FORD, E. B.

BUTTERFLIES. (New Naturalist Series)

London. Collins,1977, #1 of the 'New Naturalist Series'. First published 1945, this is the 4th edition, with revised text & updated distribution maps. 352 pages, including list of scientific & English names, glossary & 32 sketch maps on 16 pages showing distribution. Near fine, no inscription, no foxing, no marks or tears. Near fine d./w. inside a protective cover. 24 black & white plates. 8.75" x 6". ISBN 000219393. 1977

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Book number: 2827

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: butterflies caterpillar pupa chrysalis chrysalid fritillary lepidoptera insects New Naturalist

FRANK, S. AND WHEELER, ALWYNE (CONSULTANT) OF BRITISH MUSEUM NATURAL HISTORY

The Pictorial Encyclopedia of Fishes.

London. Hamlyn, 1979., Reprint, first published 1972. 552 pages. 78 colour photographs and 824 black & white. 23cm. x 15.5cm. Near fine but previous owner put a cover over d./w. & stuck it on corners of endpages with transparent tape. Previous owner's name on front free endpage has been neatly inked out. D./w. near fine but its price clipped. ISBN 0600369463 1979 ISBN: 0600369463

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Book number: 10031

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: fish sharks tetras minnow Stanislav Frank trout salmon Amazon aquaria pufferfish angelfish bab

FRANKS, ELAINE. FOREWORD BY JOHN FOWLES.

THE UNDERCLIFF. A Sketchbook of the Axmouth - Lyme Regis Nature Reserve.

London. J.M. Dent, 1989, Hardback. 160 pages. Illustrated in colour throughout with very attractive paintings, drawinngs & sketches of animals, birds, butterflies, insects, snakes, trees, plants, & flowers etc., all found at The Undercliff, in the Axmouth - Lyme Regis Reserve. 26.75cm. x 20.5cm. First edition, cover & contents near fiine, no inscription or marks. Near fine d./w., priced £14.95. ISBN 0460047736. 1989

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Book number: 9081

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: bees flowers birds Lyme Regis Axmouth

GILL, LEONARD.

A FIRST GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICAN BIRDS.

Cape Town. Maskew Miller, 1964., 7th edition, revised by J.M. Winterbottom. First published 1936. 225 pages including index to English & Afrikaans names. Illustrated by Leonard Gill & his sister with 18 plates in colour, and 2 in black & white, plus some b. & w. illustrations within text. 8.75" x5.5". Near fine except small mark bottom front edge & another back bottom edge. D./w. has ½" tear bottom of spine & ¼" tear back top corner, is worn on top & bottom of spine and on corners, o./w. near fine. 1964

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Book number: 3141

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: South Africa birds African ornithology South Afrika

GOODERS, JOHN.

The Bird Seeker's Guide..

London. Andre Deutsch, 1982., Paperback. 208 pages. Chapter headings are Seasons, Habitats, Hot Spots, The Birds, Rarities, and Gazeteer. 21 b. & w. photographs. 20 cm. x 13 cm. Near fine, no inscription or marks, priced on back, £3.50. ISBN 023397380X. 1982

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Book number: 6936

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: bird birds ornithology twitchers

GOODERS, JOHN.

Where To Watch Birds.

London. Book Club, 1974., Guide to over 500 bird watching spots in England, Scotland & Wales. 3rd edition, fully revised & enlarged. First published 1967 by Andre Deutsch. 343 pages, 26 b./w. photographs & 32 maps. Cover & contents near fine, no inscription or marks. D./w. is near fine. 20.5cm. x 13.5cm. 1974.

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Book number: 878

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: Birds Hides Ornithology Natural History R.S.P.B.

GRAY, THELMA.

THE POPULAR BEAGLE.

London. Popular Dogs, 1963., First edition. One of the 'Popular Dogs Breed Series', written by a breeder of champion beagles. 222 pages including glossary, list of books consulted and index. 28 b./w. photographs & 5 diagrams. Previous owner's name on f.e.p., top & bottom of spine slightly bumped, o./w. near fine. D./w. is worn top and bottom of spine, price label removed from flap causing slight damage, 1" tear top back edge, 1¼" tear on bottom back edge, & tip of top front corner is missing, o./w. very good. 8½" x 5½". 1963

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Book number: 2442

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: beagle hound dogs hunting kennels fox-beagle

HAGENEDER, FRED.

THE SPIRIT OF TREES. Science, Symbiosis, and Inspiration.

New York. Continum, 2001., ... explores.. the ability of trees to inspire, soothe, and sustain humankind." 251 pages including etymological appendix, bibliography, & index. Illustrated in colour and black & white photographs, paintings, drawings, charts, diagrams & maps. Near fine hardback, in near fine d./w., priced $29.95. Floris price label for £16.99 on back. 25 cm. x 17.5 cm. ISBN 0826413358. 2001

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Book number: 6682

Catalogue: Science / Natural History / Religion & Philosophy

Keywords: tree trees symbiosis arbor wood timber forest aspen apple ash beech birch hazel oak elm pine poplar willow xylem yew

HANZAK, J.

THE PICTORIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIRDS. Nearly 750 species described.

London. Hamlyn, 1977., Reprint, first printed 1965 by Artia.Translated by Olga Kuthanova. Edited by Bruce Campbell. 582 pages. 45 colour & 1075 b./w. photographs. Cover & contents near fine, no inscription or marks. Near fine d./w., priced £2.95. 23cm..x 16.5cm. ISBN 0600030784. 1977 ISBN: 0600030784

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Book number: 8785

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: bird ornithology crane swan owl parrot goose geese duck chicken hawk falcon crow rook swallow penguin

HARDY, ERIC.

Bird - Watching in Cheshire.

Rock Ferry. Countryvise, 1988., Softback. 112 pages. Frontispiece in colour & about 20 b./w. photographs, maps & diagrams. 21cm. x 15cm. Price label £3.95 on back. Near fine, no inscription or marks, but tip of front top corner of cover slightly bumped. ISBN 0907768083. 1988 ISBN: 0907768083

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Book number: 5573

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: Cheshire bird-watching birds ornithology Wirral River Dee Mersey

HARDY, ALISTER C.

THE OPEN SEA. Its Natural History: The World of Plankton. New Naturalist.

London. Collins, 1956., One of the "New Naturalist " series. First edition. 335 pages including bibliography, glossary & index. With 142 watercolour drawings by the author,.67 b./w. photographs by Douglas Wilson and others, and 300 line drawings & maps. Contents clean & near fine, no inscription or marks. Cover is clean but ends of spine slightly bumped, & front is faintly rubbed. 1956

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Book number: 4924

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: sea plankton ocean jellyfish New Naturalist barnacle squid fish cuttlefish whale fisheries

HARRISON, DR. JAMES M.

BRISTOW AND THE HASTINGS RARITIES AFFAIR.

Published by the author, 1968., Ex Library. About a taxidermist, ornithologists who were his customers, and birds never normally seen in this country which were supposedly shot in Sussex & then stuffed & mounted by Bristow.161 pages, illustrated with 1 plate in colour and 11 in black & white. At the end are 18 photographs of letters from George Bristow & Dr. N.F. Tilehurst. Contents are very good apart from a library ticket pocket in front, and library marks on front & rear end pages. The cover is very good, its laminated, possibly the d./w. was laminated on to the cover. 25cm. x 15cm. 1968

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Book number: 8162

Catalogue: Natural History / Crime

Keywords: Bristow Ticehurst Harrison taxidermy ornithology bird-watchers

HARVEY, JOHN, ALEXANDER, KEITH, RUSSELL, DAVID, (TEXT) AND FERNANDEZ, SANDRA (ILLUSTRATER.)

THE NATIONAL TRUST NATURE COMPANION.

London. Guild Publishing / Dorling Kindersley, 1990., Beautifully illustrated throughout with soft watercolours. Chapter headings are Ancient Woodlands; Fields & Hedgerows; Chalk & Limestone Grasslands; Parkland; Lowland Heath; Mountains & Moorlands; Lakes & Rivers; Bogs & Fens; Dunes, Saltmarshes & Mudflats, Cliffs & Rocky Shores. 192 pages including gazetteer. Contents near fine, no inscription or marks. Laminated illustrated cover with green cloth spine is near fine. 10¾" x 7¾". 1990

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Book number: 4516

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: nature National Trust natural history flowers birds animals country bog dune saltmarsh mudflat moorland hedgerow limestone heath cliff

HARVEY-GIBSON, R.J.

Outlines of the History of Botany.

London. A. & C. Black, 1919., A very interesting book. 274 pages, including bibliography. Corners and edges of cover are rubbed & worn, ends of spine are bumped & starting to split, the previous owner's name on ffep. No d./w. 22.5cm. x 14.5cm. 1919

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Book number: 8123

Catalogue: Natural History./ Reference

Keywords: botany botanical plants

HEINZEL, HERMAN; FITTER, RICHARD; AND PARSLOW, JOHN.

The Birds of Britain and Europe, with North Africa and the Middle East.

London. Collins, 1979., Paperback. Fourth edition. "Over 1000 birds illustrated in colour, & 825 distribution maps." 19cm. x 11.5cm. Near fine except previous owner's name on top of title page. Near fine flexible laminated card cover. Price label for £4.95 on inside of front cover. ISBN 0002192101. 1979

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Book number: 6567

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: birds ornithology