Edward a Eames (26 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. First Edition. 8vo. xxxi,464pp, Index, Glossary. Green cloth, near fine condition, no dj. Foreword by Oakes Ames. Illustrated with 130 photographs - frontispiece in color. Based on new discoveries and recent research.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 464 pages.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket. First edition. FIRST EDITION in green cloth with gilt titling, colored frontis. + over 100 other illustrations (listed), glossary, index of latin names and index of common names, 464pp. Very Good except second free endpapers removed front and back; small owner label on front pastedown. An extensive explanation of orchid family classifications into Four Tribes. A very authoritative guide in nice collectible condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Scribners, 1929. Color frontis, b&w plates, index, 464 pages. Spine faded, flyleaf torn with piece missing from crude removale of inscription, otherwise clean and tight. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. This hardcover copy of Our Wild Orchids Trails and Portraits is in Near Fine condition with a Fair dust jacket. (Please see photos.) It was published in 1929. The spine is tight and the pages are clean and bright. There is a small note in pencil, as from a used bookstore. The top of the spine has light wear, probably from reshelving. The dust jacket has tears and pieces missing. It has been clipped. The previous owner took excellent care of his hundreds of books and magazines on orchids. I bought as many as I could. Please check back as it will take a while to list them all. The book comes from a smoke free home. I will ship it with Media Mail through USPS within two days of receiving the order, usually sooner. It will be wrapped very carefully. If you need Priority, let me know and I will work up a quote. I am always happy to combine shipping or offer discounts for multiple orders.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH DJ PROTECTED BY MYLAR.PHOTOS SENT WHEN ASKED. Book.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Our Wild Orchids: Trails and Portraits' is a comprehensive and beautifully crafted exploration of the orchid species found across the northeastern United States and Canada. Authored by Frank Morris and Edward A. Eames, this work serves as both a botanical guide and a narrative of the authors' personal journeys into the wild to document these elusive flowers in their natural habitats.The book provides detailed portraits of every species of orchid known to inhabit the region at the time of its writing. Each entry combines scientific accuracy with evocative prose, describing the physical characteristics, blooming seasons, and specific environmental requirements of these delicate plants. Beyond technical data, the text offers narrative accounts of the authors' excursions into bogs, woods, and mountains, capturing the thrill of discovery and the serene beauty of the wilderness.Rich with observations on orchid ecology and conservation, 'Our Wild Orchids: Trails and Portraits' remains a significant contribution to North American botanical literature. It appeals to amateur naturalists, professional botanists, and anyone captivated by the intricate beauty of wild flora. This work stands as a testament to the dedication of early 20th-century naturalists and continues to inspire appreciation for the diverse and fragile world of orchids.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Thus. Large 8vo. xxxi (i), 464 pp, 130 b&w plates - illus. First Edition, 1929. Extensive explanation of Orchid family classifications into Four Tribes, Faintly age-toned text block, else, Pristine, no wear. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 6.75" x 9". Green cloth with gilt bordered title plate and lettering on the front board, and gilt lettering to spine. Illustrated dj in acetate protector. Price clipped. A few very tiny chips to edge dj. Size: Large Octavo. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Scarce and sought after issue of Global Architecture, Special issue number 01 featuring masterpieces of home building over 284 pgs from many acknowledged master architects. Superbly illustrated, mostly in bland & white photos and sketches, with occasional color, as well as text in Japanese and English. Lovely copy, immaculate. Binding solid, strong, sturdy. Wraps excellent, clean, teeniest tiniest wear at corners but hardly so. Interior is bright, clean, nearly as new. Now covered in protective mylar. Top copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. 1929. 464 pages. First edition, first printing. Scribners seal present on copyright page with 1929 date present on title page. Original dust jacket is present. Green cloth stamped with gilt title box on front cover with gilt titles on spine. Book is near-fine; bright, tight and clean. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Green cloth panels, pages and endpapers are all clean. A vintage bookplate of a previous owner is neatly centered on front pastedown with a matching gift inscription flanking bookplate. Original protected dust jacket is bright and nice. $7.50 price-clipped from flap. A couple of small shallow chips along top edge of jacket. A very nice copy in attractive DJ. First edition, first printing. Considered the holy grail of books on wild orchids. Near-fine/VG+.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. 1929. 464 pages. First edition, first printing. Scribners seal present on copyright page with 1929 date present on title page. Original dust jacket with $7.50 price intact on flap. Green cloth stamped with gilt title box on front cover with gilt titles on spine. Book is fine; bright, tight and clean. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Green cloth panels, pages and endpapers are all clean. A vintage bookplate of a previous owner is neatly centered on front endpaper. Original protected dust jacket is an absolute beauty. Rare in this condition, an incredible offering in the first edition, first printing. Considered the holy grail of books on wild orchids. Fine/Near-fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Very Good With some Wear And Small Tears At Extremities Of Jacket, A Large Chip At The Jacket Back, One Corner Bumped, Owners Name And Info At Fep, And A Taped In Hand Writen Note, " They Give, The Wild Orchids In Their Wild Places, The Touch Of The Miraculous And Magical", Marginal Notations And Hand Written Field Notes From Cora Vawter Slipped In, A Smaller Rust Colored Stain At Two Pages, Sm Quarto, PP.464, B & W Photo Plates, Color Plates.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. B & W Photo Plates, Color Plates (illustrator). 1st Edition. Copyright Date: 1929 Sm Quarto, 1929, PP.464, Very Good With some Wear And Small Tears At Extremities Of Jacket, A Large Chip At The Jacket Back, One Corner Bumped, Owners Name And Info At Fep, And A Taped In Hand Written Note, They Give, The Wild Orchids In Their Wild Places, The Touch Of The Miraculous And Magical , Marginal Notations And Hand Written Field Notes From Cora Vawter Slipped In, A Smaller Rust Colored Stain At Two Pages.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. 23 cm; xxxi, 464 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates. Illustrated, partially in color. In original cloth and scarce dust jacket. All about fine except dust jacket a bit frayed at extremities.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. First Edition. Octavo (22cm); publisher's cloth in tan dust jacket with color pictorial paste-on to front panel, original price still present ($7.50); xxxi,[1],464pp.; tinted halftone frontispiece, full-page halftone illus. throughout, a few also tinted. Light scuffing to cloth margins, corners nudged, faint paper scar to front free endpaper, else a Very Good to Near Fine, remarkably preserved example.

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 1929. 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:- 514, 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. 514 514.

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 1929. 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:- 514, 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. 514 514.