Pests by Cooper Warren (2 results)
Language: English
Published by London, 1897
- Softcover
Seller: Legacy Books II, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.Legacy Books II
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: VG. 8pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated with 15 photographs, salvaged from a damaged issue of The Strand Magazine, Volume XIV, No. 83, December, 1897. Illustrations include a jack-rabbit drive near Fresno, California, May 5th, 1894, the grand army drive at Fresno, May 12, 1892, a scene of 2…5,000 jack rabbits killed in the grand army drive, a flight of locusts at Mafeking, June, 1895, a scene of destroying the Gipsy moth on the Dexter elm, Malden, Massachusetts, a woodland colony of the Gipsy moth showing a defoliated tract, an infested woodland showing the distribution of caterpillars, destroying the Gipsy moths by means of the cyclone burner, cutting and burning infested woods, a section of burlap band raised showing Gipsy moth caterpillars on an elm tree, pine and other trees attacked by Gipty moth caterpillars at Lexington, Massachusetts, a water hyacinth, floating masses of water hyacinth, a Florida creek covered with water hyacinth, and steamers blocked by water hyacinth at Palatka Bridge, St. John's River, Florida. Housed in protective mylar report cover with spine sleeve. Scarce.
Published by Strand Magazine, Newnes, London, 1897
- Softcover
- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Cosmo Books, Shropshire., United KingdomCosmo Books
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Add to basketBooklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 8 pages. Illustrated with photographs. The Strand Magazine (1891-1950) was a literary powerhouse, bringing readers gripping mystery, adventure, and intrigue every month. It became legendary for publishing Sherlock Holmes stories, skyrocketing the detective's fame and cementing its p…lace in literary history. Beyond Holmes, it featured thrilling fiction, fascinating articles, and stunning illustrations, captivating audiences with tales of crime, exploration, and the unknown. With its bold storytelling and iconic artwork, The Strand shaped popular literature, inspiring generations of writers and readers alike. A true treasure trove of imagination, it remains one of the most celebrated magazines of its time! This is a genuine, original article, carefully extracted from an historic volume, not a reprint or reproduction! A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Strand Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.
