Jolly Vh (5 results)

Condition: Very Good. 388 pages. With maps and illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. 1st. Little in the way of comprehensive academic literature on NZ limnology (the study of bodies of fresh water) was available before this work by Jolly and Brown was published. In his forward to the book M A Chapman, president of the NZ Limnological Society, said it was a milestone "since it was the first time much previously unpublished or scattered and difuse material had been brought together." A handsome and vastly informative volume was the result. Following a general introduction, and maps locating NZ lakes, the content is sub-divided into sections covering Geomorphology, Physical Characteristics, Chemistry and General Biological Features, Plankton Studies, Plant Studies and Animal Studies, each with several sub-sections. Almost 40 years after publication this study is perticularly relevant as the water quality in NZ lakes comes under increasing pressure from unbanisation, agricultural and industrial impacts. First edition of 1975 jointly published by Auckland and Oxford UPs, 388 pages including references, glossary, NZ lakes index, scientific names index and general index. illustrated throughout with B/w photos, maps, drawings (mainly fish), diagrams, graphs, tables etc. Hard covers with light brown wrap-round misty lake photo image VG+ with two small impression marks lower front edge, small dealer stamp lower right corner FFEP, text block otherwise excellent, no inscriptions or markings. Unpacked weight 1kg; may require additional postage for international delivery. Photos, Maps, Diagrams, Graphs, Drawings Tables Etc (illustrator). …

first edition 388pp ills.[b/w] VG+ (grey ill.cloth,sl.rubbed and soiled,eps and content edges v.sl.soiled, previous owner's catalogue number in pen to front).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 388p Paper over boards Inscription FEP Light foxing EPs With maps and illustrations, a collection of essays from diverse sources about the ecosystems of New Zealand lakes, covering from geomorphology to chemistry and biological features to plant and animal studies.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. Very Good+/No Jacket. First Edition. 388pgs.