F B Whitlock (34 results)

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.

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

Condition: New.

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

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

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

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust Jacket in good condition. Medium octavoNo binding cover - pages loose and contained in paper folderPage edges rough and flakingMarkings on back page suggest there used to be paperback coverClean text Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a rigorous examination of the seasonal migration patterns of birds that pass through the island of Heligoland, in the North Sea. The author discusses theories on the direction, and nature of the migratory movement of birds. The author contends that most birds migrate along a broad front, corresponding to the latitudinal extent of their breeding grounds rather than between points of north and south. This is in contrast to the generally accepted view that birds primarily migrate between points of north and south. The book explores the evidence for and against this theory using data from the island of Heligoland and other locations across Europe. The author also examines the factors that influence the timing and duration of migratory movements, the role of meteorological conditions and the hypothesis that certain species may maintain a direct east-west migratory flight from eastern Russia to western Europe. Ultimately, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the complexities of bird migration and provides unique insights into the extraordinary journeys undertaken by these remarkable creatures. 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.…

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.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will 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.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo, i-vi140 pp, , original printed wrappers, some loss to the paper on the spine and top left hand corner of the front wrapper, contents fine and uncut. The rear wrapper has an advertisement for the author's "Birds of Derbyshire". The author was one of the more colourful characters in ornithology. A bank employee who embezzled money from his own bank and fled to Australia. In later life he was a respected ornithologist in that country.…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Octavo. Rebound boards. Speckled page edges. Middle illustration detached. Grubby title page. Map frontispiece is missing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN.…

Octavo,140 pp.,binder's cloth, the sticker of H. M. Whittell with his signature and that of D. L. Serventy, library stamp on recto of title page, signed by the author.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Medium green cloth 8vo with blind borders on boards and gilt lettering on front board and backstrip. Back board detached and backstrip semi detached. Bumped corners and some fraying. Front hinge split with net exposed. Botanical patterned end papers. Interior is secure, clean and clear with some foxing. Contains a few plates. Trimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN. …

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 156.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 172.

LeatherBound. 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: 160. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1897 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: 160.…

VERY GOOD COPY IN GREEN BOARDS - PREVIOUS OWNER`S NAME NEATLY ON F.E.P. THE AUTHOR WROTE " THE BIRDS OF DERBYSHIRE".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Inscribed by Whitlock on the front free end paper. Fold out map has a tear where it has been miss-opened. Pages slightly tanned but still bright. Comes with some printed sheets referring to Whitlock's extraordinary biography. Whitlock, a bank manager robbed his own back and escaped to Australia. He was caught and spent 11 years in a British jail. After release returned to Australia and became a renowned ornithologist and collector and many birds were named after him.…

FIRST EDITION. VERY GOOD COPY IN ORIGINAL GREEN BOARD. FOLD-OUT MAP (SLIGHT TEAR). AND SIX ILLUSTRATIONS. SOME WEAR TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE SPINE, REAR HINGE WEAK, BUT OVERALL VERY GOOD FOR THE AGE. SCARCE.

Condition: Very Good. vi, [1], 239, 5 photographic plates, text fig, folding map. . HB. 8vo, orig. cloth, slightly rubbed, gilt title to front board and spine, patterned endpapers. Foxing to plates, tissue guards and facing pages; short tear to folding map, neatly repaired. Vg. Annotated, with numerous additions, by A.S. Hutchinson. First edition. Corrigenda slip tipped in at front. Frederick Whitlock (1850-1953), was an English ornithologist and oologist. He started work as a bank cashier near Nottingham, and later fled to Australia after robbing the safe! Following his subsequent arrest and conviction in England, he returned to Western Australia, and is noted for his many expeditions to remote areas to study and collect birds and their eggs.Mullens & Swann p. 648.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Inscribed by the author to the front free endpaper "The Editor 'Natural Sciences' With the Author's compliments Beeston Hall 11 April '93" pp. vi 239, frontispiece plate and fold out map, five further plates very good, corrigenda slip tipped in. Publisher's textured green cloth binding with gilt lettering, very good with a little light wear. Contents clean and tight, original patterned endpapers. A very good, clean, copy inscribed by the author. [The Author, Whitlock, was convicted of embezzlement, a wanted poster was published and eventually he was sentenced to 11 years in prison.] Size: 8vo. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. pp. vi 239, frontispiece plate and fold out map, five further plates fine. Cloth binding very good with light rubbing, this appears to be a slightly later binding. Contents clean and tight, patterned endpapers, original endpaper tipped in with James Fisher's signature and an inscription " from F. B. Whitlock, Beeston, Notts , england 11 Dec. 1893" otherwise unmarked. A clean very good first edition. The Author, Whitlock, was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 11 years in prison. Loosely inserted is a facsimile of the £100 reward poster. Size: 8vo. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 162 pages. 9.00x5.25x0.41 inches. This item is printed on demand.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1897 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: 174 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: 174 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 1897. 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: : - 160, 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. 160 160.…