Peter Bircham (46 results)
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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book 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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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. 1st edition. 1st edition, 2007. A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo., 482 pp., bound in publishers green cloth with illustrated dust jacket. Minor signs of shelf wear to jacket. Text appears unmarked. Dust jacket now protected in mylar sleeve.
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Paperback. Condition: Excellent. NO. What did we know about birds a thousand years ago, and how has our understanding developed? 'A History of Ornithology' offers a complete history of birdwatching in Britain, a classic for every nature lover's bookshelf. Today there is a huge interest in birdwatching as a hobby, and over the ye…ars amateur birdwatchers have contributed enormously to our understanding of the birds around us. At the same time, ornithology has developed as a science -- in the field, in the laboratory, and in the universities -- and birds have played their part in pushing forward the frontiers of biological knowledge. Peter Bircham looks at the history of British ornithology, spanning a millennium and exploring along the way the first bird book, the earliest British lists, various notable scientists, collectors and artists, the first studies of migration, and the challenges presented by classification. He traces the development of the British Ornithologists' Union and other organisations, and finishes with a review of the current state of ornithology in Britain.AHistory of Ornithology is an authoritative and engrossing account, packed full of fascinating stories -- not only about the birds but also about the many colourful characters who have studied them through the ages. NO.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, a very well preserved and tightly bound copy with clean and unmarked contents and in a near fine pictorial dust jacket which is protected in a non-adhesive archival film sleeve. Illustrated, xii + 482pp.
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Oktav, illustr. Org.-Softcover, xii, 482 S., 1 Bl., mit zahlreichen schwarzweißen und farbigen Illustrationen, mit sehr wenigen Anstreichungen im Inhaltsverzeichnis, sonst ein wohlerhaltenes Exemplar. [The new Naturalist Library]. - ISBN 9780007199709. - ENGLISH: Octavo, illustrated Publisher's softcover with publisher's d/j. xi…i, 482 pp., 1 f., with numerous b/w and coloured illustrations, some markings, a well preserved copy. [The new Naturalist Library]. - ISBN 9780007199709. - ENGLISH: Octavo, illustrated Publisher's softcover with publisher's d/j. xii, 482 pp., 1 f., with numerous b/w and coloured illustrations, some markings, a well preserved copy. 1001 g.
Published by Collins 2007
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Seller: Recycle Bookstore, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.Recycle Bookstore
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. Slight fading to jacket spine; scattered, small marks to rear cover -- overall jacket is attractive. Book looking as new.
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Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London 2007
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. What did we know about birds a thousand years ago, and how has our understanding developed? 'A History of Ornithology' offers a complete history of birdwatching in Britain, a classic for every nature lover's bookshelf. Today there is a huge interest in birdwatching as a hobby, and over the years…amateur birdwatchers have contributed enormously to our understanding of the birds around us. At the same time, ornithology has developed as a science -- in the field, in the laboratory, and in the universities -- and birds have played their part in pushing forward the frontiers of biological knowledge. Peter Bircham looks at the history of British ornithology, spanning a millennium and exploring along the way the first bird book, the earliest British lists, various notable scientists, collectors and artists, the first studies of migration, and the challenges presented by classification. He traces the development of the British Ornithologists' Union and other organisations, and finishes with a review of the current state of ornithology in Britain.A History of Ornithology is an authoritative and engrossing account, packed full of fascinating stories -- not only about the birds but also about the many colourful characters who have studied them through the ages. This beautifully illustrated book will hold great appeal both for the student of ornithology and for the enthusiastic amateur naturalist. The book 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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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. pp. xii, 482. Colour plates and diagrams throughout.[Collecting the New Naturalists NN104A] , New condition. Size: 8vo. Book.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Hardback with dust-wrapper. Still in original publisher's plastic seal. Never read or opened. (AR33).
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. True first British printing with original unclipped jacket (£45.00). The New Naturalist number 104. Index. Profusely illustrated. Jacket has very minor patchy edge/shelf wear, the odd very small mark, the odd small crease/rub to edges and a little pu…shing/rubbing to head/tail of spine and to corners. Boards are near fine with a hint of pushing to corners and very minor pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. Pages are very slightly tanned. No other faults. A nice copy. All books described honestly and accurately. Paypal accepted.
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Published by Collins 2007
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Seller: Kerr & Sons Booksellers ABA, Cartmel, CMA, United KingdomKerr & Sons Booksellers ABA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Octavo. 22×16cm; xii,482,[2]pp. Green cloth with gilt title on spine. Slight lean on spine, otherwise binding square and firm. Neat dust jacket, a couple of markings to rear. Clean within. B/w and colour figures. A 'Very Good' copy.
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Fine. First edition. Hardcover book and pictorial dustjacket by Robert Gillmor. New Naturalist no.104. 482pp. With 231 illustrations, some in colour. A Fine copy in a Fine dustjacket. No fading. Pictures available.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. pp. xii, 482. Colour plates and diagrams throughout.[Collecting the New Naturalists NN104A] , New condition. Size: 8vo. Book.
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. A BEAUTIFULLY PRODUCED HANDBOOK ON THE HISTORY OF ORNITHOLOGY.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered green buckram cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine, not price clipped). Pp. xii + 482, illus with coloured photos and maps (no inscriptions).
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. As New copy, unread, dust jacket.
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Seller: Wyseby House Books, Newbury, WEST, United KingdomWyseby House Books
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 2007 1st edition, as new in dust jacket.
Language: English
Published by Collins New Naturalist Series. Glasgow. 2007 2007
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, , United KingdomCoch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd
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Condition: New. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. 8vo (152 x 223mm). Ppxii,482,ii. Colour and b/w photographs, colour and b/w illustrations, bibliography. Green buckram, spine titled in gilt. New unread copy in dust-wrapper, in publisher's original…shrink-wrap. Peter Bircham offers a very thorough history of our understanding of birds. "What did we know about birds a thousand years ago, and how has our understanding developed? Which species did we first recognise, when did people begin to record their sightings, and how were the puzzles of bird behaviour and ecology gradually? [This book] offers a complete history of birdwatching in Britain, a classic for every nature lover's bookshelf." Chapters include:- Up to the sixteenth century; The first bird book; The first British list; The Willughby / Ray Ornithology and other seventeenth-century works; The Systema naturae: dawn of a new age; The first ornithological ecologists: White, Jenner and Blackwall; Early studies of migration: Legg, Jenner and others; A dictionary and two histories; The artists and their avifaunas; Alfred Newton and the founding of the British Ornithologists' Union; Theories of classification, the National Collection and the Catalogue of Birds; The twentieth century: winds of change; Recording the avifauna of Britain; Migration: the scientific studies begin; Plumage, cages, eggs and shooting: the history of bird protection; Behavioural and ecological studies; After the war; Post-war ornithological research; The British List and problems with fraud; New slants on old problems. Ornithological art is also covered in some detail, beginning with mediaeval illuminated manuscripts and working up to the great artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A terrifically good book, solidly in the tradition of the New Naturalist series. Number 104 in the New Naturalist series. .
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Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 482pp, bw & col illus.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Book - fine, dust jacket - fine. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. xii 483, pp. illustrated. Peter Bircham looks at the history of British ornithology, spanning a millennium and exploring along the way the first bird book, the earliest British lists, various notable scientists, collectors and artists, the first studies…of migration, and the challenges presented by classification. He traces the development of the British Ornithologists' Union and other organisations, and finishes with a review of the current state of ornithology in Britain. What did we know about birds a thousand years ago, and how has our understanding developed? 'A History of Ornithology' offers a complete history of birdwatching in Britain. Amateur birdwatchers have contributed enormously to our understanding of the birds around us. At the same time, ornithology has developed as a science -- in the field, in the laboratory, and in the universities -- and birds have played their part in pushing forward the frontiers of biological knowledge. 9780007199693 8vo.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. UK first impression. Fine in fine jacket. This copy has been SIGNED & DATED October '07. Scarce thus. Harpercollins - Harper Collins 2007. HEAVIER THAN AVERAGE BOOK - PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR POSTAGE COST - THANKS. Signed by Author. Book.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition Thus. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Original publishers green cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Signed by the author on the title page with handmade limitation, this being no. 10 of 50 copies. New Naturalists Series. ISBN: 00…07199694 Pages: 320 Fine in fine dust jacket. Signedes.
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Hardback. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. First Edition. What did we know about birds a thousand years ago, and how has our understanding developed? 'A History of Ornithology' offers a complete history of birdwatching in Britain, a classic for every nature lover's bookshelf. Today there is a huge interest in birdwa…tching as a hobby, and over the years amateur birdwatchers have contributed enormously to our understanding of the birds around us. At the same time, ornithology has developed as a science -- in the field, in the laboratory, and in the universities -- and birds have played their part in pushing forward the frontiers of biological knowledge. Peter Bircham looks at the history of British ornithology, spanning a millennium and exploring along the way the first bird book, the earliest British lists, various notable scientists, collectors and artists, the first studies of migration, and the challenges presented by classification. He traces the development of the British Ornithologists' Union and other organisations, and finishes with a review of the current state of ornithology in Britain.AHistory of Ornithology is an authoritative and engrossing account, packed full of fascinating stories -- not only about the birds but also about the many colourful characters who have studied them through the ages. This beautifully illustrated book will hold great appeal both for the student of ornithology and for the enthusiastic amateur naturalist. Like all recent New Naturalist titles this book is made of the very finest materials and so the book weighs 1226grms and thus it will be necessary to quote shipping costs. This copy is in MINT condition in a MINT unclipped dustwrapper.
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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 320 pages. 8.50x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series: The New Naturalist Library ; 104. Physical description: xii, 482p. : col. ill., maps, ports. ; 23cm. Subjects: British Ornithologists' Union -- History. Ornithology -- G…reat Britain. 3 Kg.
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Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. 1st 2007. Fine condition in a very good dustwrapper. New Naturalist No. 104. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w illustrations. Still in original shrinkwrap but top edge of rear panel of wrapper is a bit creased. Packaged with care and promptl…y dispatched.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Book - fine, dust jacket - fine. Signed. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations. Signed by Author(s).
