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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Fox Hound.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5466
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Great Rusa.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5535
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Grim.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5517
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Guazuti Deer.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5530
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Kevei.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5521
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Klip Springer.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5520
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Muntjak.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5528
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Napu Musk.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5511
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Pallah.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5524
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Pita Brochet.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5527
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Prong - Horned Antelope.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5525
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Rein Deer.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5515
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Roe Deer.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5541
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Rusa of Timor.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5533
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Spotted Axis.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5534
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Springer or Springbock.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5539
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Syrian Fox & The Egyptian Fox.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5475
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Takhaitze.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5526
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Jardine Sir William FRS FLS. William Lizars.
The Thibetian Musk.
Edinburgh:: WH Lizars 1835. First edition. Fine with original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored steel engraving with bright original hand-coloring. 6.75 x 4.25 inches 10.8 x 17.15 cm. This engraving is classified as one of the finest natural history miniatures produced during the mid-nineteenth century. A refined and intelligent work The Naturalist's Library was created for everyone with an interest in the natural world. Sir William Jardine 1800-1847 noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist combined the talents of his colleagues; Edward Lear Prideaux John Selby William Swainson to contribute to The Naturalist's Library. The intention of the series was to create a fine yet affordable work describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world save botany. In addition several plates were engraved after noted artists: John James Audubon John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was apparent by the production of forty subsequent volumes. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars who at the time produced the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. For The Naturalist's Library Lizars engraved the miniature plates in steel opposed to copper to render meticulously detailed settings for each described species. Traditionally only the major subject either bird animal insect or fish was individually painted with watercolor the background remained uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be a fine and affordable option to the lavish engraved work of many natural history masters. WH Lizars, unknown
Bookseller reference : 5512
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Jardine William
Naturhistorischer Bildersaal Des Thierreiches
Pesth and Leipzig: C. A. Hartleben 1840. Mottled paper cover boards. Erster Band xii181p5illuscolor. Contains all 45 coloured plates in very good condition. Old tape gutter between two plates after page 116 with crease on one plate.4 1/2" tear tail Some ages have spotting. No title on spine. Corners frayed. German Text Foreword by Dr. Karl Bogel Edited by Friedrich Treitschke. Second Title Page has a 1839 date with Pesth as city. . First Edition. Cloth. Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. C. A. Hartleben Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2048
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Jardine, Sir William, Bart.
The Naturalist's Library: Ornithology: Vol. XIII: Nectariniadae, or Sunbirds
No dust jacket. Hardcover. Boards are very faded and worn, with several stains, scratches and marks. Front board is detached (but present). Rear board is quite loosely attached to spine, and edges of spine are cracked and frayed. Spine ends and leading corners are worn and frayed. Pages are lightly rough-cut. Hinges are very cracked and binding is a little loose. Pages are a little foxed, with heavier foxing at front and rear. Text and illustrations remain clear. AF Used
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Jarman Cathy
ATLAS OF ANIMAL MIGRATION .
NY John Day Co. C. 1972. Good. 1972. Hardcover. 124pp. Index. Maps. Scores of full-color paintings by Peter Warner and Tony Swift. 12" X 8-1/2" . HC. Green cloth bright gold lettering . MISC. NATURE. Why do animals migrate Where do they go How do they navigate over distances of thousands of miles This book answers these questions . Minor wear and soil on sound binding. Bkpl and name in large red letters on front pastedown. Contents are clean and unmarked. No DJ. Good . . NY John Day Co. C. 1972 hardcover
Bookseller reference : 12334
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Jarmer, Karl
Das Seelenleben der Fische.
München u. Berlin, R. Oldenbourg, 1928. X S., 131 Seiten, mit 8 Bildtafeln und 5 Textfiguren. Grüner Orig.-Leinenband. [2 Warenabbildungen]
Bookseller reference : 53269AB
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Jarrell Randall
The Bat Poet
New York: The Macmillan Company 1964. First printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Sendak Maurice. 43 pp. Price of $2.75 and code 74762 on front flap. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Chip to top of spine panel small tear and wrinkling to top of front panel darkening to spine areas of discoloration; age darkening faint traces of foxing to top textblock. <br/><br/> The Macmillan Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 0000126
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JARROW GAIL; SHERMAN PAUL
The Naked Mole Rat Mystery: Scientific Sleuths At Work
Lerner Publications Co. Minneapolis: 1996. Hardcover no dustjacket. Good condition. A study of one of nature's most bizarre creatures. These animals live in colonies with a queen and their body temperature changes with the temperature of their environment. Includes an Index. ISBN: 0822528533. Lerner Publications Co., Minneapolis: 1996 hardcover
Bookseller reference : 15869X1 ISBN : 0822528533 9780822528531
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Jarvis Robin
The Dark Portal: The Deptford Mice Trilogy Book 1
New York New York U.S.A.: Seastar Books 2000. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. Seastar Books Paperback
Bookseller reference : SA6326 ISBN : 1587170213 9781587170218
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Jarvis Robert
The Dark Portal : Book One of the Deptford Mice Trilogy
New York: Books of Wonder / Sea Star Books 2000. Near Fine condition in Near Fine Dust Jacket. No chips. No tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder marks. Bright clean square tight and unmarked. Pages are fresh and crisp. First printing with complete row "13579 TB 108642" on the copyright page. From the Dust Jacket: "Robin Jarvis has taken the micro-world of mice and transformed it into a grand-scale epic. Filled with high drama suspense and some genuine terror the story never loosens its grip and only leaves the reader wanting more. With remarkable imagination Robin Jarvis has also furnished this world with its own lore traditions and customs. It's an extraordinary saga that keeps growing in scope and dimension." - Lloyd Alexander Newbury Award-winning author of THE HIGH KING. First Printing Thus. Hardcover. Red spine / black boards/DJ Not Price Clipped 17.95. Illus. by Gore Leonid jacket and interior art. 8vo. ix 243pp. . Books of Wonder / Sea Star Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002516 ISBN : 1587170213 9781587170218
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Jasmine Jones
Head Over Heels - Lizzie McGuire Series #12
Egmont UK 2004. Medium Trade Paperback. Good. 152 pages. 2cm tear at base of spine. Covers have heavy creasing. Edges of covers have moderate wear. Spine is uncreased. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. To be or not to be a matchmaker! Lizzie's best friend Miranda is stuttering stammering and sweating. Is she coming down with something Yes! She's got a crush! After seeing Ryan Adams perform in drama class Miranda can't stop talking about him. Lizzie vows to help Miranda get together with Ryan. So when Miranda gets tongue-tied trying to talk to him Lizzie becomes her conversation coach. But when Miranda can't say a word to crush-boy without Lizzie's whispering to her Ryan misunderstands and thinks Lizzie is the one who likes him - talk about drama! Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 1405213442. ISBN/EAN: 9781405213448. Inventory No: 13040226. 9781405213448 Egmont paperback
Bookseller reference : 13040226 ISBN : 1405213442 9781405213448
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Jasmine Jones
Lizzie for President - Lizzie McGuire Series
Egmont London 2004. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. 152 pages. Covers have moderate creasing. Corners of covers are moderately bumped. Spine is uncreased. Pages are lightly tanned. When Gordo begins to tutor Ethan Craft Lizzie's crush things get complicated when Lizzie tries to help. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 1405217553. ISBN/EAN: 9781405217552. Inventory No: 14060036. 9781405217552 Egmont paperback
Bookseller reference : 14060036 ISBN : 1405217553 9781405217552
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Jasmine Jones
Lizzie Loves Ethan - Lizzie McGuire Series #10
Hyperion USA 2003. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. 152 pages. Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. Pages are lightly tanned. When Gordo begins to tutor Ethan Craft Lizzie's crush things get complicated when Lizzie tries to help. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 078684549X. ISBN/EAN: 9780786845491. Inventory No: 14060033. 9780786845491 Hyperion paperback
Bookseller reference : 14060033 ISBN : 078684549X 9780786845491
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Jasmine Jones
Picture This - Lizzie McGuire Series #5
Egmont UK 2003. Medium Trade Paperback. Fair. 134 pages. 4cm tear on front cover. Covers have heavy creasing. Corners of covers are heavily bumped. Spine is uncreased. Pages are reasonably tanned. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 1405205105. ISBN/EAN: 9781405205108. Inventory No: 13040225. 9781405205108 Egmont paperback
Bookseller reference : 13040225 ISBN : 1405205105 9781405205108
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Jasmine Jones
Speed Demons - Phineas and Ferb Series
Parragon UK 2011. Medium Trade Paperback. As New. 106 pages. Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN/EAN: 9781407584881. Inventory No: 15030048. 9781407584881 Parragon paperback
Bookseller reference : 15030048 ISBN : 140758488x 9781407584881
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Jasmine Jones
The Importance of Being Gordo - Lizzie McGuire Series
Egmont 2005. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 1405220538. ISBN/EAN: 9781405220538. Inventory No: 09112031. 9781405220538 Egmont paperback
Bookseller reference : 09112031 ISBN : 1405220538 9781405220538
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Jason Dan
Your Own Food: A Forager's Guide
Canada: Intermedia Press 1979 Clean solid copy slight finger smudge to lower corners. Paperback. Good. Illus. by Weinreich Moira. Intermedia Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 27329 ISBN : 088956082X 9780889560826
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Jason & Miller Kirsten Segel
Nightmares!
Corgi Australia 2015. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. Illustrator: Karl Kwasny. 355 pages. Covers have light creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. Eleven-year-old Charlie Laird is desperate for a good night's sleep - or even just a nap. Ever since he moved into his stepmother's mysterious purple mansion Charlie's life has become a living nightmare. A terrifying witch haunts every second of his sleep and now the dread that fills his dreams is creeping into the waking world. As President Fear and his fellow Nightmares feed off the unease that is spreading rapidly across the town the Nightmare world threatens to take over. Only by finding the courage to face their deepest darkest fears can Charlie and his friends conquer the creatures of the night and save the day. Illustrator: Karl Kwasny. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN/EAN: 9780552571920. Inventory No: 18090025. 9780552571920 Corgi paperback
Bookseller reference : 18090025 ISBN : 055257192x 9780552571920
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Jaspersohn William
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VETERINARIAN
Boston: Little Brown & Co. Good with no dust jacket; Collectible - Ex-Library with Markings. 1978. 2nd printing. Hardbound. 0316458104 . 74 pages . Little Brown & Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 45690 ISBN : 0316458104 9780316458108
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Jasperson, William
How the Forest Grew
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 56 pages. Black and white drawings by Chuck Eckhart.
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JAUFFRET (Louis-François).
Voyage au Jardin des plantes...
Paris Impr. de Guilleminet, an VIII [1799] 1 vol. relié in-16, relié pleine basane racinée havane, dos lisse orné de fleurons et frises dorées, tranches marbrées (reliure de l'époque), X + 228 pp., frontispice gravé. Seconde édition revue et corrigée de ces six journées de promenades dans les galeries d'histoire naturelle et dans les serres du Jardin des plantes. Beau frontispice dessiné par Monnet et gravé par Gaucher (Le montreur d'ours), seule gravure présente, l'édition originale comportait également la gravure montrant Jussieu planter le cèdre du Liban. Tous les exemplaires de cette seconde édition semblent n'avoir qu'une seule gravure. Ex-libris.
Bookseller reference : 98033
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JAUFFRET (Louis-François).
Voyage au Jardin des plantes...
Paris Impr. de Guilleminet, an VIII [1799] 1 vol. relié in-16, relié pleine basane racinée havane, dos lisse orné de fleurons et frises dorées, tranches marbrées (reliure de l'époque), X + 228 pp., frontispice gravé. Seconde édition revue et corrigée de ces six journées de promenades dans les galeries d'histoire naturelle et dans les serres du Jardin des plantes. Beau frontispice dessiné par Monnet et gravé par Gaucher (Le montreur d'ours), seule gravure présente, l'édition originale comportait également la gravure montrant Jussieu planter le cèdre du Liban. Tous les exemplaires de cette seconde édition semblent n'avoir qu'une seule gravure. Ex-libris.
Bookseller reference : 98033
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Jaworski H
Les orchidées : Un guide de jardinage intérieur
Broquet 1995 in4. 1995. Cartonné. belles illustrations
Bookseller reference : 255296
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Jay Williams
Danny Dunn and the Homework Machine
School Specialty Childrens Pub 1954. Good dust jacket has 1" tear and multiple small tears. Name inside. Pages of text are clean toned from age and free of markings. Binding is tight and secure. Ships today or next business day. Our books are carefully described and packaged in boxes not envelopes. A gift card and personalized message can be included upon request. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8.25 x 5.5. School Specialty Childrens Pub Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 211084
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Jaynes, Ruth
Tell Me Please! What's That? - Bowmar Early Childhood Series
Unpaginated. David speaks English. Juan speaks Spanish. The different animals in the zoo motivate David and Juan to talk, and the vocabulary of each is expanded. Nice colour photography. Average wear. Usual library markings. Front endpaper removed. Solid copy. Book
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JC. Finlay ed J. C.
A Bird -Finding Guide to Canada
Hurtig Publishers Edmonton 1984. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Terry Thormin. Size: Octavo standard book size. 387 pp. Text is free of previous owner's markings. Binding is tight covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Edges neat intact and free of foxing but a bit dusty. Light general shelf wear to covers. Illustrator: Terry Thormin. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Animals & Birds; Canada; 1980s; #36620; Travel & Places. ISBN: 0888302444. ISBN/EAN: 9780888302441. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 46313. . 9780888302441 Hurtig Publishers paperback
Bookseller reference : 46313 ISBN : 0888302444 9780888302441
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Jeanne Hertzog
120 recettes pour cuisiner les champignons de nos régions
Delta 2000 1982 in8. 1982. Broché.
Bookseller reference : 287031
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Jean Razac
A cheval !
illustrations de H. Petit Table ( extraits); les écuyers - Saumur - façon de se mettre en selle - de l’arrêt au pas - du pas au trot - le galop - l'obstacle ou la récompense - du cheval - conseils aux maîtres - les robes.. volume in-8, 190x130, relié demi cuir, frottements sur les mors, 311pp. Paris Albin Michel, 1938 ref/126
Bookseller reference : CZC-8800
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Jean Razac
A cheval !
illustrations de H. Petit Table ( extraits); les écuyers - Saumur - façon de se mettre en selle - de l’arrêt au pas - du pas au trot - le galop - l'obstacle ou la récompense - du cheval - conseils aux maîtres - les robes.. volume in-8, 190x130, relié demi cuir, frottements sur les mors, 311pp. Paris Albin Michel, 1938 ref/126
Bookseller reference : CZC-8800
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Jean-Jacques Brochier
ANTHOLOGIE DU LAPIN
1987 / 183 pages. Relié avec jaquette. Editions Hatier.
Bookseller reference : FAU152M
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Jean-Claude Alberny Henri Venant
Au donjon des aigles
Hachette 1979 in folio. 1979. cartonné jaquette. 79 pages. Très Bon Etat
Bookseller reference : 14511 ISBN : 2010068394
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Jean-Paul CLEBERT
BESTIAIRE FABULEUX
1971 Albin Michel, Paris, 1971. Un volume in 8° relié toile moutarde de l'éditeur, 459 pages, nombreuses illustrations dans le texte, bon état.
Bookseller reference : 3423
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Jean Christophe Massinon
Bestiaire urbain
Sans date.
Bookseller reference : 500188697
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