G B Howes (75 results)

Soft cover. Condition: VG. 28pp extract, salvaged from a damaged copy of the Annual Report Of The Board Of Regents Of The Smithsonian Institution For The Year Ending June 30, 1902. The address to the Zoological Section of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, at Belfast, 1902. The author was President of the section. Housed in protective mylar report cover.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. pp581-608, removed from the Smithsonian Annual Report for 1903. VG. In plastic report covers. An address to Zoological Section of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. by Professor Howes, president of the section, at Belfast, 1902. The author refers to an address by Huxley twenty eight years before, also in Belfast, at which time: "Fired by the influence of the Origin of Species, which had survived abuse and was taking immediate effect, the zoological mind, accepting the doctrine of evolution had become eager to determine the lines of descent of animal forms." And now, twenty eight years later, "development has proceeded on every hand.".…

Soft Cover. ORIGINAL Reprint/Offprint of journal article; softcovers; chips/nicks along edges of wraps and one leaf; o/w in good condition. Magazine/Periodical.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL Article, disbound from Smithsonian Annual Report; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

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

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

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

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

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

Green Cloth, Gilt. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 24 b/w engraved tissue guarded plates, with interleaved text pages. Bumping, soiling, split to spine, split to head but holding, otherwise unmarked. [771] Size: 300mm. x 225mm.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. VG 1st 4to 116pp 24 plates. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 116 pages plus 24 plates of from frogs and earthworms to Ferns and flowering plants in a series of drawings of them being dissected contetn vg cond boards slightly rubbed and top of spine slightly pulled . Large book.

Condition: Fair. 1895. No Edition Stated. 264 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are moderately tanned at the edges, with notable foxing. Occasional thumb marks to pages edges. Binding has remained firm. Boards have slight shelf wear with bumping to corners. Spine ends are a little crushed. Considerable splitting to spine joints.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book pioneers the study of the development of the Sphenodon skeleton to contribute to a fuller understanding of the evolution of Amniota â" the group that comprises modern reptiles, birds, and mammals. Through meticulous examination of Sphenodon embryonic bone structures, the author reconstructs the unique characteristics of its bone makeup, with its complex composition of paired elements and the progressive differentiation of its vertebrae. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations of bone development at various embryonic stages, the book lays the groundwork for continued advancements in our knowledge of amniote origins. 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.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a captivating and meticulously illustrated atlas of the structure of living things. It includes typical examples from the fields of biology, normal science and comparative anatomy. Created for the beginning student, it also serves as a valuable resource for the unaided inquirer. This atlas offers an extensive collection of drawings, providing ample illustration for information conveyed by a competent teacher. It supplements existing zoological literature, especially where organisms dealt with are concerned. All figures are drawn from specially prepared material, and the plates are arranged in the order in which the beginner should work through them. Additionally, the text includes precise descriptions of preparation methods and provides a bibliography of classical monographs indispensable to those who seek to extend their knowledge. The author has included a foreword by Professor Huxley, lending further credibility to this valuable resource. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. 116 pages incl. appendix & bibliography. No dustjacket. Green hardback binding with gilt titles to front & spine, a gilt lizard to front. Spine a little darkened. 5 & 1m splits to top hinge-ends (taped) with a crease a white mark, a white mark/streak to lower front board with slight flecks to lower opening edge & slight marks to rear. Wear with chips to bottom spine-end, wear with some frays to corners. Paper-cracks to inner hinges showing cloth 5mm & causing a light wobble, Slight foxing to end-papers, browning/blotching to half-title & last page. Outstanding b/w botanical drawings throughout. Tear/loss to one covering tissue. Small mark to contents page & adjacent. Text is overall very clean & in nice sound condition.…

Hb. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Third Edition. Foreword by His Excellency, General Sir Kenneth A.N. Anderson, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gilbralter. Clean blue cloth on boards with gilt titles. Edges: light foxing to top and bottom edges. One page bottom third with two small yellowed smudges, otherwise clean contents. Binding is As New. 176p Dj:soft dusting of rubbing and light few only scratches.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a deep dive into fish biology with a focus on the study of natural history. It explores the interrelationship between fish and their environment, detailing how a fishâs surroundings can alter their appearance, and even trigger changes in their evolutionary path. The book offers insights into how some fish have developed amazing adaptations, such as bioluminescence, and electrical or toxic defenses, that give them an advantage in their environment. The author discusses the key structural differences between fish species, and how these relate to the unique challenges of their habitat. Ultimately, this book provides a detailed overview of fish biology, ranging from the key traits of different species, to their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, and even their capacity to produce electricity. 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.…