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Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2008., 2008
ISBN 10: 0007278551ISBN 13: 9780007278558
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book
Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2008). (1947) ND (2008) facsimile reprint. 8vo (150 x 222mm). Ppxviii,317. Colour and b/w photograph plates, b/w line line illustrations, maps, detailed bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. This is a detailed examination of insect life and the characteristics of its main families and species. Includes much material relevant to pest control. Chapters include: Insect structure and transformations; How insects are classified and named; On wings and flight; The senses and other attributes; Concerning feeding habits; Concerning feeding habits (continued); Insects and biological control; On galls; On ways and means of protection; The phenomena of reproduction; Aquatic insect life; Gregariousness and social life; Social life (continued). In 2008 Collins produced facsimile editions of the first ten volumes of the New Naturalist series. All are undated and identical in every respect to the first editions. This is one of those copies. PREVIOUS PRICE £75.00.
Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2008., 2008
ISBN 10: 0007278543ISBN 13: 9780007278541
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: New. (Hardcover, 2008). (1953) ND (2008) facsimile reprint. 8vo (150 x 222mm). Ppxiv,306. Colour photographs of fungi, b/w photographs, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine unread copy in slightly stained dust-wrapper. Britain's "neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising ignorance of the natural history of such fascinating plants." John Ramsbottom, erstwhile Keeper of Botany at the Natural History Museum and fungi specialist, sets out to rectify our collective ignorance. Chapters include: Names; History; Habitats; Poisonous and edible fungi (two chapters); Mushroom growing; Growth; Spore production and spore characters; Sex; Fairy rings; Rhizomorphs and sclerotia; Ergot and cordyceps; Luminosity; Puff-balls and earth-stars; Stink-horns and other Phalloids; Grasslands, marshes and sand-dunes; Mycorrhiza and other fungal associations; Woodlands, dry rot; Bird's nest fungi and other gasteromycetes; Truffles; Penicillin. A splendid book, essential reading for any mushroom enthusiast. In 2008 Collins produced facsimile editions of the first ten volumes of the New Naturalist series. All are undated and identical in every respect to the first editions. This is one of those copies. .
Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2008., 2008
ISBN 10: 0007278543ISBN 13: 9780007278541
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book
Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2008). (1953) ND (2008) facsimile reprint. 8vo (150 x 222mm). Ppxiv,306. Colour photographs of fungi, b/w photographs, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Britain's "neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising ignorance of the natural history of such fascinating plants." John Ramsbottom, erstwhile Keeper of Botany at the Natural History Museum and fungi specialist, sets out to rectify our collective ignorance. Chapters include: Names; History; Habitats; Poisonous and edible fungi (two chapters); Mushroom growing; Growth; Spore production and spore characters; Sex; Fairy rings; Rhizomorphs and sclerotia; Ergot and cordyceps; Luminosity; Puff-balls and earth-stars; Stink-horns and other Phalloids; Grasslands, marshes and sand-dunes; Mycorrhiza and other fungal associations; Woodlands, dry rot; Bird's nest fungi and other gasteromycetes; Truffles; Penicillin. A splendid book, essential reading for any mushroom enthusiast. In 2008 Collins produced facsimile editions of the first ten volumes of the New Naturalist series. All are undated and identical in every respect to the first editions. This is one of those copies. PREVIOUS PRICE £75.00.
Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2008., 2008
ISBN 10: 0007278535ISBN 13: 9780007278534
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book
Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2008). (1947) ND (2008) facsimile reprint. 8vo (150 x 222mm). Ppxvi,303. Colour and b/w photograph plates, b/w line illustrations, maps, extensive bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. This is an excellent and authoritative account of the natural history of the Scottish Highlands and, chiefly, Western Isles. Chapters include: Geology and climate; Relief and scenery; Relief and scenery (continued); The human factor, and remarkable changes in populations of animals; The deer forest, grouse moor and sheep farm; The life history of the red deer; The pine forest, birch wood and oak wood; The summits of the hills; The shore, the sea loch and the shallow seas; The sub-oceanic island; The life history of the Atlantic grey seal; Fresh water sea-lochs and river systems; Conclusion. A revised and extended version was issued in 1964, still No. 6 in the series, with the same dust-wrapper, under the amended title of "The Highlands and Islands." The revision was carried out by John Morton Boyd. Scholarly, reliable and a great read, thoroughly in the tradition of this great series. In 2008 Collins produced facsimile editions of the first ten volumes of the New Naturalist series. All are undated and identical in every respect to the first editions. This is one of those copies. PREVIOUS PRICE £75.00.
Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2008., 2008
ISBN 10: 0007150970ISBN 13: 9780007150977
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2008 ). 2008 1st edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (152 x 223mm). Ppxii,529 + 2pp ads. Colour photographs, extensive bibliography. Green buckram, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Detailed and up to date treatment of the biology and ecology of black, red and willow grouse, ptarmigan and capercaillie in Britain and Europe, with some account of their distribution worldwide. Many good colour photographs and an excellent bibliography. .