julian huxley intro (10 resultados)

Soft Cover. Condición: vg. 150th Anniversary Edition. mass market pg; xxx 545 pages; contents clean; binding solid; light shelf wear to edges of cover. Paperback.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: NO DUST JACKET. 1st Edition. G, Shelfwear, abrasion, staining, dealer sticker, previous owner stamp, browning/NO DUST JACKET. Contains chapters by German Arciniegas, Jean Piaget, Lyman Bryson, Maurice Bedel, Rex Warner & Bart J. Bok. 270 pages, including biographical notes. Expanded condition report/scan on request.

Soft Cover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Portmann, Adolf (text) Ilustrador. Spottting and soil on covers. 3 1/2 inch crease on front cover. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Oversized Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Thus. First English Edition; Solid binding, mildly worn at spine; Clean, sturdy cloth covered boards; Mild foxing present at paste-downs/end-pages; Text/Colour Plates free of markings; Un-clipped dust jacket mildly worn, now housed in protective mylar for further preservation; An excellent copy.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Unclipped DJ.

Hardcover. Condición: VG. No Jacket. 1st ed. Red cloth cover. xv+235; internally clean, tight & unmarked, top edge red, covers clean, bright and unworn, but spine just a shade faded, a few very small patches of pigment loss along joints, very slightly cocked. An interesting report on the very heated controversy with the Roman Catholic church regarding birth control, which it officially abhorred, sometimes with the most hysterical rhetoric. Marie Stopes remains quite unfazed by this of course.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First American Edition. First American Edition, 2nd or subsequent printing (code A-K). Hard cover 8vo in blue cloth w/silver facs signature. Very Good/No DJ. Front corners bumped, spine lightly sunned w/rubbed heel, blacked-out label front pastedown, else Fine and unmarked. 318pp. Book.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Robert, Paul A. Ilustrador. No date. Large Imperial 8vo., 15 colour plates painted from nature by Paul A Robert. Decorative stiff covers in good order. Foxing to prelims, toning to edges. Plates in lovely condition.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First American Edition. Hard cover, 8vo, in tan cloth, titles in blue to spine, in the original pictorial dust jacket, 341pp. Printed by R.& R. Clark, Ltd., Edinburgh. Printed on laid paper, with frontispiece and many other illustrations and maps. Condition: Very Good in a Very Good, un price-clipped d/j. Outer rear joint shows some staining in the gutter; matched by browning along corresponding interior rear hinge--could be from gluing during manufacture? (Not seen on the front joint or hinge.) Text block edges a bit dusty, just a hint of foxing to top outer edge and fore edge of text block. Interior with mild age-toning. D/j with minor crimping, one half-inch closed tear, and a couple of marks to rear portion.** As much a travelogue as a scientific work, this highly readable title helped bring the topic of conservation to the consciousness of the Commonwealth.**Indian-born zoologist, entomologist, and early conservationist Francis Ratcliffe, OBE (1904-1970) was best known for his work on the giant fruit-eating bat, or "flying foxes." He conducted this scientific survey on behalf of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, beginning in 1929. The first part of this book deals with his observations on their behaviors in the various environs of eastern Australia, and their detrimental effects on commercial farming. The second part of the book discusses the effects of erosion on the environment and quality of life of the people living in "the Stony Desert" of Queensland. The Introduction is written by Professor of Zoology at Oxford University, Dr. Julian Huxley, under whom the Author studied in the 1920's. (ADB) Rare with the dust jacket. OCLC 423982.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2015, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1940. 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:- 596, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 596.