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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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Signed1979 The Journal of a Voyage in HMS BeagleGuilford, Surrey: 1979An exceptional limited edition of Charles Darwin's account of the second survey expedition of the HMS Beagle, signed by Darwin's own great-grandson.
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Signed1980 Nature and NightLondon: 1980A signed example of this wonderful non-fiction study of the natural world, by Richard Adams, author of 'Watership Down'.
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Signed1964 Notes & Views of the Purple EmperorEngland : 1964The first edition of this illustrated monograph on the Purple Emperor butterfly, in the original dust wrapper and inscribed by one of the authors.
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Signed1917 A Bibliography of British OrnithologyLondon: 1917A bibliographical account of ornithology by Mullens and Swann, the first edition, this Riviere bound volume including a letter signed by Mullens.
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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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Signed1888 The Compleat Angler, or, The Contemplative Man's RecreationLondon: 1888A beautiful Ramage bound limited edition of Izaak Walton's important work on fishing, a smart illustrated edition of only five hundred copies.
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Signed1911 Darwinism and Human Life: The South African Lectures for 1909London: 1911A signed copy of the third impression of Scottish naturalist Sir John Arthur Thomson's publication of his lectures on Darwin.
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Signed1928 A Journal of Summer Time in the CountryLondon: 1928A limited edition work on the beauties of summer by Robert Aris Willmott, signed and inscribed twice by the editor, Eric Partridge.
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Signed1972 Thomas Johnson Botanical Journeys in Kent & HampsteadPittsburgh: 1972Facsimile of Thomas Johnson's work dedicated to his botanical journeys to Kent and Hampstead by John Gilmour, the author's presentation copy.
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1969 Mammals in Hawaii: A Synopsis and Notational BibliographyHonolulu: 1969A first edition of this interesting work on mammals. With an inscription by the author to zoologist Desmond Morris.
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Signed1950 The Mammals of VictoriaMelbourne: 1950A bright first edition of this study of Australian mammals of Victoria signed by the author.
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1928 Wildfowl & Waders Nature & Sport in the CoastlandsLondon: 1928A smart limited edition look at the ornithological life of the British coastlands, a lovely illustrated with with colour plates.
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Signed1996 Fungi of the New Forset A MycotaLondon : 1996A first edition, signed copy of this record of fungi in the New Forest.
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Signed2008 DragonfliesLondon : 2008A stunning leather bound limited edition of this work that celebrates the beautiful dragonfly, signed by the author.
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Signed1923 Rare Vanishing & Lost British BirdsLondon: 1923A Bickers & Son bound first edition, signed presentation copy of this ornithological study of British birds by Linda Gardiner, adorned with charming coloured plates.
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1950 GibiersParis : 1950One of four-thousand copies of this French volume dedicate to game animals with illustrations by B. Riab, a bright copy.
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1960 A Bibliography of British Lepidoptera 1608-1799London : 1960An interesting and illustrated limited edition copy of A Bibliography of British Lepidoptera between the years 1608-1799.
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Signed1834 Recherches Pour Servir a l'Histoire et a l'Anatomie des PhryganidesGeneva; Paris; London: 1834The author's presentation copy of this very scarce first edition French work on Phryganidia, complete with lovely hand-coloured plates.
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Signed1861 The Geology of Peterborough and its VicinityPeterborough: 1861Inscribed by the author, this is the scarce first edition of Henry Porter's illustrated geological study of Peterborough and its surroundings.
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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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Signed1998 The Daily Telegraph Nature NotesLondon: 1998A fine scarce signed first edition collection of Robert Burton's contributions to 'Nature Notes', beautifully illustrated throughout by Robert Burton.
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Signed1970 Stratigraphic Analysis of a Deep Ice Core from GreenlandBoulder: 1970A signed first edition scientific study of Greenland's ice core, published by the Geological Society of America.
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Signed1913-15 Catalogue of the Mesozoic Plants in the British Museum (Natural History). The Cretaceous FloraLondon: 1913-15The first edition of this Marie Stopes catalogue of the mesozoic plants in the British Museum, Volume I being the author's own copy for corrections with her signature.
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Signed1818 Musci Exotici Containing Figures and DescriptionsLondon: 1818-20A very scarce signed first edition of this work on mosses by William Jackson Hooker.
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Signed1843 Report of the Committee Appointed for the Reduction of Meteorological Observations.London: 1843A scarce signed edition of this report from Victorian polymath J F W Herschel.
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Signed1906 The Silvery ThamesLondon: 1906Walter Jerrold and Ernest W. Haslehust's eulogy to the beloved River Thames. A limited, deluxe edition, signed by both the author and the illustrator.
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c1972 A Treatise on Muscular ActionLondon: c1972A limited edition of John Pugh's medical treatise on muscular action, a facsimile of the 1794 edition. Illustrated with impressive plates.
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Signed1799 Observations on the Different Species of Asiatic Elephants[London?]: 1799A signed, presentation copy of this very scarce study on Asiatic elephants. The first and only edition of this work.
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Signed1907 The Vertebrate Fauna of North WalesLondon: 1907A signed first edition of Forrest's illustrated study of the fauna of North Wales, illustrated with a folding map.
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1867 A Pretty Book of Pictures for Little Masters and MissesLondon: 1867A scarce limited edition of this children's book containing the story of Tommy Trip, as well as the description of various animals and poems. Illustrated throughout by Thomas Bewick.
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1931 The Compleat AnglerLondon: 1931A crisp, bright, copy of Izaak Walton's noted work 'The Compleat Angler'. Being the first, de luxe edition adorned with Arthur Rackham's illustrations.
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Signed1875 On Some Doubtful Species in the Cheshire FloraLondon: 1875A very scarce author's presentation copy of this extract from the 'Journal of Botany', this essay discussing the species of Flora in Cheshire, written by John Warren.
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Signed1929 The Compleat AnglerLondon: 1929A finely bound, limited edition copy of Izaak Walton's noted work 'The Compleat Angler'. The editor, Geoffrey Kenyes' copy, with his signature to the edition statement.
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Signed1948-9 2vol De Vogels Van Belgisch Congo En Van Ruandi-Urundi H Schouteden BirdsTervuren: 1948-9Two volumes of this study on birds in the Belgian-Congo and Ruanda-Urundi by renowned Belgian zoologist and ornithologist.
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Signed1841 A History of British Fishes Vol I Yarrell Illustrated Signed LetterLondon: 1841A second edition, copiously illustrated copy of this fascinating study of the indigenous fishes of Britain.