Louis Figuier Perceval Wright (19 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Some light rubbing to the board edges. Small ink name to the title page and some light scattered foxing. Profusely illustarted with wood cuts. 656pp plus publishers ads at the rear.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 12mo. pp x, 605. Engraved frontispiece; numerous engraved illustrations in the text, some full-page. Red cloth boards with bevelled edges, decorated and lettered in gilt and black. Boards rubbed; heavily soiled and marked; corners bumped and ends of spine crushed. Light soiling and spotting to edges of text block. Endpapers lightly soiled. Previous owner's name to title page and first page of text; a few spots and marks on other pages but generally clean. Binding tight.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. New edition, revised by E. Perceval Wright. Actual edition and printing not known. In quite good blue bevel edged cloth boards, black titles and sea creature and floral motif to front. The covers are fairly clean; a little wobbly from cracked hinge; edge-worn, corners bumped and frayed. The rear free end paper is marked, the front end papers are lightly marked, with names of previous owners; the centre is split and shows the webbing.Dark tinted top cut edge; the fore and tail edges are slightly tanned. The text block is in very good condition for age; with tightly bound pages, straight and only very lightly tanned on most page edges. With 435 beautiful b/w illustrations. Publisher's list to rear. Condition overall is good. Without jacket. …

Condition: New.

HARDBACK BROWN. Condition: GOOD. General wear, BW illustrated frontispiece, good gilt lettering on spine, bumped top and base of spine, soiling in endpapers and title page DATE PUBLISHED: 1890 CIRCA EDITION: 656.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. 12mo. pp vii, 656. Frontispiece and 30 additional engraved plates (complete); numerous illustrations in the text. Brick-red cloth boards with bevelled edges, decorated and lettered in gilt and black. Boards lightly rubbed and with some pale marks to front; spine slightly faded. A couple of spots to edges of text block. Previous owner's name to title page and first page of text. Pages clean apart from a couple of marks to title page. Binding firm.…

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Good. Revised Edition. Well illustrated with B&W Full-Page Plates and In-Text illustrations. Frontis illus. "White Bears", protected by tissue guard. Includes: Whales, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Wild Boar, Monkeys, Bats, Big Cats, Bears, Horses, Cattle and much more. Dark Green cloth cover with Bright Gilt Gazelle vignette on front. Black Lettering above. Faded gilt lettering on spine. Beveled edges. 605 p. pages + Publisher's adverts. 8" Tall. Very narrow strips of cloth missing from spine ends. Cloth worn at corners. Hinges cracked and reinforced with hinge tape. Penciled gift inscription on endpapers and penciled notes in French on back of frontis. No other inscriptions.…

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis 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 w.

Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue pebble cloth covers, gilt lettering and symmetrical design to spine, gilt elephant and symmetrical black design to upper panel, all page edges gilt. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" x, 605 [pages.]. Upwards of 260 monochrome engravings. End papers missing, cracking of cloth to upper spine edge, snagging of cloth across spine tips, contents clean, bright and without foxing. Member of the P.B.F.A. ZOOLOGY (Animal Biology).…

Condition: Buono (Good). In 8vo (mm 185x125); pp. [4], VI, [2], 656. Stampa xilografica in antiporta. Testo corredato da numerose illustrazioni in bianco e nero anche a tutta pagina. Fioriture diffuse alle prime carte che vanno via via scoparendo. Risguardi in carta marmorizzata, piena pelle. Piatti con cornice decorativa e incisione in oro "The grammar school midhurst prize 1883". Dorso a cinque nervi con fregi e titolo in oro su tassello. Tagli marmorizzati.  Dedica manoscritta " Prize for Highest Form Position Presented to Horace T. Weels after the Christmas Examination 1883". Book.…

Condition: Acceptable. Half bound in leather with marbled paper covered boards. No publication date stated (c. 1870). Illustrations throughout.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 678.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 678.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 678.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng,fre. 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 1872. 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: - eng,fre, Pages: - 676, 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. 676 676.…

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 1872. 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: - 678, 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. 678 678.…

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 1872. 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: - 680, 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. 680 680.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 678 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1872. Study of the sea, its physical environment and marine life, written in a popular scientific style characteristic of nineteenth-century natural history. The work presents the ocean world through observations on its inhabitants, combining scientific interest with accessible exposition and broad bibliographic appeal. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 676 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1872. Text in English. This work is a compilation based on Louis Figuier's French works, including 'La terre et les mers' and 'La vie et les murs des animaux', with additional chapters drawn from various sources. It provides a detailed description of the ocean and its inhabitants, blending scientific observations with accessible prose. The translation and adaptation by E. Perceval Wright offer a comprehensive overview of marine life and oceanography in the 19th century. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…