The Open Sea the World of Plankton by Sir Alister Hardy (9 results)

A reprinting of the second revised printing of 1958. The book is bound in green cloth with title and author in gilt on the spine. Spine leans and the front cover is bowed, and small area of soiling on the back cover. Top corners are rolled. Small spot of soiling on the top edges. Otherwise, pages are clean and unmarked. Illustrated with drawings in color and images in black and white.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Cloth, Gilt Titles. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: G+. Sir Alister Hardy (illustrator). Second Edition, Second Impression. First part of the author's great survey of life in the Open Sea. Volume 34 in the series, 'The New Naturalist'. xv, 335pp, photo illustrated, color illustrations by the author. Bright, clean interior. Unmarked. Sound binding. No wear to the green cloth, sharp corners. Dustjacket is price clipped but otherwise shows no wear. Veryr bright and clean. This copy appears almost 'as new'. Weight, 636g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Canadian GST included. Images always available. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. A little shelf wear to green cloth hardcover. Owner name on front end paper. Owner signature on fly leaf. Dust jacket has some edge wear and rubbing. Otherwise a tight, unmarked book. Illustrated. Index to each part. xv, 335, xiv, 322 pp.

Hardback. Sir Alister Hardy, Readers Union-Collins. Author: Sir Alister HardyBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Union-Collins, 1959Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis seminal work, The Open Sea: The World Of Plankton, presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the microscopic life inhabiting the ocean's vast expanse. Alister C. Hardy, a distinguished marine biologist, chronicles the intricate ecosystems and diverse organisms that form the foundation of marine food webs. The text details the biology, distribution, and ecological significance of plankton, illustrating their profound impact on global climate and ocean health. Written with scientific rigor and an accessible style, it offers a captivating journey into the unseen world beneath the waves. This classic volume remains an essential resource for anyone interested in oceanography and the wonders of marine life. Hardback.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Dark sea green cloth on boards with blue curved lines for title box and decorations and gilt titling on front and spine. Book is tight and square despite size (335 pp in Vol. I & 332 pp in Vol. II). Sharp-cornered and free of markings and flaws too. Unclipped Dust Jacket shows original price of $12.50 and has bright, crisp colors on the pictorial covers. Some minor scuffing and shelf wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Watercolour drawings by the author, photos by Douglas Wilson (illustrator). Part I - 1971, 2nd edition: xv, 335 pages: very good in good only dust jacket. Part II - 1976, fourth impression: xiv, 322 pages: very good plastic coated jacket. Previous owner's name to first leaf of each. 8.75 x 6.25 inches.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included and in fair condition; in one piece but has some small tears. Cover clean and in good condition. Binding tight; inside cover slightly torn at binding but has not weakened book. No writing, highlighting, or marks in text.