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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 506 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.02 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. 'Notes on the Birds of Kent' is a detailed narrative of the avifauna found in the county. The author explores the distribution, migration patterns, breeding behaviors, and ecological significance of each species. The author places particular emphasis on the vulnerable and declining species of Kent, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts. This book will be of interest to ornithologists, conservationists, and anyone fascinated by the natural history of Kent. It provides a comprehensive overview of the birdlife of the region, capturing the beauty and diversity of the county's avian inhabitants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. London: R. H. Porter, 1907, 465p including Index. First Edition, illustrated with nine plates including a b&w photo as frontispiece & 8 color plates by J. Smit. At the time of the books printing there were 320 species are recognised, and devided into the following order: Residents, Regular Summer Visitors, Regular Winter Visitors, Occasional Visitors, Accidental Visitors Introduced & Extinct. Green cloth with gilt spine title, top edge gilt, page edges untrimmed. A Very Good copy with some light wear, some rubbing at the spine edges, previous owners bookplate, toning of the ffep, half-title page and back of frontispiece, also the rear free endpaper & the two prior pages, light age-toning of most of book, all plates Very Good. A Clean Tight Copy See Photos. J. Smit (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, i-xxix, 465 pp, photographic frontispiece, 8 hand - coloured plates of birds by Joseph Smit, map of the county. Original green grained cloth, top edge gilt, some light wear to the extremities but a good firm copy, internally very clean. It is generally recorded that only 300 copies were printed. Mullens and Swann describe the work as "a county avifauna of considerable extent and completeness", however it was somewhat overshadowed by Ticehurst's major work "A History of the Birds of Kent" published in 1909. It remains one of the most attractive county avifaunas with lovely coloured plates by Smit. Joseph Smit (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. 465pp. HARDCOVER. Privately-owned copy. Described as Good + due to a few caveats: Bright gilt titling to spine & gilt dust guard to top edge. Green cloth bright & clean other than 3 tiny marks. 2" vertical split to base of spine which has been repaired. Binding remains secure with occasional slt. hinge exposure. Appears little used. Light browning apparent to endpapers at each end. Internally bright & clean without foxing. The book is complete, and all plates & map are present. Overall, a very tidy privately owned copy. Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" tall. Book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition, 8vo. xix + 465 pp., with a photo frontis and 8 hand-coloured lithographic plates and a coloured folding map. Original cloth, gilt. Top edge gilt. Some foxing on the half title and the corresponding leaf at the rear of the book, which leads me to think that this sheet of paper is inferior to that used for the text and plates, as the book is otherwise clean and tidy. A very good copy. The fine plates for this nicely produced book are by the famous bird artist J. Smit and are the last of their kind; a twentieth century survivor of the nineteenth century hand-finished bird book. Scarce work of county avifauna of which only 300 copies were printed. KENT BIRDS ILLUSTRATED KENT WILD ANIMALS NON-FICTION NATURAL HISTORY UK KENT.…

Green Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket as Published. First Edition. xix, 465pp, 8 hand-coloured plates, folding map at rear, top edge gilt, other edges roughly trimmed, green cloth, gilt spine lettering, clear protective wrapper. Size: 8vo. Birds.

Condición: Very Good. xix, 465, b/w frontis, 8 hand-col plates, 1 folding col map. . HB. 8vo, orig. cloth, rubbed, minor wear, teg. Endpapers and half-title browned. Scattered light foxing to text, plates clean. Armorial bookplate of John Carrington Ley. Also, with name Ethel Ley, dated Dec. 9, 1913. First edition. Scarce, only 300 copies printed. Attractive hand-coloured plates by J. Smit. …

Leather. Condición: Very Good Indeed. First edition. The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent, in a half morocco signed binding. Only three-hundred copies of this first edition were produced.Illustrated with a photographic frontispiece, eight hand coloured lithographic plates by J. Smit, and with a folding colour map to the rear. Collated, complete.This beautifully illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent is the joint work of R. J. Balston, C. W. Shepherd, and E. Bartlett. It catalogues in detail the birds of the county, their habits, and the manners in which they can be identified.In a vibrant half morocco signed binding by R. H. Porter, the publisher of this work. In a half morocco signed binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, fine, with two minor points of rubbing to the head of the front joint. Light spotting to fore edge of text block. Binder's stamp to verso of front free endpaper. Foxing to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to title page, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Very Good Indeed. J. Smit (ilustrador). book.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 520 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 520 Language: English.…

Condición: Fine. 9 plates, map, 8 of the plates fine hand coloured lithographs by Smit, pp.465, ONLY 300 COPIES PUBLISHED. 8vo Size: 8vo.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 514, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 514 514.…