Comstock j h (37 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. spot in the bottom margins of pp.90-91, and a pressing stain at pp.284-285; the green cloth hard cover shows an old range label at the; b/w illus + 6 color plates. Remarkable for; Engravings; Fair All pages present and clean except for remains of a card pocket on the front fixed endpaper, ink droplets obscuring a few letters on p.79, a tea spot the sewn binding is generally shaken, one signature fully detached (pp.239-254) lower spine, flaking and dimming of the gilt titles, small fabric tears and spots of fraying at spine ends and free corners, scratching and scuffing of the pastedown on the front board, and light handling prints around edges, yet retains some charm. 349pp. its illustrations and its approachable writing style, including here and there some commonplace-book elements as well as detailed instructions for collecting and examining specimens. This would make a good gift for an apprentice bookbinder. w illus + 6 color plates. Remarkable for. Illustrated by Comstock, Anna Botsford (illustrator). …

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Very good in original wrappers with wear at the spine extremities.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Treatise. 1940 (9th ed.). Cloth (6 x 9-1/8 in.), 1064pp, illus. (mostly line art; frontispiece portrait of Comstock). Classic textbook on entomology. Good; text clean (former owners names on frontleaf; some notes written on backleaf and final index page).

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

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

Cloth; 349p., illus., 6 plates Good; Spine edges chipped, cover stains.

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

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

5148.COMSTOCK J. H. 1948 THE SPIDER BOOK. 729PP. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER NO DUST JACKET. EX LIB. COPY. GOOD CONDITION. (GNH-BASE-303).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Guidebook. 1913. Cloth (7 x 9-3/4 in.), 721pp, illus. (B&W photos and line art). Classic spider book for N. Amer. Good (cover damaged), text like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. ISBN:9789384502171.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. 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; 721p., illus. Good ex. lib.; piece torn from free endpaper.

Hardcover. pp.xv, 721 with b/w. photographs, colour plates, text figs. and illus. TEG. A vg. hardback.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. No dust jacket.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book dives into the fascinating world of African Myrmeleonidae, a family of insects commonly known as antlions. The author, a renowned entomologist, presents a comprehensive overview of these intriguing creatures, exploring their diverse forms and behaviors. The book begins by introducing the unique characteristics of antlions, distinguishing them from other insect groups. It delves into their intricate life cycle, from the distinctive pit-building habits of their larvae to the delicate wings and aerial acrobatics of the adults. The author meticulously describes the different species of African antlions, discussing their geographical distribution, habitats, and morphological variations. The book is richly illustrated with detailed drawings and photographs, providing a visual guide to the remarkable diversity within the family. Beyond their biological significance, the author explores the cultural and historical aspects of antlions. These insects have captivated human imagination for centuries, appearing in folklore, literature, and art. The book traces the evolution of scientific understanding of antlions, from early observations to modern research. This book is a valuable resource for entomologists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the wonders of the insect world. It offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of African antlions, shedding light on their ecological importance and cultural significance. 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.…

1030152 1938 401PP. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER WITHA DUST JACKET NEAR FINE CONDITION TU 93.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1450grams, ISBN.…

Zustand: Good. 11, text figs. . HB. Cloth. Ex-lib. endpapers browned. Dept. of Agriculture Special Report No. 35.

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1900grams, ISBN.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Hard Bound. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. The Comstock Publishing Co. Itaca, NY. 1918. Looks like First Ed. Dark Green Cloth hardbound with gilt lettering and pictograph of spider web. Slight edge and spine wear, very light soil to boards. Inside front end paper is a bit loose - due to someone thinking it was an end paper. Former owner Ex Libris label on same. The rest of this book is very clean and tightly bound and the papers are of exceptional quality. Many Illustrations in both black and white and color. Frontispiece has very nice photographic plate of a wing of a Nymph of Nemoura, one of many similar plates. Preface by John Henry Comstock, Entomological Labratory, Cornell University, November, 1917. Full TBI. And Bib. at back. From the title Page:"The Wings Of Insects An Exposition of the Uniform Terminology of the Wing-Veins of Insects and a Discussion of the More General Characteristics of the Wings of The Several Orders of Insects. By John Henry Comstock Professor of Entomology and General Invertebrate Zoology, Emeritus, in Cornell Univeristy." A very nice copy. Unknown (illustrator).…

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. ,770 figs, Cloth 0.0.

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: A Dead Man's Diary - Dmitri Garkin's body - and his diary - were discovered in the summer of 1913 on a desolate island in the Arctic Ocean; Three Thousand Miles On A Raft - an adventurous voyage down the Amazon from Central Ecuador to Northern Brazil; A Railway Race With Robbers - A Sheriff pursues three desperate bank robbers in New York State; The Mutiny of the "Ziba" - part II - Captain John Hart relates how he was eventually able to escape and see justice brought to the murderers; The Land of the North Wind - P.H. Godsell describes his experiences in Keewatin; A Christmas Crime - story from the Australian back-blocks; The Great Cook Problem - the amusing story of how a resourceful woman tackled one part of the "Yellow Peril" in Nevada's "Bean House"; Tight Corners - part I - E.Torday recounts some of his African big game hunting adventures; "Smut" (short story about a queer pet and some of his doings); The Tree Spirit (short story from the area near Singapore); Our Travels in Safari-Land - part II of Edith Cecil-Porch and her journey through the wilds of British East Africa travelling with a wagon pulled by six oxen; Cupid and the "Wireless" - Sidney Lehre recounts a telegraphic affair while he was in the wireless service; Wonderful one-page photo of "An Eastern Venice", the town of Brunei, Borneo, once the headquarters of the dreaded Borneo pirates. Photo of a Kikuyu warrior buying a wife, paying with goats. pp. 8 [ads], 197-292, 9-32 [ads]. Tight, clean and unmarked with light wear. A high-quality copy. Roger, Biron; Evison, G. Henry; Webb, A.; Gordon, Alexandre; Hunter, Leslie; et al (illustrator).…

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 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: 64 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: 64 Language: English.…

Garden City, New York. Doubleday, Page & Company. 721 pp., 770 figs, hardcover gr. 8 [18 x 25.5 cm].

Zustand: Very Good. xviii, [2], 430, 10 plates, 427 text figs. . HB. Vg. Small ownership label of British coleopterist Stanley Bowestead to inside front cover. Print on demand modern reprint of this classic work (first published 1918). Illustrations are rather poorly reproduced. [9781169348127].

Leather Bound. Zustand: 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 1913. 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: - 82, 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. 82 82.…