beach thomas a k collett (12 résultats)

Etat : Good. General wear to boards with splits to the spine. Content mainly clean with even toning. No DJ.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Book.

Undated - may be 1st edition, 1917. Grey cloth with black; colour & line illustrations (all colour plates present). Page fore-edge a little foxed. Internally Good, but boards nastily damp-stained Used - Acceptable. Fair hardback.

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Lodge, Seaby, Collins and Austen (illustrateur). Green covers, black illustrations of bird and title to front. Spine very faded and showing shelf wear to top and bottom. Uncut page edges. Small inscription on ffep, otherwise a very clean copy internally with many black and white and colour illustrations. In all a good tight copy.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Undated but pencil inscription to half-title page gives 1917. The boards are lightly to moderately worn, with bumping to the edges, scuffing to spine head and tail and edges, sunned spine. The leaves are tight and in good condition, without tears, folds or creases. There might be tiny chips and tears to the roughly trimmed fore and bottom edges, not untypical. The pages are mostly clean, with occasional light staining. Noticeable spotting to the text block edges. Given the age, probably closer to very good than good. Measures 25.2 x 20.0 x 3.9cm. 366 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Light wear to boards. Faded spine. Bumping. Content is clean and bright. Rough cut pages. No DJ.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an engaging journey through the vibrant tapestry of summer in the British countryside, exploring its natural wonders and cultural significance. Delving into the heart of the season, the author captures the essence of June, July, and August, illuminating the changes that occur in nature and the human experience during these months. The author explores the kaleidoscope of colors that adorn the landscape, from the flaming roses of June to the purple heaths of late summer, and celebrates the diverse array of wildlife that thrives during this time, including nightingales, butterflies, and wildflowers. Through vivid descriptions and evocative prose, this book invites readers to reconnect with the beauty and rhythms of the natural world, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless allure of summer. 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.

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. G. E. Lodge ; A. W. Seaby; G. E. Collins (illustrateur). First edition. The first edition of this uncommon work on birds by W. Beach Thomas and A.K. Collett, with coloured illustrations. The first edition in book form. First published in 'The English Year'.In the publisher's original cloth.Illustrated with a full colour frontispiece, monochrome headpieces, vignettes and 23 coloured plates. Collated complete.This ornithological work was written by W. Beach Thomas and A.K. Collett. William Beach Thomas was a journalist known for his work as a war correspondent and his works on nature. This work provides a calendar of birds, discussing different species of birds throughout the year, including this nesting times and seasonal behavioural patterns.Undated. Dated by a copy held at the British library. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally very smart with a small damp stain to the tail of the front board, slight fading to the spine and to the extremities of the rear board and bumping to the extremities. Age toning and very minimal offsetting to the endpapers with an old ink gift inscription to the front pastedown dated 1918. Internally generally firmly bound with bright pages and the odd spot. Offsetting to the front blank and half title. Very Good. book.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book eloquently captures the changing seasons as observed through the eyes of an ornithologist. The author uses the arrival of different bird species to mark the subtle shifts in nature, using their migratory patterns and behaviours as an insightful lens through which to examine the natural world. The book captures the wonder and beauty of the natural world, revealing the intricate connections between birdlife and the broader ecosystems they inhabit. The authorâs deep love and knowledge of his subject are evident throughout, offering a rich and nuanced understanding of the natural world. This book is a captivating read for anyone with an interest in the natural world. 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. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Corners and spine bumped. Boards and spine stained and worn. Edges, endpapers and multiple pages stained and foxed. Pen marks on front pastedown endpaper. Binding very slightly unhinged. Some small creases on occasional pages. Book is worn, in fair condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better than they sound.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. B019951; 408 pp, rear hinge cracked, many tipped in color plates by Sir Alfred East,Harry Becker, C. W. Furse, Buxton Knight, Haldane Macfall very good contents, no dustjacket, covers good.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, illustrated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii, 341 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm. Subjects: Natural history ; Outdoor books; Natural history Great Britain; Summer. 1 Kg.