R h croll (18 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hardbound in dust jacket. Corners bumped. Minor wear & creasing to dust jacket edges, otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. A LITTLE ANTHOLOGY OF THE AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Includes dust jacket. Wear and tear to the jacket. Pages are tanning.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book complements the existing literature on Australian bird species by presenting a comprehensive study of the birds of the Rockingham Bay District, North Queensland. The authors meticulously describe and annotate the observations and ornithological findings of an extensive field trip to the region in 1916. The detailed analysis of over 200 bird species encountered during the expedition enriches our understanding of the avifauna of this ecologically diverse area. The authors' deep engagement with the subject matter is evident in their exploration of the historical and scientific context surrounding the study of birds in the region, providing valuable insights for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts alike. This meticulously researched and engagingly written book not only contributes to the ornithological record of North Queensland but also serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the broader study of Australian birds. 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.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines how the nankeen night heron's plumage changes as it goes through the growing stages from nestling to a fully-matured adult. The author uses his unique experience of keeping these birds in captivity to create an illustrative account of these changes. Other chapters include the author's observations about the bird's behavior and other characteristics, with particular attention paid to its aggression toward other species it encounters in captivity. These observations offer new insights into the bird's life cycle and behavior, filling in many of the gaps in our knowledge of this species. 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.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the anatomy and physiology of the Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor), the smallest of the penguin species. Discussing the unique adaptations of these remarkable creatures as they have become a symbol of the endangered species caused by climate change. The author has assembled a large amount of research, which has added to our knowledge of a species that plays a vital role in ocean ecosystems around the globe. This book highlights the deep importance of this bird and details the specific adaptations that Little Penguins uniquely exhibit within their species. 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.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the enigmatic world of the Megapodes, a unique group of ground-dwelling birds found in the tropical regions of Australasia and the Pacific Islands. The author meticulously dissects the classification, distribution, habits, and breeding behaviors of these fascinating creatures. Offering a comprehensive analysis of their evolutionary history, the book traces their origins and relationships within the avian family tree. Richly illustrated with descriptive plates and photographs, this volume provides invaluable insights into the lives of these extraordinary birds. By exploring their nesting mounds, incubation techniques, and the remarkable development of their young, the author unveils the complexities of Megapode biology and their ecological 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.…

12mo (9.5x13cm), hardback, xviii + 177pp + adverts. Good condition, given age. No dustwrapper. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front cover. Bumped, shelf wear, mark to upper right front (label removed?), light flecking, age-toned, foxed, offsets to endpapers, bookseller's label at front pastedown, contents clear and bright. Pictures available on request. .…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Hard cover, no jacket, in very good condition for the age. From the collection of Warwick Gould, the Australian-born British literary scholar and leading authority on W.B. Yeats, who served as editor of The Yeats Annual for more than four decades, ownership penned to FEP. Previous owner has also penned FEP. Two newspaper cuttings are laid in (dated 1944 & 1948). General shelf and handling wear, including light fading and wear to edges of green cloth boards. Spine slightly cocked. Pageblock notably tanned, foxing noted to pastedowns; an effect of the newspaper cuttings. Within, leaves are firmly bound and unmarked. Coloured illustrations throughout remain vibrant and true. CN. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Second impression: small quarto; hardcover, quarter-bound in papered boards with gilt spine and upper board titles; 79pp., with a monochrome portrait frontispiece and many colour and monochrome illustrations. Mild wear; boards a little rubbed and edgeworn; text block edges toned with light spotting; mild offset to the endpapers; retailer's bookplate to the front pastedown; some dog-eared pages. Dustwrapper is rubbed and edgeworn with some rust stains to the lower panel; now professionally protected using non-adhesive polypropylene wrap. Very good. Laid in: a deprecating newspaper article about the subject. Standard postage quoted is for a maximum 1kg book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight. This book's packed weight is over 1kg so extra charges for overseas postage will apply. Books listed on ABEbooks are not kept at our bookshop. Please enquire if you wish to see the book at our premises. Albert Namatjira (illustrator).…

144pp. 8vo. Colour and b/w plates. Original cloth in defective dustwrapper. Faint off-setting to endpapers and name on ffe., otherwise a very good copy. First edition.

52 pp, b&w photographic frontispiece, fine copy in like, illustrated d/j. Inscribed by the author on front end paper.

Hard Cover. Zustand: VG+. No Jacket. First Edition. 8vo. original green cloth (slightly rubbed & marked, inscrip. to half-title, very occ. leaf edge spots, else clean & bright throughout; lacks dustwrapper); pp. [xiv], 158, with illustrations + endpaper map. A very good copy. Inscribed on half-title by the author 'Compliments of the Author, R.H.Croll, Melbourne 27-9-37' . Signed by Author.…

Softcover (Stiff Boards). Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 1st Edition; 18 pages plus 14 pages of musical scores, illustrated, frontispiece b/w illustration of the ship 'Morning' in McMurdo Sound and comic b/w drawing "Dissecting the Piano". Original stiff grey leather grain printed wrappers as issued. Songs written on board the relief ship from Scott's Discovery Expedition with an explanation of the historical background to the songs by RH Croll. Small mark to the front cover (possibly old price tag) contents clean. This is the first Australian edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Music Sheets & Scores. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 427.…

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 272. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1935 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 272.…

Selected reproductions in half-tone of John Shirlow?s handicraft. Biography by R. H. Croll. Melbourne: Alexander McCubbin, [1920]. Quarto, quarter calf over cloth; bookplate to front pastedown; with 20 tipped-in plates reproducing Shirlow?s works. The deluxe edition, limited to 100 copies, with an original etching by Shirlow tipped-in.…

Melbourne 1935. Sm.4to. Or.cl. (slightly flecked). (X232pp.). With portr. 6 col. plates and 3 b/w illusts. Fine clean copy of this rare monograph. Additional portrait of Tom Roberts loosely inserted.