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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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1876 Annals of the RoadLondon: 1876The first edition of this beautifully illustrated account of stage coaching by Captain Malet, bound in half morocco and illustrated with colour lithographs. -
1819 Italy, Its Agriculture, &c.Norwich: 1819Edward Rigby's very scarce first English language translation of the agricultural discussions found within the letters of Frederic Lullin de Chateauvieux. -
c1860 The Wonders of the WorldLondon: c1860A scarce edition of this comprehensive guide to the fascinating features of the world, including a frontispiece, engraved title page and illustrations throughout. -
1945-1946 5vol Henry Williamson Nature BooksLondon: 1945-1946A complete five volume set of the limited illustrated editions of Henry Williamson's nature novels and short stories. -
1921 Japanese Impressions With a Note on ConfuciusLondon: 1921The scarce first edition of this observational and detailed work of Japanese culture, with a preface by Anatole France and numerous publisher's advertisements. -
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1924 Fujiyama The Sacred Mountain of JapanChicago: 1924The scarce first edition of this detailed account of Mount Fuji, signed by Starr with a photographic frontispiece, illustrated endpapers and plates throughout. -
1909 Conquering the Arctic IceLondon: 1909The scarce first edition of the this comprehensive account of Mikkelsen's expedition to the Arctic, with a frontispiece, a folding map and in text illustrations throughout. -
1846 The Sanative Influence of ClimateLondon: 1846The fourth edition of this detailed description of how climate can aid the treatment of chronic illness, with numerous meteorological tables and publisher's advertisements. -
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1915 Trees: A Woodland NotebookGlasgow: 1915A wonderful example of the signed limited edition edition de luxe of Sir Herbert Maxwell's beautifully illustrated study of the trees of Britain and the world. -
1966 The Glory of the TreeNew York: 1966Illustrated with colour plates, this is a fine example of the first edition of this wonderful celebration of the 'glory' and beauty of trees. -
1830 Sylva Britannica; Or, Portraits of Forest TreesLondon: 1830Illustrated with fifty plates on India paper, this is the first quarto edition of Jacob George Strutt's celebration of the greatest 19th century trees in England and Scotland. -
1873 Sketch of Cannes and Its ClimateLondon: 1873The scarce second edition of this comprehensive description of the environment of Cannes, with numerous folding charts and plates. -
1680 A Book of the Valuations of all the Ecclesiasticall Preferments in England and WalesNot Stated : 1680A very scarce 17th-century Latin book of valuations of all ecclesiastical preferments in England and Wales. -
1870 The Ocean Telegraph to IndiaLondon: 1870A very scarce association copy of this informative work regarding the British-Indian submarine telegraph. -
1947-1950 2vol Young Farmers' Club Booklet: Farm Implements No. 7 & Fruit Farming No. 21London: 1947-1950Two scarce issues of the Young Farmers' Club booklets, with guides and illustrations for farming practices. -
1864 3vol The Illustrated Natural HistoryLondon: 1864Three volumes from Wood's Illustrated Natural History, observing birds, mammalia, reptiles, fish, and insects. -
c1880 Ward & Lock's Book of Farm Management and Country Life: A Complete Enclyclopaedia of Rural OccupationsLondon: c1880A very scarce copy of this illustrated encylopaedia of farming, agriculture, and country life from Ward & Lock. -
1868 Estate Management (New Edition of "Hints on Farming" in a Separate Volume)London: 1868A very scarce tenth edition of this practical guide to estate management from British agricultural engineer Duncan George Forbes Macdonald. -
1838 Elements of Practical AgricultureLondon: 1838A very scarce second edition of this detailed manual of practical agriculture from Scottish agriculturalist David Low. -
1874 Insects Abroad Being a Popular Account of Foreign Insects, Their Structure, Habits, and TransformationsLondon: 1874A smart first edition of this illustrated study of foreign insects from English natural history writer Reverend John George Wood. -
1923 The History of the Aberdeenshire ShorthornAberdeen: 1923A smart first edition of this very scarce illustrated study of the Aberdeenshire Shorthorn cattle. -
1908 Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Being Notes on Fashion and An Account of Some of the Leading Families of the BreedLondon: 1908The first edition of this very scarce study of the Aberdeen Angus cattle from Albert Pulling. -
c1860 The Farmer's CalendarLondon: c1860A smart fifth edition of this very scarce calendar for the agricultural year from Scottish agriculturalist John Chalmers Morton. -
1900 Veitch's Manual of the ConiferaeLondon: 1900A new and enlarged edition of this manual of the coniferae from publisher and horticulturalist James Veitch. -
1886 Cattle and Cattle-BreedersEdinburgh and London: 1886A smartly bound fourth edition of this very scarce agricultural study of cattle from Scottish agriculturalist William McCombie. -
1932 Shorthorn Cattle in CanadaCanada: 1932A smart first edition of this scarce agricultural study of the Shorthorn cattle in Canada, with illustrations. -
c1880 Ward & Lock's Book of Farm Management and Country Life: A Complete Enclyclopaedia of Rural OccupationsLondon: c1880A very scarce copy of this illustrated encylopaedia of farming, agriculture, and country life from Ward & Lock. -
1907 Fifty Years Among Shorthorns: With Over 300 Pen Pictures of Notable SiresLondon: 1907A very scarce first edition of this illustrated agricultural study of Shorthorn cattle from Robert Bruce. -
1876 Insects at Home Being a Popular Account of British Insects, Their Structure, Habits, and TransformationsLondon: 1876A smart early edition of this illustrated study of British insects from English natural history writer Reverend John George Wood. -
1974 The World of Trees (The World of Nature)London: 1974A vibrantly illustrated study of trees from this 'World of Nature' series, handsomely presented in half crushed morocco. -
c1870 Modern Practical Farriery; A Complete Guide to All That Relates to the HorseLondon: c1870A fascinating work of animal care from W. J. Miles, with numerous colour and black and white illustrations throughout. -
1975 The Trees Around UsLondon: 1975A morocco-bound copy of this copiously illustrated study of trees that can be grown in the world's temperate zones. -
1912 Scented Isles and Coral Gardens: Torres Straits, German New Guinea, and the Dutch East IndiesLondon: 1912Illustrated with colour and photographic plates, this is the scarce first edition of explorer C.D. Mackellar's account of his travels across Asia. -
1821 Domestic Medicine; or, A Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases By Regimen and Simple MedicinesLondon: [1821]William Buchan's important medical work, being a family herbal and household guide to preventing and curing illnesses by the renowned Scottish physician. -
1892 Borneo: Its Geology and Mineral ResourcesLondon: 1892Illustrated with folding colour maps, this is the very scarce first English language translation of Theodor Posewitz's late 19th century study of the geology of Borneo. -
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1837-38 2vol The Coleopterist's ManualLondon: 1837-1838The first and second series of this scarce entomological work, signed by the author, and with lovely hand coloured plates.