Beebee, T. J. C.

Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians

London: Chapman & Hall, 1997. First edition, second printing. Pp. viii, 214, numerous text-figures. Publisher’s red and pink laminated printed pictorial hardboards, lettered in black on cover and spine, 8vo. From the series: Conservation Biology Series. This book connects all areas of amphibian ecology and conservation. This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the front endpaper. Neat underling on pages 132, 135, 137-142, 145, and 171. A near fine copy..

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Book number: 9331

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Brown, Donald, Dawid, Igor, Crippa, Marco, Gross, Paul, Hallberg, Richard, et al.

Molecular Biology of Amphibian Development

New York: MSS Information Corporation, 1972. First edition. Pp. 261, numerous text-figures. Publisher’s blue cloth, red box with title in gilt on cover, lettered in gilt on spine. This volume contains 18 papers related to the molecular biology of amphibian development This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the front endpaper. A near fine copy..

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Book number: 9231

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Chang, Mangven .L. C.

Contribution a l'etude Morphologique, Biologique et systematique des Amphibiens, Urodeles de la Chine

Paris: Librairie Picart, 1936. First edition. Pp. 156, 5 full page plates (line-drawings), 3 distribution maps, 20 text-figures. Original printed pale blue stiff wrappers, 8vo. This volume is based on Chang's Ph.D. dissertation which he completed in 1936 at the University of Paris. This monograph is the first complete study of Chinese salamanders (Adler, volume 2, p. 186). The work is warmly inscribed by the author to French zoologist Leon Bertin; the inscription is in French with Chang name signed in French and in Chinese characters. It is likely that very few copies of this work were published which has contributed to its great scarcity. From the library of herpetologist Ernest A. Liner with his stamp on the front wrapper, there is also a small book plate of an additional herpetologist on the inside front wrapper. The spine and the outer margins of the wrappers are lightly sunned, the spine is slightly canted; a tight copy in very good condition..

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Book number: 7220

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Duellman, William E. (editor)

Patterns of Distribution of Amphibians: A global perspective

Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999. First edition. Pp. viii, (1), 633; numerous maps and tables. Publisher’s original black cloth, lettered in green on the spine, color pictorial dust jacket, sm 4to. According to the jacket flap, this is the first synthesis of information on the worldwide distribution of amphibians. The work contains 10 chapters by noted authorities on the field. From the research collection of Illinois State University herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the half-title page. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket..

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Book number: 9041

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Fei, Liang

The Colour Pictorial Handbook of Amphibians in Sichuan.

Chengdu, China: Sichuan Forestry Publishing House, 2000. First edition. Pp. (16), 263; 500 color photographs of amphibians and their habitats. Publisher's original gray cloth, lettered in silver on the spine and the front cover, color pictorial and white dust jacket, sm 4to (185mm x 260mm). This monograph describes all 111 species of amphibians that are known to occur in Sichuan. These include 3 species new to science and an additional three species that have been introduced into Sichuan. The preface and the introduction are in English; the majority of the text is in Chinese with Latin names used throughout. There is an index to the Latin and common English names of species at the end of the volume. No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine (new) copy in fine dust jacket with one corner with slight bump..

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Book number: 4581

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Keywords: Herpetology herpetofauna reptiles

Fei, Liang

The Colour Pictorial Handbook of Amphibians in Sichuan.

Chengdu, China: Sichuan Forestry Publishing House, 2000. First edition. Pp. (16), 263; 500 color photographs of amphibians and their habitats. Publisher's original gray cloth, lettered in silver on the spine and the front cover, color pictorial and white dust jacket, sm 4to (185mm x 260mm). This monograph describes all 111 species of amphibians that are known to occur in Sichuan. These include 3 species new to science and an additional three species that have been introduced into Sichuan. The preface and the introduction are in English; the majority of the text is in Chinese with Latin names used throughout. There is an index to the Latin and common English names of species at the end of the volume. No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine (new) copy in fine dust jacket with one corner with slight bump..

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Book number: 8239

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Keywords: Herpetology herpetofauna reptiles

Fouquette, M. J., Jr. and Dubois, Alain

A Checklist of North American Amphibians and Reptiles, The United States and Canada: Volume 1 – Amphibians

Bloomington, IN: Xlibris, 2014. Seventh edition. Pp. 613. Publisher’s red printed pictorial laminated wrappers, lg 8vo. This volume is a checklist of the amphibians of the United States and Canada which provides updated nomenclature. This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the half title. Neat underlining on pages 39, 345, 347-350, 352, and 361-365. A very good copy..

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Book number: 9056

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Green, David M. and Sessions, Stanley K.

Amphibian Cytogenetics and Evolution

San Diego, CA: Academic Press, 1991. First edition. Pp. xv, 456; numerous text-figures and photos (some in color). Dark blue laminated boards illustrated on the front cover and lettered in green and in white on the rear cover, spine and front cover, 8vo. This volume is an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the cytogenetics of a major class of animals, including three amphibian orders, with chapters authored by international leaders in the field (from the rear cover blurb). From the research collection of Illinois State University herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the front endpaper. Some pages in Chapter 13 with occasional underlining by Lauren Brown. Rare work. A bright and clean copy in near fine condition..

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Book number: 9040

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Heatwole, Harold and Dawley, Ellen M. (editors)

Amphibian Biology, Volume 3: Sensory Perception

Chipping Norton, NSW: Surrey Beatty & Sons Pty Limited, 1998. First edition. Pp. x, 711-972, numerous text-figures. Publisher’s green cloth, six sets of gilt bands on spine, two compartments filled with red, lettered with gilt on spine, light green pictorial dustjacket lettered in black on cover and spine, 4to. This volume presents the similarities and differences among the sensory systems of amphibians. This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the front endpaper. Light sunning to dustjacket, a near fine copy..

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Book number: 9223

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Heatwole, Harold and Sullivan, Brian K. (editors)

Amphibian Biology, Volume 2: Social Behaviour

Chipping Norton, NSW: Surrey Beatty & Sons Pty Limited, 1995. First edition. Pp. x, 419-710, numerous text-figures. Publisher’s green cloth, six sets of gilt bands on spine, two compartments filled with red, lettered with gilt on spine, light green pictorial dustjacket lettered in black on cover and spine, 4to. This volume examines social behavior in amphibians including mating behavior, parental care, aggregation, kin recognition, and species recognition. This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the front endpaper. Light sunning to dustjacket, a near fine copy..

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Book number: 9226

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Lannoo, Michael J.

Status & Conservation of Midwestern Amphibians

Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Press, 1998. First edition. Pp. xviii, 507, numerous text-figures. Publisher’s printed pictorial wrappers, lg 8vo. This book details the amphibians of the Midwest. This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the front endpaper. Neat underlining on 75 pages. Light wear to spine, a near fine copy..

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Book number: 9144

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Lannoo, Michael J.

Status and Conservation of Midwestern Amphibians

Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1998. First hardcover edition. Pp. xviii, 507, numerous text-figures. Publisher’s dark blue cloth, lettered in silver on spine, lg 8vo. This book details the amphibians of the Midwest. This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the front endpaper. A near fine copy..

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Book number: 9258

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Logier, E. B. S.

The Frogs, Toads and Salamanders of Eastern Canada

Toronto: Clarke, Irwin & Company, 1952. First edition. Pp. xii, 127, 5 plates, black and white photographic frontispiece, 57 text-figures. Publisher’s light green cloth, black band on cover and spine, lettered in gilt on cover and spine, 8vo. This volume is a guide to the amphibians of eastern Canada for both beginner and experienced students. This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his name stamp on front endpapers, rear endpapers, and page 86. Neat underling on pages 63, 64, 65, 84, 85, 88, 89, 91, 99, 103, 104, and 108. Light rubbing to black band on cover, light wear to top and bottom of spine; a near fine copy..

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Book number: 9252

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

McCranie, James R. and Wilson, Larry David

The Amphibians of Honduras

Ithaca, NY: Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, 2002. First edition. Pp. 625, 20 color photo plates,59 maps. Publisher’s brown cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, embossed image on front cover, pictorial dustjacket with yellow and green lettering. 4to. From the series Contributions to Herpetology volume 19. This book is the result of 15 years of field work in Honduras and describes 116 species of amphibians. This volume is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown his signature on the half-title. A fine copy in a fine dustjacket..

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Book number: 9036

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians

Moore, John A. and Lofts, Brian (editors)

Physiology of the Amphibia, 2 volumes.

New York: Academic Press, 1964 + 1974. First edition. Pp. xii, 654 + xii, 592, 7 color figures, numerous text-figures. Publisher’s black cloth, green compartments on spine divided by gilt bands, lettered in gilt on spine, small “AP” embossed on covers, 8vo. This set discusses amphibian physiology including digestion, respiration, metabolism, development, metamorphosis, and regeneration. This set is from the research collection of herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his name stamp on the front and rear endpapers, titlepage, and page edges of volume 1 and his signature on the front endpaper of volume 2. Neat underlining on pages 309, 331-333, 335-338, 340-345, 523-529, 546, 549, 577, 579 in volume 2. Light wear to edges of covers and spine, a very good set..

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Book number: 9329

Catalogue: Herpetology - Amphibians