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Henry Seebohm - A History of British Birds - 4 Volumes -

Henry Seebohm - A History of British Birds, with Coloured Illustrations of Their Eggs. - R. H. Porter {publisher], -First editions - Half-leather on green pebbled boards. Marbled endpapers. Gilt top page-edge - 25.5 x 16.5 cm.A true first edition set in lovely condition. Volume 1: [published ] xxiii, 614 pages + in-text illustrations.Volume 2: [published ] xxxiii, 600 pages + in-text illustrations.Volume 3: [published ] xxiv, 684 pages + in-text illustrations.Volume 4: [published pages + 68 plates, all present as listed.(Total 4)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

F.O. Morris - A History of British Birds - 6 volumes -

F.O. Morris - A History of British Birds - George Bell and Sons, London, volumes - ca. 16 x 25 cmFor sale are the six volumes (of total 6 volumes) with text pages only, content loose(ning), bindings partly worn.The books come under their original unif. gilt and blind-stamped cloth, with gilt illustration.The image on the cover is blindstamped and decorated in gold on the front, and blindstamped only on the back.The text-pages are in a good condition, with some pages with tears.I bought these books in this "butchered" condition at auction-house. Copy of the original auction text available on request.Will be sent fully insured. Read More

British Birds and British Birds in their Haunts - 4 volumes

Henry Seebohm - A History of British Birds - John C. Nimmo, - Hardcover - 26.5 x 18 cmGood condition. Green pebbled boards with gilt motif. Some foxing throughout.Volume 1: xxiii, 614 pages + in-text illustrations.Volume 2: xxxiii, 600 pages + in-text illustrations.Volume 3: xxxiv, 684 pages + in-text illustrations.Three volumes only of this set.Volume 4: Rev. C. A. Johns & J. A. Owen [editor] - British Birds in Their Haunts - George Routledge, - xxv, 326 pages - Hardcover - 22 x 15 cm.Good condition. Some foxing.Green bevelled boards with gilt motif.64 colour plates by William Foster.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

A. Thorburn - British Birds - 4 Volumes -

A Thorburn - British Birds - Longmans London [publishers], , Second edition - 4 volumes - Hardcover - 32.5 x 27.5 cmGood condition.Original cloth binding with gilt title on spine. Gilt lineal border on cover. Gilt top page edge. Plates are clean and bright. Light foxing only on printed pages. Quarto format. Beautiful publication.Volume 1: viii, 143 pages + plates.Volume 2: vi, 71 pages + plates.Volume 3: vi, 87 pages + plates.Volume 4: vii, 107 pages + plates.(Total 4)Heavy set 10 kilos.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

Mrs Henry Perrin - British Flowering Plants - 4 volumes -

Mrs Henry Perrin - British Flowering Plants - Bernard Quaritch, - pages not numbered, 300 full-page coloured plates - Cream cloth covered boards - 32 x 27 cmgood condition, all complete with tissue guards to all plates, slight spotting to front and rear free papers and pastedowns, all text blocks tight and bright. Read More

4 Volumes of Goulds History of Freemasonry

Hardback Volumes 1-1V published by Caxton in . These books are in excellent condition Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Henry Brooke - Fool of Quality - 4 volumes -

"Fool of Quality: or the history of Henry Earl of Moreland", by Mr. Brooke - Vol II-V (4 volumes) - W. Johnston, London - p, 11cmx9cm -Hardbacks in full calf leather bindings. Decorative gilt to spines and decorative red and black spine labels. Vol II - , third edition - W. Johnston, London - 298p 11cmx9cm- good condition: some wear to boards, front board loose, inscription to title pageVol III - , first edition - W. Johnston, London - 298p, 11cmx9cm- good condition: some wear to boards, inscription to ffep and title pageVol IV - , first edition - W. Johnston, London - 306p, 11cmx9cm - good condition: some wear to boards, inscription to ffep and title pageVol V - , new edition - W. Johnston, London - 280p, 11cmx9cm - good conditiion, some wear to boardsOne of the more reputable novels by the Irish writer Henry Brooke. The plot is an account of the doings of young Harry Clinton, who, rejected by his decadent and aristocratic father, is educated on enlightened principles by his philanthropic uncle. Read More

History of the Second World War Books Volumes 1-4

Volumes 1-4 of the History of the Second World War Books. Decent condition considering their age. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

A History of British Birds. William Yarrell. 4th Edition. Hard back half leather bound

A lovely set of "A History of British Birds" by William Yarrell th Edition) comprising four hard cover volumes. These are in a very good and an extremely clean condition being tightly bound still having not been overly used. They were published by John Van Voorst, London in . Each volume is 6" x 9" tall the total being illustrated by 564 wood engravings between them. Each volume is half bound in red leather, spines having five raised bands from top to bottom, these being in excellent condition and hardly rubbed. Text and decorations on spines and the fronts and backs of each volume are in gold as are the top edges of the pages. Each volume has marbled paper over boards with marbled edges and endpapers. Front and back endpapers are all in excellent condition each with a Foyles of London embossed sticker. Volume I, 646 pp, revised and enlarged by Alfred Newton, . There is ex libris showing a previous owner's name and other personal details and identification on the two marbled end papers in this Volume (photographs 5/6). There is a also dedication on the following page from an owner's mother, dated 17th July . A pencilled quote is at the beginning of the Prospectus and and an errata is present. There is slight rubbing at the base. Volume II, 494 pp, 646 pp, , again revised and enlarged by Alfred Newton and has an ex libris on the left end paper with a previous owner's name on on. There is a small piece of paper missing in the top corner of the title page (see photograph). There are some pencilled notes on the final page of this volume. The back edge of this volume is slightly damaged. Volume III, 684 pp, , revised and enlarged by Howard Saunders, with an errata and again having the same owner's name as in Volumes I and II on the first end piece. Edges of this volume are only slightly rubbed. Volume IV, 531 pp, , again revised and enlarged by Howard Saunders, with an errata and again with the same owner's name as above on the first marbled end piece. This is an extremely attractive 4 Volume set, in excellent condition - an honest description of their condition is offered and is being offered at a competitive price. Please ask any questions and for any other information/photographs etc. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

11 volumes: The Birds of the British Isles (Bannerman&Lodge)

Books compendium: Birds of the British Isles Vols 2-12 Bonnerman and Lodge Please contact me by email if interested (serious offers only) Read More

T. A. Coward - The Birds of the British Isles - 3 Volumes -

T. A. Coward - The Birds of the British Isles - Warne & Co., - Hardcovers - 13.5 x 17.5 cm.Volume 1: First Series: The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs pages - 325 plates & illustrations, 252 in colour.Volume 2: Second Series: The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs - 384 pages - 269 plates & illustrations, 203 in colour.Volume 3: Third Series: The Birds of the British Isles, Migration and Habits - 257 pages + 29 page index + 136 plates & illustrations, 68 in colour.Beautiful set, embossed covers with gilt bird relief, gilt lettering and black borders.Gilt lettering on spines, picturesque endpapers. All volumes in near fine condition.Complete with very good dust jackets.Shipped and insured in carton by recorded delivery (too heavy and bulky, not suitable for padded package). Read More

T. A. Coward - The Birds of the British Isles - 3 Volumes -

T. A. Coward - The Birds of the British Isles. Colour illustrations by Archibald Thorburn and others. Phorographic Illustrations by Richard Kerton and others.Volume 1. First Series: The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs - 400 pages + 325 plates & illustrations [252 colour].Volume 2. Second Series: The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs - 384 pages + 269 plates & illustrations [203 colour].Volume 3. Third Series: The Birds of the British Isles, Migration and Habits -257 pages + 29 page index + 136 plates & illustrations [68 colour].Beautiful set, embossed covers with gilt bird relief. Gilt lettering and black borders. Gilt lettering on spines, picturesque endpapers.All volumes in near fine condition.Complete with very good dust jackets.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

Urban et all - The Birds of Africa - 4 volumes -

Leslie H. Brown, Emil K. Urban, Kenneth Newman - The Birds of Africa. Vol. I: Struisvogels t/m Roofvogels - Academic Press, pp. - hardcover with (discoloured) dust jacket - 24 x 32 cm.In very good condition.The beautiful colour illustrations and pen drawings were made by Martin Woodcock and Peter Hayman.Emil K. Urban, C. Hillary Fry, Stuart Keith - The Birds of Africa. Vol. II: Hoenders t/m Duiven - Academic Press, pp. - hardcover with (discoloured) dust jacket - 24 x 32 cm.In very good condition.Illustrated by Martin Woodcock (colour illustrations) and Ian Willis (pen drawings).C. Hillary Fry, Stuart Keith, Emil K. Urban - The Birds of Africa. Vol. III: Papegaaien t/m Spechten - Academic Press, pp. - hardcover with (discoloured) dust jacket - 24 x 32 cm.In very good condition.Illustrated by Martin Woodcock (colour illustrations) and Ian Willis (pen drawings).Stuart Keith, Emil K. Urban, C. Hillary Fry - The Birds of Africa. Vol. IV: Breedbekvogels t/m Tapuiten - Academic Press, pp. - hardcover with (discoloured) dust jacket - 24 x 32 cm.In very good condition.Illustrated by Martin Woodcock (colour illustrations) and Ian Willis (pen drawings).This beautiful set of book, in which the birds of Africa are described in a popular scientific manner shall most probably never be surpassed. Will be sent via PostNL. Read More

Longman Anthology of British Literature - all 4 volumes

Longman Anthology of British Literature in four volumes in good condition. Paperback. At this price it's a bargain! Volume 1 is a single big book. Covers literature up till the 18th century. Volume 2 is in three smaller books. Covers literature from the Romantics to 20th Century. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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

THREE VOLUMES OF A HISTORY OF THE LNER BY MICHAEL BONAVIA

THREE VOLUMES OF A HISTORY OF THE LNER BY MICHAEL BONAVIA In near-perfect condition - see photos for details. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

THREE VOLUMES OF A HISTORY OF THE LNER BY MICHAEL BONAVIA

THREE VOLUMES OF A HISTORY OF THE LNER BY MICHAEL BONAVIA In near-perfect condition - see photos for details. Ad ID:

Original two volumes of history of Staffordshire

Shaws (Rev Stebbings) history and antiquities of Staffordshire vol 1 published . Vol 2 published . Very rare books that contain a great deal of history of Burton on Trent the Abbey and the surrounding area and Staffordshire over 200 years old in good condition my be viewed before purchase. Cash on collection only. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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.

TWO VOLUMES OF A HISTORY OF THE LMS BY O.S. NOCK

TWO VOLUMES OF A HISTORY OF THE LMS BY O.S. NOCK In near-perfect condition - see photos for details. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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

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

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

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

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