The World in the Past: A Popular Account of What It Was Like and What it Contained
B. Webster Smith
Published by Frederick Warne and Co., 1947
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VG condition book with dust jacket. Unclipped DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has only a little wear/loss to edges. Book has clean and bright contents, prize label front endpaper, 365pp with 266 illustrations (73 in colour). Seller Inventory # 9999-9994642043
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Title: The World in the Past: A Popular Account of ...
Publisher: Frederick Warne and Co.
Publication Date: 1947
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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The World in the Past. A popular account of what it was like and what it contained: 2nd Ed.;
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London, Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., 1947.
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Hardcover
Seller: Fossilbooks, Whissonsett, NORFO, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. HARDBACK original red bubbled cloth with black lettering and embossed rules gilt embossed lettering and ammonite on front cover and gilt lettering on spine pictorial end-papers dust-jacket pieces loosely inserted in rear (with picture of Stegosaurus pasted on front cover) coloured frontispiece (= plate 1) pages: xii 365 plates 111 text-figs. 7 121mm x 172mm (4.75 x 6.75") former owner's details on label on front end-paper head and tail slightly bumped spine a little faded covers a little used some light spotting on fore-edge of pages otherwise fine 0. Seller Inventory # 7737
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The World in the Past, a popular account of what it was like and what it contained
Published by
Frederick Warne & Co Ltd, 1959
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Seller: FOLCHATT, Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Interior is excellent. very good cover. Seller Inventory # 2306210011
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THE WORLD IN THE PAST A Popular Account Of What It Was Like And What It Contained
Published by
Frederick Warne & Co, 1956
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Hardcover
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Frederick Warne & Co 1956, reprint. Hardcover with tight binding. Condition: Very Good. Clean and bright text. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING. Seller Inventory # mon0000935854
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The World in the Past: A Popular Account of What it Was Like and What it Contained (Third Edition)
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Frederick Warne & Co 1953, 1953
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Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
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Sm octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs. Seller Inventory # xxczd188539
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THE WORLD IN THE PAST A Popular Account Of What It Was Like And What It Contained [Wayside And Woodland]
Published by
Fredrick Warne & Co, London, 1956
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Hardcover
Seller: Dodman Books, Morston, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Attractive volume in the Wayside And Woodland series, with numerous illustrations, including73 in colour. In VG, clean and bright internal order. Endpapers ligthly foxed. Smart red boards with red and gilt titling and decoration showing very light wear only. 16mo. 365pp. Seller Inventory # 009089
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The World in the Past: A Popular Account of What It Was Like and What It Contained (The Wayside and Woodland series)
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Frederick Warne and Co., Ltd., London, UK, 1959
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Seller: Broad Street Book Centre, Hereford, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 3rd Edition. Original red boards with black and gilt titles and gilt fossil motif to upper board. 383pp. b/w & col. plates; b/w figs. Spine slightly bumped. Dust jacket torn and creased; spine sunned. Price clipped. Spine cracked after front free end papers but binding tight and contents clean and bright. School prize label affixed to ffep. Seller Inventory # 117456
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The World In The Past. A Popular Account Of What It Was Like And What It Contained
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Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd, London, 1945
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Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ILLUSTRATED (illustrator). xii + 365pp, 73 coloured illustrations, plus 187 other illustrations, hardcover, bound in red cloth, gilt decorated, gilt lettered, all edges speckled, very good condition, Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd, London, 1945. * a lovely and informative book that is part of the 'Wayside and Woodland' series. Exceedingly useful for the fossil collector and geologist. Seller Inventory # CAT 22/722
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The World in the Past: A Popular Account of What it was Like and What it Contained
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Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London, 1931
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. W. J. Stokoe [colour] (illustrator). A richly illustrated natural history work exploring the vast ages of the Earth through the centuries. The second edition, revised and enlarged.Illustrated with one hundred and eleven plates, seventy-three of which are prepared in colour by W. J. Stokoe. Collated complete.In the publisher's original cloth binding with an illustrative gilt stamp.The World in the Past explores the vast changes that have occurred to the Earth's environment, categorising the timeline into ages, such as the age of king crabs, the age of fishes, and the ice age, ending with the age of man. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Slight discolouration to the spine and handling marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Very Good. book. Seller Inventory # 912Y44
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The world in the past; a popular account of what it was like and what it contained, by B. Webster Smith. With 266 illus., 73 of which are prepared in colour by W. J. Stokoe. 1926 [LeatherBound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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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: 494. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 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: 494. Seller Inventory # LB100158189714
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The world in the past; a popular account of what it was like and what it contained, by B. Webster Smith. With 266 illus., 73 of which are prepared in colour by W. J. Stokoe. 1926 [leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1926. 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: - 494, 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. 494. Seller Inventory # LB1111024919477
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