Robert W Shelford (52 results)

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Some tanning to pages/covers.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Soft Cover. Condition: Near Very Good. Reprint. xxvii, 331pp, index, bw ills. Pictorial card. Small tear at top of spine, light occasional foxing. Account of expeditions of a naturalist in Borneo/Sarawak originally published in 1913. Size: 8vo.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. There is minor wear on the cover and the edges of the book have a light tan. Several copies are available. 331 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size D: 7"-8" Tall (177-203mm).

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A wonderful account. pp.xxvii.331. Illus. Unread copy.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 424 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Original blue 1917 hardcover in VG condition: slight wear, mild foxing spots on page edges, original owner's bookplate inside the front cover, otherwise unmarked. 331 pages. Without DJ. [1.8 lbs]. Book.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Paperback in very good condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

331 p 23 cm Encuadernación en tela editorial con huellas de uso. Estado de conservación: Bien.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 24 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd edition. Large 8vo. xxvii, 331pp. portrait photo frontis & 31 other photo plates. Green cloth, blind banding & lettering on cover, gilt letteringon spine. Edited by Edward B Poulson. Neat owner's stamp and signature on ffep. Covers slight marked, 1cm spot on spine, corners slight knocked, a few internal handling marks but a tight copy. VG.…

Green hardback cloth cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Small nick on fore edge of upper board. Scattered browning within. 230mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). xxvii, 331pp. B/w photographs.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. Boards and spine rubbed and faded. Knock to lower corner of front board. Previous owner's name on front endpaper. Narrow split to gutter at rear hinge.; xxxvii, [1], 331, [1] pages + 32 plates (including frontispiece). Green cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine and blind-stamped lettering on front board. Page dimensions: 220 x 135mm. "This book is the veriest hotch-potch of notes and observations plucked from my journals and my memory, together with a few extracts from scientific periodicals" - from the author's (unfinished) introduction. Robert Shelford (1872-1912) died of an illness before publication of this volume. His manuscript was edited by Edward B. Poulton, who has also written an introduction to this volume, including biographical information about Shelford.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall Very Good- No dust jacket as issued.…

8vo [22 x 14.5 cm]; xxvii, [i], 331 pp, frontis (portrait) with tissue guard, 32 plates mostly from photos, tables, index. original blue cloth, gilt title lettering on spine and cover, lightly rubbed at edges, small endpaper signature, near fine, clean and unmarked. Shelford, who was curator of the Sarawak Museum and with Oxford University Museum, was an entomologist by training, made expeditions into the interior of Borneo to study the head-hunting tribes and the natural history. The book contains detailed chapters on natural history, birds, insects, mimicry in nature, animal life of the shores, natives of Borneo, reptiles, etc. Very nicely illustrated, including of a head hunting expedition, buildings in Sarawack, Kuching. The work was edited from the manuscript & notes by Edward Poulton after Sheldon's early death due to a tropical disease. A picture of this book is available on request.…