Resultados de búsqueda: Natural History from Syber's Books ABN 40533682787

Antarctic Division - Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra, 1981. First Edition. Photographic Card. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 39 pp., illustrations, maps; card cover; Well illustrated, includes: geography, flora and fauna, history, Australia's Antarctic stations. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Natural History; Antarctica; ISBN: 0642016194. ISBN/EAN: 9780642016195. Inventory No: 0202496. . 9780642016195

William Collins & Co,, London, 1944. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good/Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 475 g; VIII, 9-236 pages, includes glassine "visor". Colour illustrated dust jacket, text is illustrated with 80 plates in colour and 22 illustrations. There are stains from tape on both free end pages, original bookseller's sticker at the lower right-hand corner of the front paste-down, the fading of the cloth at the base of the back strip, where the dustwrapper is missing a piece, the dust wrapper is also missing about 2 in.² from the bottom left-hand corner of the rear panel and is chipped and rubbed along both top and bottom edges. A This book describes any plants which are in general cultivation and available to the amateur and professional alike. (1944) it gives the most complete notes upon the propagation of plants for the herbaceous border. It deals with all the essential factors for the efficient cultivation of the plants described… Leer más

Nelson, Melbourne, 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. 600 grammes; X, 174 pages, last 2 blank, preface by author, list of illustrations, glossary, bibliography and index. The text is illustrated with coloured photography and, black-and-white line drawings and the occasional map. Red coloured boards with gilt writing on the spine. Photographic dust wrapper ( wraparound ), showing lilies, with white writing on the front panel and blue and white on the spine. A book for Australian gardeners about bulb and bulbs growing -- specifically for Australian growing conditions. rubbing of the top edge of the dustjacket, a little loss of colour to the bottom edges of the cloth covered ports, trace foxing to the top and front edges of the pages. Internally, clean and free of annotation or blemish. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Gardening;… Leer más

Howard Timmins, Cape Town, South Africa, 1968. Fifth Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic and Diagrammatic. 1.5 kg; XVI, 296 pages, tables, index, colour photographic frontispiece, the remainder of the text is illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, maps, black-and-white photography, and 7 colour plates. One of the earlier books offering drought resistant plants for the Mediterranean style climate. Previous owner's name in Inc on the decorated front end page, and what appears to be a paint mark towards the bottom of the spine. (I have since found another copy with a dustwrapper, Which Represents This Book as "the Complete Gardening Book for the Southern Hemisphere" Size: Quarto -- up to 12 " Tall. We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Illustrator: Photographic and Diagrammatic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Gardening; Natural History; Inventory No: 0216094. .

Macmillan, Melbourne, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Sheila Galbraith. 650 g; Colour plates by Sheila Galbraith. 48 pp., illustrated endpapers, illustrated dustwrapper. This book, about the culture of flowering bulbs, shows how beauty can be created in a garden with a minimum of effort. The bulbs discussed are versatile, adaptable, and suit most Australian climatic conditions. Size: Folio ( 12"- 15" tall ). We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Illustrator: Sheila Galbraith. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Gardening; Natural History; Natural History -- Australia; ISBN: 033338055X. ISBN/EAN: 9780333380550. Inventory No: 0224546. . 9780333380550

Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 240 pages, bibliography, index, end page maps, original illustrated dustwrapper. The text is profusely illustrated with colour photography and maps. Published to coincide with the PBS television series, this book is David Attenborough's latest excursion into the field of natural history, where he explores the history and the current state of this fascinating region, which became the cradle of civilisation. There is a vertical cut in the middle of the rear panel that has been been repaired with a piece of tape on the otherside. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Archaeology; Local History; Anthropology; Natural History; ISBN: 0316057509. ISBN/EAN: 9780316057509. Inventory No: 0285820. . 9780316057509

Fisheries and Game Department, Melbourne, 1946. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Various. 200 g; 64 pages, with six plates and seven text figures. There is a ghost of a watermark measuring less than half an inch in diameter on the centre of the rear panel, and traces of foxing to the middle of the front paste down. . The author, who three years later was the chief inspector of the very department for whom he wrote is best known for his role as a founder of Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Natural History & Resources; Natural History; Natural History -- Australia; Natural History -- Amphibians; Inventory No: 0225839. .

Nelson, West Melbourne, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Susan Heins -- line Drawings. I, 257 pages, decorated endpages, a total of 228 black-and-white line drawings and black-and-white photographs and diagrams, glossary, bibliography, index of common names, general index., 35 colour plates, colour illustrated dust jacket. Rubbing to the base edge of the boards, slight bumping to the lower front corner of the fund board, and inexplicably the bottom right-hand corner of page 257 shows a watermark, yet there is no other similar damage to any other page in the book. The author has restricted the plants described in this book to low branching or many branching plants between 1 m and 4 m in height that have not been imported into the country in the last 200 years. The first part of a series of books. Size: Quarto -- up to 12 " Tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Susan Heins -- line Drawings. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped… Leer más

no Indication, California, 1991. no Indication. Spiral Bound. Good/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic. 76 pages, this book appears to be a photocopy of a book published around 1991 by the author. The first part is dated December 1, 1990 and according to the dedication page "this book is the first attempt by anyone to publish a theory of cosmic fission as it may apply to the Earth, Mars and other planets. It has been considered by a few brave souls, since Sir Isaac Newton set forth his Laws of Gravitational Motion, but none have ever dared to publish such a complete paper with pictures, maps and illustrations pointing to the physical evidence. This book -- Gravitational Fission of the Grand Canyon and Mars, so claims. The Author. With a facsimile signature". It is indexed, and contains maps, both in colour and black-and-white, and photography and line drawings, in colour and black-and-white. Part II, which is not so named, Is Entitled Gravitational Fission of the Grand… Leer más

Antarctic Division, Department of External Affairs, Melbourne, 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Photographic and Diagrammatic. 700 g; (6), 170 pages, in original hardcover binding, with colour illustrated dustjacket. The book itself shows no damage. The dustjacket has a 1.5 cm round stain at the top edge of the rear panel, and a 0.5 inch tear at the top right-hand corner of the same. A picture can be provided to help assess the book's condition. The book is illustrated with maps, line drawings, and both black-and-white and colour drawings and also black-and-white photographs. This book is the 1st scientifically Graaf on Antarctic lichens and mosses to be published with illustrations in colour. It documents the work of the members of the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition stationed at Mawson during 1962. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Diagrammatic.… Leer más

Scribe, Melbourne, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illustrator: Various. 2.0 kg; XVI, 424 pages, illustrated end pages, text illustrated with reproductions of photographs in both black and white and colour . Colour illustrated dustjacket. The book shows no damage. Marking almost 150 years since the founding of Melbourne's 1st public Museum, this book maps the trams and travails of Victoria's state museums. The book follows the changes in the institutions' collecting an exhibition philosophies, and tells a fascinating story of how Australians -- through their museums -- have viewed themselves and the world around them. The author's narrative is interspersed with 62 short essays by specialist contributors. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Natural History; Local History -- Victoria; ISBN: 0908011695. ISBN/EAN:… Leer más

Scribe, Melbourne, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illustrator: Various. 2.0 kg; XVI, 424 pages, illustrated end pages, text illustrated with reproductions of photographs in both black and white and colour . Colour illustrated dustjacket. The book shows no damage. Marking almost 150 years since the founding of Melbourne's 1st public Museum, this book maps the trams and travails of Victoria's state museums. The book follows the changes in the institutions' collecting an exhibition philosophies, and tells a fascinating story of how Australians -- through their museums -- have viewed themselves and the world around them. The author's narrative is interspersed with 62 short essays by specialist contributors. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Natural History; Local History -- Victoria; ISBN: 0908011695. ISBN/EAN:… Leer más

Rigby, Adelaide, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. includes bibliography. Illustrated with black-and-white, and colour photographs, and tables. The one omission that I find interesting is the lack of maps to show either location or distribution. Colour illustrated dustwrapper with orange and dark purple coloured titles to the front panel and pink and purple coloured titles to the back strip. Quoting from the front fold over panel blurb " ... Natural Victoria is a fascinating description of many species of flora and fauna to be found in Victoria." . Rubbing of the book corners with softening and rubbing of the back strip edges. Age toning of the text block edges along with some foxing – particularly to the top edge. Creasing of the dustwrapper edges with rubbing of the panels. Fading of the back strip with a a few marks to the verso. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. 800 g; 176 pages,. Please refer to… Leer más

Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia, 1980. Revised Edition. Hardcover (Imitation Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. 960 g.; IV, 5-240 pages, credits, bibliography, acknowledgements and index. Marbled endpapers. The text is illustrated with copious colour and black-and-white photographs, colour and black-and-white illustrations and maps. Brown faux leather with illustrated onlay which has been pasted on post production. Gilt titles to the backstrip along with four raised bands to the top edge and lower edge of the backstrip. The ramifications of finding gold in America, with an overview of the social conditions and changes wrought. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Natural History; Exploration; American Western History; America; Inventory No: 0236850. .

Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover (Imitation Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. 960 g.; IV, 5-240 pages, credits, bibliography, acknowledgements and index. Marbled endpapers. The text is illustrated with copious colour and black-and-white photographs, colour and black-and-white illustrations and maps. Brown faux leather ornately decorated covers with a picture showing part reproduction of Charles Deas' painting " The Trapper ", which has been pasted on post reduction. Gilt titles to the backstrip along with four raised bands to the top edge and lower edge of the backstrip. A history of exploration westward, of the people, explorers, adventurers, traders and others opened up the vast American West for white settlement. Part of The Old West series. . There is no damage to describe. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator:… Leer más

Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia, 1979. Reprint. Hardcover (Imitation Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. 960 g.; IV, 5-240 pages, credits, bibliography, acknowledgements and index. Marbled endpapers. The text is illustrated with copious colour and black-and-white photographs, colour and black-and-white illustrations and maps. Brown faux leather ornately decorated covers with a picture showing part reproduction of Charles Deas' painting " The Trapper ", which has been pasted on post reduction. Gilt titles to the backstrip along with four raised bands to the top edge and lower edge of the backstrip. A history of exploration westward, of the people, explorers, adventurers, traders and others opened up the vast American West for white settlement. Part of The Old West series. there is no damage to describe. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator:… Leer más

Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia, 1980. Revised Edition. Hardcover (Imitation Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. 960 g.; IV, 5-240 pages, credits, bibliography, acknowledgements and index. The text is illustrated with copious colour and black-and-white photographs, colour and black-and-white illustrations and maps. Brown faux leather with illustrated onlay which has been pasted on post reduction. Gilt titles to the backstrip along with four raised bands to the top edge and lower edge of the backstrip. The ramifications of finding gold in America, with an overview of the social conditions and changes wrought. the book is clean, and shows no damage. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Natural History; Exploration; American Western History; America; Inventory No: 0239410. . Leer más

Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia, 1979. Reprint. Hardcover (Imitation Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. 960 g.; IV, 5-240 pages, credits, bibliography, acknowledgements and index. Marbled endpapers. The text is illustrated with copious colour and black-and-white photographs, colour and black-and-white illustrations and maps. Brown faux leather ornately decorated covers with a picture showing part reproduction of Charles Deas' painting " The Trapper ", which has been pasted on post reduction. Gilt titles to the backstrip along with four raised bands to the top edge and lower edge of the backstrip. Light browning and foxing to the text block edges. A history of exploration westward, of the people, explorers, adventurers, traders and others opened up the vast American West for white settlement. Part of The Old West series. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s).… Leer más

Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia, 1980. Revised Edition. Hardcover (Imitation Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. 960 g.; IV, 5-240 pages, credits, bibliography, acknowledgements and index. Marbled endpapers. The text is illustrated with copious colour and black-and-white photographs, colour and black-and-white illustrations and maps. Brown faux leather with illustrated onlay which has been pasted on post reduction. Gilt titles to the backstrip along with four raised bands to the top edge and lower edge of the backstrip. Light browning and foxing to the text block edges. The ramifications of finding gold in America, with an overview of the social conditions and changes wrought. There is a slight touch of white paint to the top edge of the front board, and the bottom edge of the same. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic/Illustrations. Quantity… Leer más

Land Conservation Council, Victoria, Melbourne, 1979. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 1.8 kg; XII, 364 pages, includes appendices, text is illustrated with black-and-white photographs, and tables, and charts. The binding format is a hard board for the back, blocked out with a box for the maps, and then above that the text block, bound with dark green tape to the left-hand side, and a photographic front panel which is somewhat creased. There is also a small grubby mark to the bottom of the box section. Previous owner's signature at top right-hand corner of the first page. Originally published with 12 maps, maps six is missing, and map 11 has a 6 inch tear along one of its creases. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Natural History; Local History -- Victoria; Natural History -- Australia; Natural History -- Birds.… Leer más