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Bradley Smith
The Life of the Elephant
Hamlyn 1972. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight covers and spine fully intact. Slight foxing front/rear pages but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Dust Jacket is in very good condition with only very minor tears or chips and other minor signs of shelf-wear. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges foxed and browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Animals & Birds; Elephants; ISBN: 0600354539. ISBN/EAN: 9780600354536. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item not stock photos. Inventory No: 11409. . 9780600354536 Hamlyn hardcover
Référence libraire : 11409 ISBN : 0600354539 9780600354536
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Bradley Viner
All About Your Puppy All About Series
Ringpress Books Ltd. Very Good. 19 x 13cm. Paperback. 1998. 31 pages. <br><p></p> . Ringpress Books Ltd paperback
Référence libraire : 310x ISBN : 1860540783 9781860540783
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Bradley Viner BVetMed MRCVS B. Ve t. Me
All About Your Budgerigar All About Your Pet Series
good. paperback cover and corner wear wrinkled spine paperback
Référence libraire : 050205A709151
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Bradley, John
Modern Pacing Sire Lines
Neenah WI: The Russell Meerdink Company Ltd 1999. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket/As Issued. 4to oblong. Very good copy with minor shelfwear. Blue faux marble boards with minor shelfwear. The Russell Meerdink Company, Ltd hardcover
Référence libraire : 041448 ISBN : 0929346564 9780929346564
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Bradley, John
Modern Trotting Sire Lines
Neenah WI: The Russell Meerdink Company Ltd 1997. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket/As Issued. 4to oblong. Very good copy with minor shelfwear. Red faux marble boards with minor shelfwear. The Russell Meerdink Company, Ltd hardcover
Référence libraire : 041447 ISBN : 0929346475 9780929346472
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Bradley, R.
A General Treatise of Agriculture Both Philosphical and Practical; Displaying the Arts of Husbandry and Gardening
Hardcover, full leather first edition in very good condition for age. Presented in clear acetate jacket for protection. Includes charts, diagrams and fold-outs. Spine has 5 raised bands and is quite scuffed and worn, with chipping to to spine head. Board edges are worn, with a tear to leather at rear near spine edges, scores and light marks to front and rear. Corners are bumped. Bookplate at rear pastedown and hinge breaks at both endpapers. Some light foxing throughout and a few page corners are creased. Front pastedown inscribed in pen with a kitchen garden planting design for a family of 7, dated 1757. Text is free from marks and clear throughout. AD Used
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Bradshaw, Dr. John
THE TRUE NATURE OF THE CAT
London: Boxtree. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition. Hard Cover. 1852835133 . 224 pages many illustrations predominately in colour.; 240 x 190mm . Boxtree hardcover
Référence libraire : 9435 ISBN : 1852835133 9781852835132
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Bradshaw, John
In Defence of Dogs: Why Dogs Need Our Understanding
Appears unread. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 324pp. Animal expert John Bradshaw overturns the most common myths about dogs' emotions and behavior and shows how we should really treat our pets.
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Brady, Irene
Beaver Year
Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1976. First edition. Good/good. Former Library Book with all associated markings. Good condition. Book tells the life cycle of the beaver. Great reference and learning tool for young adults and beginning readers. <br/><br/> Houghton Mifflin unknown
Référence libraire : 01864 ISBN : 0395242088 9780395242087
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Brady, Tim
The Great Dan Patch And The Remarkable Mr. Savage
Minneapolis MN.: Nodin Press. VG/VG- Dvd Included. DJ Price-Clipped Faint Edgewear. Pages Clean Binding Tight. DJ In Mylar Wrap. Pages: 236. 2006. Hardcover. Nodin Press hardcover
Référence libraire : MASTER363644I ISBN : 1932472401 9781932472400
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Brallier Max
The Last Kids on Earth
Egmont London 2019. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. Medium Trade Paperback. 227 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Egmont London 2019. CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Edges of pages are lightly browned. ABOUT THIS BOOK: 'Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid living an uneventful life. But now it's TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS and I'm battling beasts on a daily basis. Crazy right But I know exactly how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.' Meet Jack Sullivan self-described as a late-blooming slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse. Overnight Jack's life has become like the plot of a video game and he has come up with his own ULTIMATE FEATS OF APOCALYPTIC SUCCESS. The Simpsons meets The Walking Dead in the first book of a hilarious new monster adventure series. Fans of Wimpy Kid Tom Gates Barry Loser and Dogman will love accompanying Jack on his mission to become the post-apocalyptic action hero. With hilarious action-filled illustrations from Douglas Holgate bringing the story to life on every page The Last Kids on Earth will captivate even the most reluctant readers. Perfect for zombie-hunters of 8 years and upwards. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN/EAN: 9781405295093. Inventory No: 22080129. 9781405295093 Egmont paperback
Référence libraire : 22080129 ISBN : 1405295090 9781405295093
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Bramhall, G.
Marine Borers and Wooden Piling in British Columbia (B.C.) Waters - Department of Forestry Publication No. 1138
68 pages. Annotated bibliography. Printed upon glossy stock. Reproductions of many black and white photos. The indigenous species of marine borer in British Columbia waters are Bankia setacea and Limnoria Lignorum. Since 1960, Limnoria tripunctata and Teredo navalis have been discovered, and are believed to be recent arrivals. The biology of these animals is reviewed. The various methods used to protect marine structures in the nineteenth century are mentioned. Reasons for premature failure are discussed in some details, and good handling and construction practices are recommended. Includes service record of marine structures in British Columbia. - from Summary. Average wear. Unmarked. Top corner of last few pages clipped - text unaffected. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative work. Book
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Brand, Max (Frederick Faust)
ALCATRAZ - THE WILD STALLION
Dodd Mead & Company - Silver Star Westerns 1959. Orange hardcover binding has minor wear some foxing no writing tears or marks. DJ has minor shelfwear - protected in clean Brodart. 325 pages. Bio of author on back cover. First published 1923 renewed 1951 - this edition of 1959. Alcatraz the horse and Red Perris the cowpuncher are two of a kind - Red finds himself more of a hunted man than a hunter when he sets on the trail of the stallion. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. Near Very Good/Near Very Good. Dodd, Mead & Company - Silver Star Westerns Hardcover
Référence libraire : 012722
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Brand, Max
DAN BARRY'S DAUGHTER
A. L. Burt Company. 1924. Reprint. Hardcover. Fair end page removed page edge toning. A solid binding unmarked text. Poor dust jacket the color illustrated front is intact with two short edge tears the spine and back are missing pieces up to 2 1/2 inches off the bottom. Unusual in the dust jacket in the early editions. Dust jacket is in a protective cover. No publication date for this edition date shown is the copyright date. Sold AS IS do not purchase if condition is important to you. ; 353 pages . A. L. Burt Company hardcover
Référence libraire : 5258
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Brand, Max
THE STOLEN STALLION - A Silvertip Story
London: Hodder and Stoughton 1949. Red hardcover binidng clean square and tight. Name ffep some minor foxing rubbed spot inside back cover where glued DJ flap was removed. Else clean and tight interior. DJ lots of wear along edges and along spine but protected from further damage in clean Brodart jacket. 203 pages. 8th in the Silvertip series. A tale of wild horses and evil men; of the stallion Brandy stolen from honest old Charlie Moore; of Mischief the mare who leads Brand to freedom; and most of all of Parade - a horse more magnificent than his sire Brander and swifter than Mischief - a horse none can capture until Silvertip. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 1st Printing Language: ENG. 1st UK. Hardcover. Near Very Good/Fair. Hodder and Stoughton Hardcover
Référence libraire : 014006
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Brand, Max
THE UNTAMED - Yellow Jacket H&S edition
London: Hodder and Stoughton - Yellow Jacket edition 1952. Blue hardcover binding clean square and tight - foxing to endpapers lightly yellowing pages. DJ has a few tiny chips but displays nicely in clean Brodart. 192 pages. A stirring tale of the West and three strange comrades: Whistling Dan Barry and untamed soul a mighty black stallion king of the ranges and a wolf dog to whom his Master's word is law. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 1st Printing Language: ENG. 1st UK. Hardcover. Near Very Good/Good. Hodder and Stoughton - Yellow Jacket edition Hardcover
Référence libraire : 014004
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Brandenburg, Jim
Brother Wolf: A Forgotten Promise
Minocqua: North Word Press 1993. Gift note inked on second front flyleaf. Full brown cloth binding. Map endpapers. 160pp. 140 photos. Jacket is price-clipped spine sunned. "We have hated the wolf. We have admired the wolf. Some of us have even loved the wolf. But few of us have known the wolf's story." The author presents the story in words and vivid photos of the timber wolf. Large book; NO international orders. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall. North Word Press Hardcover
Référence libraire : 059926 ISBN : 1559712104 9781559712101
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Brander, Michael
The Complete Guide To Horsemanship
Scribner. Fair/G. 1971. Hardcover. 444 pages. Clean inside edges have rubbing and marks. Spine webbing visible in the front and back; Ex-Library . Scribner hardcover
Référence libraire : 17612
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Brandis, Dietrich; Ewart, Alfred James; &c
The Journal of the Linnean Society. Botany Volume XXX1. November 1895 - April 1897
London: The Linnean Society / Longmans Green & Co. G: in Good condition. Cover rubbed. Spine darkened. Hinges cracked. Title panel missing. Ex Geological Society of London. 1897. First Edition. Brown hardback half-leather cover with marbled boards. More images available on request. 220mm x 150mm 9" x 6". v 609pp plates. 22 b/w plates. . The Linnean Society / Longmans, Green & Co hardcover
Référence libraire : jls31
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Brandson, Lorraine E.
Churchill Hudson Bay: A Guide to Natural and Cultural Heritage
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 384 pages.
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Brann, Esther
PATICK WAS HIS NAME
New York: Macmillan Company 1938. Red hardcover cloth binding with pastedown same as dustjacket illustration is square and tight. A bit of moisture damage top of covers but minimal. Pages yellowing but clean and tight interior. DJ has shelfwear some soiling chips etc - protected from further damage in clean Brodart. Price-clipped. Twins Bobbie and Donnie have a new little dog - small. skinny and shaggy with whiskers like a goat. But to them he is the most wonderful dog in the world. When they find out only pedigreed dogs will be accepted at the Dog Show they are encouraged when Dr. Brown says there will soon be a show for pet dogs of all mixed breeds. Size: 8vo - Oblong 1st Printing. Illus. by Brann Esther. 1st. Hardcover. Near Very Good/Good-. Macmillan Company Hardcover
Référence libraire : 013467
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Brannaman Buck; Reynolds William
The Faraway Horses: The Adventures And Wisdom Of One Of America's Most Renowned Horsemen
Guilford CT.: Lyons Press. VG/VG Pages Clean Binding Tight. Pages: 260. 2001. 1st Printing. Hardcover. Lyons Press hardcover
Référence libraire : MASTER379634I ISBN : 1585743526 9781585743520
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Bransbury, John
Where to Find Birds in Australia
Nice, clean copy, 539 pages, with maps, b&w and color photos, nblemished text, book shows light use.
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Branscum Robbie
The Girl
Penguin UK 1990. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. 96 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Penguin UK 1990. Reprint. CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are reasonably tanned. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 0140328157. ISBN/EAN: 9780140328158. Inventory No: 17100599. 9780140328158 Penguin paperback
Référence libraire : 17100599 ISBN : 0140328157 9780140328158
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Bransom, Paul; Helen Dean Fish
Animals of American History: A Picture Book
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Full brown cloth boards with gilt title and decoration on cover. Top and bottom of spine are worn down. 7 5/8"w x 10 1/4"h. 50 pages. Black and white illustrations by Paul Bransom.
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Branson, Andrew (consultant editor)
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Predators The
Oxford: Andromeda 1993. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 9 x 11"; 240pp; illustrated laminated boards; dustwrapper; fully illustrated; very good copy;. Andromeda Hardcover
Référence libraire : 6489
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Branson, V. M. And Rutt, W. B. C.
LEAD WITH A WATCHFUL EYE the Silver Jubilee of Guide Dogs in Australia
Aust: The Royal Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hard Cover. 132pp; numerous illustrations.; 250 x 185mm . The Royal Guide Dogs for the Blind Association hardcover
Référence libraire : 7250
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Braun, Paulette
Chow Chow
New York: Howell Book House. Vg- In Pictorial Boards. Edgeworn. A Few Light Scratches To Boards. Pages Clean Binding Tight. Pages: 158. 1996. Hardcover. Howell Book House hardcover
Référence libraire : MASTER260739I ISBN : 0876053908 9780876053904
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Braun, PC. (editor) P. C.
The Big Book of Favorite Horse Stories
New York: Platt & Munk 1965. "An Outstanding Collection of 25 Stories by well-known authors" edited by P.C. Braun The author of the foreword and illustrator Sam Savitt was "the official artist for the U.S. Olympic equestrian team." 8vo size green clothbound hardcover with red cloth spine and black decoration on front cover; dust jacket; 336 pages with some full page black and white illustrations From jacket: "Old favorites and fascinating new ones gallop through exiting tales of adventure and inspiring stories of courage and devotion. Here are wild stallions cow ponies rodeo performers jumpers racers dancers - every variety of the breed in episodes of flood fire and avalanche in the mountains and on the plains of America in far-away places like New Zealand and the Philippines." Contents include: The Black Stallion and the Red Mare by Gladys Francis Lewis My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara Two-Bits of Traffic C by Irving Crump The Gift by John Steinbeck Before Misty by Marguerite Henry First Day Finish by Jessamyn West The Black Horse by Jim Kjelgaard Flame by Willie Lindquist The Adventures of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell more Edgewear wear to jacket with some minor chipping to top of spine and top left side worn corners price clipped; several small tears. Fingermark on the bottom margin of page 31. Dusty top light foxing to bottom of fep. Musty aroma. We'll be treating the book with desiccant to try and abate the musty aroma. . Hard Cover. Good/Good. Illus. by Savitt Sam. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Platt & Munk Hardcover
Référence libraire : 005967
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Braund, Kathryn and Deyanne Farrell Miller
The Complete Portuguese Water Dog
New York NY: Howell Book House 1986. A nice reading copy. Pages are clean and bright. Binding is tight. Book shows some shelfwear. No jacket pictorial hardback. Copyright year has been highlighted. Black and white photos throughout. Board corners are bumped. 7th Printing. Pictorial Boards. Good/No Jacket. Howell Book House Hardcover
Référence libraire : 047623 ISBN : 0876052626 9780876052624
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Bravmann, Rene A. [Hans and Thelma Lehmann]. Inscribed to Seattle Opera Director Glynn Ross
The Poetry of Form: The Hans and Thelma Lehmann Collection of African Art.
<p>Seattle: Henry Gallery of Art / University of Washington Press 1982. <i><b>Signed and inscribed by Hans & Thelma Lehmann to the founding Director of Seattle Opera Pacific Northwest Ballet and Director of the Arizona Opera Glynn Ross and his wife Gio: Natale 1982 To Glynn e Gio amici! . Thelma e Hans</b></i> First edition / First printing. Ivory cloth. Fine in near fine dust jacket with light rubbing.</p> Henry Gallery of Art / University of Washington Press, hardcover
Référence libraire : 16674 ISBN : 0935558098 9780935558098
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Braxton, Dorothy
Bush Families of Tidbinbilla
Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service 1974. Book. Illus. by Knight Frank. Very Good . Stapled Covers. 1st Edition. VG Edgewear mild soiling browning. 56 pages. Illustrated with drawings. Photo on request. Australian Government Publishing Service Paperback
Référence libraire : 034245 ISBN : 0642005710 9780642005717
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Braysher, Mike
Managing Vertebrate Pests : Principles and Strategies
Canberra ACT Australia: Australian Governmen Publishing Service 1993. Usual library marks. 58 pages. . Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Australian Governmen Publishing Service Paperback
Référence libraire : 016941 ISBN : 0644252855 9780644252850
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Braz Walker
Tropical Fish in Colour
Blandford Press. Good. Hardcover. 1971. 256 pages. dj worn.<br><p></p> . Blandford Press hardcover
Référence libraire : 2409p ISBN : 0713705353 9780713705355
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Breitenstein Alain Darmangeat Pierre
L'aquarium d'eau douce
Editions Artémis 2003 14 2x1 4x22 2cm. 2003. Broché.
Référence libraire : 500182384
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BREHM A.E.
La vie des animaux illustrée. Description populaire du règne animal.
Edition revue par Z.Gerbe.Les mammifères,caractères,mœurs, captivité… Grand in 8 demi-cuir bleu,titre et fil doré.XXI-765p.texte sur 2 colonnes 348 figures dans le texte et XVIII Hors-Texte.J.B Baillière & fils éditeur(un coin fragile)sinon Bon Etat
Référence libraire : 628
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Brechemin, L.
La basse-cour productive. Vol. 3: les pigeons, les pintades, les dindons et oiseaux de faisanderie.
1921 Paris, Librairie Agricole, 1921 : In-12 Cavalier, Broché. nouvelle édition, viii, 340 pp., 74 gravures et illustrations in-texte, un classique sur l'élevage Bon état, Couv. défraîchie, Dos abîmé, Intérieur frais.
Référence libraire : VD32412
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Brechemin, L.
La basse-cour productive. Vol. 1: les poules, élevage lucratif, incubation naturelle et artificielle, maladies.
1937 Paris, La Maison Rustique, 1937 : In-12 Carré, Broché. réédition, 370 pp., 120 gravures in-texte, un classique sur l'élevage des poules Parfait état, Couv. fraîche, Coiffe en pied abîmée, Quelques rousseurs.
Référence libraire : VD32435
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BREVANS (A. de).
La migration des oiseaux.
Paris Hachette, coll. "Bibliothèque des Merveilles" 1880 1 vol. relié in-12, pleine percaline bleue éditeur, fer doré en long au dos, plat ornés d'un décor doré et d'encadrements à froid, tranches rouges, 316 pp., carte dépliante et 91 gravures sur bois. 2e édition revue et augmentée. Cartonnage un peu fragilisé, mais très convenable.
Référence libraire : 101268
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BREVANS (A. de).
La migration des oiseaux.
Paris Hachette, coll. "Bibliothèque des Merveilles" 1880 1 vol. relié in-12, pleine percaline bleue éditeur, fer doré en long au dos, plat ornés d'un décor doré et d'encadrements à froid, tranches rouges, 316 pp., carte dépliante et 91 gravures sur bois. 2e édition revue et augmentée. Cartonnage un peu fragilisé, mais très convenable.
Référence libraire : 101268
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Brechemin Louis
La basse-cour productive
Librairie agricole de la maison rustique 1928 in12. 1928. Broché.
Référence libraire : 175851
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BREHM A.E.
Merveilles de la Nature - 2 volumes - les vers et mollusques; reptiles et batraciens (lot ou pièce)
sd, J.B.Baillière et fils, in-4 demi-cuir marron, plats marbrés, titrage doré sur dos à 4 petits nerfs, Merveilles de la Nature - 2 volumes : -les vers, les mollusques, les échinodermes, les zoophytes, les protozoaires et les animaux des grandes profondeurs par Dr A.T. De Rochebrune -reptiles et batraciens par E. Sauvage, nombreuses figures en noir et blanc, 80 euros les 2 tomes ou 40Eur le volume | Etat : Bon état, couvertures un peu défraîchies, coins, chants et coiffes frottés, écritures sur les pages de faux titre, pages jaunies avec quelques rousseurs (Ref.: J12246)
Référence libraire : 2916360372
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Brehm Gerbe (édition Française Par)
Merveilles De La Nature. Les Mammifères. Caractères Moeurs Chasses Combats Captivité Domesticité Acclimatation Usages et Produits. Tome premier et second
Baillères et fils 1880 in4. 1880. Reliure editeur. abondante iconographie en noir et blanc in et hors texte
Référence libraire : 261119
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BRES H.-S. (Mademoiselle)
MON HISTOIRE NATURELLE
1928 cartonné éditeur in-octavo, dos toile grise, premier plat illustré, illustrations : 287 gravures en noir et en couleurs, 64 pages, 1928 Paris Librairie Hachette,
Référence libraire : 3485
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Bretonnière Jean,Rollin Paulette - Lucchesi Roger - Rouvre Annie
Partition de la chanson : Minouche
Partitions sur les Animaux Lido 1951
Référence libraire : 78561
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Brechemin, L.
Poules et poulaillers. Élevage naturel et artificiel, monographie de toutes les races.
1894 Paris, Dentu, (1894) : In-8 Jésus, Relié demi-cuir. vii, 374 pp., 117 figures hors et in-texte, demi-basane rouge d'époque, dos lisse orné de filets et roulettes dorées, plats et gardes marbrées, bel exemplaire de ce rare ouvrage sur les poules Très bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos impeccable, Quelques rousseurs.
Référence libraire : VD33909
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Brechemin, L.
Poules et poulaillers. Élevage naturel et artificiel. Monographie de toutes les races.
1894 Paris, Dentu, (1894) : In-8 Jésus, Relié demi-cuir. vii, 374 pp., 117 figures hors et in-texte, demi-chagrin bleu marine moderne, dos à nerfs, plats et gardes marbrées, trés bel exemplaire de ce rare ouvrage sur les poules Très bon état, Couv. remarquable, Dos impeccable, Papier jauni.
Référence libraire : VD33930
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Breton Bernard Gérard Régis
Toutes les peches faciles du bord de mer
GISSEROT 1998 12 4x1x18 8cm. 1998. Broché.
Référence libraire : 500101721
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BRERA (Valérian-Louis).
TRAITE DES MALADIES VERMINEUSES, PRECEDE DE L'HISTOIRE NATURELLE DES VERS ET DE LEUR ORIGINE DANS LE CORPS HUMAIN. Traduit de l'italien et augmenté de notes, par les citoyens J. Bartoli [...] et Calvet, Neveu, [...] correspondant de la Société de médecine pratique de Montpellier, de la Société de médecine d'Avignon, et de l'Athénée de Vaucluse, etc.
A Paris, chez, Delaplace, an XI. - 1804, 1 demi basane, tranches marbrées, coiffes manquantes, dos frotté, coins émoussés. in-8 de XVI-390-(2) pp., orné de 5 planches dépliantes ;
Référence libraire : 11472
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BRENNER (Jacques).
Une humeur de Chien ! Dossier sur la cause canine comprenant de nombreuses lettres de soutien d'écrivains et de lecteurs, des documents d'archives, circulaires ministérielles et coupures de presse, ainsi que des photographies originales de Jacques Brenner avec ses chiens successifs.
1972 Le monde littéraire a ses images d'Epinal et certains écrivains se représentent volontiers avec leurs animaux domestiques. Quand Céline, Colette ou Léautaud vivent entourés de chats, Jacques Brenner, lui, prend la pose avec ses chiens, et surtout il prend leur défense : après avoir été leur avocat en 1972 dans son "Plaidoyer pour les chiens" de la petite collection "Idée fixe", il se porte partie civile avec "Humeur de chien" pour protester contre leur bannissement des jardins publics en 1985. Le pamphlet s'achève sur un "appel à la résistance" sous forme de pétition détachable qui, relayé par une campagne de presse, va rencontrer un large écho dans l'opinion publique.Des dizaines d'articles et plus d'une centaine de courriers de lecteurs enthousiastes sont conservés ici pour servir de dossier d'instruction. Une vingtaine d'écrivains soutiennent aussi son initiative, parmi lesquels Marguerite Yourcenar qui renvoie avec des mots aimables "pour un ami des chiens" la lettre que Brenner lui avait adressée : "Madame et cher Maître, en souvenir du temps de l'hôtel Saint-James, quand il vous arrivait de promener votre cocker dans le jardin des Tuileries, je me permets de vous demander si vous accepteriez de signer la lettre ci-jointe que je vais envoyer à M. Jack Lang".Ou encore Milan Kundera : "je refuse de signer des pétitions, mais la vôtre, je la signe avec grand plaisir !", et aussi Marcel Arland, Hervé Bazin, Béatrix Beck, José Cabanis, Alexis Curvers, Michel Déon, Jean Dutourd, Dominique Fernandez, Matthieu Galey, Roger Grenier, Eugène Ionesco, Michel Mohrt, François Nourissier, Bernard Pivot, Angelo Rinaldi, Christine de Rivoyre ou encore Jules Roy qui signe une émouvante lettre : "Votre 'humeur de chien' va regagner le rayon de ma bibliothèque où se serrent les amis des animaux. J'ai trouvé votre livre plein d'humour et plein de force et je me sens fier, d'être, si peu que ce soit, mêlé à des projets de protestation. J'aurais eu plaisir à aboyer sous les fenêtres du ministre de la culture (...) Je vous accorde que dans la somme des vices, des petitesses ou de la cruauté, l'homme dépasse tout. C'est le champion toutes catégories".L'écrivain et peintre-graveur René-Jean Clot dessine un amusant portrait-charge de Brenner avec un corps de bouledogue invectivant le ministre : "Lang aux chats !" Jean Lecanuet et Jacques Chirac l'assurent de son soutien, tandis qu'un anonyme lui adresse une authentique balle de 22 Long Rifle avec cette mise en garde : "Si je vois ton chien chier hors caniveau, je lui colle une 22 dans le cul ! Nous sommes voisins et avec un fusil à lunette c'est très facile !" Le dossier se complète de procès-verbaux et contraventions pour "chiens non tenus en laisse et divagation abusive dans l'enceinte du domaine Louvre-Tuilerie", du manuscrit de la lettre ouverte à Jack Lang et d'une liste de personnalités à contacter (Brigitte Bardot en tête !) pour les rallier à la cause. Excellent document.
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