1977182 p. + 119 full-color plates by Theodore Jasper. Over 700 species and varieties illustrated in natural color, with scientific and popular descriptions. Original gilt stamped facsimile leather binding. Personalized Christmas presentation (1979). An attractive and very affordable edition of a great color plate bird book. Hardbound. Very Good+. FRONT CASE
1902pp. xii, 359 + Publisher's ad (2). + 48 Halftone color plates. 4to. 265 mm. Original full cloth binding, lettered in silver/white (now somewhat faded). Hardbound. Very Good. Neltje Blanchan De Graff Doubleday (1865-1918) was an American scientific historian and nature writer who published several books on wildflowers and birds under the pen name Neltje Blanchan. Her work is known for its synthesis of scientific interest with poetic phrasing, and most editions are usefully illustrated. In his introduction, (General) G. O. Shields (Coquina) argues for the protection of these beautiful American bird species; which were being decimated, not only by hunters, but by the fashion to adorn ladies' hats with mult icolored feathers. "Nature is not lavish of her beauties; They are widely scattered and occasionally displayed, to be selected with care, and gathered with difficulty" -- Lord Byron (1821). Full Cloth. Hardcover. Very Good. OVERSIZE 5 / YORK HS
1845Four Volumes bound in two. Illustrated with Eighty-Five full page copperplates. Early manuscript ownership of Sarah B. Roger, 1847 on title pages of Volume One and Volume Three. Light age stain in volumes one and two. Mild damp stain on bottom corner margins of volume three and four. 230 mm. Original full leather bindings, worn. Spines very worn with loss. Front board of volume one detached, other boards very fragile. Hardbound. Fair. Text good. Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) was an Irish novelist, playwright and poet, who is best known for his novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield' (1766), his pastoral poem 'The Deserted Village' (1770), and his plays 'The Good-Natur'd Man' (1768) and 'She Stoops to Conquer' (1771). He is thought to have also written the classic children's tale 'The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes' (1765). First published in 1774 'A History of the Earth and Animated Nature' was also extremely popular. This Philadelphia 1845 edition is scarce and complete examples are rarely offered for sale. PAIMP20
1810328 p. Pages 143/144 and 177/178 loss of margin and a few letters. Early manuscript ownership of Susan M. Happock, 1813 on first fly leaf. Foxed. 12mo. 185 mm. Original full leather binding. Lacks spine label. A scarce little edition for use in schools. Hardbound. Good. S&S/AI 20229. PAIMP 21
1845pp. v, (5)-217. Foxed. Wide margins. XLib bookplate and manuscript ownership of the Abington Friends Meeting Jenkintown, PA. 8vo. 205 mm. Original full cloth binding, decorated in blind. Front board decorated with flowers in gold gilt. Corners worn with slight loss. Slight loss at head of spine. First Edition. Hardbound. Very good. Interesting essay on the climates and seasons around the globe. NW48 FarRt
1972No marks or inscriptions to contents. Minor creasing to lower portion of front cover. A very clean very tight copy with unmarked covers. 30pp. Early volume of the RSPB magazine. Scarce.
2010Book and jacket in as new condition. 283pp. A fascinating study of the inner workings of flocks, herds, schools and colonies where the author reveals how their intricate behaviour can teach us humans a lot. In fact one comment on this work suggests that the author has proven that there is intelligent life on earth, but it is not necessarily us.
2016Book and jacket in mint unread condition. 405pp. The author explores the intelligence of birds and how they do the things they do. For example, anticipating a distant storm, finding the way to somewhere never been before thousands of miles away, imitating complex songs of other species, or hiding and later finding thousands of seed over hundreds of square miles. These and many other aspects of bird behiour are examined.
2008Book in mint condition. 115pp. No other bird evokes more myth, mystery an misinformation than the raven. Follow the vocal, acrobatic raven through art, literature and folklore to its role in the natural world today. Very scarce in the UK.
2008No 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. 160pp. A fascinating insight into the lives of the creatures in our gardens including Birds, Hedgehogs, Squirrels, Slugs, Snails, Foxes and more.
2009Book in as new condition. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with sunned spine. 229pp. A tribute to the crow and an invitation to engage with the wildlife in our midst from a writer, researcher and educationalist on nature and birdlife. Hardback scarce in the UK.
2018Book and jacket in as new unread condition. 188pp. A study of Britain's most common bird although one most often unseen. Illustrated.
1851Paris, Chez Marescq et Cie, 1851. Petit In-8, reliure demis-basane rouge, dos lisse à petites frises et titres dorés, 184 p., 89 planches. Rousseurs. Agréable ouvrage sur la chasse des oiseaux de plaine et de bois, de rivage et de marais (canards, oies, bécasse, tétras, vanneau, outarde...), à l’aide du chien d’arrêt. L’illustration comprend 89 planches h.-texte gravées sur bois et 19 vignettes dans le texte, représentant 300 oiseaux divers. Complet de toutes ses planches. Edition originale. Thiébaud, 191-192 ; Souhart, 99.
1990Editions de Vecchi, 1990. In/8 broché, couverture illustrée en couleur, quelques photographies en couleur et dessins, 121 p. Espèces, élevage et reproduction : en liberté, semi-liberté, volière, alimentation, hybridation et métissage, maladies et soins, rentabilité.
1976Imprimerie Leclerc, Abbeville, 1976. In/8 broché, couverture illustrée en couleurs,127 p., photographies en noir et en couleurs, schémas de l'auteur. L'auteur se propose d'expliquer à un public étendu les raisons et les méthodes de baguage des oiseaux.
1900Paris, Librairie Agricole de la Maison Rustique, S. d. (vers 1900). In-12 (19 x 12 cm), reliure à la bradel en demi-percaline verte, dos à pièce de titre rouge. 2 ff. n. ch., 208 p. Bel exemplaire. Historique - Ornithologie - Elevage - Repeuplement - Maladies - Destruction des animaux nuisibles (renard, faucon, autour, blaireau...) - Chasse, etc. Edition originale. Thiébaud, 885.
1998Delachaux et Niestlé 1998. In/4, cartonnage éditeur en couleurs, 191 pages. 1600 croquis de terrain. Dessins d'identification, l'atlas des oiseaux d'Europe 428 espèces en 12 planches, l'album des oiseaux d’Europe 150 espèces décrites et commentées, les différents milieux 106 espèces...
1971Editions de Kweekhoeve Pays Bas 1971. In/8 broché, 79 pages, photographies. Faisans, les paons, les oiseaux aquatiques d'ornement, les canards, les dendrocygnes, les flamants,..
1886Paris Rothschild, Editeur 1886 - 1887. 5 vol. In/4, reliure en demi-chagrin vert à coins, dos à nerfs, tête dorée (Reliure de l'époque). 200, 176, 200, 315, 214 pages. Edition originale ornée de 345 planches en couleurs montrant l'oiseau le plus souvent avec ses oeufs. Tome I : Les Oiseaux d'eau ou nageurs - Tome II : Les Oiseaux de rivage et de terre et des coureurs -Tome III 1ér et 2ém partie : Les Oiseaux des champs et des bois - Tome IV : Les Oiseaux de proie. Bel exemplaire. Nissen
1995Arthaud 1995, 160 pages, in/4 reliure éditeur, jaquette en couleurs, illustrations en couleurs cartes, dessins, photographies. Traduction de Jean-Pierre Demoly.
1987Celiv 1987, in/folio, reliure éditeur, jaquette, 239 pages. Planches couleurs. Introduction de Maureen Lambourne.
1971Editions Bordas, collection Bordas découverte, 1971. Grand in/8 (24 x 18 cm), 362 pages, reliure toile éditeur sous jaquette illustrée, illustrations : cartes, dessins et photographies en noir et en couleur. Etude des variations de l'avifaune depuis un siècle. L'auteur fut président de la Société française d'Ornithologie.
1975Editions du Pacifique, Papeete, 1975. Grand in/4 (30 x 23 cm), 272 pages, reliure éditeur et jaquette en couleurs, illustrations couleurs : 236 photographies et 64 reproductions d'oeuvres d'Audubon. En début d'ouvrage, une biographie d'Audubon par J. Dorst, puis, une sélection de 64 oiseaux des 435 initialement représentés par Audubon au 19è siècle.
1978Eidtions Delachaux & Nieslé, Neuchâtel, 1978, In/12 reliure éditeur skyvertex rouge sous jaquette illustrée en couleurs, 48 planches dont 24 en couleur d’après les aquarelles de Paul - A. Robert et 113 dessins de Paul Barruel, Robert Hainard,Manfred Reichel, Paul.-A-.Rber et J.-A. Valverde. Préface du Dr François Bourlière .
Pp. xlix, 674, 12 plts - 4 in clr, 67 b/w figs & 237 distribution maps. Cloth, DJ, sm 4to. No other volumes were subsequently published. Very good copy in not so good DJ. [P-15]
