Beever W A (6 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo , various paginations, 18 coloured photographs, other black and white illustrations, card covers, spiral binding , a fine copy. A compilation of 5 papers from various sources. Kermadec Islands Flora - An Annotated Check List by Sykes, 205 pp. New Records and other Information on the Vascular Flora of the kermadec Islands by Sykes and West. Mosses of the Kermadec Islands, Northern New Zealand by Beever, Fife and West. Scaevola gracilius (Goodeniaceae) in the Kermadec Islands and Tonga by Sykes. The Effects of Goats on Vegetation of the Kermadec Islands. by Sykes. …

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Interesting cloth collection on a variety of agricultural subjects, three volumes being illustrated editions. A collection of eight individual works on the topics of nature, agriculture and farming. Includes one first edition.Comprised of:(1854) Chemistry Applied to Agriculture by John Anthony Chaptal;(1868) Hand-Book of Farm Labour by John Chalmers Morton*;(1870) Successful Farming by the Rev. W. Holt Beever;(1912) The Soil by A. D. Hall;(1912) Fertilisers and Manures by A. D. Hall;(1919) Elements of Agriculture by W. Fream, ed. by J. R. Ainsworth-Davis;(1928) Random Gleanings from Nature's Fields by W. P. Pycraft - first edition.*Two volumes bound in one, with (1868) The Chemistry of Food by Charles A. Cameron.All bound in publisher's original cloth. Random Gleanings from Nature's Fields includes the gilt stamp of King Edward's School, Birmingham, as well as the prize bookplate, dated 1927-28. Hand-Book of Farm Labour features the inscription of agricultural author, J. P. Sheldon.The Soil is illustrated with a frontispiece and twelve plates. Fertilisers and Manures features seven plates. Random Gleanings from Nature's Fields features forty plates, including the frontispiece. Collated, complete. In publisher's original cloth bindings. Inscription of Professor J. P. Sheldon to front free endpaper of Hand-Book of Farm Labour. Inscriptions to both endpapers, stretching across title page, to Successful Farming. Stamp of The White House Country Life Museum to front paste down of Elements of Agriculture. King Edward's School, Birmingham, prize bookplate to front paste down of Random Gleanings from Nature's Fields, dated 1927-28. Externally, smart with slight bumping and rubbing and a few marks to each volume. Chemistry Applied to Agriculture and Fertilisers and Manures feature more distinctive marks to the front boards. Internally, firmly bound, with the exception of Chemistry Applied to Agriculture, which is marginally more delicate. Chemistry Applied to Agriculture and Elements of Agriculture include scattered pencil annotations. All volumes generally bright and clean with spotting heavier to first and last few pages. Chemistry Applied to Agriculture suffering from a noticeable tide mark throughout. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

First Edition. Worn copy bound in quarter leather over buckram boards with a gilt title to the spine. Some slight wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Includes previous owner's inscription. Physical description; 291 p., CXI [i.e. CXV] leaves of plates : ill., plans ; 35 cm. Notes; "An extensive series of plates and many hundred engravings on wood." Includes index. Subjects; Carpentry. Joinery. Geometrical drawing. Framing (Building). Carpentry. Geometry and geometrical drawing. Joinery. Genres; Engraved title pages - Scotland - 1860. Engraved title pages - Scotland - 1869. Etchings - Scotland - 1860. Etchings - Scotland - 1869. Illustrated. Library bindings - England - 1894. Library bindings - England - 1934. Library bindings - England - 1974. Marbled papers - England - 1894. Steel engravings - Scotland - 1860. Steel engravings - Scotland - 1869. Treatises - Scotland - 1860. Wood engravings - Scotland - 1860. Wood engravings - Scotland - 1869. 3 Kg.…

First Edition. Worn copy bound in quarter leather over buckram boards with a gilt title to the spine. Some slight wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Includes previous owner's inscription. Physical description; 291 p., CXI [i.e. CXV] leaves of plates : ill., plans ; 35 cm. Notes; "An extensive series of plates and many hundred engravings on wood." Includes index. Subjects; Carpentry. Joinery. Geometrical drawing. Framing (Building). Carpentry. Geometry and geometrical drawing. Joinery. Genres; Engraved title pages - Scotland - 1860. Engraved title pages - Scotland - 1869. Etchings - Scotland - 1860. Etchings - Scotland - 1869. Illustrated. Library bindings - England - 1894. Library bindings - England - 1934. Library bindings - England - 1974. Marbled papers - England - 1894. Steel engravings - Scotland - 1860. Steel engravings - Scotland - 1869. Treatises - Scotland - 1860. Wood engravings - Scotland - 1860. Wood engravings - Scotland - 1869. 3 Kg.…

Leather Bound. Condition: 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1835. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 416, 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. Volume 2 416 416.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 416 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1835. Text in English. This comprehensive study explores the topography, architecture, and decorative elements of Pompeii, documenting the archaeological discoveries made since 1819. The work includes detailed illustrations and engravings by multiple artists, providing a valuable visual and textual record of the ancient city's remains. It serves as an essential resource for scholars of classical archaeology and Roman history. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…