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Children of the Moon; A booklet Concerning Cats, Moira Meighn, Medici Society, 1929
A charming volume published by The Medici Society on the world of cats - the Introductory 'Category' features an essay form the author/compiler exp...
View full detailsThe Scallop; Studies of a shell and its influences on humankind, edited by Ian Cox, Shell Transport and Trading Company, 1957
An interesting and well produced book from the Shell Transport and Trading Company, Limited, marking their Diamond Jubilee. Based on their famous s...
View full detailsJoy Adamson; Born Free, Living Free, & Forever Free, 1960-1962, Complete Set
Complete set of original hardbacks with their dustjackets; Born Free, Living Free, & Forever Free, by Joy Adamson: Born Free; A Lioness of Two ...
View full detailsDarwin's Theory Applied to Mankind, Alfred Machin, Longmans, 1937 first edition
A very smart book indeed, of the author's attempt to make sense of society in evolutionary terms. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, this pre...
View full detailsCharles Darwin; The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects, 1885, Second Edition, Revised, Fourth Thousand,John Murray
A very smart book indeed, of this work by Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, this presents as a handsome volume. We have recen...
View full detailsCharles Darwin; The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, John Murray, 1904
A very smart book indeed, of this work by Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, this presents as a handsome volume. We have recen...
View full detailsCharles Darwin; The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, 1888, Sixth edition, 33rd Thousand, John Murray
A very smart set indeed of this most influential of Charles Darwin's works. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, these present as a handsome set...
View full detailsCharles Darwin; The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, John Murray, 1888, Second edition, 22nd Thousand
A very smart set indeed of this work by Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, these present as a handsome set. We have recently a...
View full detailsThe Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, 1887, 3 Volume Set; First edition - Fifth Thousand Revised.
A very smart set indeed of this work on the life of Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, these present as a handsome set. We hav...
View full detailsGreat Naturalist Series; Gilbert White, by R.M. Lockley, H.F. & G. Witherby, London, 1954
A very good copy of R.M. Lockley's biography of Gilbert White (1720-1793), a pioneering English naturalist and man of the Church. He was highly res...
View full detailsWhite of Selborne, Walter S. Scott, the Falcon Press, 1950
A very good copy of Walter S. Scott's biography of Gilbert White (1720-1793), a pioneering English naturalist and man of the Church. He was highly ...
View full detailsThe Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne in the County of Southampton, Gilbert White, Edited by Thomas Bell, John Van Voorst, 1877, 2 Vol Set
A good blue cloth edition in 2 Volumes, of Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne'. White (1720-1793) was a pioneering English naturalist and...
View full detailsA History of The Earth and Animated Nature, Oliver Goldsmith, Baron Cuvier, Washington Irving, Vol. 1, c. 1845
A History of The Earth and Animated Nature, By Oliver Goldsmith. With an Introductory View of the Animal Kingdom by Baron Cuvier; Copius Notes of D...
View full detailsThe Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening, Fred J. Chittenden, Oxford, at the Clarendon Press, 1951, 4 Vols.
A good 4 volume set of these authoritative, and substantial, gardening dictionaries. The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening; A Pra...
View full detailsA Sporting Tour Through the Northern Parts of England and Great Part of the Highlands of Scotland, Colonel T. Thornton, 1896 Limited edition
A handsome and uncommon copy of this sporting travelogue, which first appeared in print in 1804. A Sporting Tour Through the Northern Parts of Engl...
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Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré, Claude Augé, Soixante-cinquieme édition, Paris, 1928
A good copy of this well illustrated vintage French Dictionary/Encyclopaedia. Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré; Dictionnaire Encyclopedique. Publié ...
View full detailsThe Natural History of Selborne, Gilbert White, With Notes by Richard Kearton and 85 Photographs, Arrowsmith, 1924
A very good photographic edition of Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne'. White (1720-1793) was a pioneering English naturalist and man of...
View full detailsThe Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, Gilbert White, Illustrated by Thomas Bewick, Bickers and Son, 1875
A good decorated blue cloth edition of Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne'. White (1720-1793) was a pioneering English naturalist and man...
View full detailsThe Discoverers; A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself, Daniel J. Boorstin, Gryphon Editions 1990
A beautifully presented volume of this work, first published in 1983. Very much a deluxe edition from Gryphon Editions, in full pigskin leather, sp...
View full detailsThe Natural History of Selborne, Gilbert White, Illustrated by Eric Dalglish, Thornton Butterworth, numbered limited edition with extra signed plate, 1929
A very smart copy indeed of this limited edition of Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne'. White (1720-1793) was a pioneering English natur...
View full detailsOrnithology; Handbook of the Birds of Europe the Middle East and North Africa, Oxford University Press, 9 Volumes complete, 1980 - 1994
A smart set of this highly respected ornithological series. Handbook of the Birds of Europe the Middle East and North Africa; The Birds of the West...
View full detailsOrnithology; The Birds of Southern Africa, Claude Gibney Finch-Davies & Alan Kemp, Winchester Press, 1982. Limited edition.
A very attractive book featuring 173 beautiful paintings of the birds of Southern Africa. The Birds of Southern Africa. Colour plates by Claude Gib...
View full detailsOrnithology; Gamebirds & Waterfowl of Southern Africa; 68 water-colours by C.G. Finch-Davis, Winchester Press, 1986. Limited edition.
A very attractive book featuring beautiful paintings of the birds of Southern Africa. Gamebirds & Waterfowl of Southern Africa; A Collection of...
View full detailsOrnithology; Roberts Birds of South Africa, Revised by McLachlan and Liversidge, John Voelcker Bird Book Fund, 1980
A very good copy of this much revised and reprinted classic book on South African birds Roberts Birds of South Africa. Revised by G.R. McLachlan PH...
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