Published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1935
Seller: Cambridge Books, Cambridge, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Edward Julius Detmold (illustrator). 1935. viii, 271 pages, [12] leaves of color plates : illustrations ; 26 cm. Each plate accompanied by guard sheet with descriptive letterpress.
Condition: Good. NY: Tudor 1936. Stated 5th printing. Hardcover 4to 271 pgs. Color tipped in frontis and plates, tissue guarded. Near very good in a near good dust jacket. Some light spotting to bright green cloth. Owner's bookplate on front pastedown and ink name on front endpaper. Foxing spots to edges of textblock. Contents clean and binding sound but interior has a slight musty odor. Jacket is edgeworn, chipped, foxed and has edge tears. All flap corners clipped. (Insects, Entomology) Inquire if you need further information.
Published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1935
Seller: Carothers and Carothers, Albany, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. E.J. Detmold (illustrator). viii, 271 pages, [12] leaves of color plates : illustrations. This is an attractive copy of the first printing of this edition. Publisher's binding sturdy, mild wear to corners and to head and foot of spine, gold-stamped lettering and device to front panel and to spine faded but good; previous owner's stamp to upper fore-corner of front pastedown and front free endpaper, contents fine, all twelve tipped-in plates and tissue guards present. 1340 grams.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1921. 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:- 333, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 333.
Published by Tudor Publishing Company., 1936
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 5th Printing. New York, 1936; green cloth covered boards; edge and corner wear; 4to,9 3/4" to 12" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 271 pages. Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book.
Published by Tudor Publishing Co., 1936
Seller: J. HOOD, BOOKSELLERS, ABAA/ILAB, Baldwin City, KS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. 271pp. with 12 color tipped in plates with tissue guards. This is the 4th printing of the new edition of 1935. A small pamphlet titled "J. Henri Fabre: a Brief Account of His Life and Works" is laid in. Glue residue from the removal of a bookplate, some rubbing on the back cover else very good condition with text clean and binding sound without a dust jacket.
Published by Tudor Publishing Company., 1936
Seller: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 5th Printing.
Published by Tudor Publishing Co., New York, 1936
Seller: Foliobooks, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Bound in green cloth with gilt decoration; spine rubbed and darkened. Gift inscription (not from author) to previous owner on front FEP; text pages are yellowed and have some foxing but are free of markings. All 12 color plates present; one is beginning to curl at inner edge. One tissue guard has become detached but is still present.Overall, a good, solid copy.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. E. J. Detmold (illustrator). A smart fifth printing of Mrs. R. Stawell's retelling of Fabre's "Souvenirs Entomologiques" with illustrations throughout. Fifth printing, originally published 1935. Illustrated with a colour tipped in frontispiece and eleven colour tipped in plates. Collated complete. A comprehensive entomological study with chapters on various insects, including: the sacred beetle, the cicada, the praying mantis, the glow-worm, and many others. A retelling of the works of Jean-Henri Fabre, a French naturalist, entomologist, and author. From Alexander Teixeira del Mattos' translation, a Dutch-English journalist, literary critic, publisher, and translator. Written by Mrs. Maud Margaret Key Stawell, an English author and wife of Rodolph Stawell, a British surgeon. Illustrated by Edward Julius Detmold, a prolific English Victorian book illustrator who often worked alongside his twin brother Charles Maurice Detmold. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and rubbing to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good. book.
Published by Tudor Publishing Company, NY, 1935
Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Fifth Printing. Green cloth decorated in gilt. Stated 5th printing. Tight and square with foxing to block edge, hint of mottling to boards. 12 tipped-in color plates. The DJ in mylar is foxed, worn to points, few short closed tears with inner tape reinforcement, price clipped. In the original box which is somewhat worn/foxed. ; quarto; 271 pages.
Published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York
Seller: Shoemaker Booksellers, Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. E. J. Detmold (illustrator). Fourth Printing. (1936) 272 pp. Original green cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine, and gilt decoration on front cover. Binding lightly soiled and rubbed. Spine ends slightly bumped. Light scattered foxing. Previous owner's bookplate on front paste-down. DJ lightly soiled and rubbed w/ wear, tear, and chipping to extremities. Approx. 1" wide x 3/4" long chip to bottom edge of rear panel. Illust. w/ 12 tipped-in color plates.
Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. EJ Detmold (illustrator). A bright example of the fifth printing of Fabre's 'Book of Insects', with tipped in colour plates by Detmold. A retelling of Jean-Henri Fabre's 'Souvenirs entomologiques' English translation of Alexander Teixeira de Mattos, Dutch-English journalist, literary critic and publisher, who gained his greatest fame as a translator. Here retold by Mrs Rodolph Stawell.The fifth printing of this work, first published the year prior. In the publisher's original dust wrapper, clipped to each corner.A fascinating collection of essays detailing Fabre's observations of all kinds of insects in his homeland of France combined with folklore, storytelling, and cultural reference.Jean-Henri Fabre was a French naturalist, entomologist and author known for his popular books on the lives of insects.This edition features illustrations by Victorian illustrator E. J. Detmold, with a tipped in colour frontispiece and eleven further tipped in colour plates, each retaining the original tissue guard. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with original dust wrapper, clipped to each corner. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Dust wrapper age toned to back strip. Significant loss and closed tears to front wrap head, with chipping to back strip head, and closed tear to head of rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine. book.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1921
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
1st UK ed. 12 colour illustrations, with titled tissue-guards; small stain on front board; spine a little browned; small damage (?burn) to spine front joint. Illus by E.J. Detmold. Used - Good. Good hardback in cream buckram with gilt.
New edition, sixth printing of this beautiful and popular entomological work, featuring engaging writing and beautiful illustrations. Based on Jean-Henri Fabre's French entomological work of 1879, this edition of FABRE'S BOOK OF INSECTS features soft-focus, Art Nouveau-esque insect illustrations by E. J. Detmold. 10'' x 7.5''. Original green cloth binding with gilt lettering and embellishment. Original unclipped color pictorial dust jacket. Green topstain. Tipped in color frontispiece and guard paper with 11 tipped-in color illustrations and guard papers. 272 pages. Jacket with a bit of edgewear and scuffing; a couple of 1'' or less closed tears. Small old tape repair to verso. Binding with a touch of bumping spine ends. Tight. Fine in very good plus dust jacket.