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This is a rare book in original editionThis copy (shown in photos), is ex-library, with associated book-plate, card-holder, etc., but in generally good shape given age. There is moderate wear to the cover and partial separation of front cover (see photos) pages are somewhat browned, but clean and all intact. No significant damage Photos are of copy being sold

"Field, Forest, and Garden Botany:A Simple Introduction to the Common Plants of the United States East of the Mississippi, Both Wild and Cultivated" by Asa Gray, 1868This is the original version of a classic work of botany, that went through many revisions and editions, by one of the most important American scientists of the 19th century. Gray's (prolific) work made formal botany broadly accessible.Possibly first edition; no indication of reprint, and cover looks like images of originalBook is in very good shape (see photos). Slight tearing at binding of front cover. Otherwise only moderate wear on covers, and interior clean, tight, intact. Slight darkening/fading of pages.

Book is in excellent condition generally: binding tight and square,inside clean, unmarked. Hardcover, green cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine and gilt author's signature on front cover. Mark from removal of library(?) sticker on spine (see photos). A page between front cover and first title page may have been removed (see photo). tissue-protected frontispiece intact.Front of dust jacket inside front cover of book (photo); otherwise, no dust-jacketJohn Burroughs was one of the earliest American naturalist-writers. His work was influential in both U.S. and Europe.Photos are of copy being sold.

Stephen Jay Gould's "The Flamingo's Smile"first edition, first printing, 1985one ownerhard-cover, with dust-jacketDJ shows slight edge wear with one small edge tear. All else (boards, binding, lettering, interior, etc.) in clean, excellent condition. Generally very nice condition

Marston Bates, "The Forest and the Sea"Vintage Books/Random House, 1960Excellent conditionThis is a "Special Members' Edition" commissioned by the American Museum of Natural HistoryAn early semi-popular presentation of ecological science in environmental/human context; considered an important/classic work.This copy is in remarkably good shape for paperback over 60 years old. Virtually no cover wear and interior unmarked, clean, tight.Name of previous owner stamped inside cover.Photos of copy being sold

The Fossil Trail: How we know what we think we know about human evolution"Ian Tattrsall, 1995, Oxford University PressFirst editionBook is in fine condition/like-new; dustjacket near-fine with slight rubbingAuthoritative work on human evolution by lead researcher from American Museum of Natural History

Hafner Press, a division of Macmillan, reprinted a number of classic ecological works; original edition of this book was from 1944 (Harper&Row). This is a foundational work in biogeography; readable, and extensively illustrated.This copy is in very good condition. A dent at edge of front cover, and minor 'dings' at top and bottom of spine (see photos). Dark green cover is tight and clean, gold lettering unfaded. Inside is tight and clean and unmarked; nearly like-new condition.

The Fresh-Water Algae of the United States Marked as first edition, third impressionA valuable reference work on algae.This copy is a former college library book, with bookplates and stamps/stickers related to this.It is in very good condition, shows little wear, and is clean and unmarked (aside from library stamps).Binding is tight and covers are only lightly worn. Photos are of copy being sold.