Blake Emmet R (27 results)

1977. Birds, Zoology, Natural History. University of Chicago Press. Good cloth with a slight wave to text (gosh darn) amd with minor shelving wear and poor dust jacket674p.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Printing. Field Museum of Natural History Zoological Series, Volume XXII, Number 9, November 23, 1942. Publication 522. Pages 513 through 551. Tan wraps. Illus. with B&W photos and Figures. Library stamps, stickers, pocket. Cover worn and torn along the spine fold. Text clean.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. F4 - Book has some rubbing on the cover edges, sides, and corners, wrinkling on the spine, previous owner's name and date written on the front loose endpaper, light foxing on the page edges, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Manual of Neotropical Birds (Volume 1). Spheniscidae (Penguins) to Laridae (Gulls and Allies). Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 58 page softcover. Frontis map of British Guiana. Fieldiana: Zoology Volume 32, Number 7. Publication 655. Based on a collection of specimens gathered on the Sewell Avery British Guiana Expedition in 1938. Unmarked, tight and clean.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Thick quarto, L + 674 pp., map endpapers, maps, color & b/w plates, index. Vol. 1 only of the four volume Manual. Cloth bound hardcover book in v.g. cond. w/only the very lightest wear to corners & edges, the d/w has a crease down the spine but o/w is in v.g. cond.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Quarto, xlx + 674 pp., map endpapers, color plates, b/w plates, b/w illus., index. Spheniscidae (Penguins) to Laridae (Gulls and Allies). Cloth bound hardcover book w/only the very slightest wear to a couple of corners & edges, d/w has a crease down the spine but o/w is also very good cond. …

Hardcover. 724pp., illus. Light foxing to edges else very good plus condition with text clean & binding sound / very good plus dust jacket.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Stiff Printed Wrappers. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Monograph. Fieldiana:Zoology Volume 32, Number 7.Museum publication # 655.Ex-Library,but only small call letters on front wrapper and stain from partially removed bookplate on endpapers,no pocket or other marks.Map,light foxing,474 pages.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Chicago Natural History Museum, 1954, 96pp., many illusts., VG $.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1954. Birds. Field Museum of Natural History/Chicago Natural History Museum. Good paper 96p. With color photos of dioramas. (with birds) 10/24.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. VG / -- B/w illustrations. Stapled booklet with green pictorial card covers. . Binding is firm and tight. Light soiling to covers. Single ex-reference library stamp on front pastedown. Owner's name on flysheet otherwise no inscriptions.

Hardcover. dj shows small spotting and rubbing. ".a comprehensive, detailed, and authoritative synopsis of the avifauna of tropical America as now known." 674 pages; 7 1/2 x 10 1/8" Very Good in Very Good dust jacket.

Octavo,674 pp.,colour plates, illustrations, very good copy in dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good, dust jacket - very good. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations.

VERY GOOD LARGE HARDBACK IN VERY GOOD DUSTWRAP. SPENISCIDAE (PENGUINS) TO LARIDAE (GULLS AND ALLIES). 1ST EDITION.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition, Paperback. Illustrated boards are damaged. There are small pieces cut out of the whole book on the front cover, the back cover, has pieces torn out for the last few pages (none of the tears inter-fears with the text of the book). The cover is scuffed on all edges and stained on back cover, fep is torn out, previous owners names. o/w internally the book is v/g.…

Hardcover Cloth. Condition: G/Fair. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. G/Fair. (1977). Hardcover Cloth. volume one only . 8vo., 674 pp., dj yellowed, frayed some . Black & White illustrations (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Thick 4to(10"tall)brown cloth. First Printing, 1977. Very Good in a Very Good unclipped dust jacket in Brodart. Only volume 1 of this book was ever published. This copy contains a handwritten letter from the author to the owner of the book discussing the merits of the book and the author's intention to produce a second volume shortly. The book also has a handwritten note of appreciation of technical assistance from the owner of this volume. A RARE AND INSIGHTFUL DOCUMENT. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Chicago & London, 1977. XLIX,674 pp. 12 plts. Cloth, d/j.

1977, quarto, xlix, 674pp. 4 colour and 8 black and white plates, 67 drawings, maps, dust wrapper, fine.

Chicago & London, 1953. XXIX,644 pp. Ills. Hardcover. - No d./j.

Hardcover. Condition: As New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 232 pages, [18] pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portrait ; 21 cm. ; green and orange cloth with designs ; no dustjacket ; OCLC: 9504907 ; LC: SB411 ; Dewey: 583.305 ; Contents: The President makes and appeal / Walter E Clark -- The regional rose-conference idea / Robert Pyle -- What is a rose pilgimage? -- Pernet-Ducher / J Dupeyrat -- Breeding roses at home / George C Thomas -- Propagating roses at home / C C Bramble -- What understock do you use? / Mrs. Gross R Scruggs -- Rose-disease work at the New Jersey Station / Richard P White -- Black spot again / L M Massey, Cynthia Westcott -- A plea for patience / P L A Lines -- When is a new rose a good rose? -- Favorite roses, a symposium -- All roses are beautiful / George T Elliot -- Vermont replies / George P Cheney -- A well-considered list / R Marion Hatton -- A nurseryman's selection / S Roger Mitchell -- Roses which give most pleasure / Mrs J A Frank Neal -- My favorite roses / Mrs Frank Harris Hissock -- The favored few / A J Webster -- Among the newer roses / Clarence A Davis -- Among my favorites / Melvin E Wyant -- Time-tested favorites / Robert Housum -- Some yellow roses I like / Clyde O'Rourk -- Hoosier beauties / Arthur L Hubbard -- The call of the wild / Albert Chandler -- Kansas roses / Otto Greef -- A rose-garden in Arkansas / Dymple B Johnson -- Teas in the South / R N Day -- Favorite roses in Central Florida / Louis P Bosanquet -- Roses I have grown and loved / Henderson L Lanham -- The roses of Spartanburg / Mrs L J Blake -- My favorite roses / Mrs James A Bane -- What are my favorite roses? -- Favorites from the Pernetiana paradise / Aden Hyde -- Ideals and favorites / P L A Lines -- Roses of the future / E G Hill -- Rating rose values / Capt L S Van Duzer -- Shipping cut roses / S S Pannock -- Rugosa roses and their hybrids / Chester D Wedrick -- An experience with little own-root roses / Horace W Treusdell -- California roses, a symposium -- Physical geography of California / Emmet Rixford -- The California climate / George C Thomas -- California as a rose paradise / Forrest L Hieatt -- Old roses of California / Arthur P Howard -- Roses in California / Lowell Swisher -- Some new roses in Southern California / John A Armstrong -- California garden practice / Clarence G White -- Combating heat in the San Joaquin Valley / R O MacDonald -- Roses of Monterey / Francis E Lester -- Roses in Central California / Mrs Charles C Derby -- Rose-planting in Santa Clara County / Mrs Fremont Older -- Roses by the Golden Gate / Victor Reiter -- Experiences from Petaluma / Mrs Maud E Serutton -- Roses in Northern California / Howard Bishop Jr -- Roses in the Redwood empire / Mrs J H Gault -- Commercial rose-growing in California / Dr Emmet Rixford -- The rose-pilgrim's progress / Dwight L Armstrong -- Roses in the Puget Sound country / Dr Hiram DePuy -- The American Rose Society tours Europe / J H Nicolas -- Roses in other lands - Rose notes -- World's new roses -- Roses registered ; tiny mark on front cover, else VG. Book.…

LeatherBound. Condition: 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: 54. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1942 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: 54.…

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 1942. 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, Pages:- 50, 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. 50 50.…

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 1942. 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 Fieldiana Zoology v.22, no.9, Pages:- 86, 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 Fieldiana Zoology v.22, no.9 86 86.…