Ripley Illus (19 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. Illus (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a fine, edge-dulled dust wrapper now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 177p,106p of plates ill(some col.) 26cm. Notes; Map on lining papers. Includes index. Col. map on front lining paper. Subjects; Birds South Asia Identification. Birds India ; Identification.Birds South Asia. South Asia Birds Field guides. Aves India & Indian subcontinent. Bombay Natural History Society. India. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a fine, edge-dulled dust wrapper now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 177p,106p of plates ill(some col.) 26cm. Notes; Map on lining papers. Includes index. Col. map on front lining paper. Subjects; Birds South Asia Identification. Birds India ; Identification.Birds South Asia. South Asia Birds Field guides. Aves India & Indian subcontinent. Bombay Natural History Society. India. 1 Kg.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos (illustrator). 1st. 8vo, 286 pp.

Condition: Very Good. Ritchie, Scot (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Glen Singleton (illustrator). 208pp, 6 x 9 inches.

Condition: Very Good. 177, 106 col + b/w plates. . HB. Vg in d/w (spine faded). Newspaper obituaries of both authors loosely inserted. Bombay Natural History Society Centenary Publication. Plates depicting all the bird species found in the Subcontinent by John Henry Dick. [9780195616347].

Paperback. Condition: G/NO DUSTJACKET. Black & White Photos & Illus. (illustrator). Topeka, KS: Shawnee County Historical Society. G/NO DUSTJACKET. (1969). . Paperback. 8vo., 156 pp., rubbed, frayed, glued binding loose .

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Illustrated by Gertrude a Steel (illustrator). Reprint. H/b; oval paste on illus on front; small damage patches to cover; g; 8vo; 330pp; several inscriptions on fep plus a couple of rubber stamps (not library) ; contains 4 pretty colour illustrated plates; grubby marks through use, and rear hinge exposed/damaged through rear endpaper being removed; ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair/NO DUSTJACKET. Black & White/Color Illus. (illustrator). Chicago, IL: Rand McNally & Company. Fair/NO DUSTJACKET. 1928. . Hardcover. Sm 4to., 96pp., shelf wear to edges, corners bumped and rubbed, corners lightly frayed, spine tips bumped and chipped, spine joint lightly cracked at front top edge, stained; text block stained at interior top crease edge, light soiling and foxing scattered throughout text block, title page tear towards interior edge, some pages creased at lead bottom corner, otherwise pages legible and mostly unmarked. .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 8vo in original red cloth boards rebacked with leather spine. Original dust jacket bound in at rear. VG-. Leather cracked and worn. Binding is strong. Interior is clean. No writing or markings of any kind. Ships in a box packed with care.

Cloth. First edition. [viii], 225 pp. Illus. with 4 b/w plates. Sm. 8vo. The story of Amazon jungle inhabitants including Suma the Jaguar and her black cub Warruk. Leo E, Miller was a mammologist at the American Museum of Natural History (who accompanied Teddy Roosevelt to South America) and author of 'In the Tiger's Lair' and 'The Hidden People.' Four illustrations by A[iden] L[assell] Ripley, American artist (1896-1969). Small puncture on spine, borders soiled, edges foxed, still a very good copy, leaves clean and images bright. In a clear archival jacket.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Pbk stiff card covers with French-fold wraps 218pp edition limited to 1000 copies text in Spanish prev owner's blind stamp on front endpaper otherwise an unread copy excellent as new scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illus (illustrator). Limited Edition. Numbered limited edition (49 of 500). This special printing contains a print of "Woodcock" pulled from A. L. Ripley's plate by Andersen & Lamb of Brooklyn. Gift inscription taped to front free endpaper. No other markings.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. xx, 406 p. 37 cm. 41 colour paintings by J. Fenwick Lansdowne. 17 distribution maps. Burgundy spine with beige cloth boards. No slipcase. Ripley was an American ornithologist and wildlife conservationist who acted as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 1964 to 1984. Also from the Smithsonian is Storrs Olson, one of the world's foremost avian paleontologists. The Canadian connection here is illustrator James Fenwick Lansdowne (1937 2008), a self-taught wildlife artist who grew up in Victoria, B.C. His pictured birds are similar in style to the work of Audubon, often featuring a specific species against a largely white background, but Lansdowne's birds are more life-like and more natural postures than Audubon's.

1936, 2nd printing. (boards) Very good plus, no dust jacket. unpaginated. 8vo. Illustrated cover. Shelf wear to front and rear covers. Spine and fore edges rubbed. All corners worn. Inscribed to FP EP, small and neat, ink, at head.Cleanm white and tight. Slight brown stain to title page and following three pages, approx. Size of pencil head eraser. Similar sized brown stain to RF EP. 11 full colour illustrations, 13 full page illustrations, illustrations throughout.

96 pp. With Illustrations in color and black and white by Harrison Cady. 4to, publisher's green lettered cloth with applied color illustration on front panel. First edition. 2" closed tear at the top of the half title/frontispiece (extending slightly into the image); a few scattered smudges to the text; light use to cloth.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. xx, 406 p. 37 cm. 41 colour paintings by J. Fenwick Lansdowne. 17 distribution maps. Half burgundy leather with beige cloth boards. In matching slipcase. Includes a signed lithograph by Lansdowne and sample pages in separate book with light soiling. Ripley was an American ornithologist and wildlife conservationist who acted as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 1964 to 1984. Also from the Smithsonian is Storrs Olson, one of the world's foremost avian paleontologists. The Canadian connection here is illustrator James Fenwick Lansdowne (1937 2008), a self-taught wildlife artist who grew up in Victoria, B.C. His pictured birds are similar in style to the work of Audubon, often featuring a specific species against a largely white background, but Lansdowne's birds are more life-like and have more natural postures than Audubon's. Limited edition of 400 copies signed by author and illustrator of which this is copy no. 37.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1894. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 62, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 62 62.