Bechstein Adams (14 results)

Condition: New. In.

Condition: New. In.

Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Hardback. Octavo. xvi, 500pp. Original dark green cloth with gilt spine titles. Slight wear and rubbing to covers, endpaper, frontis and title page detached, otherwise very good. Owner details to pastedown.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Stewart [James Hope]; Edward Lear. Selby, P. J. (illustrator). First Edition Thus. "With Considerable Additions On Structure Migration And Economy Compiled From Various Sources By H. G. Adams. Incorporating The Whole Of Sweet's British Warblers"; pp. xvi, 500; 38 fine b/w engraved plates after James Hope Stewart, Edwear Lear, Selby with further full page and in-text illustrations. Publisher's green cloth with extensive blind stamped decoration, gilt lettering to the spine, very good with light wear only, spine slightly faded. Contents clean and tight, original publisher's catalogue endpapers, no inscriptions. A very good copy, scarce in this condition. Size: 8vo (19 x 13 cm). Book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Lizzars, del Stewart (illustrator). The revised and translated edition of Bechtein's groundbreaking book that encouraged ornithology in both Europe and North America. The revised and translated edition of Cage and Chamber-Birds, the groundbreaking ornithology book, written by German naturalist J.M. Bechstein, translated and edited by scientist Henry Gardiner Adams and Dr. Lehmann. Published by H.G. Bohn in 1853. First published in 1795.In the publisher's original green cloth. Contains all thirty-one beautifully illustrated plates by Lizzars and del Stewart, as well as twelve in-text illustrations. Collated complete.End papers contain original advertisements from the publishers.When first published, Bechstein's book encouraged a great fascination with ornithology across his native Germany, as well as Europe and the United States, looking into the popular cage birds across the world. This particular translated fourth edition contains additions on structure, migration, and economy from various updated sources compiled by Adams. In the publisher's original green cloth. Externally, smart, with fading to the extremities, heavier to the spine. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities, Slight rubbing to tail of spine and a small mark beneath spine label. End papers are generally bright and clean, with slight spotting to rear end papers and age toning. Marginal signs of wear to end paper hinges. Internally, generally firmly bound, with slight wear to hinges between the occasional leaf. Pages are bright and generally clean, with the small odd spot to first and final leaves, as well as leaves pp.283-293. Very Good. book.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: Very Good. Complete with 38 hand-colored plates (see images). Red blind stamped cloth with gilt particulars to spine. Some wear to head of spine (see image). Plates remain nice and clean with no previous owners' names or other defacements. 5 x 7.5 in (13 x 19 cm).

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 614 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. 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. Pages: 614 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1856. 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:- 590, 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. 590 590.