Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2012
ISBN 10: 0198083955 ISBN 13: 9780198083955
Seller: Bookbot, Prague, Czech Republic
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Originalverpackt. India has a range of biogeographic regions that support a variety of plant and animal life. The fourth in the Bombay Natural History Society's popular series that aims at making accessible old writings, drawings and paintings of India's rich flora and fauna, this book discusses the Himalayas,its foothills, and the adjoining terai and duar grassland-forests. Focusing on the mammals of the Himalayan region, the book draws largely on the pioneering work of S.H. Prater and R.A. Sterndale. The volume includes close to 70 pages colour plate section, 95 colour photographs, and 5 black andwhite the paintings of Paul Barruel and O.F. Tassert, specially made for Prater's work; full page plates illustrating Himalayan birds; Himalayan landscapes by Major Edward Molyneux and Colonel George Strahan; and botanical paintings of Himalayan flowers by Forbes Royale.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0195677285 ISBN 13: 9780195677287
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. pp. 216, Frontispiece, Figures (Partly Col.), Illus.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0195677285 ISBN 13: 9780195677287
Seller: Bookbot, Prague, Czech Republic
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Aus Bibliothek aussortiert; Abnutzung / Risse - leicht; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen; Verformung des Buches. This book brings together articles, drawings, and paintings from valuable old books, journals, and gazetteers in the collection of the Bombay Natural History Society. The historical writings of wildlife and bird enthusiasts of the past paint a vivid picture of India's rich flora and fauna, in urgent need of protection today. Stunning paintings, mostly of birds, and lithographs and sketches of animals and trees, scenery and monuments by eminent European wildlife artists of the 19- and early 20- century are brought together. In a substantial section at the end of the book, gleanings from the miscellaneous notes section of early issues fo the Journal of the BNHS provide interesting snippets of information on species as wide ranging as red ants, mongoose, monitor lizard, python, cobra, cheeta and darter.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0195677285 ISBN 13: 9780195677287
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. pp. 216 Acknowledgements.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2012
ISBN 10: 0198083955 ISBN 13: 9780198083955
Seller: UK BOOKS STORE, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New! Fast Delivery This is an International Edition and ship within 24-48 hours. Deliver by FedEx and Dhl, & Aramex, UPS, & USPS and we do accept APO and PO BOX Addresses. Order can be delivered worldwide within 6-10 days and we do have flat rate for up to 2LB. Extra shipping charges will be requested if the Book weight is more than 5 LB. This Item May be shipped from India, United states & United Kingdom. Depending on your location and availability.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press OUP, 2005
ISBN 10: 0195677285 ISBN 13: 9780195677287
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. pp. 216 1st Edition.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2017
ISBN 10: 0195677285 ISBN 13: 9780195677287
Seller: UK BOOKS STORE, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New! Fast Delivery This is an International Edition and ship within 24-48 hours. Deliver by FedEx and Dhl, & Aramex, UPS, & USPS and we do accept APO and PO BOX Addresses. Order can be delivered worldwide within 6-10 days and we do have flat rate for up to 2LB. Extra shipping charges will be requested if the Book weight is more than 5 LB. This Item May be shipped from India, United states & United Kingdom. Depending on your location and availability.
Language: English
Published by Mumbai, Oxford : Bombay Natural History Society ; Oxford University Press, 1996
ISBN 10: 0195641604 ISBN 13: 9780195641608
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 171 p : ill (some col.), 1 map, ports ; 33 cm. "To the memory of Sálim Ali on the occasion of his birth centenary, November 12, 1996"--Prelim. p. 1. Bibliography: p 168-169. Subjects: Ali, Sálim 1896-1987. Birds - India. Forest - animals - India. Ornithology - India. 4 Kg.
Language: English
Published by Mumbai, Oxford : Bombay Natural History Society ; Oxford University Press, 1996
ISBN 10: 0195641604 ISBN 13: 9780195641608
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 171 p : ill (some col.), 1 map, ports ; 33 cm. "To the memory of Sálim Ali on the occasion of his birth centenary, November 12, 1996"--Prelim. p. 1. Bibliography: p 168-169. Subjects: Ali, Sálim 1896-1987. Birds - India. Forest - animals - India. Ornithology - India. 2 Kg.
Published by BNHS & Oxford university press, 1996
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Presented here, as a tribute to the great ornithologist Salim Ali, are many pictures and lithographs of the 19th-century natural history publications which gave him such immense joy. Also included are selections from the writings of 19th-century naturalists as well as gleanings from the old journals of the Bombay Natural History Society. Some of Salim Ali's own articles along with articles on his beloved Bombay complete the volume.
Language: English
Published by Mumbai u.a., Bombay Natural History Society, o. J. (ca. 1996)., 1996
ISBN 10: 0195641604 ISBN 13: 9780195641608
Seller: Antiquariat Stefan Wulf, Berlin, Germany
Folio, goldgepr. Org.-Leinen mit Org.-SU. 171 ( 1) S., mit zahlreichen eingebundenen Farbtafeln und Textabbildungen in s/w, mit einigen wenigen Textanstreichungen, wohlerhaltenes Exemplar. ISBN 0195641604. - ENGLISH: Folio. Publisher's illustrated hardcover, with publisher's dustjacket, 171 (1) S., with coloured plates and several bw textillustrations. Well preserved copy. ISBN 0195641604. - ENGLISH: Folio. Publisher's illustrated hardcover, with publisher's dustjacket, 171 (1) S., with coloured plates and several bw textillustrations. Well preserved copy. 1501 g.
Language: English
Published by Marg Publications, Mumbai, 2007
ISBN 10: 8185026831 ISBN 13: 9788185026831
Seller: Books in my Basket, New Delhi, India
Hardcover. Condition: New. 196pp.
hardcover. Condition: Gut. 171 Seiten; 9780195641608.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 3.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0195677285 ISBN 13: 9780195677287
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.
HARDCOVER. Condition: New.
Published by Bombay Natural History Society. Oxford University Press, England, 1996
Seller: Reus, Paris, Londres, Valldoreix, B, Spain
First Edition
Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Como Nuevo. Dust Jacket Condition: Como Nuevo. 1? Edición. 171 Pags. Ilustrado Folio. Publisher's illustrated hardcover, with publisher's dustjacket, 171 pages with coloured plates and several bw textillustrations. Well preserved copy.
Published by Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai, 1996
ISBN 10: 8170693500 ISBN 13: 9788170693505
Seller: Books in my Basket, New Delhi, India
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New Good. 1st Edition.
Published by Oxford U. P. / Bombay Natural History Society Mumbai 1996, 1996
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st edition hardback with dust jacket As New folio 171pp., colour & b/w plates text ills., maps, bibliog., Beautiful volume illustrated with many full-page colour plates of birds taken from classic illustrated works.
Published by Oxford UP, 2010
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.