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	Wildlife Parks of the World: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program (Book #ID 27618) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1969. 1969. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Monkeys and Apes: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program Davis, Joseph A. (Book #ID 27620) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1966. 1966. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book of which one sheet has been detached and adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Mammals of Europe: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program [2] (Book #ID 27621) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1969. 1969. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Reptiles and Amphibians: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program Mohr, Charles E. (Book #ID 27623) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1966. 1966. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book have been detached and adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Life in Bays: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program (Book #ID 27625) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1969. 1969. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Game Birds of the World: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program Hancock, J. A. (Book #ID 27628) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1967. 1967. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Wild Flowers of the Woods: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program Small, L. M. P. (Book #ID 27629) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1966. 1966. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book have been detached and adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Little Known Mammals: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program (Book #ID 27630) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1965. 1965. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Wild Flowers of the Meadows: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program Lemmon, Robert S. (Book #ID 27631) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1967. 1967. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, some of which have been adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Dune Life: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program (Book #ID 27632) Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1969. 1969. Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, some of which have been adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Life In The Animal World Shoosmith, F. H. (Book #ID 75243) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1937. London 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original avocado cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 277 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Penguin Dictionary of British Natural History [Double Signed] Fitter, Richard and Maisie (Book #ID 68643) Published by Allen Lane, Penguin Books Ltd., 17 Grosvenor Gardens, London 1978. London 1978. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy and emerald green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 348 printed pages of text. Feint foxing to the closed upper edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun bleaching to the green of the spine, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. DOUBLE SIGNED by the Authors to the front free end paper 'To Daniel with all best love Richard and Maisie, Oct 1980'. 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 0713911352 Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Sea-Side and Way-Side Wright, Julia McNair [Illustrated by C. S. King] (Book #ID 57119) Published by The Educational Supply Association, Limited, Holborn Viaduct, London circa 1900. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and title surrounded by gilt flower design to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 361 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little sun fading to the red of the spine, spine ends turned in, ghosting to the end papers, ink marking dated July 1900 to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Frogs David, Badger [Photography by John Netherton] (Book #ID 33003) Published by Voyageur Press, Inc. 1995. 1995. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 10'' 144 pp ISBN 0896583147. Superb colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight rollback to the top edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Animal World, A Monthly Advocate of Humanity [Volume XXX 1899] [Illustrated by A. F. Lydon, Ernest Griset, Louis Wain, Maud Clarke and Others] (Book #ID 39601) Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. 9 Paternoster Row, London 1899. London 1899. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering and a gilt bird sitting on the branch of a tree to the upper panel, all page edges gilt, lemon end papers. Folio 14½'' x 11'' 192, iv [pp] illustrated advertisements. Full and part page monochrome illustrations throughout. Very slight darkening to the edges of the front board, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals bookplate to the front paste down, insignificant rubs to the corners, binding firm and tight, without any foxing, with the contents being in very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£95.00 Convert currency

	Understanding Lichens Baron, George (Book #ID 86142) Published by The Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd., P.O. Box 963, Slough First Edition 1999. 1999. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 92 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0855462523 Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Compleat Flea Lehane, Brendan [Jacket by Craig Dodd] (Book #ID 74870) Published by John Murray Ltd., London 1969. London 1969. Hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, School Library stamp to the paste downs and some of the pages. Very Good condition book in nicks to the upper spine end and corners. Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	My Animal Friends Brown, C. Emerson (Book #ID 36622) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1934. London 1934. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 255, viii [pages]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Message to the front paste down, foxing to the end papers and page edges, light snagging of the cloth across the spine tip, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Natural History of Otters Chanin, Paul (Book #ID 93596) Published by Croom Helm Ltd., Burrell Row, Beckenham, Kent First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lime paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 179 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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 0709934017 Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Infancy of Animals Pycraft, W. P. (Book #ID 36904) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., Paternoster Row, London circa 1920 edition not stated. London circa 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt lettering and country scene to the spine and the upper panel, top edge gilt. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 272, ii [pp]. 64 monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	The Newbery Natural History Containing: The Book of Beasts; The Book of Birds; The Book of Fishes Phillips, E. C. (Eliza Caroline Phillips) Mrs. Horace B. Looker (Book #ID 113729) Published by Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh, Newbery House, 39 Charing Cross Road, London November 1894. 1894. Hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt and black. Quarto. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains (xvi), 32; 32; 32 pp with splendid monochrome engravings throughout. Hinges strained, corners rubbed, odd fox spots to some plates, book plate inside dated 1897, publisher's date code November 1894. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	Vulpes, An English Fox (Animals all Series) Cory, Harper [Illustrated by W. Neave Parker] (Book #ID 90308) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London 1940. 1940. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 88 printed pages of text + 8 publisher's advertisements with full-page and part-page monochrome illustrations throughout illustrated by W. Neave Parker. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to the top of the spine, small tape repair to the bottom front cover, not price clipped 3/6. 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. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Shell Natural History of Britain Burton, Maurice [Edited by] (Book #ID 110139) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London \| George Rainbird Reference Books Ltd., Marble Arch House, 44 Edgware Road, London First Edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, illustrated end papers. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 481 pp with 65 full-page colour plates and 320 monochrome illustrations throughout. Small ink name to the top of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 50s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Warne's Natural History Atlas of Great Britain Darlington, Arnold [Illustrations by Charles King] (Book #ID 105529) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1969. 1969. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed paper covered boards. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Warne print code 1136.868. Contains 112 pp with splendid coloured illustrations throughout by Charles King. Very Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with horrid 30 mm tear to the top front cover, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0723210055 Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Gerald Durrell's Army [Signed] Whitley, Edward (Book #ID 74335) Published by John Murray Ltd., 50 Albemarle Street, London Reprinted Edition 1992 [First Edition 1992]. London 1992. Hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 241 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Light marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Edward Whitley'. 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 0719549493 Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	A Philosopher with Nature Kidd, Benjamin (Book #ID 41304) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1921. London 1921. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to a slightly sun faded spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 212, 8 [pp]. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Life of an Elephant (Book #ID 42271) Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London 1901 New Edition. 1901. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt and black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼'' 228 printed pages of text. 16 elephant illustrations throughout. Slight foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Animal Facts and Fallacies Breland, Osmond P. [Drawings By Leo Hershfield] (Book #ID 106603) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1950. 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 245 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Round The Year Stories (The Winter Book) Edwin, Maribel [Illustrated by Raymond Sheppard] (Book #ID 108683) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1939. 1939. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 102 pp with 4 colour plates and wood engravings throughout. Softened spine ends and corners with tiny rubs and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Doubts About Darwinism [A Semi-Darwinian] (Book #ID 44599) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1903. 1903. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains vi, 115 printed pages of text. Very insignificant rubbing to the high spots of the boards, without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean and sharp condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Reptiles and Amphibians \| A Concise Guide in Colour Vogel, Zdenek [Translated by Margot Schierl] Illustrated by P. Pospisil and M. Rada. (Book #ID 105478) Published by Paul Hamlyn Ltd., Drury House, Russell Street, London First English Translated Edition 1966. 1966. First English translated edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 262 pp with 70 full-page colour illustrations to every right-hand leaf. Rubbing to the corners and spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Life of an Elephant [2] (Book #ID 45091) Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London 1901 New Edition. 1901. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering and gilt elephants to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼'' 228 printed pages of text. 24 elephant illustrations throughout. Slight foxing to the end papers, ownership name to the front free end paper, spine dull with small tears to the upper gutter, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Men Before Adam White, Anne Terry (Book #ID 45305) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1949. London 1949. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, faded gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xii] 196 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings, foxing to the end papers, spine darkened and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Atlas of Evolution De Beer, Sir Gavin [Sir Gavin Rylands de Beer (1 November 1899 - 21 June 1972). British evolutionary embryologist, known for his work on heterochrony as recorded in his 1930 book Embryos and Ancestors. He was director of the Natural History Museum, London, president of the Linnean Society of London, and a winner of the Royal Society's Darwin Medal for his studies on evolution]. (Book #ID 108565) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1964. 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 4to. 14'' x 10½''. Contains 202 pp illustrated with 500 monochrome illustrations, 36 maps specially drawn for this book, 16 pages of full-colour plates. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the NATURAL HISTORY Category	£45.00 Convert currency

Wildlife Parks of the World: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

(Book #ID 27618)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1969. 1969.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Monkeys and Apes: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

Davis, Joseph A.

(Book #ID 27620)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1966. 1966.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book of which one sheet has been detached and adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mammals of Europe: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program [2]

(Book #ID 27621)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1969. 1969.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reptiles and Amphibians: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

Mohr, Charles E.

(Book #ID 27623)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1966. 1966.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book have been detached and adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Life in Bays: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

(Book #ID 27625)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1969. 1969.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Game Birds of the World: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

Hancock, J. A.

(Book #ID 27628)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1967. 1967.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wild Flowers of the Woods: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

Small, L. M. P.

(Book #ID 27629)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1966. 1966.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book have been detached and adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Little Known Mammals: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

(Book #ID 27630)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1965. 1965.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wild Flowers of the Meadows: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

Lemmon, Robert S.

(Book #ID 27631)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1967. 1967.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, some of which have been adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dune Life: National Audubon Society Series Nature Program

(Book #ID 27632)

Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and Odhams Books Ltd., 1969. 1969.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 64 pp. Perforated sheets with individual colour illustrations to the centre of the book, some of which have been adhered into their respective places throughout the book, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Life In The Animal World

Shoosmith, F. H.

(Book #ID 75243)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1937. London 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original avocado cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 277 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Penguin Dictionary of British Natural History [Double Signed]

Fitter, Richard and Maisie

(Book #ID 68643)

Published by Allen Lane, Penguin Books Ltd., 17 Grosvenor Gardens, London 1978. London 1978.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy and emerald green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 348 printed pages of text. Feint foxing to the closed upper edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun bleaching to the green of the spine, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. DOUBLE SIGNED by the Authors to the front free end paper 'To Daniel with all best love Richard and Maisie, Oct 1980'. 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 0713911352

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Sea-Side and Way-Side

Wright, Julia McNair [Illustrated by C. S. King]

(Book #ID 57119)

Published by The Educational Supply Association, Limited, Holborn Viaduct, London circa 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and title surrounded by gilt flower design to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 361 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little sun fading to the red of the spine, spine ends turned in, ghosting to the end papers, ink marking dated July 1900 to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Frogs

David, Badger [Photography by John Netherton]

(Book #ID 33003)

Published by Voyageur Press, Inc. 1995. 1995.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 10'' 144 pp ISBN 0896583147. Superb colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight rollback to the top edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Animal World, A Monthly Advocate of Humanity [Volume XXX 1899]

[Illustrated by A. F. Lydon, Ernest Griset, Louis Wain, Maud Clarke and Others]

(Book #ID 39601)

Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. 9 Paternoster Row, London 1899. London 1899.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering and a gilt bird sitting on the branch of a tree to the upper panel, all page edges gilt, lemon end papers. Folio 14½'' x 11'' 192, iv [pp] illustrated advertisements. Full and part page monochrome illustrations throughout. Very slight darkening to the edges of the front board, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals bookplate to the front paste down, insignificant rubs to the corners, binding firm and tight, without any foxing, with the contents being in very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Understanding Lichens

Baron, George

(Book #ID 86142)

Published by The Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd., P.O. Box 963, Slough First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 92 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0855462523

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The Compleat Flea

Lehane, Brendan [Jacket by Craig Dodd]

(Book #ID 74870)

Published by John Murray Ltd., London 1969. London 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, School Library stamp to the paste downs and some of the pages. Very Good condition book in nicks to the upper spine end and corners. Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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.

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My Animal Friends

Brown, C. Emerson

(Book #ID 36622)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1934. London 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 255, viii [pages]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Message to the front paste down, foxing to the end papers and page edges, light snagging of the cloth across the spine tip, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Natural History of Otters

Chanin, Paul

(Book #ID 93596)

Published by Croom Helm Ltd., Burrell Row, Beckenham, Kent First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lime paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 179 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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 0709934017

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The Infancy of Animals

Pycraft, W. P.

(Book #ID 36904)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., Paternoster Row, London circa 1920 edition not stated. London circa 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt lettering and country scene to the spine and the upper panel, top edge gilt. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 272, ii [pp]. 64 monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Newbery Natural History Containing: The Book of Beasts; The Book of Birds; The Book of Fishes

Phillips, E. C. (Eliza Caroline Phillips) Mrs. Horace B. Looker

(Book #ID 113729)

Published by Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh, Newbery House, 39 Charing Cross Road, London November 1894. 1894.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt and black. Quarto. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains (xvi), 32; 32; 32 pp with splendid monochrome engravings throughout. Hinges strained, corners rubbed, odd fox spots to some plates, book plate inside dated 1897, publisher's date code November 1894. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Vulpes, An English Fox (Animals all Series)

Cory, Harper [Illustrated by W. Neave Parker]

(Book #ID 90308)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London 1940. 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 88 printed pages of text + 8 publisher's advertisements with full-page and part-page monochrome illustrations throughout illustrated by W. Neave Parker. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to the top of the spine, small tape repair to the bottom front cover, not price clipped 3/6. 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.

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The Shell Natural History of Britain

Burton, Maurice [Edited by]

(Book #ID 110139)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London | George Rainbird Reference Books Ltd., Marble Arch House, 44 Edgware Road, London First Edition 1970. 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, illustrated end papers. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 481 pp with 65 full-page colour plates and 320 monochrome illustrations throughout. Small ink name to the top of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 50s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Warne's Natural History Atlas of Great Britain

Darlington, Arnold [Illustrations by Charles King]

(Book #ID 105529)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed paper covered boards. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Warne print code 1136.868. Contains 112 pp with splendid coloured illustrations throughout by Charles King. Very Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with horrid 30 mm tear to the top front cover, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0723210055

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Gerald Durrell's Army [Signed]

Whitley, Edward

(Book #ID 74335)

Published by John Murray Ltd., 50 Albemarle Street, London Reprinted Edition 1992 [First Edition 1992]. London 1992.

Hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 241 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Light marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Edward Whitley'. 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 0719549493

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A Philosopher with Nature

Kidd, Benjamin

(Book #ID 41304)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1921. London 1921.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to a slightly sun faded spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 212, 8 [pp]. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Life of an Elephant

(Book #ID 42271)

Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London 1901 New Edition. 1901.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt and black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼'' 228 printed pages of text. 16 elephant illustrations throughout. Slight foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Animal Facts and Fallacies

Breland, Osmond P. [Drawings By Leo Hershfield]

(Book #ID 106603)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 245 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Round The Year Stories (The Winter Book)

Edwin, Maribel [Illustrated by Raymond Sheppard]

(Book #ID 108683)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1939. 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 102 pp with 4 colour plates and wood engravings throughout. Softened spine ends and corners with tiny rubs and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Doubts About Darwinism

[A Semi-Darwinian]

(Book #ID 44599)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1903. 1903.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains vi, 115 printed pages of text. Very insignificant rubbing to the high spots of the boards, without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean and sharp condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reptiles and Amphibians | A Concise Guide in Colour

Vogel, Zdenek [Translated by Margot Schierl] Illustrated by P. Pospisil and M. Rada.

(Book #ID 105478)

Published by Paul Hamlyn Ltd., Drury House, Russell Street, London First English Translated Edition 1966. 1966.

First English translated edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 262 pp with 70 full-page colour illustrations to every right-hand leaf. Rubbing to the corners and spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Life of an Elephant [2]

(Book #ID 45091)

Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 38 Great Russell Street, London 1901 New Edition. 1901.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering and gilt elephants to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼'' 228 printed pages of text. 24 elephant illustrations throughout. Slight foxing to the end papers, ownership name to the front free end paper, spine dull with small tears to the upper gutter, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Men Before Adam

White, Anne Terry

(Book #ID 45305)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, faded gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xii] 196 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings, foxing to the end papers, spine darkened and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Atlas of Evolution

De Beer, Sir Gavin [Sir Gavin Rylands de Beer (1 November 1899 - 21 June 1972). British evolutionary embryologist, known for his work on heterochrony as recorded in his 1930 book Embryos and Ancestors. He was director of the Natural History Museum, London, president of the Linnean Society of London, and a winner of the Royal Society's Darwin Medal for his studies on evolution].

(Book #ID 108565)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 4to. 14'' x 10½''. Contains 202 pp illustrated with 500 monochrome illustrations, 36 maps specially drawn for this book, 16 pages of full-colour plates. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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