Country Rambles by Percival Westell (21 results)

Condition: Good. 1st edition?. Decorated gilt cloth, G++. xvi+312pp+xxxvi+4pp publishers adverts, many b/w illustrations, binding weak at the hinges, pp148/9 attacked by acid? along leading edge not affecting text, otherwise quite a nice copy, A year in the life of a naturalist, who lived in Hertfordshire. The book is his daily diary of the comings & goings of the wildlife & weather of 1900.

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

Hardback Rubbed covers with wear and small nicks at spine ends. Decorated with gilt images and titles. Hinges are cracked and the text block moves loosely in it's binding. Illustrated with B & W plates. 348 pages This is a heavy book and there would be anadditional charge for international postage. Wt 1.4 Kg Reading copy.

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

Condition: Fair. No Edition Remarks. 348 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Rough-cut pages. Black and white photographic plates. Minor foxing and tanning to pages, plates and pastedowns. More prominent to text block edges and free endpapers. Moderate cracking to gutters causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached; lighter to hinges. Book is slightly bowed and forward leaning with visible tanning, rubbing and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft splitting and crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to. 348pp. Green cloth boards with gilt titles and gilt bird illustrations to cover. Board corners and spine head and tail slightly bumped and rubbed. Green foliate decorated end papers. Extensively illustrated with b&w photographs and drawings in text. Overall a Very Good copy.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

1st.ed. Free end papers a little browned; page fore-edge foxed; a bright copy, with very bright gilt. Lovely illustrations in gilt on front board & spine of a heron, & pair of nesting birds. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in dark green cloth with gilt; teg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. first edition on green cloth with gilt lettering to spine and frontis.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. J. T. Newman; Arthur Martin (illustrator). First edition. A fascinating first edition copy of this diary by renowned naturalist, W. Percival Westell, detailing his wildlife sightings and observations. The first edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding with gilt detail. Illustrated with a photograph frontispiece, 63 full page plates and more vignette photographs by J. T. Newman and numerous vignette illustrations throughout by Arthur Martin. Collated complete. A detailed and fascinating diary by the prominent natural history author, William Percival Westell. Following the months of the year, Westell discusses his sightings and observations in the British wildlife. With an introduction by F. G. Aflalo and publisher's advertisements to the rear of the novel. In the original cloth binding with gilt detail. Externally, smart with shelf wear to the edges and to the spine. Marks to the boards. Front hinge is strained but still firm. A label to the front paste-down and offsetting to the free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean with the odd mark. Very Good. book.

Encuadernación editorial. Condition: Bueno. 312pp/Tela editorial con estampaciones en oro/Ilustrado/A-210 Size: 16.5x23. Libro.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 376. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1903 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. 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 Pages: 376.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 374. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1908 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. 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 Pages: 374.

Hardcover. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. dark green cloth with pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper cover and spine, xvi, 312, xxxvipp. index (1)p.errata, (3)pp. ads. Inner front hinge cracked o/w a fine copy. "This volume consists of notes on Natural History written in a plain and unvarnished style, and placed under the dates when they occurred, or general information which came under my notice during the closing year of the nineteenth century.There are many entries of Birds, Mammals, Butterflies, Insects, Fishes, Trees, Flowers etc., which may be looked for at certain stated times in any year; thus this Diary will also serve as a Natural History Calendar." For the most part the authors observations were made in Hertfordshire.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1903 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 382 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. 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. Pages: 382 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. 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: : - 380, 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. 380.