Erling Dorf (34 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Spec Paper 62, pp. 575-592, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled paperback, else VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. pp. 5-48, Maps, Extracted from orig vol, thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Original-Broschur. 0. 54 Seiten, 2 Figuren, 3 Tafeln. Original-Broschur. - Gut erhalten. Sprache: Englischg 0,450 gr.

Soft cover. Condition: G+. Reprint. Includes 17 plates and 3 'text figures'. Wraps. Minor soiling 159 p. + plates.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 225.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delve into the fascinating world of paleobotany and the intricate history of the Lance formation in this compelling exploration of prehistoric flora. The author meticulously examines the plant life of the Lance formation, a geological treasure trove located in Wyoming's Niobrara County. This book delves into the heart of the controversy surrounding the Mesozoic-Cenozoic boundary, offering a detailed analysis of the Lance flora's composition and its implications for understanding the transition from the age of dinosaurs to the age of mammals. This book goes beyond mere description, providing a comprehensive analysis of the Lance flora's systematic relationships, quantitative distribution, and the climatic conditions that prevailed during its existence. Drawing upon comparisons with modern plant species and their climatic preferences, the author paints a vivid picture of a warm temperate to subtropical environment that supported a diverse array of plant life. The book's insights shed light on a pivotal period in Earth's history, offering a captivating glimpse into the ancient landscapes and the vegetation that thrived during the twilight of the dinosaurs. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, this work provides valuable insights into the evolution of plant life and the changing environmental conditions that shaped the planet we know today. 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 captivating book examines the fossil flora of the Lance and related Medicine Bow formations, two ancient rock formations in the Rocky Mountain region, providing a comprehensive analysis of the plant life that thrived during the transition from the Cretaceous to the Cenozoic eras. The author's research sheds light on a crucial period in Earth's history, offering insights into past climates and ecological conditions. By comparing the discovered plant fossils with modern plant life, the author uncovers a rich tapestry of warm temperate to subtropical plant life, indicating the region's contrasting climate compared to today's cool arid conditions. This book will captivate readers interested in paleontology, botany, and the history of life on Earth. 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.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Preprinted from Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication No. 412. Pages 1 to 108, October 1930. Paper wrappers. Covers torn and bent; otherwise, very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 482 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. ; LCCN: 58-13278 ; LC: QE711; Dewey: 560 ; OCLC: 547382 ; "The story of life during the past two billion years. . . Here the Fentons tell what fossils are, where they are found, what they mean, and how they are related to plants, animals, and other creatures living on earth today." ; brown cloth ; no dustjacket ; ex-lib, stamps, labels ; Contents: Tales told by the dead -- Rocks, fossils and ages -- Groups, names and relationships -- Earth's oldest remains -- A variety of protists -- Sponges, true and probable -- Simple coelenterates -- Moss animals, or bryozoans -- The sturdy brachiopods -- Armored echinoderms -- Sea stars, urchins and cucumbers -- Snails and their kin -- Pelecypods: clams, mussels and oysters -- Feet before heads: the nautiloids -- Ammon's stones and naked cephalopods -- Worms, burrows and trails -- When trilobites roamed -- Crustaceans -- Arthropods from shoals to air -- Nets and wrigglers to sharks -- The bony fishes -- New plants on old lands -- Lungs, legs and land-dwellers -- Amphibian and reptile groups -- Farewells to land -- Scale-bearers and lizard-hipped dinosaurs -- Bird-hipped dinosaurs -- Flying reptiles and birds -- The rise of mammals -- A revolution and its sequel -- More and better mammals -- Ancient families -- Beasts and birds of the Ice Age -- Read, see and collect. ; VG. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 4to, 168 pp, 19 black and white plates and 8 text figures to the first part, 17 black and white plates and 3 figures to the second part. Card covers, cancelled stamp of The Linnean Society on the front cover, some darkening to the cover but an excellent copy. Carnegie Contributions to Palaeontology.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Contributions to Paleontology. Green cloth, some edge wear, otherwise very good condition. Pages yellowing. Name stamped on both front endpapers.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Upper Cretaceous Floras of the Rocky Mountain Region. By Erling Dorf and published in Washington, D.C. by the Carnegie Institution. 1942, 168 pp, 11.5 x 9 , softcover binding. In overall good condition, with minor superficial wear to covers. Hinges are in good condition, and reinforced with bookbinding tape at the front and back. Small pencil inscriptions on title page. Slight age-related toning to pages. Filled with numerous black-and-white plates throughout. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An interesting publication by the Carnegie Institution, numbered 508 of a larger series spanning decades. Contains numerous photographs and plates of fossilized leaves and flora throughout. FORN-ABE-MSB-1121-Shelf-612-aj769.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 240. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1942 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 240.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1938 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 140 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. 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: 140 Volume 1 Dorf, Erling, 1905-.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1938 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 110 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. 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: 110 Volume 2.