Edward a Preble (56 results)

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Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Copyright Date: 1935 Quarto, PP.153-216. B & W & Rotogravure And Line Drawing Illustrations (illustrator).

Softcover. Condition: Good+. 43pp; Previous owner's name to front cover, fraying to fore-edge, covers slightly age-toned, text unmarked, binding is tight, Good+ condition. Report filed with the United States Department of Agriculture, Division of Biological Survey on the jumping mice of the genus zapus. Illustrated.…

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

Paperback. Condition: G/No Dustjacket. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. G/No Dustjacket. 1899. . Paperback. US Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Biological Survey . 8vo., 43 pp., yellowing, writing on cover . Black & White Illustrations (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 267 pages. Front cover has a "Office Copy" stamp at the upper edge and shows a crease and small tears near the lower outside corner. A circular blind stamp is seen on the title page. Volume is otherwise tight and clean.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Bulletin of the Bureau of Fisheries, Volume XXXIV, 1914, Document No. 820. Previous owner's signature on the top corner of the front cover. Text is unmarked, though the pages are lightly age toned and some internal foxing was found on a few pages. Covers are edge worn , with flakes missing at the head and base of the spine. 172p + plates and maps.…

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

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First edition. Paperback in fair condition, lacking front wrapper. Corners worn. North American Fauna No. 22. Folding map, dozens of b&w photos. Annotated lists of mammals, birds, and batrachians of Keewatin.

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

Very good minus, light general wear, edges darkened. staplebound Pages browned.

Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. American Nature Association, Published 1945. Wraps, pp. 113-168; 29 cm; illustrated with black-and-white photographs and line drawings; pictorial cover printed in red and blue on tan stock. In Very Good condition. Illustrated paper covers toned overall, light bumping and creasing to edges and corners, scattered specks of foxing. Staple bound, binding tight. Faint dampstain to upper outer corner of text block with a visible tidemark, light cockling and mild corner creasing. Pages toned but otherwise clean and unmarked.Features Edwin Way Teale's "D D T: The insect-killer that can be either boon or menace" (pp. 121-124, 162), a warning against indiscriminate use of the new insecticide seventeen years before Silent Spring; Teale concludes DDT must remain "a rifle instead of a shotgun weapon." An editorial at p. 145, A World "Free of Insects," also quotes the American Society of Economic Entomologists on the chemical's limitations. Book editor Howard Zahniser, later author of the Wilderness Act of 1964, contributes the Nature in Print column, reviewing Ernst Mayr's Birds of the Southwest Pacific in its year of publication. A Village in the Tree-top, by Alexander F. Skutch, on Montezuma oropendolas in Honduras. Cover of two bluebirds on pussy willow signed by Charles Philip Hexom (1884-1959), a Luther College teacher in Decorah, Iowa who drew Nature Magazine covers from the 1920s into the early 1950s. Wartime advertising throughout, including a War Advertising Council anti-inflation page and a Bausch and Lomb "Ray-Bans in War Service" advertisement.Contents: Nature in Print; View from a Window; Contents Noted; D D T; A Village in the Tree-top; Salt of the Earth; Travel Note; Some Birds That Nest in the North; The Siren Salamander; Some Grow Littler; The American Cougar; In Re Rabbits; Burrowing Owls; Toronto's White Robin; A World "Free of Insects"; A Cougar in the House; Your 1945 Victory Garden; Forecasting Grasshoppers; Feathered Watch-Dog; Torreya, A Tree with Possibilities; Remora, the Shark Rider; Question and Answer; The Zodiacal Light; Orion in Spring; The School Page; Under the Microscope.…

Softcover. Condition: Poor. Softcover, Rare! In poor condition having the front cover seperated from book, outer spine partially gone, reading wear. Please examine images and ask any questions you may have, Thanks for looking! ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 570 pages.

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

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

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

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Vintage Paper Ad or Article, very good condition, may have some page discoloration from due to age; 9 x 11; 7 pages; Many photos preumably by the author.

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 7 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Features Malhuer County Field Notes 1915, Summer Birds of the Willow Creek Valley, 1910 and bird lists from Mammals of Northern Malhuer County, Oregon, 1912. Clean unmarked copy, solid binding. Illustrated with drawings and a few photos, references, index, 210 pages. Scarce title. Noah K. Strycker (illustrator). …

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. X-Lib. Library binder in clean red cloth with front cover paper paste-on. Text tight, clean & intact. Prepared under the direction of Dr. C. Hart Merriam. Hand written title and library number on spine. Book plate inside front cover. Title page with library's name in perforated lettering. ; Ex-Library; B&W Drawings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 41 pages.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - ''Revision of the Jumping Mice of the Genus Zapus (1899)'' is a scientific publication authored by Edward A. Preble, an American naturalist and ornithologist. The book is a comprehensive study of the jumping mice of the genus Zapus, which are small rodents found in North America. The book provides detailed descriptions of the different species of jumping mice, including their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and distribution. It also includes illustrations and maps to aid in the identification and understanding of the species. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and anyone interested in the natural history of North America.''This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

First edition. 8vo. [iv], 255 pp. Frontispiece. 15 plates. Softcover binding, printed wraps, overall very good condition. (100250). I. Birds and Mammals by Edward A. Preble & W. L. McAtee / II. Insects, Arachnids, and Chilopods by Various Entomologists. Introduction by W. L. McAtee.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. Previous owner's bookplate on inside front cover. Covers show some fading around spine. ; 172 pages plus 24 gatefold maps in Fine condition, all intact and present. From Bulletin of the Bureau of Fisheries Volume XXXIV 1914 Document No. 820 issued June 19, 1915. Shipping will be extra for this large book; please inquire. ; 8 x 10 3/4 "; 172 text pages; Lowered from $60 1/22.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the winter plight and survival of American elk in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, during the early 20th century. The author presents an in-depth look at the efforts made by the government, scientists, and local communities to understand and mitigate the challenges faced by these majestic creatures during the harsh winter months. Through a detailed examination of historical records, scientific studies, and personal observations, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between elk, their natural habitat, and human intervention. By analyzing the factors contributing to the elk's vulnerability, including habitat loss, extreme weather conditions, and human activities, this book provides valuable insights into conservation efforts and the importance of preserving wildlife and their ecosystems. 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.…

8vo. 140pp. 14 b/w. plates including folding map. Some occasional foxing. Library inkstamp to title page. Damp mark to fore-edges of pages. Rebound in brown cloth with gilt lettered spine, original printed wrapps. bound in to rear. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Division of Biological Survey.Ex-libris Ann Savours Shirley, with her signature. US$22.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating and detailed account of the fur seal population of the Pribilof Islands in 1914. The author meticulously examines the seals' life cycle, from breeding habits and migration patterns to their interactions with humans. Through meticulous observation and data collection, the book offers insights into the complexities of managing a valuable natural resource. The author also explores the history of sealing practices, from the Russian era to the American leasing system, and the impact of pelagic sealing on the herd. This book sheds light on the critical need for sustainable practices in the fur seal industry, highlighting the importance of understanding the delicate balance between economic exploitation and environmental conservation. The book serves as a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in wildlife management, the history of Alaska, and the interplay of economics and nature. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the natural history of the remote and fascinating Pribilof Islands, an archipelago of volcanic origin home to one of the world's largest fur seal rookeries. While previous works have concentrated mainly on the islands' bird population, the author here presents an exhaustive study that ranges from the tiniest insects to the largest marine mammals, including detailed observations on the behavior and interactions of these species. Embracing a multidisciplinary approach, the author offers unique insights into the islands' ecosystems, providing a comprehensive understanding of how the islands' inhabitants have adapted to their harsh environment over time. The text is enriched by rare photographs and detailed illustrations of the islands' inhabitants, documenting not only their physical characteristics but also their remarkable behaviors. The result is a captivating chronicle of the intertwined lives of the Pribilof Islands' inhabitants, highlighting the delicate balance that sustains this unique and isolated ecosystem. 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. …