wetmore alexander bradshaw swales (13 résultats)

First edition. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections. Volume 85, Number 2. Publication 3115. April 13, 1931. Wetmore was the assistant secretary of the Smithsonian. tall 8vo. Original grey wrappers. 41 pages. 6 B&W photo plates at back. Pages unopened. Just a slight amount of browning of front cover. Owner's blindstamp on title page.

Wrappers. Etat : Good Minus. No Jacket. G-. Text block is clean and tight of this United States National Museum Bulletin 155, Wrappers are torn, soiled and missing a few small pieces. Former owner's bookstamp is on rear of the first plate. The map in rear, which is in good condition is taped into the book. Location: F20.

Bulletin #155. First Edition. sm4to. 483pp. Foldout map. 26 B&W plates of photos and artwork on slick paper. Untrimmed and unopened. Green wrappers. Spine foxed some. Half inch closed tear of back cover. Cover has a small chip at top of spine. Contents in excellent condition. Very good or better.

Paperback. Etat : Good. First edition. A good plus paperback in original wrappers with a plastic coating. USNM Bulletin 155. 483 pages. B&W plates after paintings by Allan Brooks. B&W photographs. Foldout map. Annotated list with descriptions and discussion of each species on the island of Hispaniola. Together with "Additional Notes on the Birds of Haiti and the Dominican Republic" by Wetmore and Frederick C. Lincoln. USNM Proceedings, 1933, 58 pp.

Paperback. Etat : G/No Dustjacket. Black & White Plates (illustrateur). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. G/No Dustjacket. 1931. . Paperback. Sm 4to., 483 pp., rubbed, bumped, fraying .

Etat : gut. IV, 483 S., 26 Taf., 24 cm, unuafgeschnitten, Ecke geknickt, Einband fleckig. Sprache: Englisch.

Paperback. Etat : VG+. 1st Edition. Original wrappers. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. BUT small circular library stamp to the back of each plates.

1931, 8vo, 482pp. 25 black and white plates, folding map, original wrappers, very good. Smithsonian Institution Bulletin 155.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of birds on the island of Hispaniola, now divided between the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Haiti. The author, drawing on decades of research and the work of numerous previous naturalists, provides a comprehensive survey of the avian life found on this diverse island. The book explores the rich history of ornithological study in Hispaniola, tracing the footsteps of early explorers like Columbus and Oviedo who first documented the island's feathered inhabitants. The author meticulously details the unique topography of Hispaniola, highlighting its varied habitats ranging from coastal plains to towering mountain ranges. Through these descriptions, readers gain a deeper understanding of the island's ecological richness and how it has shaped the distribution of bird species. This insightful exploration reveals how Hispaniola holds a unique place in the history of natural science, a place where remnants of ancient life persist amidst a breathtaking array of species. The author's detailed account of the birds of Hispaniola serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of island biogeography and the interconnectedness of life in our 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.

Softccover. Etat : Good. Back cover has a corner chip; a little edgewear; and a 1" split at the bottom of the spine. A clean copy with no writing, highlighting or marks in the text. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 483 pages.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. Softcover. Tan paper cover with black lettering to the front cover and spine. Good condition. Dated 1931 on title page. 483 pages. Binding is snug and tight. Spine is toned and wrinkled. Covers have some toning and faint foxing as well, but no tears or creasing. Pages lightly and evenly toned throughout. A previous owner's few short notes in pencil to the front free endpaper and inside of the front cover. No other marks or writing to be found. SIGNED by one of the authors on the title page, where he has written, " To George H. Beatty, III with the sincere regards of Alexander Wetmore". This book is from the collection of Thomas Lovejoy. Dr. Lovejoy was an influential ecologist, field biologist, and activist; former head of the Amazon Biodiversity Center, World Wildlife Fund, and advisor to the United Nations and Smithsonian Institution. He is credited with introducing the term 'biological diversity' to the mainstream environmental movement. In addition, he was a passionate collector of books on the natural world. He died in 2021 and we are very excited to present a selection of his books. Please browse the entire catalogue here on ABE or contact us for instructions on how to get to it. Thomas Lovejoy's name is not in this book. It will come with a card stating provenance, with a picture of Lovejoy. Signed by Author(s).

Softcover. Etat : Very Good. First edition. Small quarto. Wrappers. 483pp. Illustrated with black and white plates. Map present. Very good with spotting, a worn spine, and creasing. Smithsonian Institution, United States National Museum: Bulletin 155. Inscribed by the author to Colonel R.M. Cults, U.S.M.C.

Octavo,483 pp.,text illustrations. Handsome contemporary half red morocco and marbled boards, top edge coloured, wrappers retained.