J M Bory (67 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.

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

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condition: Nuevo. Dust Jacket Condition: Nuevo. Medicina (illustrator).

HRD. 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.

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the exciting voyage undertaken by a group of explorers and researchers aboard French ships. Beginning in 1791, the diverse group of scientists and artists sailed around the world, their mission to collect data and specimens that would expand the understanding of the world. This book brings together the collected works of many of these explorers to provide a stunningly detailed account of their groundbreaking journey, which would greatly influence the scientific and political thought of the time. The book presents a wealth of material on the natural world and its inhabitants, plus fascinating observations on the peoples and cultures they encountered during their journey. The author captures the excitement and danger of these early explorations by sea while remaining grounded in the detailed observations and research conducted. This book is a unique and valuable record of a major scientific expedition and provides an invaluable glimpse into the past of global exploration and the birth of scientific disciplines. 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.

21x15. 107p. PEDIDO MINIMO, 6.00 EUROS. ENVIO GRATUITO HASTA 1 KILO A LA PENINSULA SIN NUMERO DE SEGUIMIENTO. PARA OTRAS FORMAS DE ENVIO, LEA CONDICIONES. (PAYPAL +1,80 HASTA 50, RESTO +5.95%). EN ALMACEN. LOCAL CANARIAS LIBRO EN ESPAÑOL Ilstr. Intr. M. Hernández González. Trad. J. A. Delgado Luis.

Ensayo. Historia. Islas Canarias. España. Francia.Madrid. Colección: A Través del Tiempo. Nº: 4. Editorial: La orotava. 1988. Primera edición. 299 pags. 22x16 cms. Rústica. Muy buen estado. Lomo algo decolorado. Nota preliminar de Elfidio Alonso Quintero. Traducción de José A. Delgado Luis. GASTOS DE ENVÍO: 1 EURO PARA EL ENVÍO ORDINARIO (SIN NÚMERO DE SEGUIMIENTO). 2,50 EUROS PARA EL ENVÍO CERTIFICADO CON RECOGIDA EN OFICINA DE CORREOS. 3,50 EUROS PARA EL ENVÍO CERTIFICADO CON ENTREGA EN DOMICILIO.

Couverture souple. Condition: Très bon. Francais.A l'encre de Chine.Poids 500 gr.Format 41 x 51 cm.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive dictionary of natural history, providing essential information about the diverse range of animals, plants, and minerals found in the natural world. First published in the early 19th century, this comprehensive work has been updated and expanded over multiple editions, incorporating the latest advancements in scientific understanding. The dictionary is organized alphabetically, with entries covering everything from the smallest insects to the largest whales, from common wildflowers to exotic tropical plants. Each entry provides a detailed description of the organism, including its physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and distribution. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams, helping readers visualize the organisms being described. Beyond simply cataloging species, this dictionary also delves into the broader themes of natural history, exploring the relationships between different organisms and their environment. The author discusses topics such as evolution, ecology, and biogeography, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the natural world and its complexities. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in natural history, from students and researchers to nature enthusiasts and casual readers. It offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the incredible diversity of life on Earth, making it an essential addition to any naturalist's library. 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.

299 pp., ilustraciones. 4º. Rústica editorial. Muy buen estado.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO20003526: 1982. In-8. Cartonné. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 138 pages. De nombreuses illustrations, shèmas et tableaux. . . . Classification Dewey : 616.1-Maladies cardiovasculaires.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 598 | Sprache: Französisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 494 | Sprache: Französisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 494 | Sprache: Französisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

XVIII, XX, 456 S. Mit 2 gefalteten Karten. Gutes, wohlerhaltenes Exemplar. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 900 Or.-Leinenbd. mit Or.-Schutzumschlag. 8vo. Um ein Vorwort vermehrter Nachdruck der 1804 im Verlag des Landes-Industrie-Comptoirs in Weimar erschienenen Ausgabe.

8°. OLwd. mit OU. XVIII, XX, 456 S. 2 mehrf. gefalt. Karten. Papierbedingt gebräunt. Exlibris. *** *** Copyright: Matthaeus TRUPPE Buchhandlung & Antiquariat - Stubenberggasse 7 - A-8010 Graz - ++43 (0)316 - 829552 *** *** Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 700 (Um ein Vorwort vermehrter Nachdruck der 1804 in Weimar erschienen Ausgabe).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. pp [viii], 522, [2] errata, 10 plates, most folding, including a conjectural map of Atlantis, cont. full mottled calf, spine richly gilt, book plate and book label on fep both with names scraped out, a fine clean crisp copy.

4 BLl., 522 SS., 1 Bll., 1 gefalt. Kupferstichkarte (statt 3) und 7 (3 gefalt.) Kupfertafeln. Kapital defekt; beschabt und etw. bestoßen, Vorsätze sowie erstes und letztes Bl. leimschattig, eine Tafel mit Einriß in die Umrandung; etw. gebräunt, stellenw. mit bräunendem Wasserrand und etw. braunfleckig. - Erste Ausgabe. - Streit XVII, 6599. Monglond VI, 222. Gay 2942. Henze I, 304: "In seinem Werk behandelte er die Naturausstattung der Kanaren ausführlicher, als dies bis dahin geschehen war; auch historisch ist das Werk von Belang, u. a. gut fundiert in den Ausführungen über die Lebensweise der Urbevölkerung." - Mit der Karte III "Carte conjecturale de l`Atlantide". - Die Tafeln zeigen Ansichten und Pflanzendarstellungen, Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000 4°, Halbleder der Zeit mit vergoldetem Rückentitel.

XVIII, XX, 456 SS. Mit 2 Faltkarten. Ogln. mit OUmschlag. Namenszug a.d. Vorsatzblatt.

Contemporary boards, but rather worn / stained and spine missing, front side almost loose. Contents slightly foxed, the folding plate with repaired tear, some minor traces of use, else good. Please see description or ask for photos.

Cloth. Condition: Fair. None (illustrator). First edition. Two first edition travelogues bound together, and including the first edition of J. B. G. M. Bory de St. Vincent's very scarce account of the islands of the African Seas. Two first edition works bound together, with individual title pages and pagination.The first work is the very scarce first edition of French naturalist, officer and politician Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent's account of his 1801-1802 travels to the islands of the African seas, on behalf of the French government.Illustrated with three plates, two of which are folding, and one of which is partially hand coloured. Collated, lacking four plates.The second work in this collection is the first edition of an anonymously authored account of the 1804 travels of a writer in England, Scotland, and the North of Wales.Although the title page refers to 'various engravings', no plates or illustrations are present, as is common for this work.Lacking endpapers, boards detached. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Boards detached. Lacking back strip. Internally, binding lightly strained throughout. First gathering working loose, and tenderly held by one cord only. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd instance of light spotting. Lacking four plates. Fair. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. 1st Edition. Paul de Vree, Poezie in Fusie, De Bladen Voor de Poezie, Lier, Belgium, 1968. 304 x 208mm, 128pp. Printed black on white stock. Printed by Sanderus in Oudenaarde, commissioned by de Bladen Voor de Poezie. Cover design by Walter Pluym. Introduction by Paul de Vree who edited this International Concrete Poetry Anthology. Illustrations of work by the editor together with Pierre Albert-Birot,Alain Arias-Mission, Ronaldo Azerido, Stephen Bann, Max Bense, Julien Blaine, J.F.Bory, Edgar Braga, Augusto de Campos, Haroldo de Campos, Ugo Carrega, Henri Chopin, Hans Clavin, Bob Cobbing, Oyvind Fahlstrom, Ian Hamilton Finlay, john Furnival, Heinz Gappmayr, Hochen Gerz,Mathias Goeritz, Eugen Gomringer, B.Grogerova, J.Hirsal, Jose Lino Grunwald, Brion Gysin, Dom Sylvester Houedard, ernst Jandl, Jiri Kolar, F.Kriwet, A.Lora-Titino, Hansjorg Mayer, Franz Mon, M.Nannucci, D.Pignatari, Diter Rot, Gerhard Ruhm, John Sharkey, Mary Ellen Solt, Adriano Spatola, Timm Ulrichs, Jiri Valoch, Edgardo Antonio Vigo, Herman de Vries, Ivo Vroom, Emmett Williams, Pedro Xisto et al. Text in Flemish. Condition: slight toning throughout, general wear to hard cover on edges and corners, Very Good +.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First English Edition. ; Contemporary 3/4 leather over scuffed marbled boards. Bright gilt lettering on spine. Text tight & intact. Rear hinge cracked & front hinge partially cracked with covers firmly attached. Early owner's ink stamp in front. Condition of individual books as noted after each title. Each book or part was issued separately at intervals throughout the year with the intention of having each series bound together although they were sometimes bound individually. There were 10 or more volumes published in this series. These books were of considerable interest because, at the time, they were one of the only sources of information as to current conditions in foreign countries. Most travel & exploration books were of a more historical nature. FULL Titles: (1) "TRAVELS IN ICELAND: PERFORMED BY ORDER OF HIS DANISH MAJESTY CONTAINING OBSERVATIONS ON THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE INHABITANTS, A DESCRIPTION OF THE LAKES, RIVERS, GLACIERS, HOT-SPRING AND VOLCANOES; OF THE VARIOUS KINDS OF EARTH, STONES, FOSSILS AND PETRIFACTIONS; AS WELL AS OF THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, FISHES, ETC." by Eggert Olafsen & Bjarni Povelsen, translated from the Danish. 2pp ads + title page + 2pp preface + pp 5-158 + 4pp index. Compete with 5 plates as called for at end of text (including fold-out map of Iceland ). Text tight & clean with very minor scattered foxing. (2) "VOYAGE TO, AND TRAVELS THROUGH THE FOUR PRINCIPAL ISLANDS OF THE AFRICAN SEAS, PERFORMED BY ORDER OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT, DURING THE YEARS 1801 AND 1802 WITH A NARRATIVE OF THE PASSAGE OF CAPTAIN BAUDIN TO PORT LOUIS IN MAURITIUS" by Bory de Saint Vincent, translated from the French. Title page + 2pp Ad + pp 5-208 + 2pp index. Complete with 7 plates as called for by binder's list at end of text. Includes 2 maps (1 fold-out). A total of 5 fold-out & 2 full page plates: 5 of these are acquatints. Plate (Inside Crater.Isle of Bourbon) has 1" tear along fold & & 5" x 1" dampstain along top edge. No other tears, but fold-out plate of St Croix was misfolded & has a few extra creases. Deals mainly with the islands of St Helena, Tenerife, Mauritius &Reunion. (3) " GLEANINGS OF A WANDERER IN VARIOUS PARTS OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND & NORTH WALES, MADE DURING AN EXCURSION IN THE YEAR 1804" by Anonymous (Mrs Leslie? ). Title page + pp 3-168 + 4pp index. 1 acquatint plate. (4) "TRAVELS FROM HAMBURGH THROUGH WESTPHALIA, HOLLAND, AND THE NETHERLANDS, TO HOLLAND" By Thomas Holcroft. No title page. This is an 84 page (+2pp index) summary with excerpts from his 2 volume, 1100 page work published in 1804. World Travel ; B.W. Plates; 8vo; 630 pages.

ESSAIS SUR LES ISLES FORTUNEES et L'ANTIQUE ATLANTIDE, ou Précis de l'Histoire générale de L'ARCHIPEL DES CANARIES. París, (1803). 4º, port, 2h, 522p, 1h, 3 mapas despl. grabs. al cobre , 7 láms. grab. al cobre (3 desplegables). Cartoné deteriorado, necesita enc. - Primera edición. Palau 33358: 'Obra bien trabajada'. Existe una versión alemana por T.F. Curmann (Weimar 1804, 2 mapas) y una reimpresión en 1842.