John Biscoe (9 results)

Condition: Good. 1984. No Edition Stated. 113 pages. Signed by the author. Paperback book. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light stains, marking and tanning.…

Condition: Very Good. 7 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 15 x 23 cms. Category: The Local Historian; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years of taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 4 homemade volumes in regular cloth bindings of scientific articles mostly from the 1960s and 1970s about birds and animals, including marsupials, in Australia and New Zealand. These books were compiled and put together by John J. Christian. The books each have some 20-50 scientific articles. Christian has his name on most or all of the articles, and there is underlining in a number of the articles. A few of the researchers have signed their articles.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The book appears to be in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. The dust jacket is present, though its exact condition is not specified. There are no visible inscriptions, signatures, or library markings, indicating it is a clean copy.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

The printed pedigree is 25pp., 4to. Stitched. Worn and aged, in heavily-worn buff printed wraps. Inscribed on front cover to 'Churton. | From the Author | 11 October 1887.' Eighteen pages of pedigrees, printed lengthwise, comprising: a twelve-page 'Pedigree of Biscoe of Little Missenden', followed by two pedigrees (A and B) over three pages, and 'Appendix I., To shew the connection of the Randall and Biscoe families', and 'Appendix II., to shew the connection between the Blake and Biscoe families'. The printed pedigree also contains a two-page introduction by 'J. C. C. S.' has headings 'Arms', 'Other Biscoes', 'New England' and 'Index', with acknowledgements; a three-page 'Index of Names'; and a two-page 'Index of Places'. Four copies on COPAC, but now scarce. Also included is a manuscript pedigree (1p., landscape folio, in fair condition) folded into a packet docketed: Jan 6 1867 | Biscoe Pedigree | Revd. R. Biscoe Rector of Whitbourne Co Hereford from inspection of the probate of the will of Joseph Biscoe dated 1749 codicil 1750'. Also manuscript transcription (1p., 12mo, creased and worn), headed 'Copy inscription on ye s. wall of ye church of ', relating to the family of Joseph Biscoe (1672-1750). From the family papers of Sir Richard Harington of Whitbourne Court, Worcester.…