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Science, Medicine & Natural History
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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1882-1887 4vol Set of Works by Rev. J. G. WoodLondon: 1882-1887Four of Rev. J. G. Wood's works on natural history, featuring lovely and unusual cover designs, and illustrated throughout. -
1960 2Vol The Book of The Meat TradeLondon : 1960A comprehensive 2 volume set of the intricacies of the meat trade, with numerous illustrations throughout. -
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[1871] Curiosities of OrnithologyLondon: [1871]Beautiful guide to interesting specimens of ornithology, featuring ten accompanying chromolithographs. -
1889 The Dominion of ManLondon: 1889A very pleasing copy of the first edition of this very scarce, illustrated study of man and animal throughout history, bound in the publisher's original blue cloth with gilt wolf, with numerous animal illustrations. -
1862 The Wild Flowers, Birds, and Insects of the MonthsLondon: [1862]A beautiful copy of this very scarce work on flowers, birds, and insects, illustrated throughout with more than sixty black and white engravings. -
1866 The Common Objects of the CountryLondon: 1866The first edition in the publisher's original gilt-decorated red cloth, with eleven full-page hand-coloured plates, and further monochrome illustrations throughout. -
1919 6vol British Wildflowers in their Natural HauntsLondon: 1919The complete set of A.R. Horwood's detailed study on wild flowers and plants across the British Isles, with accompanying illustrations by J.N. Fitch. -
1886 The Handy Natural HistoryLondon: 1886A very uncommon first edition copy of Wood's 1886 publication, with gilt page edges, and 224 vignette illustrations. -
1874 The Natural History of ManLondon; New York: 1874A scarce first edition volume of Wood's illustrated writings on the history of Africa. -
c1900 Natural HistoryLondon: c1900A lovely, and very scarce example of 20th Century cover to this title, designed by artist Jessie M. King. -
1898 Homes Without HandsLondon: 1898A lovely new impression of Rev. J. G. Wood's Homes Without Hands, exploring the incredible ways animals build habitats without the use of hands. -
1832 The Book of Butterflies, Sphinxes and Moths Illustrated by Ninety-Six Engravings Coloured After NatureLondon: 1832The second volume of this very scarce work on butterflies, sphinxes and moths by Captain Thomas Brown, with thirty-five hand-coloured, full-page engravings. -
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[1915] British Sheep and ShepherdingLondon: [1915]A profusely illustrated guide to the care and maintenance of sheep, including their maintenance and shepherding. -
1871 Strange DwellingsLondon: 1871A beautiful 1871 green cloth edition, with a scarce and striking cover. -
1882 The Transformations (or Metamorphoses) of InsectsLondon: 1882An uncommon illustrated study of insect metamorphosis from English palaeontologist, Peter Martin Duncan. -
1841 The Floricultural Cabinet and Florist's Magazine (January-December 1841)London: 1841Bound here together are all twelve monthly issues from Volume IX of Joseph Harrison's beautifully illustrated horticultural magazine, the 'Floricultural Cabinet'. -
1865 Lives of Boulton and WattLondon: 1865A handsomely bound first edition of Samuel Smiles's biography of two important steam-engine engineers from the 19th century. -
1824 A Descriptive History of the Steam EngineLondon: 1824Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first edition of Robert Stuart's fascinating history of the steam engine. -
1824 A Descriptive History of the Steam EngineLondon: 1824Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first edition of Robert Stuart's history of the steam engine, with the bookplate of Thomas Byam Martin to the front pastedown. -
1822 An Historical and Descriptive Account of the Steam EngineLondon: 1822An exceptionally lovely example of the very scarce first edition of C. F. Partington's study of the history of the steam engine, and its role in modern life. -
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1987 On Modern GardeningHackney: 1987A beautiful limited edition of Horace Walpole's influential essay on gardening, signed by illustrator Alan Powers. -
1836 A Practical Treatise on Locomotive Engines Upon RailwaysLondon: 1836Illustrated with four folding plates, this is the first English language edition of Count Guyonneau de Pambour's discussion of locomotive engines. -
1930 Conway LettersNew Haven: 1930A very smart copy of Nicolson's documentation and analysis of Anne Viscountess Conway, including speculative letters. -
1960 Book of Bodily ExerciseConnecticut : 1960The fascinating translation of the earliest printed book on exercise by a physician, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1873 Shut Your Mouth and Save Your LifeLondon : 1873A neat fifth edition of this handbook to health, with influence from the Native American lifestyle and illustrations throughout. -
1986-89 3vol The Journals of Gilbert White 1754-1793London: 1986-89A complete set of Gilbert White's insightful journals, detailing his forty years of natural observations from 1751-93. Lovey pen and ink illustrations included. -
1821 Traité de la Maladie ScrophuleuseParis: 1821The first French edition of this Treatise on Scrofular Disease, translated from the German third edition by C. G. Hufeland, in half red cloth with paper-covered marbled boards and illustrations. -
1910 Unexplored SpainLondon: 1910A first edition of Abel Chapman and Walter J. Buck’s Unexplored Spain, richly illustrated and vividly documenting their travels across remote regions of Spain. -
1822 Elements of GeometryEdinburgh : 1822The sixth edition of John Playfair's Elements of Geometry, in a full tree calf binding. -
1829 The Science of Mechanics as Applied to the Present Improvements in the Useful ArtsProvidence : 1829The scarce first edition of this comprehensive guide to mechanics, with a folding frontispiece and 3 folding plates throughout. -
1911 The Natural History & Antiquities of SelborneLondon: 1911Illustrated in colour, this is a charming new edition of White's influential topographical work. -
1864 Handwritten Maths Exercise BookBlenheim House School: 1864A unique mathematical exercise work bound, handwritten by the curator and master of Blenheim House School. -
1970 National Legislation and Treaties Relating to the Territorial Sea, The Contiguous Zone, The Continental Shelf, The High Seas and to Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the SeaNew York: 1970A first edition of this United Nations reference compiling global maritime laws and treaties on territorial waters, fishing rights, and resource conservation, preceding the modern Law of the Sea framework. -
1900 The Natural History and Antiquities of SelborneLondon: 1900Rev. Gilbert White's important work of natural history, in a vibrant full calf binding from Simson & Co. of Hertford. -
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1907-1910 A Collection of Articles on Dew-PondsLondon: 1907-1910A scarce collection of articles on dew-ponds by Edward A. Martin, this copy containing three signed letters from the author. -
1911 The Story of the HeavensLondon : 1911A scarce revised edition of this comprehensive account of contemporary astronomy, with a frontispiece, colourful plates and illustrations throughout.