a fletcher scripture natural history 2 volumes

A. Fletcher - Scripture Natural History - 2 volumes -

The Rev. A. Fletcher - Scripture Natural History - 2 volumes -London, George Virtue, approx. pp. -11 x 14 cm.Complete; beautiful half leather bindings with gold imprint, beautifully decorated linen covers, original flyleaves, all in excellent condition, including approx. 250 (!) full page engravings of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, plants and even more birds etc; rare natural history publication, intended for Christian pupils and amusement; the 250 engravings are lively, subtle and strikingly drawn, with associated informative texts - an equally instructive and alluring set. Read More

Cassell's Popular Natural History - 4 Volumes in 2 Bindings

Cassell's Popular Natural History - 4 Volumes in 2 Bindings - Cassell, ca. - Half-green leather over marbled boards - 27 x 19,5 cmBook 1:Volume I. Mammalia - viii, 376 pages + 500 engravings. Colour frontispiece + full-page colour plates, In-text illustrations.Volume II.Mammalia - viii, 376 pages + 300 engravings. Colour frontispiece + full page colourplates. In-text illustrations.Book 2:Volume III. Birds - viii, 408 pages.+ 350 engravings. Full-page colour plates + in-text illustrations.Volume IV. Reptiles, Fishes, Insects, Worms etc - iv, 346 pages + 400 engravings. Colour frontispiece + full-page colour plates. In-text illustrations. Half-leather green binding with raised bands. Decorative panels and gilt lettering on spine. Colour page edges. Foxing throughout.Beautiful colour and sepia plates. Full-page black and white and in-text illustrations.The vibrancy of the plates is still evident after all these years. Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.. Read More

Richard Lydekker - The Royal Natural History - 6 volumes -

Richard Lydekker - The Royal Natural History - 6 volumes - , Frederick Warne & Co. - Leather spines, linen hardcover - Volume 1 to pages each & alphabetical index of 8 pages. The sixth volume consists of568 pages & index of 12 pages -18.5 x 16.5 cmVolume 1: Mammals Volume 2: MammalsVolume 3: Mammals and Birds Volume 4:Birds Volume 5: Reptiles and Fishes &c Volume 6: Invertabrates Each book begins with a blank cover page, followed by the title page, followed by and impressive, coloured frontispiece.Subsequently: the names of the author, illustrators and publisher. Followed by a numerical index including a list of the illustrations divided into several categories. This is followed by the actual content of the encyclopedias. Books conclude with an alphabetical index.Almost every page has a very impressive illustration, print or schematic representation of an animal or its anatomy. As these books are in good condition, these are valuable assets for collectors, aficionados, experts and other interested people. Read More

J.G. Wood - The Illustrated Natural History - 3 volumes -

J.G. Wood - Illustrated Natural History - London, George Routledge and Sons, volumes - VII, pp. - Half leather binding (uniform) - 25.5 x 18 cm. 3 Volumes. Volume I: Mammalia. Volume II: Birds. Volume III: Reptiles, Fishes, Molluscs, etc Condition: Wear/damage to the bindings and the text block has some foxing. Will be sent by registered mail. (Total of 3). Read More

Cultural History of Reading [2 volumes]

Cultural History of Reading [2 volumes]: What is it about some books that makes them timeless Cultural History of Reading looks at books from their earliest beginnings through the present day, in both the U.S. and regions all over the world. Not only fiction and literature, but religious works, dictionaries, scientific works, and home guides such as Mrs. Beeton's all have had an impact on not only their own time and place, but continue to capture the attention of readers today. Volume 1 examines the history of books in regions throughout the world, identifying both literature and nonfiction that was influenced by cultural events of its time. Volume 2 identifies books from the pre-colonial era to the present day that have had lasting significance in the United States. History students and book lovers alike will enjoy discovering the books that have impacted our world.

Pictorial History of The War.2 volumes

2 volumes of the 'Pictorial History of The War' edited by Walter Hutchinson. Volume no's 1 and IX. Each has hundreds of b/w photos, special drawings and specially drawn maps and diagrams.Black covers. Good for age with some marks and foxing etc.Published by Virtue and Co Ltd of Hatton Garden London. 's ?.Ono Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Pictorial History of the War.2 volumes

2 volumes of the 'Pictorial History of the War' edited by Walter Hutchinson. Volumes 1 and IX. Each has hundreds of b/w photos,drawings and specially drawn maps and diagrams. Black covers.Good for age with marks and foxing. Very informative. Published by Virtue and Co Ltd of Hatton Garden London. 's ?. Offers

Pietro Tacchi Venturi-history of religions-2 volumes-

In 2 volumes, complete works of Pietro Tacchi Venturi, in Italian, no missing parts. Paperback with slight blooms on pages and worn, depending on the publication date (). Many pages separate slates, not yet as shown in the photos. The front cover, dedication to pen. Pages XXXIII + 850 and XVI + 782. U.T.E.T. editions. Soft cover. Total weight: kg 3.6. Dimensions cm. x20 about. Good condition overall as evidenced by the photos. Read More

Thomas Wright - The History of Ireland - 2 volumes .

Thomas Wright, The History of Ireland from theearliest period of the Irish Annals, to the present time.Volume 1.iv, 728 pages + frontispiece + vignette.Fold-out map + plates.Volume 2.iv, 663 pages + frontispiece portrait of the Duke of Ormond.Portrait of Oliver Cromwell + plates.Half-calf green leather over Moire silk boards.Morocco title labels. Marbled page edges.Gilt raised bands. Steel engravings by H. Warren.Marbled page edges. Light foxing. Tall volumes.A really lovely set.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

Studies In The History Of Political Philosophy (2 Volumes)

ISBN No.: Publisher: Koros Press Contributors/Editors: Roland Benedikter, Judith Hilber Studies In The History Of Political Philosophy (2 Volumes) Pub. Date: Price: £ http://www.korospress.com/philosophy/-Studies_In_The_History_Of_Political_Philosophy_(2_Volumes).html

History Of European Political Philosophy (2 Volumes) in City

Publisher: Koros Press ISBN No.: History Of European Political Philosophy (2 Volumes) Contributors/Editors: Charles Ogundu Nnaji Pub. Date: Price: £ http://www.korospress.com/philosophy/-History_Of_European_Political_Philosophy_(2_Volumes).html

Studies In The History Of Political Philosophy (2 Volumes)

Studies In The History Of Political Philosophy (2 Volumes) Availability: In stock ISBN No.: Contributors/Editors: Roland Benedikter, Judith Hilber Publisher: Koros Press Pub. Date: Price: £

History Of European Political Philosophy (2 Volumes) in City

History Of European Political Philosophy (2 Volumes) Availability: In stock ISBN No.: Contributors/Editors: Charles Ogundu Nnaji Publisher: Koros Press Pub. Date: Price: £

Dietrich Orlow - History of the Nazi Party - 2 Volumes -

Dietrich Orlow - The History of the Nazi Party - 2 volumes - Newton Abbot, David & Charles, st edition - hardcovers with gilt titles and dust jacket - 22 x 14,5 cm.Vol. I: - x, 332 pages. Vol. II: - xiv, 538 pages. Condition: Fine.(Total 2) Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

Thomas Bewick -A History of British Birds - 2 volumes -

Thomas Bewich - A History of British Birds - 2 Volumes - Newcastle, J. Blackwell Printer Rebound in brown buckram.New endpapers and gilt titles.Over 400 Illustration and woodcuts. Foxing throughout the two volumes.Volume 1: A History of British Birdscontaining the History and Description of Land Birds.xxxviii, 329 pages + 46 pages..Volume 2: A History of British Birdscontaining the History and Description of Water Birds.xxii, 361 pages + 43 pages.Previous owners signatures on inside datingin succession from to . All were membersof the same family, generations apart.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

P. W. Joyce - A Social History of Ireland - 2 volumes .

P. W. Joyce, A Social History of Ireland.Phoenix Publishing Company [publishers] .Hardcover 22 x 15 cm. Very good condition.Original publishers gilt embossed cover and spine.Decorative motif design with gilt titles.Volume 1.xxiii, 632 pages. Part One and Two.Frontispiece + 167 illustrations + fold-out map.Colour plate on page 546.Volume 2.xi, 651 pages. Part Three.Frontispiece + 193 illustrations.The aspects of Ireland examined include;Government, Military System and Law, Religions,Learning and the Arts, Industries and Commerce,Manners, Customs and Domestic Life of the Ancient Irish People.A fascinating and in-depth account of the Irish race.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

2 NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS - THORBURN'S MAMMALS - AT THE WATERS

2 HARDBACK BOOKS WITH DUST COVERS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THORBURN'S MAMMALS - 50 WATERCOLOUR PLATES. 128 PAGES INC INDEX AT THE WATER'S EDGE - THE SECRET LIFE OF A LAKE AND STREAM - WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER STEPHEN DALTON - 160 PAGES INC INDEX AND INFO. Read more

A History of Architecture - Sir Banister Fletcher MCMV

Lovely hardback with some wear. About two thousand illustrations by Banister F Fletcher. Year MCMV. Signed inside by owner. No dust cover Read More

Rare french history(4 volumes)

Histoire Physique civile et morale de paris. By Par Dulaure. Paris social history from s. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Aircraft design and history - 3 volumes -

Derek N James - Gloster aircraft since -Putman - pages - Hardback -22 cm x 15 cm - book and dj both in like new condition, firm binding - contents bright and clean no inscriptionsA J Jackson - British civil aircraft: vol 2 - Putman - pages - Hardback - 22 cm x 15 cm -book and its dj both like new - firm binding - contents clean and bright no inscriptionsA J Jackson -Avro aircraft since - Putnam - pages - Hardback- 22 cm x 15 cm - book and its dj both in like new condition - firm binding, clean bright contents no inscriptions Read More

German history; Siedler Deutsche Geschichte – 12 volumes

The lot contains:1)’Das Reich und die Deutschen’ series with the following 6 volumes:-Das Reich und die Germanen. Zwischen Antike und Mittelalter-Vom Reich der Franken zum Land der Deutschen. Merowinger und Karolinger-Hegemoniales Kaisertum. Ottonen und Salier-Stauferzeit und spätes Mittelalter. Deutschland -Aufbruch und Krise. Deutschland -Höfe und Allianzen. Deutschland )’Die deutschen und ihre Nation’ series with the following volumes:-Fürstenstaat oder Bürgernation. Deutschland -Zwischen Habsburg und Preußen. Deutschland -Das ruhelose Reich. Deutschland -Weimar. Deutschland -Verführung und Gewalt. Deutschland -Nation ohne Haus. Deutschland The series were published by the ‘Severin und Siedler’ publishing house (which was later renamed: Siedler publishing house in Berlin, in uniform linen bindings with dust jackets. Total number of pages: approx. . The format of the bindings is 18 x 24 cm.Condition: The books have been very gently used and have few signs of that use. The volumes have generally relief stamps and/or proofs of purchase.(Total of 12). Will be sent by registered mail. Read More

Blackies Comprehensive History of England - 8 Volumes -

Blackie's Comprehensive History of EnglandCivil and Military, Religious, Intellectual and Social.From the Earliest Period to the Jubilee of VictoriaQueen and Empress. Illustrated by above Eleven HundredEngravings in the Text and Sixty-five finely Engraved Plates.Blackie & Son [publisher] .Hardcover 25.5 x 18.5 cm. Very good condition.Three gilt crests on bevelledcover with topiary background. Colour page edges. A beautiful set, Scarce in this condition.Volume . vii, 416 pages + 8 plates + illustrations.Volume . vii, 431 pages + 9 plates + illustrations.Volume . viii, 400 pages + 9 plates + illustrations.Volume . viii, 400 pages + 10 plates + illustrations.Volume . viii, 448 pages + 10 plates + illustrations.Volume . viii, 424 pages + 7 plates + illustrations.Volume . viii, 520 pages + 8 plates + illustrations.Volume . viii, 496 pages + Index + 8 plates + illustrations. (Total 8)Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

Nelson - Sea power and history - 5 volumes -

Captain Mahan - The life of Nelson. The embodiment of the sea power of Great Britain - 2 volumes - Sampson Lowe, and 425 pages - hardbacks - 23 x 16 cmboth books are in good condition good bindings- folding maps present.Captain Mahan - The influence of sea power upon the French revolution and empire - 2 volumes - Sampson Lowe, and 428 pages - hardbacks - 23 x 16 cmboth books are in good condition with good bindings- folding maps presentCaptain Mahan - The influence of sea power upon history - Sampson Lowe - pages- hardback- 23 x 16 cmbook is in good condition with good binding - folding maps present Read More

Cassell's History of England (9 volumes).

9 Volume history of England from the Roman invasion to the death of Victoria. Original antique books in good condition for age. Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

History; Mémoires du Général Baron Thiébault - 5 volumes

Général Thiebaut - Mémoires du Général Baron Thiébault publiés sous les auspices de sa fille Mlle Claire Thiébault d'après le manuscrit original par Fernand Calmettes - 5 volumes - Paris, Librairie Plon, Nourrit et Cie - pp. + 2 portraits (1st Volume); 563 pp. + 1 portrait (2nd Volume); 563 pp. + 1 portrait + 1 plate heliogravure (3rd Volume); 598 pp. + 1 portrait (4th Volume); 525 pp. + 1 portrait (5th Volume) - Softcover - octavo (23 x 14 cm).Condition: Without binding, 5 paperback volumes of the time, in good condition, corners, crowns and covers in very good condition, inside slightly flawed, complete with 6 portraits and plate in heliogravure on the wound of the Baron Thiébault in the battle of Austerlitz.Secure shipping by post or Mondialrelay. Read More

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