Language: English
Published by Folio Society, United Kingdom, 2001
Seller: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, United Kingdom
hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, large octavo, while cloth lettered gilt, dust wrapper not called for. Mild discolouration to the top left of the upper board and top right of the lower, likely age-toning related. The binding remains tight and the contents clean and unmarked.Housed in a well presented red paper covered slipcase. Illustrated in colour by E J Detmold. 239pp.
Published by Folio, 1998
Seller: Classic Books Of Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. vg in vg slipcase.clean and tight, almost new.
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Detmold, M. & E.; Kipling, J. L.; Drake, W. H.; Frenzeny, P.; Gleeson, Joseph M. (illustrator). 354 pages. 6.00x0.80x9.00 inches. In Stock.
Published by Johnathan Cape, 1923
Seller: Karl Eynon Books Ltd, Tywyn, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hard Back. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 1st edition though a fair copy with worn boards and half the cloth at the spine missing pages browned plates VG 92 pages 6 plates.
Published by Humphrey Milford; Oxford University Press, London, 1924
Seller: Alexander's Books, Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Detmold, E. J. (illustrator). Reprint Original owner's name and date of 1924 on front end paper. Quarto hardback 120 pp 19 laid colour plates by Detmold plus further colour plate (of a monkey) on the front cover Dark brown cloth and fawn boards with brown lettering on front cover. Nice copy with rubbing of corners. A tiny bit of foxing throughout but not affecting plates and clean otherwise. Previous owner's neat inscription dated Christmas 1924 on front free end paper. Generally Very Good condition.
Language: English
Published by Tudor Publishing Co., 1937
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. Sixth Printing. 1937; New York; yellow illustrated glossy paper dust jacket with black titles; dust jacket contains rubbing and edge wear; dust jacket contains chips and tears; Interior is clean and unmarked; 4to,9 3/4" to 12" tall; 271 pages; Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book.
Language: English
Published by Folio Society
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Like New. Brand new 2011 14th printing of the 1999 Folio Society hardcover in slipcase as issued. oversized and overweight.D25 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.
Published by Hodder and Stoughton
Seller: Red-books ( Member of P.B.F.A. ), Hanley Swan, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Lacks dustwrapperCream boards with gilt illustrations to front cover and spine. Light soiling, slightly rubbed but decoration undamaged. Browning to end papers, no inscriptions seen, illustrated, all tissue guards in place.Clean copy internally, page edge rough cut, edges have some spotting. Heavy book, will require additional postage outside the UK.
Published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1936
Seller: Lux Mentis, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover [Slipcase]. Condition: Very Good in Good Dustjacket. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. New Edition (Third Printing). New Edition (Third Printing). Hardcover [Slipcase]. Fabre's Book of Insects is a retelling of Alexander Teixeira de Mattos' translation of Jean-Henri Fabre's Souvenirs entomologique, a project that Matto considered his greatest achievement. Fabre's work is a series of texts on insects and arachnids. It talks about insects in real life, mythology and folklore. He influenced the later writings of Charles Darwin, who called Fabre "an inimitable observer". Inscription to Oliver Sacks at ffep. Uncommon in original box. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minor shelfwear to dj, toning, and creasing, closed tears. Green cloth with a gilt scarab cover design and spine lettering, housed in paper covered illustrated slipcase. Large 8vo. [14], 271pp. Illus. (frontispiece and 11 full color tipped in plates).
Published by George Allen, London, England, 1912
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition, 2nd Impression. June 1912 George Allen, London 2nd printing of the illustrated edition with 13 color tipped in plates. Ownership ink to flyleaf otherwise tight and unmarked. Illustrated boards, no jacket. oversized and overweight. d53 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.