Clam shells (13 résultats)

PAPERBACK. First edition. 103pp quarto paper. Occasional Papers #3. label on spine, cover wear otherwise good.

Loose Leaf. Etat : New. Reproduction. Original title: The Toy Seller, illustration for The Fresh-Water Clam (Shijimigai), from the series "A Matching Game with Genroku-period Poem Shells (Genroku kasen kai awase)" German: Der Spielzeugverkäufer, Illustration für die Frischwasser Clam (Shijimigai), aus der Serie "Ein Matching Game mit Genroku-Periode Poem Shells (Genroku kasen kai awase)" French: The Toy Seller, illustration pour The Fresh-Water Clam (Shijimigai), de la série "A Matching Game with Genroku-period Poem Shells (Genroku kasen kai awase)" Spanish: El vendedor de juguetes, ilustración de The Fresh-Water Clam (Shijimigai), de la serie "Un juego emparejado con las conchas de poemas del período Genroku (Genroku kasen kai awase)" High-quality fine-art reproduction based on an original work from the Artic. Creation period: 19th century (1821). Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper (Photo Matt Fibre) in size A5. The motif is printed with a white border (museum-style presentation). No. …

SPIRAL_BOUND. Etat : VG. Wire spiral binding solid, pages crisp and clean, no markings found. Title page creased. Covers bright and shiny with light scuffs and dents. Extremities lightly bumped with minimal tip wear.

Paper. Etat : Very Good. Occasional Papers No. 3, Archaeology Division, Heritage Conservation Branch. From the collection of Wayne Prescott Suttles, renowned anthropologist, scholar, and linguist regarding many Pacific cultures, and especially the U.S. Pacific Northwest Coast Salish people. His stamp to the first p. Three of Dr. Suttles' works are cited. Condition notes: 103 numbered pp; PB. Pages: clean, bright, tight; a.e. lt sunned. Cover: cream wraps, brown photo front, brown titles front/spine; lt edge/shelfwear, spine + extrems sunned.…

Etat : very good. no dustjacket. 4to pp.103. occasional papers no.3. book.

paperback. Etat : New. Paperback. Pub Date: 2011-01 Pages: 715 Language: Chinese Publisher: People's Literature Publishing House Me and the Temple of Earth: Me and the Temple of Earth is a priceless gift from Shi Tiesheng to everyone. With his perseverance and wisdom. Shi Tiesheng spent forty years in a wheelchair. wrote millions of words of work. and became an accomplished contemporary writer. His influence and contribution go far beyond literature; what he gives readers is not only exquisite and clean writing. bu.…

This exceptionallithograph is from Ernst Haeckels workKunstformen der NaturorArt Forms in Nature. The work was published in Leipzig and Vienna by Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts in 1904. It featured illustrations of radiolarians, sea anemones, siphonophorae, semaeostomeae, and other sea creatures. Titled ACEPHALA. (SEA CLAMS)Haeckel was an author, artist, physician, biologist and nature philosopher. Haeckel discovered radiolarian, a type of amoeboid protozoa that produced intricate mineral skeletons found as plankton throughout the ocean, He also originated the terms phylum ecology.Kunstformen de Natur is his most famous illustrated work. It bridged the gap between science and art, inspiring numerous artists at the turn of the 20th century especially those associated with Art Nouveau.Size (including margins) approx 24cm x 34cm (9.5in xx 13.5in). Condition: Overall excellent. There may be a very very minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.…

Artist or Author: Ernst HaeckelWork: Kunstformen der Natur.Date of Publication: 1899-1904Style: LithographPaper Size: ~ 10 3/4 by 14 1/4Condition: The work is in overall very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some faint toning or light fox marks.There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.Description of the work: This exceptional color lithograph is from Ernst Haeckel's work Kunstformen der Natur or Art Forms in Nature. The work was published in Leipzig and Vienna by Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts in 1904. It featured illustrations of radiolarians, sea anemones, siphonophorae, semaeostomeae, and other sea creatures.Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919), known as the "Darwin of Germany" was an author, artist, physician, biologist, and nature philosopher. Haeckel discovered radiolarian, a type of amoeboid protozoa that produces intricate mineral skeletons found as plankton throughout the ocean. He also originated the terms "phylum" and "ecology."Kunstformen der Natur is his most famous illustrated work. It bridged the gap between science and art inspiring numerous artists at the turn of the 20th century especially those associated with Art Nouveau.…

Artist or Author: William SwainsonWork: Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells.Date of Publication: 1841Style: Originally Hand-colored LithographPaper Size: ~ 9 1/8" by 11 1/2"Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few faint fox marks or scattered foxing to prints from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.Description of the work:This rare, quarto shell lithograph is from William Swainson's Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells. The work was published in London by Henry G. Bohn in 1841. The work was edited by Syvanus Hanley. Many of the shells featured in the work are from New Zealand, Australia, and the South Seas. Dance referred it to as "one of the most beautifully illustrated works on shells ever published."William Swainson (1789-1855) was an English zoological artist. He was a pioneer in the use of lithography for natural history illustrations and considererd one of the best zoological artists of his time.…

Artist or Author: William SwainsonWork: Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells.Date of Publication: 1841Style: Originally Hand-colored LithographPaper Size: ~ 9 1/8" by 11 1/2"Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few faint fox marks or scattered foxing to prints from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.Description of the work:This rare, quarto shell lithograph is from William Swainson's Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells. The work was published in London by Henry G. Bohn in 1841. The work was edited by Syvanus Hanley. Many of the shells featured in the work are from New Zealand, Australia, and the South Seas. Dance referred it to as "one of the most beautifully illustrated works on shells ever published."William Swainson (1789-1855) was an English zoological artist. He was a pioneer in the use of lithography for natural history illustrations and considererd one of the best zoological artists of his time.…

Artist or Author: William SwainsonWork: Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells.Date of Publication: 1841Style: Originally Hand-colored LithographPaper Size: ~ 9 1/8" by 11 1/2"Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few faint fox marks or scattered foxing to prints from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.Description of the work:This rare, quarto shell lithograph is from William Swainson's Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells. The work was published in London by Henry G. Bohn in 1841. The work was edited by Syvanus Hanley. Many of the shells featured in the work are from New Zealand, Australia, and the South Seas. Dance referred it to as "one of the most beautifully illustrated works on shells ever published."William Swainson (1789-1855) was an English zoological artist. He was a pioneer in the use of lithography for natural history illustrations and considererd one of the best zoological artists of his time.…

Artist or Author: William SwainsonWork: Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells.Date of Publication: 1841Style: Originally Hand-colored LithographPaper Size: ~ 9 1/8" by 11 1/2"Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few faint fox marks or scattered foxing to prints from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.Description of the work:This rare, quarto shell lithograph is from William Swainson's Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells. The work was published in London by Henry G. Bohn in 1841. The work was edited by Syvanus Hanley. Many of the shells featured in the work are from New Zealand, Australia, and the South Seas. Dance referred it to as "one of the most beautifully illustrated works on shells ever published."William Swainson (1789-1855) was an English zoological artist. He was a pioneer in the use of lithography for natural history illustrations and considererd one of the best zoological artists of his time.…

Artist or Author: William SwainsonWork: Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells.Date of Publication: 1841Style: Originally Hand-colored LithographPaper Size: ~ 9 1/8" by 11 1/2"Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few faint fox marks or scattered foxing to prints from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.Description of the work:This rare, quarto shell lithograph is from William Swainson's Exotic Conchology; or figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed Shells. The work was published in London by Henry G. Bohn in 1841. The work was edited by Syvanus Hanley. Many of the shells featured in the work are from New Zealand, Australia, and the South Seas. Dance referred it to as "one of the most beautifully illustrated works on shells ever published."William Swainson (1789-1855) was an English zoological artist. He was a pioneer in the use of lithography for natural history illustrations and considererd one of the best zoological artists of his time.…