The Hunting Wasps
J. Henri Fabre
Published by Hodder And Stoughton, 1111
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No Edition Remarks. 427 pages. Green dust jacket over green cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed throughout, heavier to endpapers. Light thumb-marking present. Slight cracking to gutters of a few pages. Binding is slightly shaky. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Book is slightly bowed and forward leaning. Tape staining to front board with slight discolouration to cloth. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Tape to insides, with staining to panels. Heavy tanning to spine and edges. Foxing to all surfaces. Seller Inventory # 1649921201ADA
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Title: The Hunting Wasps
Publisher: Hodder And Stoughton
Publication Date: 1111
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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The Hunting Wasps
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First UK edition. 8vo. Dark grey cloth with pictorial decs. 427 pp. One name inscr. to ffep corner. Clean and bright. No foxing. VG. Seller Inventory # 14418
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MORE HUNTING WASPS. Translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos.
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Hodder and Stoughton, 1922., 1922
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Seller: Hay Cinema Bookshop Limited, Hay on Wye, United Kingdom
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8vo. Prelims. + 376pp. F.e.ps. slightly browned with some light foxing to edges of pages. Original bluegreen cloth lettered in black. US$15. Seller Inventory # 202027
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More Hunting Wasps
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Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. No Edition Remarks. 376 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with decorations. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Seller Inventory # 1752649771ADA
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The Hunting Wasps
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Seller: Besleys Books PBFA, Diss, United Kingdom
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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Hardback, green cloth, gilt titles to spine and front. 19.5cm x 14.5cm. ix, 393pp. Gilt titles to spine dulled, spine ends frayed. Previous owner's label to front end-papers. A decent copy. (a13). Seller Inventory # A13BRNGRN15F
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THE HUNTING WASPS. The Works of J.H. Fabre
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Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. NO DUST JACKET. Bumps/wear at edges/corners of hard board. Some marks, scratches, fading and general aged feel to hard board. Foxing/tanning to text blocks and 1st few pages. Text good and legible. Seller Inventory # 114583-6
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THE HUNTING WASPS. The Works of J.H. Fabre
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Hodder & Stoughton, 1916
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Seller: Cocksparrow Books, Salisbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: GD/GD/ND. y First Thus. HARDBACK SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1916* Publisher: * Binding and cover condition: Green cloth, faded gilt title to spine and to face with gilt insect design as frame. No bumps, minor rubbing to corners, edges and hinges. GD* Jacket condition: No dust wrapper.* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Xmas dedication (1916) to front paste-down. Clean, crisp, and tight with only minor reading wear. Severe tanning to margins and all edges. Slight foxing to leading and last few pages. GD* Illustrations: None.* Pages: 386 pp. text. xii pp. index & blank pages at rear.* Description: The first of three volumes of essays on wasps translated from the French by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos. This is a serious treatise on insects and their behaviour patterns. It is an early attempt to explain the social structure of insect communities and was considered groundbreaking when first published.* A GOOD copy of the 1st. edition with ageing and some shelf wear but no dust jacket.* 1916-01-01. n. Seller Inventory # 4101
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More Hunting Wasps
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9789371812665
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The hunting wasps.
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New York, Dodd, 1915
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Seller: Wissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG, Köln, Germany
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Condition: mäßig. VII, 427 S., 21 cm, Bibliotheksexemplar, Leineneinband leicht fleckig und berieben, hinteres Gelenk gebrochen, Inhalt gut erhalten. Sprache: Englisch. Seller Inventory # 0491-088
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More Hunting Wasps (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of Hunting Wasps, a group of predatory insects known for their remarkable hunting prowess. The author, an astute entomologist, shares his extensive observations and unravels the intricate methods employed by these insects to paralyze and capture their unsuspecting prey. Through detailed accounts and comprehensive analysis, the book sheds light on the fascinating ecological roles and evolutionary adaptations that define these creatures. The author uncovers the dynamics of the wasps' relationships with various hosts, ranging from beetles and spiders to grasshoppers and caterpillars, highlighting the complexities of their hunting strategies. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the diversity and ecological significance of Hunting Wasps, contributing to our understanding of their place within the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330194843_0
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The Hunting Wasps (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the fascinating hunting techniques of a wasp species that targets Buprestid beetles as prey for its young. Unlike other wasps that paralyze their victims, these wasps inject a potent venom that causes a rapid and complete loss of movement without any visible signs of injury. The author, a renowned entomologist, meticulously observed and analyzed the wasps' hunting and prey-preservation methods, revealing their extraordinary precision and skill. Through detailed descriptions and insightful commentary, this book sheds light on the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these insects, offering a valuable contribution to our understanding of the diversity and complexity of the natural world. Its pages are filled with vivid accounts of the wasps' hunting strategies, the preservation of their prey, and the vital role they play within the ecosystem, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the wonders of nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330149355_0
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