Language: English
Published by Biobooks, Oakland, CA, 1946
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. One of 500 copies printed by the Greenwood Press. Original publisher's brown paper-covered boards backed with green cloth. Brown paper spine label with black lettering. Front and back covers have a 3 x 4 grid pattern printed in black ink which shows a repeating motif illustration of an Indigenous warrior. 6 3/4" x 10." 149 pages, complete. Pages are virtually pristine and intact except for light age toning. Covers are virtually pristine and intact except for a few spots of rubbing, slight wear to extremities, and possible age toning to spine label. A Near Fine copy. An entertaining and informative autobiographical account by Friedrich Gerstaecker (also, Gerstacker; 1816-1872), a German world traveler and author. Gerstaecker worked a number of odd jobs as a young adult before he found a successful career as a travel writer. He became well-known for his writings that documented his travels around the world including his journeys to the United States, the American West, South America, Mexico, the West Indies, Hawai'i, Polynesia, and Australia. This particular book documents his travels in California and Honolulu, Hawai'i. He provides many detailed observations and impressions of the people he meets and locales he visits. Notably, this account includes his recollection of working as a gold miner in California and focuses on California gold mining in general. Chapter titles: "San Francisco in the Autumn of 1849," "A Trip to the Gold Mines," "Sacramento City," "Mission Dolores," "The Mines and the People in Them," "The Indians of California," "Life and Character in the Mines," "The Musquito Gulch and Magualome," "San Francisco in the Autumn of 1850," "From San Francisco to Honolulu," and "Honolulu." Back colophon: "500 copies of California Gold Mines were printed at the Greenwood Press of San Mateo, California; Set in Baskerville; Designed by Jack Werner Stauffacher.".
Published by Verlag Zeit im Bild Dresden, Publishing House of the Novosti Press Agency Moscow
Seller: Agrotinas VersandHandel, Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf, Germany
1967; 221 Seiten; Format 23 x 16,5 cm; Text-Bildband zur Entwicklung der deutsch-sowjetischen Freundschaft 1917-1967. Gemeinschaftsarbeit DDR/UdSSR. Leinen-Einband ohne O.Schutzumschlag, s/w Fotoseiten; gut erhalten.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Bericht �ber die wissenschaftlichen Leistungen im Gebiete der Myriopoden,: Arachniden und Crustaceen w�rend d. J. 1867-68. Book.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
8° Leinen. Condition: Sehr gut. 207 Seiten Altersgemäß angedunkelt B16-01-04F Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 301.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 38.75
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Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Das Skelet des D�glings Hyperoodon Rostratus (Pont.): Ein Beitrag zur Osteologie der Cetaceen und zur vergleichenden Morphologie der Wirbels�ule. Book.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Frankfurt am Main, J. D. Sauerländer' s Verlag, 1850., 1850
First Edition
Hardcover. 15,5 x 11 cm. Grünes Original-Leinen mit Titel und Schmuck in goldener Prägung am Vorderdeckel, Blindprägeschmuck am Hinterdeckel sowie dreiseitigem Goldschnitt. Die Ecken sind gestaucht, unteres Kapital ist angerissen. XXXI, 397 Seiten mit gestochenem Vortitelblatt sowie komplett mit 8 Stahlstich-Tafeln. Innendeckel und Vorsätze sind fleckig, auch einzelne Seiten und eine Tafel sind betroffen, die Bindung ist leicht gelockert, die Innengelenke wurden mit braunem Papierstreifen stabilisiert. Insgesamt noch ganz gut erhalten. -- Bitte Portokosten außerhalb EU erfragen! / Please ask for postage costs outside EU! / S ' il vous plait demander des frais de port en dehors de l ' UE! // Bitte beachten Sie auch unsere Fotos! / Please also note our photos! / Veuillez noter nos photos -- Nehmen Sie sich ein gutes Buch mit auf die Sommerwiese. Bei uns werden Sie fündig! -- Wir kaufen Ihre werthaltigen Bücher! Gr363.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 46.13
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 55.80
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Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
US$ 21.02
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Published by Biobooks, Oakland, 1946
Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Crestline, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Cloth-backed patterned boards, spine label. Limited to 500 copies. Signed by Joseph A Sullivan on page adjacent to the colophon. Slight sunning to upper board, label toned. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xii, [2]149 pages.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
US$ 18.35
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing world of the spider wasps, Oxybelus, a fascinating group of insects. The author meticulously examines their taxonomy, behavior, and ecological interactions, providing a comprehensive understanding of these remarkable creatures. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book explores the wasps' physical characteristics, nesting habits, and unique hunting strategies, highlighting their role as pollinators and their intricate relationships with other organisms. The author also delves into the historical significance of Oxybelus, tracing their evolutionary journey and discussing their place within the broader context of Hymenoptera, the order of insects that includes wasps, bees, and ants. By shedding light on the complexities of Oxybelus biology, this book enriches our knowledge of these fascinating insects and contributes to a deeper understanding of insect diversity and ecological balance. 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: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
US$ 24.44
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Language: German
Published by Berlin, Verlag Kultur und Fortschritt, 1956
Seller: Antiquariat Ardelt, Großräschen, Germany
16 cm, kartoniert. 46, 51, 54, 59 Seiten , alle 4 Heftchen stammen daus einer Haushaltsauflösung, gebräunt, fleckig, Einbandkanten mit Bestoßungen, stärkere Gebrauchsspuren, Der Goldkäfer (Kleine Jugendreihe Nr. 2 / 1956) + Schüsse in der Prärie, Kleine Jugendreihe Nr.15/1956 + Treibeis auf dem Chan (Kleine Jugendreihe Nr. 34Der goldene Götze (Kleine Jugendreihe Nr. 20/1956) / 1956) + Beschreibung vom Antiquariat Ardelt 1k5b Antiquariat Ardelt Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
US$ 26.37
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Language: German
Published by Leipzig, Deutsche Dichter-Gedächtnis-Stiftung 1., 1927
Seller: ANTIQUARIAT Franke BRUDDENBOOKS, Lübeck, Germany
8°. Ledereinband. Condition: Gut. 1. - 5. Tausend. 207 S., Ledereinband mit weißem Rückentitel, Einband etwas berieben, innen sauber und gut erhalten Wir senden umgehend mit beiliegender MwSt.Rechnung. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 340.
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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Published by Kultur und Fortschritt, Berlin, 1954
Seller: Liwall Bücher und mehr, Halle, Germany
Ill. 68 S. Ill.O.Broschur 8° (geringe Gebrauchsspuren, gering fleckig) Kleine Jugendreihe 5.Jahrgang 16/1954 Sprache: de.
Published by Kultur und Fortschritt, Berlin, 1954
Seller: Liwall Bücher und mehr, Halle, Germany
Ill. 68 S. Ill.O.Broschur 8° (geringe Gebrauchsspuren und etwas fleckig) Kleine Jugendreihe 5.Jahrgang 16/1954 Sprache: de.
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