Phil Rau (22 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Trade Paperback. "This Dover edition, first published in 1970, is an unabridged and unaltered reproduction of the work originally published by Princeton University Press in 1918". A tight copy with unbroken spine, some head and fore edge spotting and corner crease front and rear. Old prior store price on inside front cover.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Tight book in rubbed covers; unmarked but for name to front endpaper.; 8.3 X 5.4 X 0.9 inches; 372 pages.

paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", 372 pages. "The Raus, with minimal equipment, concentrating on a small area, performed a classic series of observations on the activities of the local wasps: tunneling and paper wasps, flycatchers, mason wasps, woodborers, and others. Unabridged reprint of the work originally published by Princeton University Press in 1918.…

1918. Insects, Invertebrates. Princeton University Press. Ex-library good- fair cloth with shaken and exposed front hinge 372p.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Light wear and soiling to covers, otherwise text clean and solid; Transactions of the Academy of Science in St. Louis, Volume XXVI, No. 2.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softbound. Condition: Very Good. Reprinted from Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Volume IX, No. 3, September, 1916. Soft-bound in brown wrappers with black printing to the covers - contents bright and complete in pages 227-274.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. 24 x 15.5 cm. Octavo. 324 pages. Blue cloth. Many photographs and diagrams. Heavyr spotting to the boards and toning to the spine. Internally clean. Binding tight.

HARDBACK BLUE. General wear, contains BW photographic frontispiece, loose spine, stains to cover causing discolouration, good gilt lettering to cover and spine DATE PUBLISHED: 1933 EDITION: 324.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. 1st edition, 1933. A Very Good copy lacking dust jacket. 8vo., 324 pp., with black & white photographic images, bound in publishers blue cloth with titles in gilt on front cover and spine. Tips, edges and top/base of spine rubbed; spine is tanned with gilt dulled. Text edges dusty. End papers toned. Text appears unmarked.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the intriguing behaviors of solitary wasps, a captivating group of insects that have puzzled and fascinated scientists for centuries. The author, a renowned expert in wasp biology, presents a comprehensive account of their complex social interactions, hunting techniques, and nesting habits. Drawing from extensive field observations and meticulous research, the book delves into the wasps' extraordinary abilities. From the intricate sun-dance mating rituals of Bembix nubilipennis to the remarkable parasitic habits of Stizus unicinctus, the author unravels the intricate strategies these insects employ to survive and thrive in a competitive environment. The book also explores the broader implications of wasp behavior, examining the evolutionary forces that have shaped their diverse adaptations and the ecological roles they play in their respective ecosystems. Through its engaging narrative and rich scientific insights, this book not only expands our understanding of solitary wasps but also sheds light on the intricate workings of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Cover. First Edition. Good Hardcover, ex-library with stamp and some markings, illustrated.

Hard. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. 1st. First edition. Hard cover in original cloth and dust jacket. Published Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., Mo., Phil Rau, 1933. 8vo., 324pp., illustrated with numerous b/w plate. Blue cloth with gilt titles. Some typical fade spotting to covers, mild foxing on front edge of page block, otherwise an attractive copy. Very good plus, clean, crisp, bright, unmarked in very good plus dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good++. 1st Edition. [8], 324pp. printed on fine glossy paper, bound in blue cloth, gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight. With the frontis-piece and photographic illustrations throughout. The book shows darkened endpapers, top edge foxing, penned ownership on front free endpaper. The Dust Jacket shows wear/tear with tape reinforcement on the inside.…

Trans. Acad. Sc. St.Louis, 28/ 5,6,7. - St. Louis, Issued December 31, 1934, 8°, pp.207-231, 1 Tafel, orig. Broschur; feines unaufgeschnittenes Expl. First Edition! Philip Rau (1885-1934).

Trans. Acad. Sc. St.Louis, 25/ 4. - St. Louis, Issued April, 1924, 8°, pp.57-79, orig. Broschur; feines unaufgeschnittenes Expl. First Edition! Philip Rau (1885-1948).

Trans. Acad. Sc. St.Louis, 19/ 2. - St. Louis, Issued February, 1910, 8°, 21-48 pp., orig. Broschur; feines unaufgeschnittenes Expl. First Edition! Philip Rau (1885-1948).

Trans. Acad. Sc. St.Louis, 24/ 7. - St. Louis, Issued June, 1922, 8°, 71 pp., 4 Tafeln, orig. Broschur; feines unaufgeschnittenes Expl. First Edition! Philip Rau (1885-1948).