London: Sidgwick & Jackson, Ltd., 1928. 376pp with 16 plates (half-tone) and 121 drawings in the text. Blue cloth. In remarkably Fine condition with fine d/j. This book, after describing the spider's structure, deals with its methods of self-protection, feeding, and reproduction, as illustrating the behaviour of a creature of the small-brained, instinctive type. The spider's relation to its environment is discussed in detail. Finally, the evolution of the families of spiders is considered, and it is shown how the spider can contribute to our understanding of organic evolution. Seller Inventory # 009338

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Title: THE BIOLOGY OF SPIDERS.

Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson,

Publication Date: 1928

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Proprietor: Bjarne Tokerud. Past President of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of Canada + member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association--(UK). 43 years' in business. Items and condition are guaranteed as described. We pack carefully with stiff, fresh cardboard and light, but firm packaging. We buy and sell rare books in most fields, including exploration and discovery, especially the Arctic. We are particularly interested in purchasing historical ephemera such as historical letters, photographs and photograph albums, and large book collections. We carry out appraisals for fair market value.

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