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Natural Sciences
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1925 The Game Birds and Waterfowl of the SudanNot Stated : 1925-8Two uncommon articles extracted from 'Sudan Notes and Records' recording of the game birds and waterfowls of the Sudan. -
1914-1920 4Vol The Cambridge British FloraCambridge: 1914-1920A scarce and comprehensive first edition reference study of British plants, with over three-hundred and fifty illustrated plates. -
1954 Science News 31London: 1954A very smart first edition of Penguin's Science News periodical no. 31, in the original wraps, featuring the article on 'Solvable and Unsolvable Problems' by famous mathematician Alan Turing. -
1961 Kenya Trees & ShrubsNairobi: 1961A first edition of this botanical work exploring the trees and plants of Kenya, lavishly illustrated and with colour plates. -
1889-1891 8Vol The Works of John BurroughsBoston and New York: 1889-1891A very scarce eight volume collection of the writings of this American naturalist and conservationist, in smart half calf bindings. -
1861 The Boy's Own Book of Natural HistoryLondon: [1861]A copy of this richly illustrated popular work of natural history for the young by the Rev. J. G. Wood. -
1912 Animal Life in AfricaLondon: 1912A first edition copy of this scarce work on the natural history and animal life in Africa, written by Major J. Stevenson-Hamilton and including a foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. -
c1845 The Farmers' Medical Dictionary, For the Diseases of AnimalsLondon: c1845A very scarce medical dictionary, laying out in detail the diseases common to farm animals, the second edition of this work. -
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1998 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. -
1873 The Expression of the Emotions in Man and AnimalsLondon: 1873An early printing of Charles Darwin's third major work of evolutionary theory, concerning the biological aspects of emotional life. -
1964 Antarctic Report, July 1964Washington: 1964A scarce report published in collaboration with the U.S. Antarctic Research Program and National Science Foundation in July 1964, accompanied with six proof articles. -
1964 Antarctic Research, A Review of British Scientific Achievement in AntarcticaLondon: 1964A stunning first edition collection of scientific articles regarding Antarctica, illustrated throughout and with two large colour folding maps. -
1728 The Present State of the Republick of LettersLondon: 1728-36A very scarce collection of fourteen volumes of Andrew Reid's eighteenth century periodical, featuring an early printing of a treatise by Sir Isaac Newton. -
1877 Insects Abroad, being a Popular Account of Foreign InsectsLondon: 1877A fascinating natural history of foreign insects by Rev. J. G. Wood, lavishly illustrated throughout and presented in a decorative binding. -
1834 A Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural HistoryLondon: 1834A first edition of this commentary on natural history by William Swainson. -
1952 The Scientific Work of Rene Descartes 1596-1650London: 1952A very smart copy of this work on the scientific achievements of French philosopher, Rene Descartes. Written by J.F. Scott and including a foreword by H.W. Turnbull. -
1722 Lexicon Phyisco-Medicum: or, a New Physical Dictionary; Explaining the Difficult Terms Used inLondon: 1722A scarce second edition of John Quincy's important and popular medical dictionary, a wonderful example of medicine on the early eighteenth century. -
1746-48 Three Scientific Essays by Bryan Robinson Robert Douglas and Browne LangrishLondon: 1746-48A very scarce collection of three fascinating scientific works on natural sciences from the mid-eighteenth century, all very scarce works bound together here in one volume. -
1776 A Botanical Arrangement of all the Vegetables Naturally growing in Great BritainBirmingham and London: 1776The scarce first edition of this important illustrated two volume study of the flora of England and their medicinal uses, the first English language work to be based upon Linnaean taxonomy. -
1859 Lettres d'un Mineur en AustralieParis: 1859A very scarce collection of letters by Antoine Fauchery noting his experiences as a gold miner in Australia, the second edition of this work. -
1894 The Metallurgy of GoldLondon: 1894A first edition copy of this fascinating uncommon volume by T. Kirke Rose, delving into the subject of the metallurgy of gold, illustrated throughout. -
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1970 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. -
1904 The Expression of the Emotions in Man and AnimalsLondon: 1904The popular edition of Charles Darwin's third major work of evolutionary theory, concerning the biological aspects of emotional life. -
1901 The Descent of ManLondon: 1901A new edition of this important work by Charles Darwin, which applies the evolutionary theory to human evolution. With illustrations. -
1912 The Study of Plant LifeLondon: [1912]A scarce copy of this study of plant life by Marie Stopes, with illustrations. The third edition. -
1893 The Origin of the WorldLondon: 1893The sixth edition of this controversial volume which discusses the origins of the world against Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. -
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1913-15 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. -
1863 The Geological Evidence of the Antiquary of Man With Remarks on Theories ofLondon: 1863The second edition of this immensely important study of the history of man and geology, a fascinating illustrated study. -
1897 Butterflies and MothsLondon: 1897A new edition of this popular book concerning British butterflies and moths, in a charming full calf school prize binding signed Bickers & Son. -
c1643 Speculum Mundi: or, a Glasse Representing the Face of the World; Shewing Both That it Did Begin[Cambridge]: c1643An important early natural history and religious work looking at the six days of creation in an interesting pre-Linnaean work. -
1969 Den Moderne Hvalfangsts HistorieSandefjord: 1969The first edition of this volume concerning whaling in the original Norwegian, a smart copy in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1832 Letters on Natural Magic, Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart.London: 1832A fascinating scientific by Sir David Brewster, which uses science to disprove phenomena Sir Walter Scott has claimed are magical. -
1885 East Anglian EarthquakeLondon: 1885An uncommon first edition of this report on the East Anglian earthquake of 1884, complete with four plates, of which two folding. -
1912 The Life of an ElephantLondon: 1912A smart first edition of Sainthill Eardley-Wilmot's biography of elephants, illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings by his daughter Iris. -
1835 Monographies de MammalogieLeiden: 1835A scarce zoological work by Coenraad Jacob Temminck relating to mammals, with illustrations including folding plates. -
1912 Hours of GladnessLondon and New York: 1912A delightful illustrated collection of Maeterlinck's essays on nature, with plates in colour by E. J. Detmold.