First Ed thus, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; very faint thumbing at fore-edge; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 242pp. Trade Paperback.

Hanover, NH Dartmouth College , 1962. Paperback Second Edition [1962], Revised & Enlarged. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; faint toning to the wrapper covers; a small scribble at the front panel (seemingly from someone initiating the flow of a pen); the binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains a handsome copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.12 inches). 33 pages + 2 pages of black & white illustrations. Revised by Andrew P. Nelson and Charles J. Lyon. Weight: 2.5 ounces. Language: English. Dartmouth College Department of Biological Sciences, Publication No. 3. The first edition was published in 1928. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. 

New York, NY World Publishing Company, 1969. Hardcover First Edition (1969); First printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence provided at the bottom of the last page of text. First Edition (1969); First printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence provided at the bottom of the last page of text. Very Good: shows very light wear to the extremities; a small bump at the bottom edge of the rear panel, has caused a tiny tear in the fabric. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7.35 x 0.65 inches). 160 pages. Rust-red cloth over boards with forest green illustration at the front panel and titles at the backstrip. Language: English. Weight: 18.4 ounces. Regions of America Series. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Harry N Abrams, 1972. Hardcover First Edition (1972), unstated in accordance with Abrams customary practice. First Trade Edition (1972), unstated in accordance with Abrams customary practice. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ, and housed in original black cloth-over-boards chemise with red lining and fastened with ivory or bone toggles. The chemise is similar in style to a portfolio, wrapping around the book, but with open ends. Book, DJ and Chemise show only minute indications of use. The Book shows two truly tiny, faint stains at the bottom edge of the text block;; else flawless; the binding issquare and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a very minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually… Read More