Jonston Jan (144 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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

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Condition: New. In English.

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@ Co-Authors / Wspolautorzy: Wstep Stefan Ziemski; @ Blurb / Notka wydawnicza: Warszawa: Panstwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe, 1960; @ Size of the book block / Wymiar bloku: 20 cm; @ Series / Seria: (Seria: Biblioteka Klasykow Filozofii/ Polska Akademia Nauk; 61); @ Circulation / Naklad: 1700; @ Weight / Waga: 310; @ Pages / Strony: XXII, 206, [12]s., [1]k. tabl.; @ Thematic categories / Kategorie tematyczne: nauka filozofia / science philosophy / Wissenschaft Philosophie; Obwoluta nieco uszkodzona poza tym egzemplarz bez wad. Pozycja w dosc ladnym stanie Oprawa wydawnicza plotno, obwoluta. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the natural history of birds, written by a renowned ornithologist. The author provides detailed descriptions of various bird species, their habitats, behaviors, and reproductive cycles. The book also explores the historical and cultural significance of birds, and discusses the threats they face in the modern world. The author's meticulous observations and engaging writing style make this book an invaluable resource for bird enthusiasts and general readers alike. It sheds light on the extraordinary diversity and beauty of the avian world, highlighting the importance of preserving these remarkable creatures for future generations. 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 book delves into the intricate world of insects, providing a comprehensive examination of their biology, diversity, and significance. The author skillfully weaves together historical and contemporary knowledge, encompassing a wealth of observations and discoveries. Through engaging descriptions and vivid illustrations, the book unveils the fascinating lives of these often-overlooked creatures, highlighting their remarkable adaptations, behaviors, and ecological roles. From the smallest mites to the largest butterflies, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the insect world, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of these essential members of our ecosystem. 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.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Moyen. Amstelodami, Apud Ioannem Ianssonium, 1633. In-12, (3ff)+574pp. Il manque les 3 derniers feuillets. Reliure de parchemin de l'époque souffrant d'importants manques. Premier plat quasiment détaché. Des trous de ver dans les marges et dans le texte.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Contemporary full vellum. Engraved title page. Few minor stains, minor foxing. Miniature format 50 x 95mm. Firm binding. ; 64mo 3" - 4½" tall; [16], 310 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd. [De quadrupedibus, On Quadrupeds [AND] De piscibus et cetis, On Fishes] Two volumes bound together. Libri I and V. Folio, 14 x 8 1/2 inches. Contemporary marbled boards, rebacked with fine modern, 3/4 leather. Strong binding and cover. [8], 163 p. + [2], 160 p. Engraved title. Quadrupeds section illustrated with approximately seventy-nine engravings (some duplicates, some added plates from other publications); the section on fish and whales illustrated with approximately forty-seven engravings (numbered to forty-five, some added plates); the added plates are pasted on the versos of the existing illustrations. cf. Nissen ZBI 2131-2135; Nissen IVB 481. Graesse, III, 477. "First issued in Frankfurt in 1650-57, this famous compendium of the animal kingdom was considered the standard zoological encyclopedia of its era. Finely engraved, carefully detailed, and often featuring a touch of whimsy, these are among the most pleasing zoological plates produced in the 17th century." - Bonhams, 2016. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. …

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Muy bien. 1ª Edición. In-12º. ( 12 ) , 501, ( 3 ) pp .- 18th Century French binding in full red morocco , gilt - tooled boards and elaborately gilt - decorated spine .- Boards with arms of Count Joseph de Lagondie , all edges gilt.- Ex - libris Count Joseph de Lagondie . A beautiful copy First edition of the first work by Joannes Jonston (1603-1675), born in Poland but of Scottish origin. Jonston was the author of many works on natural history, medicine an other topics. Although his work was criticized for lack of originality, he undisputably made a significant contribution to the popularity of natural history during the first half of the seventeenth century. The present treatise on natural wonders is divided into 10 parts on different subjects. The sky and new stars, the elements, meteors, fossils or minerals, plants, birds, quadrupeds, invertebrates, fish and men are treated. The work was very popular, it was republished in 1633, 1661, and 1665. An English translation, A history of the wonderful things of nature was published in 1657. Later Jonston used this work as a basis for more specialized texts. Garrison-Morton 287 A compilation of all the contemporary zoological knowledge; DSB VII, p. 164 the significant contribution his works made to the growing interest in natural history during the first half of the seventeenth century. Provenance: On the boards the gilt coat of arms of Joseph-Guilhem, comte de Lagondie, 1809-1879. He was a bibliophile and an Elzevier collector. His collection was dispersed after his death. Size: Formato en 12°.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 6 parts in one volume. 2nd edition of the standard 17th-century encyclopedia of natural history. Folio, 36 cm. Bound in contemporary leather. Gilt ruled, 7 spine compartments. Marbled end pages. 4 engraved frontispieces and 250 engraved plates after Matthaeus Merian the younger, Caspar Merian, etc. Includes the following works, each with their own title pages: 1. De quadrupedibus. Title frontispiece and 80 plates; 2. De piscibus et cetis, libri V. Title frontispiece, 48 plates; 3. De exanguibus aquaticis, libri IV. 20 plates; 4. De avibus, libri VI. Title frontispiece, 62 plates; 5. De insectis, libri III, de serpentibus et draconibus, libri II. Title frontispiece, 28 plates; 6. De serpentibus, libri II. 12 plates. Nissen ZBI 2131-2135. Burnet 5592. (First issued in Frankfurt in 1650 - 1657).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2nd Edition. A fair copy of the extremely scarce Insectis section of Jan Jonston's famous work Historiae Naturalis. Jonston (1603-1675) studied botany and medicine and was a doctor. This copy is classed as 'fair' because it has been rebound in plain buckram binding without the title page, and the paper is very soft and lightly stained to the bottom outer corner margin. Contents are otherwise complete with 28 full page plates. The binding is clean and sound with gilt titles to spine. Contents: new endpapers; dedication 1p; Preface with plate list 3pp; Referenda ad pagninam 2pp with Plate I; text liber I pp 1-84; liber II 85-128; liber III 129-138; liber IV 139-147 with 27 further plates placed with relevant text; index 1p. Interestingly the final section includes starfish and seahorses. The contents are in very good clean condition apart from the paper damage mentioned above which has resulted in crumbling to the bottom corner of the dedication and preface leaf.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1661 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: 125 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: 125.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1657 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: 111 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: 111.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1634 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: 135 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: 135.…