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Published by Collins, 1985
ISBN 10: 0002194066ISBN 13: 9780002194068
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Natural History of Orkney (Collins New Naturalist) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Published by Collins New Naturalist series no. 70, 1985
ISBN 10: 0002190621ISBN 13: 9780002190626
Seller: Acanthophyllum Books, Holywell, FLINT, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
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Paper covers. Condition: V.g. No Jacket. New Naturalist no. 70. Spine sunned. The author's studies of the insular races of small mammals in the Hebrides and Orcades stimulated his interest in these islands, which are rich in natural history interest. No inscriptions. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.
Published by Wm Collins Ltd, London 1st Edn, 1985
Seller: E.J Morten Booksellers BA, MANCHESTER, United Kingdom
Original softbound illustrated card covers 304pp illustrations and maps A Vg copy.
Published by Collins, UK, 1985
ISBN 10: 0002194066ISBN 13: 9780002194068
Seller: Summerfield Books BA, Penrith, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Very light spine crease. Very lightly bumped corners. NO spine fade. Internally very crisp, clean and bright. This is the first survey of the islands? natural history, complete in one volume. Because Orkney is exceptional, it is vital reading for the serious naturalist, as well as for being a comprehensive and absorbing guide for every visitor. This edition is exclusive to the Collins New Naturalist series. Orkney is a very special place for naturalists. Closer to Oslo than to London, its geography and climate create quite distinct environmental conditions ? even though it is only six miles from the Scottish mainland. On these islands of fierce gales, long summer days and long winter nights, the wildlife has adapted in intriguing ways Starlings adapt to ground-nesting local sheep eat seaweed and there are voles exclusive to Orkney. Here is one of the very few areas where the rare and delicate Scottish Primrose thrives where you find the British stronghold of the Hen Harrier, and vast colonies of seabirds and seals.This is the first ? and long-needed ? survey of the islands? natural history, complete in one volume. Because Orkney is exceptional, it is vital reading for the serious naturalist, as well as for being a comprehensive and absorbing guide for every visitor. In his tracing of the island?s evolution from its geological creation to the effects of oil technology; in the detailed, yet fascinating exploration of the plants and animals (and where best to see them), Professor Berry?s expertise and enthusiasm is backed by that of local specialists, and Orkney?s long tradition of natural history study. Appendices include definitive lists of all the species of flora and fauna on record, and an extensive bibliography.
Published by Collins London, 1985
Seller: Grampian Books PBFA, Est. 1990, ELLON, ABDN, United Kingdom
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First Edition
First soft-cover edition. 304pp; 20 colour photographs; 113 other illustrations. A VG copy, with no inscriptions, of a scarce title in the Collins 'New Naturalist' series.
Published by Collins New Naturalist Series, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0002194066ISBN 13: 9780002194068
Seller: Creaking Shelves Books, Spean Bridge, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
Illustrated Coloured Cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 304p ill. A near fine if not fine copy of the soft cover edition of this book in the Collins New Naturalist Series. The book is tight without significant marks or signatures. Appears unread. No fading or creasing. Perfect collectible or presentable copy. See scans.
Published by Collins, London, 1985
Seller: Curtle Mead Books, Cowes, Isle of Wight, IOW, United Kingdom
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Book Print on Demand
Hardcover. Condition: As new. Dust Jacket Condition: as new. Print on Demand. This is number 70 in the New Naturalist series. This is a Print on Demand (hence the price) copy of the edition first published in 1985. The DJ is unclipped and perfect. The green cloth covered book has no titling on front or spine. However the inside of the book has been produced from an original Collins copy of the 1985 edition. There are B/W photographs throughout and a section with just colour photographs. There is a list of references and a bibliography. There is an extensive appendix with lists of all the main species. There is also an index. 304pp This book covers all aspects of Orkney including birds, animals, habitats, rocks, shore biology, history and conservation.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1985, 8vo, 304pp. colour and black and white photographs, figures, tables, card covers, crease to spine, crease to top corner of front cover, ownership inscription in ink on contents page, but generally a very good copy.
Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 1985., 1985
ISBN 10: 0002194066ISBN 13: 9780002194068
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1985). 1985 1st edn pbk issue. 8vo paperback (149 x 216mm). Pp304. Colour photograph plates, b/w photographs & line illustrations, maps, bibliography. Reading crease to faded spine, covers slightly faded but clean, soldily intact, second-hand paperback. Essentially an extension of the Caithness Plateau, Orkney lies a mere six miles from the Scottish mainland. Despite this proximity, the archipelago's natural history is interestingly different from that of the mainland. The political and social history differs likewise, the islands, like Shetland, really forming the fringe of Scandinavia. Chapters include: Like sleeping whales - island and peoples, weather, natural history; Biological history - land between Orkney and Caithness?, pattern of vegetation; Rocks - detailed geology, the Ice Ages and after, the coast; habitats and vegetation; Sea and shore; Otters, seals and whales; Freshwater habitats; Terrestrial animals - mammals, lepidoptera, other invertebrates; Birds - changes in status, coastal breeders, moorlands, marshes and lochs, woodland, farmland hen harriers, pressent andfuture; Orkney man - Picts and brochs, the Vikings, life in ancient Orkney, mediaeval and modern Orkney, life in recent centuries, improved communications, agricultural improvements, agricultural practice, mand and the sea, the kelp industry, Orkney future; Orkney naturalists; Conservation, development and the future - oil reclamation, seal-culling, Orkney and radioactivity, fish farming, kelp harvesting, the case for conservation. An appendix lists the species of plant, animal and fungus to be found on Orkney. .
Published by London, London, Collins, ., 1985
Seller: Antiquariat Atlas, Einzelunternehmen, Hamburg, Germany
Broschiert, 8°, 304 S., mit 20 Farbphotographien und mehrt als 100 Photographien und Diagrammen; -tadelloses, sehr gutes Exemplar. ISBN 0002194066.
Published by Collins, London, 1985
Seller: Bookcase, Carlisle, United Kingdom
First Edition
Soft. Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages clean and bright, small inscription on front endpaper, light spotting on head of closed edge, creases on spine from previous readings but binding firm, soft covers tidy. Size: 8vo.
Published by Collins. New Naturalist Series. 1985., 1985
ISBN 10: 0002194066ISBN 13: 9780002194068
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1985). 1985 1st edn pbk issue. 8vo paperback (149 x 216mm). Pp304. Colour photograph plates, b/w photographs & line illustrations, maps, bibliography. Owner's name inside cover but very good second-hand paperback. Essentially an extension of the Caithness Plateau, Orkney lies a mere six miles from the Scottish mainland. Despite this proximity, the archipelago's natural history is interestingly different from that of the mainland. The political and social history differs likewise, the islands, like Shetland, really forming the fringe of Scandinavia. Chapters include: Like sleeping whales - island and peoples, weather, natural history; Biological history - land between Orkney and Caithness?, pattern of vegetation; Rocks - detailed geology, the Ice Ages and after, the coast; habitats and vegetation; Sea and shore; Otters, seals and whales; Freshwater habitats; Terrestrial animals - mammals, lepidoptera, other invertebrates; Birds - changes in status, coastal breeders, moorlands, marshes and lochs, woodland, farmland hen harriers, pressent andfuture; Orkney man - Picts and brochs, the Vikings, life in ancient Orkney, mediaeval and modern Orkney, life in recent centuries, improved communications, agricultural improvements, agricultural practice, mand and the sea, the kelp industry, Orkney future; Orkney naturalists; Conservation, development and the future - oil reclamation, seal-culling, Orkney and radioactivity, fish farming, kelp harvesting, the case for conservation. An appendix lists the species of plant, animal and fungus to be found on Orkney. .
Published by Collins, 1985., 1985
Seller: Deeside Books, Ballater, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Softback, with some creasing to the spine, but otherwise in very good condition, First edition, with 20 colour photographs, and over 100 b&w photographs and diagrams. With index. This is the first survey of the islands' natural history, complete in one volume. Because Orkney is exceptional, it is vital reading for the serious naturalist, as well as for being a comprehensive and absorbing guide for every visitor. Counter Shelf.
Published by Collins
ISBN 10: 0007308450ISBN 13: 9780007308453
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Published by Collins, 1985
Seller: Francis Edwards ABA ILAB, Hay on Wye, United Kingdom
First Edition
1st Ed. 2nd Issue. 304pp. 20 colour photographs and over 100 photographs and diagrams in b/w. Fore and part of top edge lightly browned, very sl. rubbed Clifford and Rosemary Ellis d/w. Bernhard & Loe NN70B.Print run 500. US$489.
Published by Collins, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0002190621ISBN 13: 9780002190626
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
1st ed. New Naturalist no.70. 1st edition 2nd issue. Pages clean; binding tight; dust jacket protected in removable clear film. An exceptionally nice copy. Used - Like New. Fine hardback in Fine dust jacket.
Published by Collins, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0002190621ISBN 13: 9780002190626
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
1st ed. New Naturalist no.70. 2nd issue, i.e. 1 of the 500 paperbacks bound up to meet demand for a hardback edition. An exceptionally nice copy - as new. Dust jacket not price-clipped & protected in removable clear film. Used - Like New. Fine hardback in Fine dust jacket.
Published by Collins, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0002190621ISBN 13: 9780002190626
Seller: Ariadne Books, PBFA, Eynsham, Witney, OXON, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
First edition, 1985. From the library of Eric Hosking with his bookplate. Hardback. 304 pages. Orkney is a very special place for naturalists. Closer to Oslo than to London, its geography and climate create quite environmental conditions - even though it is only six miles from the Scottish mainland. Fierce gales, long summer days and long winter nights mean that the wildlife has adapted in some intriguing ways. Starlings nest on the ground, local sheep eat seaweed and there are voles exclusive to Orkney. The rare and delicate Scottish Primrose thrives here and it is a stronghold for the Hen Harrier - along with vast colonies of seabirds and seals. In his tracing of the islands' evolution from its geological creation to the effects of oil technology; in the detailed yet fascinating exploration of the plants and animals (and where best to see them), Professor Berry's expertise and enthusiasm is backed by that of local specialists and Orkney's long tradition of natural history study. Appendices include definitive lists of all the species of flora and fauna on record and an exclusive bibliography. Jacket design by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. Book in fine condition. Eric Hosking's bookplate to front pastedown. Dust jacket near fine and unclipped. Very slight colour fade to spine, mostly affecting the green band. Book.
Published by Published by Collins, 1985
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. , 1-304 pages, illustrated throughout with charts, maps and photographs, signed by the author on the front free-end First Edition, first state , the block edges only have very light foxing, this is a lovely copy of this rarity in very good condition , the wrapper is unclipped and has the faintest of tape marks recto from previous protector, it is in very good condition , bound in green cloth with gilt titles to the spine , 22.3 x 15.5cm Hardback SIGNED by the author ISBN: Signed by Author(s).