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Signed1999 Sporting Wildfowl of the British Isles: Studies in Words and PicturesHolt, Norfolk: 1999A sumptuous study of the wildfowl of the British Isles, one of only twelve review copies, sent to sporting and countryside author John Humphreys. Signed by the author and illustrator.
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1879-1890 The Works of Francis BaconLondon: 1879-1890An exceptionally attractive seven volume set of the works of Sir Francis Bacon, in full calf signed prize bindings by Bickers.
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Signed1953 The Birds of Scotland Their History, Distribution, and MigrationEdinburgh; London: 1953The first edition of Baxter and Rintoul's extensive study on Scottish ornithology, a unique copy with two signed letters from the authors, addressed to fellow ornithologist Dr. Ian Pennie.
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1880 Early Man in Britain and His Place in the Tertiary PeriodLondon: 1880The first edition of this late nineteenth century enquiry into the primeval man and his place in the Tertiary Period, the personal copy of noted British archaeologist David W. Phillipson.
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1863 The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of ManLondon: 1863The first edition, first impression of Charles Lyell's important scientific work which helped to establish the new science of prehistoric archaeology in Great Britain.
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1888 Gleanings in ScienceLondon: 1888A scarce series of popular lectures on science, in full calf prize binding for the University of Glasgow, and signed and presented by Scottish mathematician William Jack.
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1912 Reptiles, Amphibia, Fishes, and Lower ChordataLondon: 1912A fascinating scientific guide to reptiles, amphibia, fish, and lower chordata, handsomely bound in quarter morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
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1912 Bacteria as Friends and Foes of the Dairy FarmerLondon: 1912A scarce, early twentieth-century work on bacteria and its uses in agriculture, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding.
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1929 The Charm of BirdsLondon: 1929The first edition, sixth impression of this charming work on birdwatching and nature, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding by Bumpus.
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1921 Animal Life of the British IslesLondon: 1921The first edition of this fascinating illustrated work on animal life in the British Isles, formerly owned by noted taxidermists and naturalists, Pratt & Sons.
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Signed1827 On the Geology of East NorfolkLondon: 1827The very scarce first edition of this study of study of the geology of the Norfolk coastline, illustrated with detailed hand coloured plates.
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1869 The Harvest of the SeaLondon: 1869A very smart, second edition copy of this work on the British fishing industry, fully illustrated. The personal copy of British zoologist Leonard Harrison Matthews.
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1927 Whaling North and SouthLonton: 1927A first edition, illustrated copy of this work on whaling in the polar regions. The personal copy of noted British zoologist Leonard Harrison Matthews.
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1875 The Natural History and Antiquities of SelborneLondon: 1875An exquisite Bickers and Son bound history of Selbourne, Hampshire, illustrated by Thomas Bewick.
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1863 North Yorkshire; Studies of its Botany, Geology, Climate and Physical GeographyLondon: 1863The very scarce first edition of John Gilbert Baker's topographical work on North Yorkshire, illustrated with a folding map.
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1829 The Tower MenagerieLondon: 1829A finely bound, first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated natural history study, compiled by noted botanist Edward Bennett.
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1908 The Natural History of SelborneLondon: 1908A 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.
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1876 Handbook of Foliage and Foreground Drawing by George Barnard IllustratedLondon : 1876A lovely guide to drawing the fauna of England by George Barnard, professor of drawing at Rugby School.