Philpots John R (10 results)

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

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

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

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

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to oysters, an ancient delicacy enjoyed by millions worldwide. Although an apparently simple mollusc, the author uncovers a wealth of fascinating information about this creature. The book covers the history, biology, culinary preparation, and cultural significance of oysters. The authorâs passion for his subject is evident throughout, and he presents complex scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. The book also delves into the nutritional value of oysters and their role in sustainable aquaculture. With its blend of science, history, and gastronomy, this book will appeal to a wide audience, from curious foodies to marine biologists. 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. …

Hardback. Condition: Poor. No DW. 1st Edition. DISBOUND TEXT (No covers). Consists of title page and pages 643-1370. Some NOTICEABLE DAMP STAINING to early (to page 652) and late (from 1342) leaves with slight text loss to last leaf (only). Title page and last leaf also have minor loss. Rest of text fairly clean and tight. JUST A POOR WORKING COPY.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volume two (of two) only. Blue/green cloth with gilt titling, additional titles and decoration in black. Cloth toned to spine with light age-soil, and lightly edgeworn with tiny points of fraying to fore-edge corners. Spine tilted forward. Binding sound. Foxed to textblock edges, and faint remnants of erased pencil markings at front endpapers. Pages else clean, text free of markings.…

Hardback. Condition: VG-. No DW. 1st Edition. Grey blue pictorial cloth, gilt. Pages 1-641 ONLY. Clean tight text in sound covers which are a bit worn and faded. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of this scarce handbook to the oyster, an exhaustive work on the molluscs by John R. Philpots. The first edition.A scarce work.Complete in two volumes.A comprehensive exploration of the oyster, a "complete history" which presents the medicinal properties and medical value of the oyster. The author describes the work as a "pleasant mixture of eating and cooking, and digesting, and zoology, and ancient classics, and modern pleasant supper parties".A curious and exhaustive gastronomical volume focused solely on one food type.By John R. Philpots.Publisher's notice bound in before page 643 in Volume II.Bookplate of Eric M. Browett to the front paste downs. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with a small tear to the head of the rear joint of Volume I and to the tail of the spine. Spines are a little faded. Very light rubbing and marks to the cloth. Spots to the fore edges. Hinges of Volume I are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few scattered spots. Page 31/32 of Volume I are detached but present. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…