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            Minding Animals; Awareness, Emotions, and Heart

Bekoff, Marc [Foreword by Jane Goodall]

(Book #ID 65561)

Published by Oxford University Press, Inc., 198 Madison Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 2002. USA 2002.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards with cornflower blue cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 230 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs 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 0195150775

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            Introducing Animals

Bullough, William and Helena

(Book #ID 94932)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London 1966. 1966.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 56 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Oddities of Natural History

Parker, Eric

(Book #ID 68375)

Published by Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 196 Shaftesbury Avenue, London [1943]. London 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light green cloth covers, gilt title block and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Age darkened spine, spine ends and corners soft, rubs to the edges, tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Wild Company; Encounters Between Man and Beast

Duthie, Eric [Edited by] Contributors include: Joy Adamson, Gerald Durrell, Karen Blixen, Sir Julian Huxley [Wrapper design by Graham Bishop]

(Book #ID 54588)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [xiv] 301 printed pages of text. A little wear to the spine ends and corners, very light foxing to the closed page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the top of the rear panel, two small closed tears to the top of the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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            Pictures of Natural History



(Book #ID 57544)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1867. London 1867.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, gilt lion vignette and lettering to the front cover, blind tooling to the lower board. 8vo. 7½'' x 6''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 18 single-sided colour plates of domestic and wild animals, small woodcut engravings throughout. Page 31 with repaired tear to the inner gutter, whilst the covers are secure to the ext, the end papers are cracked, rubbing to the corners and spine ends of the boards. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Ape Man; The Story of Human Evolution

McKie, Robin

(Book #ID 57717)

Published by BBC Books 80 Wood Lane, London First Edition 2000. London 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 9''. Contains 216 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with one small tear to the top lower corners, not price clipped, being £19.99 when first published in 2000. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0563551054

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            Wild Animals at Home

Seton, Ernest Thompson [1860-1946] Lady Alexandra Haig was the daughter of Field-Marshal Earl Haig, a prominent IT girl of the 1930s and 1940s, and later married the historian Hugh Trevor-Roper in 1954, becoming Lady Dacre in 1979 when he was created a Life Peer.

(Book #ID 108777)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Third Edition 1919. 1919.

Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt and black. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xvi), 224 pp with over 150 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs by the author throughout. Illustrated bookplate from the private library of Alexandra Haig and SIGNED by her to the front free end paper 'Alexandra Haig', corners and spine ends bumped and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Biography of a Grizzly

Seton, Ernest Thompson [1860-1946]

(Book #ID 109099)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London not dated.

Hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in pale orange and black. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 pp with 8 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations on loaded paper, text illustrations to most pages throughout. Corners and spine ends bumped, ink message inside and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Marvels Of The Animal World

Berridge, W. S.

(Book #ID 58451)

Published by Thornton Butterworth Ltd., 15 Bedford Street, London First Edition 1921. London 1921.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tan cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 253 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends and corners turned in, tan age spots to the closed page edges and a few of the early pages, light ghosting to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Natural History of Selborne; with Observations on Various Parts of Nature; and the Naturalist's Calendar [Bohn's Standard Library]

White, Reverend Gilbert [Additions and Supplementary Notes by Sir William Jardine, Further Illustrations, a Biographical Sketch of the Author, and a Complete Index by Edward Jesse]

(Book #ID 58586)

Published by Henry G. Bohn, York Street, Covent Garden, London 1854. London 1854.

Hard back binding in publisher's original embossed green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, publisher's catalogue to the end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xxiv] 416 [vi] printed pages of text with 40 full-page monochrome engravings. Spine sun faded to light brown, spine ends and corners turned-in, couple of fox spots to some plates, 1861 name to the front free end paper and in Very Good clean, square and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Mammals of Arabia. Volume II Carnivora, Artiodactyla, Hyracoidea

Harrison, David L.

(Book #ID 59058)

Published by Ernest Benn Limited, Bouverie House, Fleet Street, London First Edition 24th April 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 8½''. Contains [xiv] 193-381 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout. Just a few very shallow rubs to the lower spine tips. Fine condition book in Good condition photographic dust wrapper with 140 mm x 30 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the upper panel, 40 mm closed tear with related creasing to the top of the rear panel, nicks and shallow rubs to the upper spine, not price clipped 7 guineas net. 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.

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            The Lemming Year

Marsden, Walter

(Book #ID 106232)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 252 pp with maps, figures and monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners, spine slightly faded, not price clipped, 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Wild Life Through The Year [Black's Nature Pocket Books Series]

Morse, Richard

(Book #ID 108678)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London Reprinted Edition 1943. 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grass green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered brown back and front. 12mo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains 157 pp with 16 colour plates, 40 monochrome archive photographs, many drawings. School Prize label to front paste down, creased spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Nelson's Book of Nature

Westell, Percival W. [Drawings by C. F. Newall]

(Book #ID 67121)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original covers with colour illustration of a Green Woodpecker and a Nuthatch to the front, green title lettering to the cream cloth spine and to the upper panel. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with eight coloured plates and numerous monochrome pen and ink illustrations throughout. Ink message inside dated 1940, just a touch of dust soiling to the top page edges and in very near Fine condition, spine not faded, without any bumps to the corners, superior condition copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            People and Animals; An Anthology of Travel Writing

Bond, Geoffrey [Contributions from: Gerald Durrell, Eric Robins, Lewis Cotlow, Dominique Darbois, David Attenborough, Farley Mowat, Sten Bergman, etc.]

(Book #ID 62939)

Published by University of London Press Ltd., St. Paul's House, Warwick Lane, London 1968. London 1968.

Hard back binding in publisher's original photographic laminated covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. A little foxing to the closed upper edges. Near Fine condition book, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 340082100

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            The Standard Natural History from Amoeba to Man.

Pycraft, W. P. [Edited by] Contributors: G. J. Arrow; M. Burton; W. T. Calman; J. G. Dollman; F. W. Edwards; C. C. A. Monro; J. R. Norman; H. W. Parker; W. P. Pycraft; N. D. Riley; G. C. Robson; Theodore; and H. Savory.

(Book #ID 105447)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1931. 1931.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiv), 942 pp with 12 colour plates and over 900 monochrome illustrations in the text. Foxing to the end papers, ink name and address to the front paste down. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small nicks across the top edge of the front cover, one small chip to the foot of the spine, not price clipped, 21/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Our Wonderful Earth; Its Story Told For Young People

Pitts, F. A.

(Book #ID 64033)

Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Northumberland Avenue, London 1915. London 1915.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, deep maroon and gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 6''. Contains 111 printed pages of text with 40 monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Snagging of the cloth to the top of the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Foam Razorback His Life and Adventures and Other Stories From Wild Animal Ways

Seton, Ernest Thompson [1860-1946]

(Book #ID 68255)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London circa 1925. London circa 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel, large gilt insignia of 'Stapleton Hall School' to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 6''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome plates on coated paper and illustrations and throughout. Prize plate inside and in Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Student's Natural History [Cyclopædia of The Natural Sciences]

Baird, William [British Museum]

(Book #ID 73860)

Published by Charles Griffin and Company Stationers' Hall Court, London 1863. London 1863.

Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title lettering and decoration to the spine, gilt lion and border decoration to the upper panel. Thick 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 613 [ii] printed pages of text with fold-out map and monochrome illustrations throughout. Map with tape repair to where it attaches to the book, whilst the covers are secure to the text block, the end papers are cracked and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Standard Natural History from Amoeba to Man.

Pycraft, W. P. [Edited by] Contributors: G. J. Arrow; M. Burton; W. T. Calman; J. G. Dollman; F. W. Edwards; C. C. A. Monro; J. R. Norman; H. W. Parker; W. P. Pycraft; N. D. Riley; G. C. Robson; Theodore; and H. Savory.

(Book #ID 105448)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Reprinted Edition 1963. 1963.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original butternut cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in dark brown. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Warne print code 1048.1163. Contains (xiv), 942 pp with 12 colour plates and over 900 monochrome illustrations in the text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small closed teras to the top of the spine, not price clipped, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Animal Traits and Characteristics, or Sketches and Anecdotes of Animal Life [Second Series]

Wood, The Rev. J. G. (1827-1889) Illustrations By Harrison Weir

(Book #ID 103385)

Published by George Routledge and Sons., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London A New Edition circa 1880. 1880.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black line illustrated puce cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (viii), 376 pp with 8 further full-page single-sided monochrome plates throughout. Light rubbing to the covers and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Atlanta My Seal

Hurrell, H. G.

(Book #ID 66009)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., 46 Wilton Place, London First Edition 1963. London 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Lower spine end creased with a little sun fading. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny nicks and rubs to the upper spine end and corners, not price clipped 25s. 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.

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            The Rambler's Book of Wild Life; Annotated in Months

Harrison, Reginald

(Book #ID 72253)

Published by John Crowther Ltd., Bognor Regis Reprinted September 1944. Bognor Regis 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards with cream cloth spine, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains 90 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Corners turned-in, rubs to the edges. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, 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.

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            Huxley; Evolution's High Priest

Desmond, Adrian

(Book #ID 70335)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., Penguin Group, 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1997. London 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 370 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight rubs and creases, 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 0718138821

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            The Badger [Signed]

Neal, Ernest [Wrapper Design by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis]

(Book #ID 88450)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1971. 1971.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grass green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome photographs throughout. A little wear to the spine ends, ghosting to the free end papers, ink message dated 1973 to the front free end paper. Very Good 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. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Ernest Neal.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002130289

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            Wildlife for Man; How and Why We Should Conserve our Species [Signed]

Fitter, Richard [Jacket Design by Robert Gillmor]

(Book #ID 68684)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 221 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Jo and David with all best wishes. Richard. October 1995'. 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 0002194422

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            The Illustrated Natural History | Three Volumes. Volume 1: Mammalia; Volume 2: Birds; Volume 3: Reptiles, Fishes, Molluscs Etc. [3 / III Volumes]

Wood, The Reverend J. G. (1827-1889) [General Sir Edward Bowater KCH (1787 - 14 December 1861) was a British soldier and courtier, in 1839 Bowater married Emilia Mary, the daughter of Colonel Michael Barne. Their only daughter Louisa became the wife of Rainald Knightley, 1st Baron Knightley]. With New Designs by Wolf, Zwecker Weir, Coleman, Harvey, etc. etc. Engraved by the Brothers Dalziel.

(Book #ID 93383)

Published by Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringdon Street, London First Editions (1859), 1862, 1863. 1859 / 1862 / 1863.

Uniform matching first editions in half brown leather, spines elaborately hand-tooled, twin morocco labels, marble paper covered boards, page edges and end leaves. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains [vii] 800; [ii] 786; [ii] 810 printed pages of text each with numerous wood engravings. From the private library of General Sir Edward Bowater with his and his wife's (Emilia Mary), bookplate inside. Light rubbing to the spines, foxing fore and aft, beyond which the text block is without any foxing, hinges and binding firm and robust. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Wardens Of The Wild

Bridges, T. C.

(Book #ID 95010)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London Reprinted Edition 1938. 1938.

Hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 271 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Sun fading to the spine and front margins, foxing to the edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Batty Book; The True History of a Bush Baby [Signed]

Foster, Catherine G.

(Book #ID 73884)

Published by Country Life Ltd., Tower House, Southampton Street, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, maroon title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 75 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout drawn by the author. Front free end paper has been clipped across the top corner, light sello residue marks to the end papers where the dust wrapper has been protected in thick brown paper, now removed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 8s 6d. Note on blue paper adhered to the front free says 'Catherine G. Foster author of 'The Batty Book' a younger sister of her by others, and generally named 'Kitty' at home and by Hugh in 'Poachers in Africa', above this note is written 'Presented by Mrs Foster, 1965.' 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.

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            Buffon's Natural History | Modernized From The Most Recent Authorities [Warne's National Books Series].

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (7 September 1707 - 16 April 1788) With Illustrations by Frederick William Keyl (originally Friedrich Wilhelm Keyl; 17 September 1823 - 5 December 1871), born in Germany, was an animal painter in England; he received many commissions for paintings from Queen Victoria].

(Book #ID 104416)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., Chandos House, Bedford Street, London circa 1889. 1889.

Hard back binding in publisher's original Venetian red cloth covers, block gilt stamped title lettering to the spine, black title and floral illustration to the front cover. 12mo. 5'' x 4''. Contains (xvi), 252 pp + ii with 32 single-sided colour plates throughout. Spine age faded, ink message inside dated 1889 and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Portraits in The London Zoo

Baker, Silvia

(Book #ID 75504)

Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, London First Edition 1925. London 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 111 printed pages of large text with two-tone illustrations throughout. Wear to the cloth of the spine ends and gutters, sun fading to the blue of the spine, tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Atlanta My Seal

Hurrell, H. G.

(Book #ID 75722)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., 46 Wilton Place, London First Edition 1963. London 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with tiny nicks and rubs to the upper spine ends and corners. 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.

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            To Sea and Back; The Heroic Life of the Atlantic Salmon

Shelton, Richard

(Book #ID 77200)

Published by Atlantic Books, 26-27 Boswell Street, London First Edition 2009. London 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, marble-effect end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 213 printed pages of text with blue tinted illustrations 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 9781843547846

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            Monster of God; The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind

Quammen, David

(Book #ID 77852)

Published by Hutchinson , The Random House Group Limited, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, dark green end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 515 printed pages of text with maps. Cheap paper browning, minimal dust marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the spine ends and corners, 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 0091799570

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