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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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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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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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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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1809 The British Encyclopedia, or Dictionary of Arts and SciencesLondon: 1809A beautifully illustrated six volume encyclopaedia by the chemist William Nicholson, in lovely diced calf bindings.
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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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1871 A Natural History of British MothsLondon: 1871Brightly illustrated throughout with hand coloured plates, this is an impressively detailed four volume edition of F. O. Morris' study of the history of the moths of Great Britain.
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1828 Scientific Dialogues, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young PeopleLondon: 1828A smart set of early nineteenth century educational scientific works, aimed at the 'Entertainment of Young People'.
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1891 A Natural History of British MothsLondon: 1891A scarce set of works on the identification and habits of British moths. Illustrated with numerous hand-painted plates.
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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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1906-1911 The Birds of the British IslandsLondon: 1906-1911The complete five volume first edition of Charles Stonham's guide to the native birds of Great Britain, illustrated throughout by Lilian M. Medland, and in smart half morocco bindings.
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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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1849-61 Farmer's Magazine from the Second and Third SeriesLondon: 1849-61Seventeen volumes of the 'Farmer's Magazine', an illustrated nineteenth century agriculture periodical, uniformly bound in half calf.
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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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1903-1913 3Vol Life and Letters of Thomas Henry HuxleyLondon: 1903-1913The second edition of Leonard Huxley's publication of the letters of his father, Thomas Henry Huxley. Featuring a touching biographical account of the life of the renowned biologist.
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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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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.
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1825 5Vol The Study Of MedicineLondon: 1825The very scarce complete second edition of this detailed study of 'the Healing Art as a science'.
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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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1809 Elements of General Knowledge Introductory to Useful Books in the Principal Branches of Literature and ScienceLondon: 1809A seventh edition set of Henry Kett's work on general knowledge, a scarce set.
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1735-6 Spectacle de la Nature, or, Nature Display'dLondon: 1735-6A scarce three volume set of the second edition of this work translated by Humphreys.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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1931-1933 2vol British Sports and Sportsmen Limited Edition Agriculture Aviation MotoringLondon: 1931-1933A charming two volume collection of the limited edition British Sports and Sportsmen series, handsomely bound in the original morocco binding with charming gilt detail and profusely illustrated with many photogravures.