Lockley Ronald Mathias (39 results)

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. 1st American edition; 205 clean, unmarked pages/ dj w/lite chipping, unclipped price, in mylar. Charts, Diagrams, b/w Illus (illustrator).

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1970). 1970 1st edition. 8vo (131 x 215mm). Pp231. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by C.F. Tunnicliffe, maps, bibliography. Minor faults else good-plus in slightly used dust-wrapper. This is an excellent, thorough, detailed description of the ecology and biology of the fauna and flora of Wales, with chapters on geology and climate. Chapters include: The shape of Wales - geography and geology, climate, rainfall; Natural history of man in Wales; Wild mammals in Wales today - fox and badger, mustelids, insectivores, bats, rodents, seals; The birds - birds of prey, mountain birds, lowland birds, birds of the coast; Wild flowers - variety of floral types, list of Welsh plants, collecting, recording, lowland plants, upland flowers, Alpine plants, flowers of the coast, freshwater plants, fungi; Other wildlife - amphibia and reptiles, butterflies, migratory lepidoptera, moths, dragonflies, bumble-bees and others, snails and slugs, fishes; Places to visit; Index of Welsh birds, with notes on distribution. . …

Condition: Good. Original black boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with numerous (full page) photographs in colour and some in b/w, 4to.

Condition: Good. Original gray boads, dust jacket, numerous (full page) colour and b/w illustrations (including photographs), 4to.

1st edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 191 pp. illus. (incl. plans) plates, 20 cm. Subjects; Agriculture Skokholm Island. Wales. Description and travel. 1 Kg.…

Book Club Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 268 p.: ill. ; 23 cm. Continued by The island. Subjects: Lockley, R. M. (Ronald Mathias) - 1903-2000. Naturalists - Wales - Biography. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 191 pp. illus. (incl. plans) plates, 20 cm. Subjects; Agriculture Skokholm Island. Wales. Description and travel. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 176 pages. Text tannedThe island is Skokholm, tiny and remote, off the wild coast of Pembrokeshire. It was there that Ronald Lockley went as a young man, to study the tens of thou sands of wild creatures that lived 'within the compass of one small plot of land surrounded by the sea'.…

Book Club Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 268 p.: ill. ; 23 cm. Continued by The island. Subjects: Lockley, R. M. (Ronald Mathias) - 1903-2000. Naturalists - Wales - Biography. 1 Kg.…

Maroon hardback cloth cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition with rubbed and edge-torn dust jacket. 220mm x 150mm (9" x 6"). 149pp.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1954). 1954 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 217mm). Ppvii,149. B/w photograph plates, b/w illustrations by Phillida and John Mead, b/w location maps. Gilt seal motif to blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Stains to end-papers. Good copy in stained and used dust-wrapper. "Continuing his renowned studies of the individual lives of marine creatures, begun with [the books] Shearwaters, and Puffins, R.M. Lockley has written this study of the breeding of the Atlantic or grey seal .Puzzled by many aspects of its behaviour during many years of casual watching of the seals, the author decided to spend a whole breeding-season with them." Lockley took, as object of his study, a colony inhabiting a small cove beneath cliffs, which was inaccessible except by boat, and even then only just. Here is an account of a year's observations of the undisturbed home life of a Welsh seal colony. .…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Spine sun-toned. Remains well-preserved overall. Series; Britain in pictures ; 85. Physical description; 47 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm. Subjects; Islands Great Britain. Great Britain Description and travel. Islands British Isles. 1 Kg. …

Blue hardback cloth cover. Condition: Good. Reprint. G: in good condition with rubbed, marked and torn dust jacket in clear protective wrap (tape repairs). Pages toned. Off-setting to endpapers. Inner hinge cracked. 220mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). 152pp. B/W photographic plates.

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Condition Notes: Matt paper dust wrapper has insignificant edgewear and is a touch faded with fraying at the bottom corners, now wrapped in a removable protective sleeve. A little age-toning to the edges of the text block. The contents complete, clean and tight; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over blue boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 8½" x 6¾" (0.9 kg); pp 175; Index; In the Survival Books series; Number 6 in the series. Includes: Distribution maps; Black & white photographs on individual leaves; Black & white drawings; Diagrams; Maps; Tables; Colour frontispiece; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #197010 ||.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First edition. Hardback. With dust jacket. First Edition.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Spine sun-toned. Remains well-preserved overall. Series; Britain in pictures ; 85. Physical description; 47 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm. Subjects; Islands Great Britain. Great Britain Description and travel. Islands British Isles. 1 Kg. …

1st edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance : From Colwall Library with their bookplate to front pastedown. Physical description: 186 pages, illustrations, 23 cm. Notes: Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (page 177). Subjects: Puffins; Fratercula; Puffins; Alcidae; Puffinus; Birds, Charadriiformes; Zoology. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First Edition. Pembrokeshire by M. Lockley is an engaging introduction to one of Wales's most beautiful and historic counties, exploring its spectacular coastline, ancient monuments, towns and villages, and rich natural heritage. Combining history, geography and local interest, the book examines the landscapes, traditions and people that have shaped Pembrokeshire through the centuries. Written in an accessible style and illustrated throughout, it offers an informative overview of the region's distinctive character. An excellent addition for readers and collectors of Welsh local history, travel and regional studies. First Edition.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Lockley's evocative account of how he bought Orielton and turned it into what bcame the famous Field Studies Centre. Lots of natural history included. pp332. No foxing. Not price clipped. Unmarked.

1st edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance : From Colwall Library with their bookplate to front pastedown. Physical description: 186 pages, illustrations, 23 cm. Notes: Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (page 177). Subjects: Puffins; Fratercula; Puffins; Alcidae; Puffinus; Birds, Charadriiformes; Zoology. 1 Kg.…

Condition: very good. near fine. Hbk square 8vo 48pp illustr b+w and color plates dj slightly shelfworn now in protective sleeve prev ownerÕs inscr neatly on front endpaper otherwise a very good clean tight unmarked copy.

gebundene Ausgabe, Pp. Condition: Sehr gut. 159 S. : 4 Bl. Abb. Seiten altersbedingt gebräunt. Einband leicht berieben/angeschmutzt, ansonsten sehr gut erhalten. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 390.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of B. Kalsbeek with his bookplate to front pastedown.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 47 pages; Physical description: 47 p. , [8] p. Of plates : ill. (some col. ), maps (1 col. ) ; 24 cm. Subjects: Islands - Great Britain - Description and travel. Series: Britain in pictures / The British people in pictures. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of B. Kalsbeek with his bookplate to front pastedown.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 47 pages; Physical description: 47 p. , [8] p. Of plates : ill. (some col. ), maps (1 col. ) ; 24 cm. Subjects: Islands - Great Britain - Description and travel. Series: Britain in pictures / The British people in pictures. 1 Kg. …

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Teal cover has light wear to corners and spine caps but clean, bright, and in very good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Small erasure in corner of front end sheet. Pages are clean and pristine. Several color plates plus b&w illustrations. Dust jacket has light wear to the extremities but clean, bright, and in very good+ condition. DJ protected by a brand new, clear, acid-free mylar cover. We add mylar covers to all books with DJs to preserve the DJs and add luster to magnify their beauty. (If pictured, shown without the mylar cover for an accurate representation of dust jacket. ).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Vintage Copy Writing on the first inside page. Tanning to edge of pages Appears unread, may have minor damage from transit/storage. Next day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries.