Natural Sciences
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1912 2vol Studies in Bird MigrationLondon: 1912A smart first edition set of this study into bird migration from William Eagle Clarke, with illustrations.
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1897 With Nature and a CameraLondon: 1897A smart first edition of this important naturalist study with images from one of the world's earliest wildlife photographers.
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1993 The MinkLondon: 1993The first edition of this natural history work on the mink written by Nigel Dunstone and illustrated with colour photographic plates, and in the original scarce dust wrapper.
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1882 European Butterflies and MothsLondon: 1882The first edition of W. F. Kirby's beautiful work on the butterflies and moths native to Europe, colourfully illustrated throughout.
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1974 Birds and Mammals of OrkneyKirkwall : 1974A very smart first edition of this natural history of Orkney, with photographs and illustrations.
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1923 Hebridean MemoriesLondon: 1923The first edition of these charming observations of the Hebridean islands, from Scottish naturalist and photographer, Seton Gordon.
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1839 Supplement to the History of British Fishes in Two PartsLondon: 1839A first edition of this supplement to go with both volumes of 'A History of British Fishes', with an array of charming woodcuts.
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c1907 Birds' Eggs of the British IslesLondon: c1907A colourfully illustrated study of British birds' eggs, with engaging commentaries from Arthur Gardiner Butler.
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1879 Floral Dissections Illustrative of Typical Genera of the British Natural OrdersLondon: 1879A very scarce series of illustrations that demonstrate the structure of British flora, intended for botanists' educational use.
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1891 Heads and What They Tell UsLondon: 1891A very scarce treatise on phrenology by W. Pugin Thornton, the second edition, illustrated.
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1848 The Hand Phrenologically ConsideredLondon: 1848A scarce work approaching the study of the hand phrenologically, the first edition, complete with plates.
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1949 The British Islands and their VegetationCambridge : 1949A pleasing two-volume study of the environment, history and vegetation of the British Islands, richly illustrated throughout.
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1850-1978 A Collection of Papers of PhrenologyVarious: 1850-1978An interesting set of six papers on phrenology, dating from over a century, all very scarce.
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1886 Recherches Expérimentales sur les Conditions de l'Activité CérébraleParis: 1886A very scarce treatise on neurophysiology by Henri-Étienne Beaunis, signed by the author. -
c1890 The Face as Indicative of CharacterLondon: c1890A very scarce treatise on physiognomy and phrenology by Alfred Thomas Story, with illustrated figures throughout.
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1792 Physiognomy; or, the Corresponding Analogy Between the Conformation ofLondon: [1792]An English translation of the one of the important works on physiognomy by Johann Kaspar Lavater, illustrated.
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1939 Wild Chorus & Morning FlightLondon: 1939A pair of beautifully illustrated ornithological works, written and illustrated by noted British conservationist, Peter Scott.
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1879 Essays on PhysiognomyLondon: 1879An English translation of the important essays on physiognomy by Johann Kaspar Lavater, illustrated throughout.
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1834 Physiognomy Founded on Physiology, and Applied to Various CountriesLondon: 1834The scarce first edition of Alexander Walker's illustrated treatise on physiognomy.
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1978-1988 Natural History WorksBrighton; Minneapolis; New York; London: 1978-1988A lovely set of four first edition works, each exploring unique areas natural history, including a fascinating biography of Sir John Millais.
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1937 Fabre's Book of InsectsNew York: 1937A beautifully bound half morocco sixth printing of Fabre's 'Book of Insects', with tipped in colour plates by Detmold.
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1909 British Birds and Their HauntsLondon: 1909A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated ornithological study of British birds.
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1919 The Lore of the Honey-BeeLondon: 1919A fascinating exploration into the origins of the honey-bee and the ancient art of beekeeping, with illustrations.
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1969 Geographisch Handtbuch: Cologne 1600Netherlands: 1969A very smart facsimile of the first world atlas produced by a German author, with the original dust wrapper.
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1866 Homes Without Hands Being a Description of the Habitations of AnimalsLondon: 1866A beautifully illustrated work on animal habitats by the Rev J. G. Wood, bound in crushed half morocco.
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1909-1920 2vol A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of CongressWashington: 1909-1920The first editions of volumes I and IV of the List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress, with bibliographical notes.
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1892 Handbook of the British Flora: A Description of the Flowering Plants and FernsLondon: 1892A smart revised edition of this detailed handbook to British flora, intended for use by beginners and amateurs.
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1977 The Hen HarrierBerkhamsted: 1977The first edition of Donald Watson's beautifully illustrated ornithological work featuring his sketches and watercolour studies on the 'harrier' species of bird.
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1871 A Manual of Scientific Enquiry; Prepared for the Use of Officers in Her Majesty's NavyLondon: 1871A fourth edition of this fascinating guide to scientific enquiry from English polymath Sir John Frederick William Herschel.
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1954 The HeronLondon: 1954A pleasing first edition of this ornithological study of the heron, published as part of Collins' popular 'New Naturalist' series, with illustrations.
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1942 Cuckoo ProblemsLondon: 1942The first edition of E. C. Stuart Baker's charmingly illustrated guide to the Common Cuckoo.
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1951 Antarctic Isle: Wild Life in South GeorgiaLondon: 1951An excellent first edition of Niall Rankin's work detailing a small expedition hoping to observe wildlife through the breeding season.
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1953 The Ancient White Cattle of Britain and Their DescendantsLondon: 1953A smart first edition of this illustrated work of the natural history of the ancient white cattle of Britain.
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1938-1941 5vol The Handbook of British BirdsLondon: 1938-1941The complete five volume, first edition set of this informative handbook on British birds with colour plates throughout.
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1945-90 The New NaturalistLondon: 1945-90A lovely set of thirteen volumes from the popular and long running 'New Naturalist' series, with many colourful plates.
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1967 Birds of the AntarcticLondon: 1967The first edition of this impressive ornithological study of Antarctica by Edward Wilson, colourfully illustrated throughout.