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Natural Sciences
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1935 A Vertebrate Fauna of ForthLondon: 1935A first edition copy of this illustrated work on animal life in Forth, by the Scottish ornithologists and lifelong friends Rintoul and Baxter. -
1895 2vol A Vertebrate Fauna of the Moray BasinEdinburgh: 1895A smart first edition set of this illustrated study of the fauna of the Moray Basin in the Highland region of Scotland. -
1925 Lundy: Its History and Natural HistoryLondon: 1925An uncommon natural history of the English island of Lundy, complete with plates and a folding map. -
1911 A Vertebrate Fauna of Scotland: The Tweed Area Including the Farne IslandsEdinburgh : 1911A pleasing first edition of this Scottish natural history exploring the "Tweed" area and Farne Islands, illustrated throughout. -
1879 Natural History Rambles: Lane and FieldLondon: 1879A leather bound copy of this illustrated study of natural history from English writer John George Wood. -
1880 Natural History Rambles: UndergroundLondon: 1880A smartly bound early edition of this study of natural history from British writer and editor John Ellor Taylor. -
1921-1930 The Game-Birds of India, Burma and CeylonLondon: 1921-1930The impressive and scarce complete three volume second edition of E. C. Stuart Baker's detailed study of the ornithology of India, Burma and Ceylon, with colour plates. -
1888 A Vertebrate Fauna of the Outer HebridesEdinburgh: 1888The scarce first and only edition of J. A. Harvie-Brown and T. E. Buckley's well-illustrated study of the fauna of the Outer Hebrides. -
1874 A History of British Quadrupeds, Including the CetaceaLondon: 1874The preferred second edition of Thomas Bell's history of British quadrupeds, illustrated with woodcuts throughout. -
1904 A Fauna of the North-West Highlands & SkyeEdinburgh: 1904A superior, first edition copy of Harvie-Brown and Macpherson's illustrated study of the fauna found in the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye. -
1892 The Birds of LancashireLondon: 1892A very smart second edition of this ornithological study of Lancashire. -
1900 The Scenery and Geology of the Peak of DerbyshireLondon: 1900The author's presentation copy of Elizabeth Dale's uncommon exploration of the natural history of Derbyshire, complete with a large folding map of the district. -
1929 A History of the Birds of EssexLondon: 1929The first edition of this comprehensive study of Essex birds by William E. Glegg, illustrated with plates and a folding map. -
1922 Amid Snowy WastesLondon: 1922A bright, first edition of Seton Gordon's wildlife book exploring the Spitsbergen Archipelago, richly illustrated with the authors own photographs. -
1846 Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the HighlandsLondon: 1846A smartly bound first edition copy of Charles St. John's natural history and sporting work on the Scottish highlands, bound in half calf. -
1870-1873 The Technical Educator: An Encyclopaedia of Technical EducationLondon : 1886A profusely illustrated primer on applied science and industrial arts, issues one to four of the Technical Series from Cassell's Popular Educator, smartly bound into two volumes. -
c1884 Beeton's Dictionary of Natural HistoryLondon: c1884An illustrated encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom from English publisher Samuel Orchart Beeton. -
1819 The Analogy of Physical Sciences IndicatedLondon: 1819The scarce first edition of chemist George Field's discussion of the similarities between the different branches of physical sciences. -
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1827 Notes in Answer to Mr. Scott's Remarks on Mr. Combe's Essay On the Natural Constitution of ManEdinburgh: 1827The first edition of this very scarce rebuttal to an essay against George Combe's presentation of phrenology, signed by the author. -
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1975 Fish and Fish Dishes of LaosNone stated: 1975A signed presentation copy of Alan Davidson's very scarce cookery book on Laos fish dishes. -
c1870 Beeton's Book of Home PetsLondon: c1870A beautifully illustrated scarce study on home pets such as rabbits, birds and dogs, with stunning coloured plates throughout. -
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2017 Heat, Greed and Human Need: Climate Change, Capitalism and Sustainable WellbeingCheltenham: 2017A signed copy of this compelling survey of consumption on climate change, previously owned by Carmen Callil, founder of Virago Press. -
1927 A Little Book of Healing Herbs: Gathered from an Old HerballLondon: 1927A very smart first edition of this book of herbs and their healing properties, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1989 The Game Birds of the British IslesEngland: 1989A very smart first edition of this beautifully illustrated study of the game birds of the British Isles from English artist John Cyril Harrison. -
1877-1885 Familiar Wild FlowersLondon: 1877-1885The first edition of the first five series of F. Edward Hulme's beautifully illustrated study of the wild flowers of Great Britain. -
1876 A History of the Earth and Animated NatureGlasgow: 1876A two volume edition of Oliver Goldsmith's study of the animal kingdom, illustrated with a wealth of engraved plates. -
1903 8vol The Natural History of AnimalsLondon: 1903The complete set of this extensive natural history of animals, adorned with colour plates and illustrations throughout the text. -
1820 The Family HerbalBungay: [1820]A smartly bound copy of John Hill's popular guide to botanical remedies, bound in full calf and illustrated with beautiful hand coloured plates. -
1933 100,000,000 Guinea Pigs: Dangers In Everyday Foods, Drugs, And CosmeticsNew York: 1933A scarce, first edition of this exposé, unmasking the dangers in everyday products and the deception involved in their marketing, this work shocked American readers, launching a consumer rights revolution in American public health. -
c1912 Eugenics and Education Reprinted from the "Eugenics Review" July, 1912London: c1912A very scarce copy of this pamphlet reprinted from the Eugenics Review of July 1912. -
1885 Report on the East Anglian Earthquake of April 22nd, 1884London: 1885A wonderful example of the first edition of Raphael Meldola and William White's guide to the 1884 Colchester earthquake. -
1948 The Vegetation of Nigeria: Descriptive TermsLagos: 1948A very scarce mid 20th century account of the forestry and vegetation of Nigeria, issued by the government, and with illustrations throughout. -
1799-1802 Recreations in Agriculture, Natural-History, Arts, and Miscellaneous LiteratureLondon: 1799-1802A very rare complete first edition set of James Anderson's scarce illustrated natural history and agricultural work, bound in half calf. -
1847 The Eastern Arboretum, or Register of Remarkable Trees, Seats, Gardens, &c. In The County of Norfolk.London: 1847The second edition of this scarce work exploring the remarkable selection of trees found in Norfolk, written by James Grigor and richly illustrated. -
1947 Breathing in Irrespirable Atmospheres and, in Some Cases, Also UnderwaterLondon: 1947A smart copy of this illustrated study into the development of breathing apparatus for irrespirable atmospheres. -
1853 An Encyclopedia of Trees and ShrubsLondon: 1853A scarce encyclopedia of the trees and shrubs of Britain, an impressive illustrated work by J. C. Loudon.