Bowker James Henry (52 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. South-African Butterflies; a Monograph of the Extra-tropical Species: V. 1. Book.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, authored by a respected lepidopterist, presents a comprehensive guide to the dazzling diversity of South African butterflies, profoundly enriching the entomological landscape. It delves into the intricate realm of Pierinae butterflies, renowned for their stunning colors and whimsical patterns, uncovering their captivating beauty and ecological significance. The author unravels the complex taxonomy of this butterfly subfamily, meticulously describing its numerous genera and species, with insightful commentary on their evolutionary relationships, mimicry and seasonal variations. This book is a valuable resource for entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike, illuminating the captivating world of butterflies and offering fresh perspectives on their intricate lives and habitats. 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.…

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Condition: Fair. Incomplete set: volumes 1 & 2 only. Ex libris of Newcastle Government School to the front fep's. Some foxing noted, especially to the first few and last few pages. School label fixed to the front boards of both books. Contains several colour plates and maps. One closed and one open tear to the fold-out map in volume 1.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The publisher's original boards are rubbed and bumped at the corners. Some of the leaves are uncut. No prev ownership markings. Vol III (Papilionidae and Herperidae) [vii] + 438pp + colour plates 10-12 + Stanford's engraved 3-fold colour map of SA at the back. Some light pencil ticks to the Systematic Index at the back. The map is undamaged. Heavy volume.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1887-89. First editions. 3 volumes. Royal 8vo. Re-bound. Burgundy cloth, gilt titles. Vol. I: xiv,[2],350,1 mon. plate,351-355,[1],6 col. plates,[2]pp. Folding colour map facing title-page. Vol. II: [6],242,3 col plates,[2]pp. Vol. III: [8],438,3 col. plates pp. An additional monochrome plate from another source (German 1913?) has been bound in facing p.128 and a b+w photograph has been bound in facing p.160. All bindings square and tight, boards clean with very little wear; slight fading along lower joint of vol. III. Occasional light and unobtrusive spotting to a few pages, but mostly clean within. Twelve beautiful chromolithograph plates in total, still bright: neatly annotated in pencil in vol. II; one corner creased on plate 9 vol. II. Loose b+w photograph tipped in with plates in vol. I, stamped 'Alan Yates, Commercial Photographer' of Pretoria, SA. Vol. II also bears the stamp of Capt. R. H. R. Stevenson of Hillside, Bulawayo at the back. A slightly unusual copy of this interesting set. Roland Trimen (1840-1916). Considered to be Trimen's most important publication, these volumes describe 380 species of butterfly and were written while he was curator of the South African Museum and after his presidency of the South African Philosophical Society. He became one of the leading authority of his time, but was mostly concerned with taxonomy. As a result, most specimens were collected for him by other people, including naturalist James Henry Bowker who also became a renowned authority on the subject. Vol. I Nymphalidæ, vol. II Eycinidæ and Lycænidæ, vol. III Papilonidæ and Hesperidæ. …