Ed H a Brouwer (21 results)

171 p. Rebound in modern paper wrappers (Binding lightly stained/discoloured at places, otherwise in good condition and with unopened text-block as issued.).

171 p. Rebound in modern paper wrappers (In good condition and with unopened text-block as issued.).

173 p. Rebound in modern paper wrappers (In good condition and with unopened text-block as issued.).

150 p. Rebound in modern paper wrappers (In good condition and with unopened text-block as issued.).

122 p. Rebound in modern paper wrappers (In good condition and with unopened text-block as issued.).

Hardcover. Original. Grey cloth over boards. Black title block with gilt lettering. 185 pp. with 6 bw plates and fold-out map of Papua and New Guinea. Covers the areas of Mexico (English), Indo-Chine (French, esp. Tonkin), India and Burma (English), New Zealand (English), New Guinea (English) and Maroc (French). Each section by a different author. Written during the age of travel for exploration, archaeological digs and with advice on hygiene, insects, physical conditions, collecting specimens, etc. VG, clean and tight interior with no marks; covers have very light wear.…

185 p. Bound in the publisher's blue cloth with dustjacket (In good condition and with unopened text-block as issued.).

Condition: New.

1926, 171pp, ill, gebonden, uitstekende staat.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. Presents new evidence from more than twenty countries on the role of ecosystems in supporting the livelihoods of the poor. Editor(s): Beukering, Pieter J. H. van; Papyrakis, Elissaios; Bouma, Jetske A.; Brouwer, Roy. Series: Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 439 pages, 45 b/w illus. 4 colour illus. 68 tables. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 820. . 2013. Hardback. . . . .…

Condition: New. Presents new evidence from more than twenty countries on the role of ecosystems in supporting the livelihoods of the poor. Editor(s): Beukering, Pieter J. H. van; Papyrakis, Elissaios; Bouma, Jetske A.; Brouwer, Roy. Series: Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 439 pages, 45 b/w illus. 4 colour illus. 68 tables. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 820. . 2013. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

6 volumes, 122, 150, 185, 171, 173, 177 p. Rebound in modern paper wrappers (In good condition and with unopened text-blocks as issued. A firm set.).

Six volumes, all 12mo., uniformly bound. The first volume is the revised second edition and the other volumes are all first editions. All volumes bound in light gray cloth with black blocked title label to the front board and spine and gold gilt lettering stamped to both. Black and white illustrations, maps and charts throughout all volumes. Volumes III, IV, V and VI all have their glassine jackets. A touch of toning to spines of the first two volumes, otherwise an attractive set in tight and clean condition. A complete set of this wonderful guide to traveling in different regions of the world; each volume contains articles by different authors with scientific knowledge that focus on a particular region of the world. The second volume has the chapters: "Polar Regions", "Spitsbergen", "Novaya Zemlya", "Greenland" and "Turkestan"; the fourth volume has a chapter called "Antarctica" by Griffith Taylor and the sixth volume's first chapter is on Canada, as a whole. Although this set isn't completely polar related, it does contain several chapters throughout that focus on the various polar regions, as well as providing fascinating information and illustrations for the other parts of the world as well.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. An excellent little set of Brouwer's guide to travelling for scientific purposes, illustrated and including folding plates. The second, revised edition.Covering all manner of exciting regions, such as the Philippines, the Netherlands, East Indies, Antarctica, Venezuela, Egypt, Angola, Eastern Congo, North Manchuria, Outer Manchuria and Austrian Littoral, and many more besides.This work informs scientific travellers on the everyday things needed to travel, and customs and manners in the distant regions. Volume I is illustrated with eight plates, II with six, III with five and one folding map, IV with eleven, and V with fourteen plates and six maps. Collated, complete.In five volumes; lacking the sixth and final volume.Edited by Hendrik A. Breouwer, a Dutch geologist.From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart; a little bumped to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). book. …

Verhandelingen, derde gedeelte.245 pp., 16 plates. Orig. boards. S'Gravenhage, Nijhoff 1927.

Six volumes (complete). xlviii, 978 p., 59 plates, publisher?s cloth (volumes 1-3), paperbound (volumes 4-6). Previous owner?s names and volume two with ex libris of Dieter Tappenbeck. Good set.This is a valuable and detailed compilation written by expert scientific explorers giving their experiences in different countries (practical advise for equipment and important information relating to everyday life, customs and manners among different peoples). There are chapters on Netherlands East Indies, South & East Africa, The Philippines, Polar Regions, Spitsbergen, Greenland, Turkestan, Mexico, Indo-China, India, New Zealand, New Guinea, Morocco, Egypt, Angola, Australia, Antarctica, Venezuela, Haiti, Ecuador, Congo, the Malay-peninsula, Canada, Oceania, Tropical West Africa, etc. Authors include: Percy Wagner, Warren Smith, W. Werenskiold, A. Hoel, O, Holtedahl, E. R. Stanley, and many others. The section on Antarctica is by Griffith Taylor who travelled with Scott.…

Six volumes (complete). xlviii, 978 p., 59 pls, paperbound. Ex libris Dr. W. Vervoort an stamp on front cover.This is a valuable and detailed compilation written by expert scientific explorers giving their experiences in different countries (practical advise for equipment and important information relating to everyday life, customs and manners among different peoples). There are chapters on Netherlands East Indies, South & East Africa, The Philippines, Polar Regions, Spitsbergen, Greenland, Turkestan, Mexico, Indo-China, India, New Zealand, New Guinea, Morocco, Egypt, Angola, Australia, Antarctica, Venezuela, Haiti, Ecuador, Congo, the Malay-peninsula, Canada, Oceania, Tropical West Africa, etc. Authors include: Percy Wagner, Warren Smith, W. Werenskiold, A. Hoel, O, Holtedahl, E. R. Stanley, and many others. The section on Antarctica is by Griffith Taylor who travelled with Scott.…

The Hague 1925-29. 6 vols. 1019 pp.