Schimper Wilhelm Philipp (153 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed examination of the many types of Fontinalis and Dichelyma mosses, exploring their diverse forms, habitats, and evolutionary relationships. The author meticulously describes the physical characteristics of each species, including the structure of their stems, leaves, and reproductive organs. The book also delves into the intricate details of their life cycles, shedding light on their unique adaptations and strategies for survival. Through a combination of historical context, scientific inquiry, and stunning illustrations, the author offers a comprehensive understanding of these remarkable aquatic mosses and their significant role within the natural world. 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. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history of bryology, studying different species of moss, their categorisation, and distinct characteristics. The author reveals evolutionary relationships between mosses and places recent findings within the broader study of European flora. Delving into the subject from the time of Linnaeus to the present day, the author presents a comprehensive insight into the development of this scientific field. The book sheds light on the evolution of bryology, the study of mosses, and provides a foundation for further research on the subject. 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.…

Condition: New. KlappentextbTitle:/b Les Alpes, description pittoresque de la nature et de la faune alpestres, etc. [Translated from the German by Dr. Vouga and Professor Schimper.]br/br/bPublisher:/b British Library, Historical Print Editionsbr/br/The .

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a voyage through the plant kingdom of the distant past. It focuses on fossilized plants, many long extinct, that played crucial roles in shaping the world we live in. The author takes you back in time to the lush forests of the Paleozoic era, where towering club mosses known as Lepidodendrons and their relatives, the Lepidodendrids, dominated the landscape. These colossal trees, with their distinctive scale-like leaf patterns, were the giants of their day. By examining their fossilized remains, the author uncovers their fascinating biology, revealing how they grew, reproduced, and interacted with the environment. This book not only provides a glimpse into the ancient world but also delves into the connections between these prehistoric plants and the fossil fuels we rely on today. It explores the role of Lepidodendrons in the formation of coal, a process that began millions of years ago and continues to shape our present-day energy landscape. Through this exploration of Lepidodendrids, the author invites you to ponder the interconnectedness of Earth's history and the profound impact that ancient life has had on our modern world. 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. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. pp.cxxx, 886 pages, with 8 monochrome plates of genera of mosses, a very good plus hardback, publisher's original part red leather binding with gilt lettering and ruled gold gilt bands to the spine (five raised), finished off with matching red cloth-covered boards with beautifully designed speckled end papers & all page edges have the same speckled design, minimal evidence that this is from a uk university, although there is a tonal change on the lower part of the spine where the sticker has been removed.…

In-8° (225x153mm), pp. (6), CLIX + 5 tabelle ripiegate (le prime 4 impresse sia al recto che al verso, la quinta al solo recto) + pp. 733, (1) di addenda. Legatura coeva m. pelle e angoli. In fine, 8 tavv. litografiche f.t. ognuna delle quali raffigurante numerose varietà di muschi e una carta in litografia a colori più volte ripiegata ed incisa da disegno dello Schimper stesso (Mappa Bryo-Geographica) relativa alla distribuzione geografica dei muschi nelle Alpi tirolesi, nelle Alpi elvetiche, sui monti della Scandinavia, ecc. Indice generale ed esplicazione delle tavole in fine. Una firma a matita. Timbro di privato possesso del tempo al titolo. Diffuse annotazioni marginali ottocentesche sia a penna che a matita e diffuse ma lievi fioriture e arrossature. Restauri alle cerniere e rinfreschi alla legatura. Discreto esemplare . Prima edizione di una delle maggiori opere della briologia ottocentesca, sistematica classificazione dei muschi europei. Lo Schimper (Dosenheim, Alsazia, 1808-Strasburgi, 1880) fu famoso paleontologo e briologo francese di origine tedesca, direttore del Museo di Storia Naturale di Strasburgo e professore di storia naturale e geologia nell'Università della stessa città. La sua opera capitale resta la Bryologia Europaea, scritta con l'ausilio del Bruch, e di cui la presente opera costituisce un compendio. BrM(NH), 1833. Jackson, p. 228. Stafleu /Cowan, 10685. Pritzel, 8194. Latino.…

Condition: Good. 8vo. (733 pp.), Black Leather on Marbled Boards. Marbled end papers. Mostly B&W plates, with several fold-out plates, charts, one a color topograhic plate. Very Good with foxing. Previous owner's signature on FFEP. Text in Latin. First Edition.

Two parts in one volume, 8vo, 25cm. Part I: pp. [6],cxxx, numerous small figures on 8 plates drawn by L. Fassoli and lithographed by Ch. Fassoli at Strasbourg. Part II: pp. [ii],886,[2]. Contemporary quarter morocco, cloth boards, backstrip with gilt lettering and line decoration. Little foxing to very few pages, a near fine copy. - Rare. Second much enlarged edition, the first appeared in 1860 with plates drawn by the author, according to Stafleu & Cowan nr.10.684. Pritzel 8194 (not listing the second edition). Old stamp to title-page reading "E.D. Maingaud Pharmacien Villefagnan (Charente)"- [phd.164].…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1864 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: 75 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: 75.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1865 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: 31 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: 31.…