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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 160 pages. 8.90x5.90x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 74 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 270 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Good. new edition. Cloth, G+. 2 volumes, viii+433pp, viii+421pp, index, to both volumes, occasional underlining in coloured pencil to one or two essays in the first volume, bindings a little weak, spine of volume I snagged at the head & foot, a good set. The collected writings on historical subjects of Henry Thomas Buckle [1821 - 1862 ] who's fame rests on the writting of his 'History of Civilization in England'. Although this work was only completed as far as part of the introduction due to the scope of what Buckle intended his philosophical approcah to the subject was groundbreaking when it was published in 1857. These Miscellaneous papers represent fragments of writings on many historical subjects each displaying Buckle's innovative methods in historical research. 1650 grams.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 424 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 448 pages. 9.57x6.46x1.30 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 448 pages. 9.57x6.46x1.30 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Limited Edition #103/750. Octavo, 275 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good condition and a Very Good minus condition slip case. Spine is navy, pink, and purple with orange lettering. Slip case has mild shelving wear along open end, a small dent to front head fore corner, and a small chip and peeling fabric on the front tail fore corner. Dust jacket protected by mylar covering, price uncut: "$60.00" on front flap, and has mild shelving wear along extremities. Boards have mild denting along joints. Signed flat by contributors on tipped in pages. Shelved in Hardcover Sci-Fi. 1390334. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.…

Fine Binding. Zustand: Fine. A beautiful Riviere bound copy of this popular natural history work by ornithologist Gilbert White. An exceptionally bound work, with natural history motifs gilt tooled to the spine. 'The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne' has remained in print since its original publication in 1789. It is compiled from letters from White to other naturalists as well as holding a 'Naturalist's Calendar' and a selection of poetry. It was well received contemporaneously and is regarded as an early contribution to ecology and phenology. With an appendix including marginalia from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's copy of 'White's Selborne' and a bibliography of 'The Natural History of Selborne'. This particular edition was edited by Grant Allen, with his notes. A charming work, which paints an idyllic picture of England in a pre-industrial setting. With the binder's stamp to the verso of front endpaper, Riviere. Adorned with illustrations by Edmund H New. New was a leading illustrator of his day, and was a member of the Birmingham Group. He frequently contributed to the 'English Illustrated Magazine' and was commissioned by the Bodley Head for many book illustrations, including the Compleat Angler. A fantastic copy of this work, which has richly gilt tooled trees, butterflies, a dove, birds and a fox to the spine. A fine example of Riviere's binding mastery. In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, in an excellent condition. The gilt remains bright. Very little to no shelfwear to this work. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with just the odd spot. Fine. Edmund H New (illustrator). book.…