Christopher helm bromley kent (14 Ergebnisse)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. Large 8vo (162 x 241mm). Ppxiv,201. Colour & b/w photographs, illustrations, maps, extensive bibliography. Top edge slightly soiled but very good in dust-wrapper. "Examines what is known about the biology of tree squirrels, with special emphasis on the life styles of those species living in northern temperate and boreal forests. Comprehensive and .written for both professional biologists and informed naturalists". Chapters include: Squirrels of the world; Characteristics, homes and haunts of squirrels; Food and feeding; Activity and energetics; Behaviour; Space-use and social organisation; Population dynamics; Community ecology; Squirrels and man; Bibliography. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 240mm). Ppxvi,196. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliography. Light blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in used, slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. "An easy to understand account of the true seals, the features that distinguish [them] from other mammals, the diversity of form within the group, their natural history and, in particular, how they have interacted with Man since early history to the conservation problems of the present day". Four chapters deal with native and commercial sealing, seals and the fisheries and the effects of pollution. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1988). (1987) 1988 reprint. Large 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppvi,378. B/w illustrations & maps throughout, end-paper maps. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in used dust-wrapper. This book gives detailed descriptions of 115 chosen sites around Britain, from Scilly to Shetland. Each receives a thorough, discursive treatment with maps and advice on places to go, how to get there and what you are likely to see when you get there. Useful and readable. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 240mm). Ppxvi,196. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliography. Very good in dust-wrapper. "An easy to understand account of the true seals, the features that distinguish [them] from other mammals, the diversity of form within the group, their natural history and, in particular, how they have interacted with Man since early history to the conservation problems of the present day". Four chapters deal with native and commercial sealing, seals and the fisheries and the effects of pollution. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 4to (195 x 253mm). Ppx,198. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliography. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine in dust-wrapper. A worldwide look at the status and natural history of crocodiles and alligators. "Rodney Steel's book provides a picture of the habits and life of crocodiles which will not lessen our respect for them although it may end some misconceptions and alert us to the importance of protecting the future of these now endangered species." Contents include: Survivors of a lost world; Anatomy of a living fossil; Man-eaters, rarities and dwarves - the central crocodilian stock; Alligators and caimans - alternative evolutionary lines; Gavials and false gavials - long-snouted diversification; Crocodiles of the past; The case for conservation; Check list of principal crocodilian genera; Living crocodilian species and their common names. .…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Edition. (Bromley, Kent): Christopher Helm, (1989). First Edition. 13" x 9.5". 192pp, Index. Hardcover. Book in fine condition, dj very good plus (spine faded). Many mostly full-color illustrations. ISBN 0747002320; 13 x 9.5 inches; 192 pages.…

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description : Pp. 192 : col. illus., col. frontis. 33.3 cm. Subjects : Art history. Botanical artists. Botanical illustration. 1 Kg.

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st. Col. photos., figs., pp.343.

Original Blue Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good Plus. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1990. xxi, 235pp. B&W illustrations, figures and photographs. "There are over 950 species of bats worldwide. This book concentrates on the hibernating bats of the temperate zones. It looks in depth at their biology and ecology, focusing on echolocation, foraging and diet, reproduction, and their particular physiological adaptations for life as a flying mammal. Like other volumes in the series, it presents a wealth of information in an easily digestible form." The jacket is covered with removeable clear plastic for protection. Book and unclipped dust jacket both in excellent condition with no inscriptions.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition. 1990. xiv, 138pp. B&W illustrations, figures and photographs. "A study of the natural history of moles and desmans which places them in a large ecological framework. The authors give an overview of their biological family, the talpidae, and assess the evolutionary history and taxonomic relationships of the different members together with the geographical distribution of species." The jacket is covered with removable clear plastic for protection. Book and unclipped dust jacket both in excellent condition with no inscriptions.…

Zustand: Near Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 214 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crease line to the top front cover, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0747014140 THEOLOGY & RELIGION.…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale grey paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 201 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, graphs, charts and colour photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0747012059 NATURAL HISTORY.…

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 369 printed pages of text with monochrome musical scores throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 074702006X MUSIC [Classical].…

Zustand: Near Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 312 printed pages of text with text drawings, distribution maps, numerous figures, tables, and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Charles - In memory of his cousin Peter Conder - Peter Conder, 12th June 1994.' From the private library of Charles Benson (remote family connection to William Gilpin). Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0747004064 ORNITHOLOGY.…