Andrews, C. W.

A description of new species of Leathery Turtles from the Eocene of southern Nigeria.

London: Zoological Society of London, 1919. First edition Pp 309-319; 2 full page black-and-white fine line-drawings. Extract with no wrappers, lg 8vo. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London for 1919, no. 18. No ownership marks. Some pages unopened. Paperclip imprint on the top left inner corner; a tight copy in very good condition..

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Book number: 8057

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Ashton, Ray E. and Ashton, Patricia S.

The Natural History and Management of the Gopher Tortoise Gopherus polyphemus (Daudin)

Malabar: Krieger Publishing Company, 2008. First edition. Pp. xiii, 275; numerous black-and-white photos, some maps, some line drawings and charts. Color pictorial laminated boards (hardcover), lg 4to. This volume is the first book on tortoise management and research techniques that can be applied to any species. It is designed to be the manual that can serve for certification for various institutions and State and Federal agencies. No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine (new) copy..

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Book number: 9402

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Babcock, Harold L.

Turtles of New England.

Lawrence, KS: Center for North American Herpetology, 2007. Reprint. Pp. (3), 325-431; 14 full page color plates, 2 black-and-white photo plates (each plate has a descriptive leaf of text). Color pictorial stiff wrappers, 4to. This is Center for North American Herpetology Facsimile Reprint Series, number 9. This is a splendid reproduction of the rare title 'Turtles of New England' with excellent color plates. No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine (new) copy..

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Book number: 6687

Catalogue: Herpetology - Turtles and Tortoises

Barbour, T. and Carr, Jr., A. F.

Antillean Terrapins

Cambridge, MA: Museum of Comparative Zoology, 1940. First edition. Pp. (2), 381-415, (2); 1 full page black-and-white photo-plate, 8 full page color plates after E. N. Fisher, del., 4 text figures (line-drawings), errata slip is tipped-in at page 406. Contemporary blue-ribbed cloth with the spine lettered in gilt, 4to. This work describes the small turtles of the West Indian islands in the Caribbean Sea. These turtles live in fresh or brackish water. The name ""terrapin"" is derived from torope, a word in the Native American Algonquian language. It became part of common usage during the colonial era of North America and was carried back to Great Britain. Since then, it has been used in common names for testudines in the English language (from Wiki). From the research library of herpetologist Kraig Adler with his small bookplate and name stamp on the front endpapers. This work has become very scarce, in part due to the small print run in 1940. A fine copy in an attractive cloth binding..

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Book number: 8328

Catalogue: Herpetology - Turtles and Tortoises

Bjorndal, Karen and Balazs, George H. (editors)

Manual of Sea Turtle Research and conservation techniques prepared for the Western Atlantic Turtle Symposium

Washington, DC: Center for Environmental Education, 1983. Second edition. Pp. 125; 40 color plates of sea turtles, 19 text-figures (mostly black-and-white photos). Publisher's original two color pictorial wrappers, 4to. Based on a symposium on Sea Turtle Research in the Western Central Atlantic (Population and Socio-economics) held in San Jose, Costa Rica: 17-22 July 1983 (sponsored by IOCARIBE). This symposium was attended by 13 specialists on Sea Turtles. This group developed a key to sea turtles and various forms that help with conservation. This volume is from the research library of ichthyologist Wayne N. Witzell with his circular blind stamp on the half-title and title page. A bright and clean copy in near fine condition..

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Book number: 7679

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Bourret, Rene L.

Les Tortues de l'Indochine avec une note sur la pêche et l'elevage des tortues de mer par F. Le Poulain.

Villanova, PA: Society for the Study of Reptiles and Amphibians, 2005. Reprint. Pp. xiii, 235, (5, ads); 6 color plates, 48 black-and-white plates (mostly with multiple images), 11 text-figures (including 1 map). Publisher's original dark blue cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine and with gilt emblem on the front cover, brick red endpapers, lg 8vo. Originally published in Nhatrang, Annam by the Institut Océanographique de l'Indochine in 1941; this fine SSAR reprint faithfully reproduces the original edition. This is the first monograph on the turtles and tortoises of Southeast Asia. According to Adler (volume 1, pg. 107), the geographic coverage of this work extends ""from Burma east through southern China, including Hainan island, and south to Singapore."" This new edition also contains a biography of René Bourret (1884-1957) and his efforts to publish 'Les Tortues de l'Indochine' by Indraneil Das. No ownership marks and signs of use. A fine (new) copy..

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Book number: 5628

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Keywords: Herpetology reptiles turtle Testudinidae tortoise

Bourret, Rene L.

Les Tortues de l'Indochine avec une note sur la pêche et l'elevage des tortues de mer par F. Le Poulain

Villanova, PA: Society for the Study of Reptiles and Amphibians, 2005. Reprint. Pp. xiii, 235, (5, ads); 6 color plates, 48 black-and-white plates (mostly with multiple images), 11 text-figures (including 1 map). Publisher’s original dark blue cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine and with gilt emblem on the front cover, brick red endpapers, lg 8vo. Originally published in Nhatrang, Annam by the Institut Océanographique de l'Indochine in 1941; this fine SSAR reprint faithfully reproduces the original edition. This is the first monograph on the turtles and tortoises of Southeast Asia. According to Adler (volume 1, pg. 107), the geographic coverage of this work extends “from Burma east through southern China, including Hainan island, and south to Singapore.” This new edition also contains a biography of René Bourret (1884-1957) and his efforts to publish ‘Les Tortues de l'Indochine’ by Indraneil Das. No ownership marks and signs of use. A fine (new) copy..

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Book number: 9438

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Bourret, Rene L.

Les Tortues de l'Indochine avec une note sur la pêche et l'elevage des tortues de mer par F. Le Poulain

Villanova, PA: Society for the Study of Reptiles and Amphibians, 2005. Reprint. Pp. xiii, 235, (5, ads); 6 color plates, 48 black-and-white plates (mostly with multiple images), 11 text-figures (including 1 map). Publisher’s original dark blue cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine and with gilt emblem on the front cover, brick red endpapers, lg 8vo. Originally published in Nhatrang, Annam by the Institut Océanographique de l'Indochine in 1941; this fine SSAR reprint faithfully reproduces the original edition. This is the first monograph on the turtles and tortoises of Southeast Asia. According to Adler (volume 1, pg. 107), the geographic coverage of this work extends “from Burma east through southern China, including Hainan island, and south to Singapore.” This new edition also contains a biography of René Bourret (1884-1957) and his efforts to publish ‘Les Tortues de l'Indochine’ by Indraneil Das. No ownership marks and signs of use. A fine (new) copy..

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Book number: 9439

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Cagle, Fred R.

Home Range, Homing Behavior, and Migration in Turtles.

Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1944. First edition. Pp. 34; 2 full page photo-plates, 4 text-figures, 1 map. Original gray printed wrappers, lg 8vo. Miscellaneous Publications, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan, no. 61. Name stamp of herpetologist E. O. Moll on the front wrapper; a few annotations in the text by Moll. Light wear to wrappers, a very good copy..

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Book number: 5635

Catalogue: Herpetology - Turtles and Tortoises

Keywords: Herpetology reptiles turtle Testudinidae Edward O. Moll Cagle migration behavior territory

Cagle, Fred R.

The life history of the Slider Turtle, Pseudemys scripta troostii (Holbrook).

Ithaca NY: ESA Publications, 1950. First edition. Pp. 31-54; 18 text-figures (black-and-white photos, charts and graphs). Original printed white wrappers, sm 4to (10.5 x 7.75 inches). From: Ecological Monographs, volume 20. Blind-stamp of herpetologist Edward O. Moll on the title page. Title page also has the small name size of Natural History Survey Library and a duplicate stamp. Small tear (1/4 inch) to lower margin of all pages, bumps to top and bottom outer corners; a good solid copy..

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Book number: 5634

Catalogue: Herpetology - Turtles and Tortoises

Keywords: Herpetology reptiles Testudinidae slider turtle Pseudemys scripta Troostii Holbrook Cagle Edward o. Moll

Cann, John

Australian Freshwater Turtles.

Singapore: Beaumont Publishing, 1998. First edition. Pp. 292, 600+ fine color photos, 60 fine black-and-white drawings, color distribution maps. Publisher's original black cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine with color pictorial endpapers, in magnificent color pictorial dust jacket, sm folio (12.75 x 9.75 inches). Illustrated throughout with truly stunning color photos. Certainly the best book on turtles of the decade. No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine (new) copy in a fine dust jacket..

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Book number: 6540

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Cann, John and Sadlier, Ross

Freshwater Turtles of Australia

Rodeo, NM: ECO Wear & Publishing, 2017. First edition. Pp. ix, 448; 2000+ color photos and maps, some black-and-white text-figures. Publisher’s original full black cloth, lettered in silver on the spine and front cover and with decorative silver turtles on the front cover, color pictorial dust jacket lettered in yellow on the spine and front cover, folio (12.75 x 9.5 inches; 32 x 24 cm). An illustrated guide to the diverse and complex freshwater turtles of Australia. Australia is home to a diverse freshwater turtle fauna including more than 25 species and an array of side-necked turtle subspecies. The biology and ecology of Australian freshwater turtles is complex, and a number of species are of particular conservation concern. Many affected species are found on Australia’s east coast, where the river systems are most heavily modified due to the pressures of development. Freshwater Turtles of Australia is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive update of John Cann’s highly respected Australian Freshwater Turtles (1998). It reviews new information on the biology of Australian chelid turtles, presents recent perspectives and insights into their history and taxonomy, and introduces the freshwater turtles of New Guinea and Irian Jaya to Australia’s s north. This landmark work brings together years of research and experience and will serve as an important reference for researchers, academics, and herpetologists for many years to come. No ownership marks. A fine (new) copy in a fine dust jacket..

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Book number: 9133

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Carr, Archie and Ogren, Larry

The Ecology and Migrations of Sea Turtles, 4: The Green Turtle in the Caribbean Sea.

New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1960. First edition. Pp. 48; 26 text-figures, 8 full page black-and-white photo-plates, 8 tables. Publisher's original blue printed wrappers, sm 4to. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, volume 121, article 1. No ownership marks and few signs of use. Small crease to top outer corner of the rear wrapper; a tight and clean copy in very good condition..

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Book number: 6261

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Ettmar, Stephan

Toad-Headed Turtles of the Genus Mesoclemmys: Distribution, Natural History, Husbandry

Frankfurt am Main: Edition Chimaira, 2019. First edition. Pp. 204 (4, ads); 164 color photographs, numerous color distribution maps, some line-drawings. Color pictorial laminated white boards (hardcover), lettered on the spine and front cover in white and red, lg 8vo. From the series: Frankfurt Contributions to Natural History / Frankfurter Beiträge zur Naturkunde, volume 81. The text is in English. This monograph unites the scientific synopsis of the species currently present in the genus Mesoclemmys, with detailed data on keeping and breeding. Field work in South America was included as well as the examination of relevant museum specimens. The wide-ranging husbandry advice (from the container, through the technical aspects to feeding and feeder animals) makes Toad-Headed Turtles of the Genus Mesoclemmys a valuable source for owners of other genera of turtles. Preparation for this volume included field trips to South America (Brazil, French Guiana and Paraguay). In addition, the scientific collections of the natural history museums in Dresden, London, Paris, and Vienna as well as the CRI in Oviedo, Florida, and the INPA in Manaus, Brazil, were visited. Additionally, visits to private and public (live) collections in Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, French Guiana, Germany, Paraguay and the USA were used to gain knowledge about the diversity in chelid turtles and their captive husbandry. A fine (new) copy..

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Book number: 9132

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Frankfurt: Edition Chimaira, 2004, 2005 2006, 2011, 2018. First edition (Vol. 1 is second printing).

Turtles of the World, Vols 1-5 (the complete five-volume set)

Frankfurt: Edition Chimaira, 2004, 2005 2006, 2011, 2018. First edition (Vol. 1 is second printing). Turtles of the World, Vol. 1: Africa, Europe and Western Asia + Turtles of the World, Vol. 2: North America + Turtles of the World, Vol. 3: Central and South America + Turtles of the World, Vol. 4: East and South Asia + Turtles of the World, Vol. 5: Australia and Oceania. Pp. 152, 590 color photos and color distribution maps + pp. 127, 500 color photos and color distribution maps + pp. 128, 500 color photos and color distribution maps + pp. 160, 600 color photos and color distribution maps + pp. 144, 400 color photos and color distribution maps. Color pictorial yellow cloth, lettered in black on the spine and in black and red on the front cover, color map endpapers in each volume, 4to. This is the complete set of Holger Vetter’s well-illustrated monograph on the Turtles of the World. Illustrated with over 2600 color photos and color distribution maps, this work will stand as a significant herpetological contribution for decades to come. No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine (new) set..

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