Otto Degener (66 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Book is red cloth with black lettering and a design on the front cover and spine. Book has some edge wear and bumped corners. Map end papers. Text and illustrations are clean & bright. Binding is tight.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback in very good condition.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1984 Braun Brumfield Pub. Pages are all clean tight and bright no marks. Cover is strong spine is smooth. A few light marks otherwise clean and bright.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 1975 white paper covers lightly soiled and edge worn. Top front cover near spine a little abraded. Tight and clean interior.

paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. paperback, some mild age-toned foxing else a good tightly bound copy, bookplate of a previous owner, the text remains clean and is unmarked, b&w illustrations, 312pp.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unmarked copy with light cover wear, little wrinkling to spine. Pg. 312. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Corrected spelling of Proper noun on page 205. Flhyleaf has some writing on pencil. First and last blank pages have yellowing. Slight fading on spine ; B and w photos; 9.1 X 6.6 X 1.1 inches; 301 pages.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Unknown. Octavo, softocver, VG in orange wraps. With Descriptions of Ancient Hawaiian Customs and an Introduction to the Geologic History of the Islands. 314 pp. plus maps. Hundreds of illustrations and drawings. Index and glossary. Book.

1930/1945. Botany, Natural History. Self-published? Good orange paperback 314p.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Original wrappers, (full page) illustrations in b/w, 8vo.; Spine slighlty discoloured.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Red decorated cloth boards with black lettering to spine and front. Boards are marked and generally grubby. Warped. Some bumping to corners. Spine is age darkened with bumping to ends. Somewhat cocked. Age discolouration to endpages. Textblock is in good condition, clean and tight. 303 pp. B/w illustrations throughout. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 768g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 026849:1-P1) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 768 G. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Original full red textured cloth over board covers, title in black to spine (faded) and front with a design. No names or writing on map end papers or in text. 303 numbered pages, clean and tight in binding. Illustrated throughout with Photographs and Drawings.…

Hardcover. First Edition. Copyright Date: 1949 Sm Quarto, Hardcover, Decorated covers, Slight Warp And Dust Soiling To Covers, 1949, PP.303, This Copy Is Inscribed By The Degeners, Mokaleia, Oahu, Hawaii Very Good With Light Wear At Extremities Sm Quarto, Hardcover, Decorated covers, Slight Warp And Dust Soiling To Covers. B & W Photos, Map Decorated Pastedowns (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. (1945). Paper covers. xv, 314 pp. Illustrated. Index/Glossary. Previous owner's name stamp, title in ink to spine. Subtitled, "First photo-lithoprint edition of 'Ferns and Flowering Plants of Hawaii National Park, with Descriptions of Ancient Hawaiian Customs and an Introduction to the Geologic History of the Islands.'.…

StapleBound. Copyright Date: 1943 Octavo, 1943, PP.197-220, 221-244, Seven Of These Pages Are Of Other Botanical Garden Topics, An 8 Month Collecting Trip In Fiji, Part One Cover Has Hand Written Presentation Line, To Prof. John W. Moore ( University Of Minnesota Botany Professor) With Seasons Greetings, O. D.; Vol.44, Sept. 1943, Number 525, and Vol.44, Oct.1943, Number 526 Very Good, Marginal Cover Sunlight Darkening Reprint Of The Journal Of The New York Botanical Garden. One Map, 27 B & W Text Photos (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Sunned spine. Small tear at top of spine. Page toning due to age. Minor staining on page edges. Inside pages are clean and free of markings and damage. Sticker on inside front cover from previous owner. All proceeds benefit the Arboretum Library of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.…

First Edition, Very Good+ condition, corners lightly bumped; Red paper-covered boards with black decorations, map endpapers; brown ghost of newspaper clipping on front endpapers, internally very clean and tight, binding slightly cocked.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Red cloth over boards with black lettering and design on front. Covers rubbed with light spotting. Corners bumped and edges rubbed. Binding tight and square. Title page and copyright page dated 1949. 303 pages. Black and white photographs and illustrations in the text. Pages clean with no marks or tears. Signed with inscription on FFE by Otto Degener to Thomas Lovejoy. This book is from the collection of Thomas Lovejoy. Dr. Lovejoy was an influential ecologist, field biologist, and activist; former head of the Amazon Biodiversity Center, World Wildlife Fund, and advisor to the United Nations and Smithsonian Institution. He is credited with introducing the term biological diversity to the mainstream environmental movement. In addition, he was a passionate collector of books on the natural world. He died in 2021 and we are very excited to present a selection of his books. Please browse the entire catalogue here on ABE or contact us for instructions on how to get to it. Signed by Author(s).…

Pamphlet. 2 volumes (pp. 74-91; pp. 111-125), illustrations, staplebound pamphlets. Very Good. Degener wrote the first monograph on Hawaiian plant life of the 20th century. His extensive collection of specimens included rare and endangered plants and was gifted to the New York Botanical Garden.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Ferns and Flowering Plants of Hawaii National Park' is a comprehensive botanical guide detailing the diverse and unique flora found within one of the world's most fascinating ecological regions. Authored by renowned botanist Otto Degener, this work serves as an essential reference for understanding the complex plant life of the Hawaiian Islands, ranging from the lush rainforests to the volcanic landscapes.The book meticulously categorizes various species of ferns and flowering plants, providing descriptive insights into their morphology, habitats, and ecological significance. Readers will discover the rich tapestry of Hawaii's natural heritage through Degener's expert observations. The text highlights both common and rare species, illustrating the incredible biodiversity that defines the archipelago's national park areas.By documenting these botanical wonders, the work offers invaluable knowledge for students of botany, nature enthusiasts, and travelers alike. 'Ferns and Flowering Plants of Hawaii National Park' remains a significant contribution to Pacific natural history, capturing the spirit of Hawaii's wilderness and the scientific curiosity of the early 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Softcover (Side-stapled). Condition: Good. This book was produced as a quick, inexpensive, war-time edition to meet the demand for more information about Hawaii and its plants.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. 8vo. 314 pp, pages browned, good in original red card covers, covers edgeworn, spine sun faded, card torn and tatty at top of spine, good. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Ferns and Flowering Plants of Hawaii National Park' is a comprehensive botanical guide detailing the diverse and unique flora found within one of the world's most fascinating ecological regions. Authored by renowned botanist Otto Degener, this work serves as an essential reference for understanding the complex plant life of the Hawaiian Islands, ranging from the lush rainforests to the volcanic landscapes.The book meticulously categorizes various species of ferns and flowering plants, providing descriptive insights into their morphology, habitats, and ecological significance. Readers will discover the rich tapestry of Hawaii's natural heritage through Degener's expert observations. The text highlights both common and rare species, illustrating the incredible biodiversity that defines the archipelago's national park areas.By documenting these botanical wonders, the work offers invaluable knowledge for students of botany, nature enthusiasts, and travelers alike. 'Ferns and Flowering Plants of Hawaii National Park' remains a significant contribution to Pacific natural history, capturing the spirit of Hawaii's wilderness and the scientific curiosity of the early 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Book is black and green cloth with green and black lettering on the front cover and spine. Book is bound with screw-posts. Book has a temporary index. Pages are not numbered. Many black & white illustrations throughout. INCLUDES FAST AND FREE USA SHIPPING.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cover wear, corners creased, dampstain, o/w very good. Staplebnd 4to. Title continues Hawaiian Islands. 16pp. B/w illus. > Language: English | > Size: 4to | > Media/Binding: Staple Bound |.

Condition: Almost Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj as issued. 1st ed. Honolulu, Privately Printed by the Author, 1957 Vol. 1 1933, with an Ex-Libris on inside cover. In almost FINE condition Ships from Hawaii. Hard to find in good condition. -- Otto Degener, a systematic botanist and conservationist, is recognized as the authority on the flora of the Hawaiian Islands. In addition, he was one of the first people to awaken the public to the need to conserve the native habitats which were being lost to alien species and rampant development. Born in Orange, New Jersey in 1899, Dr. Degener received his M.A. from the University of Hawaii in 1922 and his Ph.D. from Columbia University, where he studied under N. L. Britton, P. A. Rydberg, and R.A. Harper. Moving to Hawaii in 1922, he taught botany at the University of Hawaii from 1925 to 1927 and in 1929 he was appointed the first naturalist for Hawaii National Park. Degener was appointed Collaborator in Hawaiian Botany by The New York Botanical Garden in 1935 and was associated with the Garden until his death in 1988. Degener published the first fascicle of his great work, the Flora Hawaiiensis in 1932. This was the first such flora published since that of William Hillebrand of 1888. The Hillebrand specimens were deposited in Berlin and subsequently most were lost during World War II. During his lifetime, Dr. Degener managed to collect over 36,000 different species and preserve some 900 threatened and endangered plants. Without question, his herbarium was the largest and finest collection of Hawaiian Island specimens in existence.A lot of his specimens are now in the Herbarium of The New York Botanical Garden. loose leaf in hardcover, with removable screws in binding.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Presumed first edition. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Light shelfwear to covers with a few small areas of rubbing. Bright gilt lettering on cover and spine. Gutter of front endpapers toned a bit. Contents clean and tight. 312 pages, b&w photos and illus.