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Mankind's scientific progress, as it happened, complete with all the dead ends and unrealised theories. Four hundred years of thinking and re-thinking and all the breakthroughs.
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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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1983 Power of Speech: A History of Standard Telephones and Cables 1883-1983London: 1983A fine first edition of Peter Young's study of a century of telephones and cables, in a deluxe full morocco binding with slip case.
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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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1929 A Plurality of WorldsLondon: 1929A Nonesuch limited edition of the important Enlightenment scientific work by Bernard de Fontenelle, a smart work in the original slipcase.
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1880 Siberia in Europe: A Visit to the Valley of the Petchora, In North-East RussiaLondon: 1880The first edition of Henry Seebohm's description of his expedition to Siberia, in a half crushed morocco binding by Morrell.
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1907 The Birds of YorkshireLondon: 1907The beautifully bound first edition of Thomas Hudson Nelson illustrated study of the native avifauna of Yorkshire.
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1907 Notes on the Birds of KentLondon: 1907The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent, in a half morocco signed binding.
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1887 The Birds of WiltshireLondon: 1887The uncommon first edition of Rev. Alfred C. Smith's ornithological study of the birds of Wiltshire, on a lovely signed half morocco binding.
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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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c1972 Anatomy Improv'd and IllustratedEdinburgh: c1972A superb limited edition facsimile of Bernardino Genga's important anatomical work, this facsimile being of the 1723 English edition, reproducing the original engravings.
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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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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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1981 An Account of Two Successful Operations for Restoring A Lost Nose from the Integuments of the ForeheadBirmingham: 1981A wonderfully bound Special Edition of this record of medical history, with illustrations throughout.
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1835-1836 De la Compression de l'Aorte; De la CephalotripsieParis: 1835-1836Three very scarce first editions of medical publications regarding pregnancy and birth from Louis-Auguste Baudelocque, in a sumptuous signed binding and presentation case from Rene Simier.
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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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1894 Old English Plate Ecclesiastical, Decorative and Domestic Its Makers and MarksLondon : 1894A lovely leather bound copy of Old English Plate, richly illustrated throughout.
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1843 The Nature and Property of SoilsLondon: 1843A beautifully bound, fourth edition copy of John Morton's work on soil.
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1926 The Highways and its VehiclesLondon: 1926888th copy of the first limited edition of Belloc's historical study of transport.
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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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1931 Five Hundred Points of Good HusbandryLondon: 1931A limited edition copy of Thomas Tusser's sixteenth century work on husbandry, handsomely bound in full morocco by Bain and Company.
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1807 Hutchins Improved: Being an Almanack and Ephemeris for 1807New York: 1807A very scarce early nineteenth century edition of John Nathan Hutchins' almanac of the movements of the sun, moon and planets.
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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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Signed1937 Gun for CompanyLondon: 1937A beautifully illustrated signed Limited Edition guide to the recreational shooting of birds, featuring a wealth of vivid colour plates.
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Signed1952 Shorelands Summer DiaryLondon: 1952A signed Limited Edition study of the birds and the topography of Anglesey from C. F. Tunnicliffe, illustrated throughout by the author, and with full colour plates.
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1975 The Birds of Edward Lear: A Selection of the Twelve Finest BirdsLondon: 1975A beautifully compiled work of bird illustrations by noted artist Edward Lear, in full colour.
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1859 Guide du Mecanicien Constructeur et Conducteur de Machines LocomotivesParis: 1859A set of guides to the mechanical construction and operation of locomotives.
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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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1881-1903 Archiv fr Wissenschaftliche und Praktische TierheilkundeBerlin: 1881-1903An important collection of volumes on veterinary science.
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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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1774 Traite des Maladies Chirurgicales, et des Opertations Qui Leur ConviennentParis: 1774A first edition of Jean Louis Petit's general treatise on surgical operations, with many fold-out plates.
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1978 Nouvelles Demonstrations d'AccouchemensEngland: 1978A wonderful facsimile of Maygrier's important obstetrician guidebook, an atlas to childbirth, a limited edition illustrated throughout.
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1977 Tabulae AnatomicaeGermany: 1977A lovely limited edition facsimile of Bartolomeo Eustachi's important anatomical study, a work that help found the science of human anatomy. Illustrated with Eustachi's original engravings.