Cassin John Bowen (9 results)

Hand-colored lithographic plate, 9.5 inches wide and 13.5 inches long. From J. Cassin, Desrtiption of a new rapacious Bird in the Museum of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, series 2, volume 1, plate 7. This article was also published in the Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences, April 1847, pp. 199. Small tears to upper left and lower right corners, 2 inch square cut away from upper right and corner with no affect to image; near fine copy.

Condition: Good. Folio. 27 x 36 cm. Original front wrap. 90pp. and 10 plates hors texte, incl. 2 color lithographs.Professor Richard Owen's work on fossil bones led him to coin the term Dinosauria in 1842, creating the formal group for extinct creatures like Megalosaurus, Iguanodon, and Hylaeosaurus based on anatomical similarities. He recognized these reptiles shared a unique combination of features and established Dinosauria as a distinct subgroup of "saurian reptiles". Owen also used the fossil record to develop the concept of homologous structures and the "vertebral archetypThe journal began publication in 1817. Its first series, consisting of 8 volumes, ended in 1842. A second series began in 1847, and ceased publication in 1918 after 16 volumesFrom the collection of Frederic Gale Ruffner, Jr., the founder of Gale Research, Detroit.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Hitchcock, W.E., George White, J.T. Bowen (illustrator). First Edition; First. Text pages 191-212 & plates 31-35 as issued in original wraps. Five exceptionally bright and clean untrimmed tissue-guarded hand-colored lithographic plates measuring 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 28 cm). ; 22 text pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Hitchcock, W.E., George White, J.T. Bowen (illustrator). First Edition; First. Five exceptionally bright and clean untrimmed tissue-guarded hand-colored lithographic plates measure 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 28 cm). ; 28 text pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Hitchcock, W.E., George White, J.T. Bowen (illustrator). First Edition First State; First. Cover soiled. Five exceptionally bright and clean untrimmed tissue-guarded hand-colored lithographic plates plates 26-30 as issued in original wraps measuring 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 28 cm). ; 4to; 32 textpages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Hitchcock, W.E., George White, J.T. Bowen (illustrator). Second Edition. Text pages 97-128, plates 16-20 as issued in original wraps. Five exceptionally bright and clean untrimmed tissue-guarded hand-colored lithographic plates measure 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 28 cm). ; 31 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Hitchcock, W.E., George White, J.T. Bowen (illustrator). First Edition; First. Cover soiled. Five exceptionally bright and clean untrimmed tissue-guarded hand-colored lithographic plates measuring 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 28 cm). ;4to; 30 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1862 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: 524 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: 524 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1862. 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: : - 524, 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. 524 524.