A Western Man (9 results)

Condition: Very Good. 78 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 22 cms. Category: Antiquities of Wales & its Marches; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 5 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Wide World Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in one quarter black leather and printed boards. The title page is missing and the two ffep.'s are loose. All the "editions" are present. Binding shows some edgewear, but still tight. Ex-Lib (Yale - with withdrawn stamp) few marks. 452 pp. in total.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in one quarter black leather and printed boards. Binding shows some edgewear, but still tight. Ex-Lib (Yale - with withdrawn stamp) few marks. 440 pp. in total.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in one quarter black leather and printed boards. Binding shows some edgewear, but still tight. Ex-Lib (Yale - with withdrawn stamp) few marks. 400 pp. in total.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in green cloth that is quite "mottled". The interior pages are clean and the book is tight. Thomas Sharon cited on copyright page; B&W 2 page frontispiece; previous owners book plate on front paste down; 422pp. Very Scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Original publisher's orange cloth. The spine, exposed to the elements has faded into a yellowish color. Tthe gilt lettering has faded.Illustrated with 2 facing full-page wood engravings, prior to title page. Light wear to the tips of the spine. Corners are bumped and have been rubbed, showing some of the boards. Violet colored end pages. See Soliday IV, 671 ":Gives characteristics of western and Indian life from the author's observations [and experiences] on Kansas Plains, Texas Rangers, and in California mines." Soliday IV, 671, incorrectly listed the title as "Life in the Southwest.". …

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Australian Wildlife & Marine Life Collection - Lot of 3 Books (Reptiles, Quokkas & Estuarine Fish) Overall Condition: Near Fine / FineItem Description: A fantastic, highly informative lot of three specialized reference books focusing on the unique fauna of Australia. This collection is ideal for researchers, students, anglers, and nature enthusiasts alike. All copies are exceptionally neat and well-preserved. Please review the attached photos to verify the condition. Individual Book Condition Reports & Synopses Book (1). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia Author: Steve Wilson & Gerry Swan. Edition: 2nd Edition (Softcover) Condition: Fine (Like New)Details: Softcover, missing dust jacket as issued, but carefully protected in a plastic sleeve. The text body, book boards, and all sides of the book block are completely clean and unmarked. The spine is perfectly intact. An excellent, pristine copy. Synopsis: A premier, comprehensive field guide covering 1,109 species, including newly described reptiles and those from Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Essential for both scientists and enthusiasts, it features detailed descriptions, distribution maps, and high-quality identification images. Book (2). Man Marsupials & Muscle: An Investigation of Muscular Paralysis Occurring in the Rottnest Island Quokka (Setonix brachyurus) Author: Byron A. KakulasEdition: 1st Edition, 1982 (Hardcover) Condition: Fine Details: Hardcover, issued without a dust jacket. The book boards, text body, and all sides of the book block are clean and free of markings. The spine is firm and intact. A neat, excellent collector's copy. Synopsis: A groundbreaking medical and veterinary text detailing research on Rottnest Island quokkas. This breakthrough research demonstrated for the first time that muscle diseases like muscular dystrophy could be curable, paving the way for global research and modern treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Book (3). The Marine & Estuarine Fishes of South-western Australia: A Field Guide for Anglers and Divers Author: Barry Hutchins Condition: Very Good Details: Softcover. The front and back covers are clean, the text body is crisp and unmarked throughout, and the spine is in good, structurally sound condition. A great, sturdy reference book for students, divers, or fishers. (Note: Features a detailed regional breakdown, including specific entries like the Swan River goby on page 103). Synopsis: A highly regarded local field guide providing vital identification keys and habitat data for the unique marine and estuarine fish of South-western Australia, from inland-migrating black bream to coastal reef dwellers. Shipping Terms & International Delivery: Please note that the combined package weight for this 3-book lot. Because it significantly exceeds standard weight quotas, extra shipping charges will apply for international/overseas transit. International buyers will be requested to formally approve these extra shipping charges via the AbeBooks system prior to dispatch. For any additional questions or specific inquiries regarding this collection, please feel free to contact me directly.…

422 pp. Illustrated with 2 facing full-page wood engravings, prior to t.p. 8vo. 7-1/4" x 5" Per Soliday, "Gives characteristics of western and Indian life from the author's observations [and experiences] on the Kansas Plains, Texas Ranges, and in California mines.", which in turn relies on the preface verbiage, which adds, "in the hunter's camp, and in the soldier's tent." VG+ (spine a bit faded/board showing at lower tips/po name stamp to ffep & poi to preliminary blank). Original publisher's orange cloth with gilt spine lettering & decorations. Lilac colored eps 1st edition (Soliday IV, 671 [incorrectly listing the title as "Life in the Southwest"]; Wright II, 2193).…