William John Dakin (55 results)

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Single Issue magazine. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. Chicago / New York: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, Chicago / New York: 1951. First Edition. Vintage Pulp magazine in Pictorial wrappers [about 7" x 9.75"], 130 pages, illustrated. Includes "Medusa Was a Lady!" by William Tenn, "A Handful of Dust" by Ivar Jorgensen, "The Laughter of Shiru" by Gerald Vance, "You Take the High Road" by Stephen Marlowe, "Alias Adam" by John McGreevey, etc. Good with edge wear, creases, dust soiling to covers, text lightly toned. See Photos mag12. cover art by Joe Tillotson (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. Chicago: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Ziff-Davis Publishing Company , Chicago ,1951. First edition Vintage Pulp magazine in Pictorial wrappers [about 6.75" x 9.75"], 130 pages, illustrated. Includes "Excalibur and the Atom" by Theodore Sturgeon, "With This Ring" by Dallas Ross, "The Spoilers of Lern" by Clee Garson, "Everybody Loves Irving Bommer" by William Tenn, "The Man With the Clutching Hand" by Paul W. Fairman, "Very Cold for Conquest" by P. F. Costello, etc. A very good copy with small edge tears and light dust soiling , text lightly toned. See Photos Mag 30 / E. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones (illustrator).…

Magazine. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. y First Edition. Chicago / New York: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Chicago / New York: Fair. 1951. First Edition. First edition. Pulp magazine. Pictorial wrappers [about 7" x 9.75"], 130 pages, illustrated. Includes "Medusa Was a Lady!" by William Tenn, "A Handful of Dust" by Ivar Jorgensen, "The Laughter of Shiru" by Gerald Vance, "You Take the High Road" by Stephen Marlowe, "Alias Adam" by John McGreevey, etc. A good to very good copy with a larger chip to top outside corner of the rear cover, small edge tears, text lightly toned. see Photos. mag bx 30 /. Cover painting by Joe Tillotson (illustrator).…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Buccinum: (the Whelk). Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Pectens. Book.

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First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 133 pages; 133 pages illustrations, maps, plates; 25 cm. Subjects: Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Natural history -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) 0 Kg. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. This book deals with one of the loveliest and most exciting areas of the whole earth -- the seashore. The book will give satisfaction both to the learned, and to those enthusiasts whose greatest happiness is to potter about the sands in holiday weather, poking in rock pools and scrambling over th rocks between the tides. Here they will learn many fascinating things about the creatures they encounter in their wanderings. The present edition of Australian Seashores has been revised and brought up to date by Isobel Bennett and Elizabeth Pope. **The covers have light shelf rubbing at the extremities.**. …

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 133 pages; 133 pages illustrations, maps, plates; 25 cm. Subjects: Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Natural history -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) 0 Kg. …

Reprint of the 1938 revised edition (original of 1934). XXXII, 285 PP, plus 16 pages with 18 b/w illust. Decorated hard cover, dust jacket with a few chips and/or closed tears and in a protective sleeve, o/wise near fine. 20.5 X 13.5. The story of whaling in Australian waters and other southern seas related thereto, from the days of sails to modern times.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This 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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Reprint of the 1938 revised edition (original of 1934). XXXII, 285 PP plus 16 pages with 18 bw illust. Pictorial soft cover. A near fine copy. 19.6 x 13.8. The story of whaling in Australian waters and other Southern Seas related thereto, from the days of sails to modern times.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'An Introduction to Biology' is a foundational exploration of the biological sciences, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms governing life. Written by the esteemed biologist William J. Dakin, this work serves as an essential primer for understanding the complexity of living organisms and their environments. The book delves into the core principles of biology, ranging from cellular structures and physiological processes to the broader concepts of heredity, evolution, and ecology.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the history and science of pearl formation, shedding light on the fascinating world of pearls and pearl oysters. Tracing the historical significance of pearls from ancient civilizations to modern times, the author delves into the biology of the pearl oyster, exploring its anatomy, life cycle, and the environmental factors that influence pearl production. The book delves into the cultural, economic, and scientific importance of pearls, examining their role in art, trade, and human fascination throughout history. With a comprehensive overview of pearl fisheries, from the renowned Ceylon banks to lesser-known sources, the author provides a global perspective on pearl cultivation. Combining scientific insights with historical anecdotes, this book offers a captivating journey into the captivating world of pearls, enhancing our understanding of these precious gems and their origins in the depths of marine ecosystems. 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.…

Softcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. Spine with ripples and dampstains. Internally very good. Ex-libris bookplate on inside of front cover, Frank G. Glen.; 1963 reprint of 1938 revised edition of a title first published in 1934. This 1963 edition has a new 6 page Foreword by R. G. Chittleborough dated 1962. xxx, [2], 285, [3 (blank)] pages + 18 illustrations on 8 plate leaves. Red card covers. Page dimensions: 196 x 128mm. Series: Sirius Books. "Whalemen Adventurers is a history of whaling in Australia, New Zealand and the South Seas. Ranging from the days of sail to modern international efforts for the control of whaling, Professor Dakin draws on whalers' log-book and other sources to give vivid picutres of the excitement of the chase or - to select one dramatic incident - how it feels to be on a sailing-ship when the pots of boiling whale-oil catch fire. The book lights yp, with colourful often turbulent history, scores of long-settled places all round the coasts of Australia and New Zealand.". …

xxiv+286pp. large 8vo. Original blue cloth, backstrip dulled. Numerous b/w plates. Bookplate removed from front paste-down, otherwise a very good copy. . Second edition, substantially changed and expanded after the author's further overseas research.

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.

Boards. 1st edition. Octavo, cloth boards, b&w plates, endpaper maps, pp xx, 263. No dustjacket, but description from dustjacket tipped in to front endpaper. Light foxing. Previous owner's bookplate. Good condition.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This 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 work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. In very good++ condition. No inscriptions. Second revised edition. A very clean bright tight copy.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. xx, 263pp, index, bibliography, appendices, bw ills, maps, endpaper maps. Blue cloth, no jacket. Slight lean to spine which is a little sunned, offset toning to endpapers, page edges evenly toned, foxing to prelims. Quite scarce. Size: Small 4to. …

2nd revised edition. XXIV, 285 PP plus 34 pages with b/w plates & 2 maps. Fp: The Final Flurry, off Twofold Bay. Eps: Chart of the Pacific Ocean. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj. The scarce dust jacket with chips and repaired tears is in a protective sleeve. Name of previous owner at top of half title page. Foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 14 x 16.5. Whaling in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean from the days of sails to the days of steam.…

2nd ed. orig. cloth Very Good octavo xxiv + 285pp., frontis., b/w pls., maps, appends., bibliog., index, The Standard Work. Some signs of Wear & cloth a little dull but generally a VG copy.