Willoughby Lowe (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Some wear on the covers, internally a nice copy.; Ex-Library; 271 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. xviii pages, 1 unnumbered leaf, 271 pages, 21 unnumbered leaves of plates : frontispiece (portrait), illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. CONTENTS : My First Venture Abroad, Expedition Through Kenya and Uganda to the Nile, A Trip to S. Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal, A Journey through Siam, and an Expedition to Madagascar.…

Cloth. Condition: Good. A smart copy of this illustrated collection of accounts from the travels of Willoughby P. Lowe, a naturalist collector for the British Museum. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, twenty-one plates, and fifteen in-text images. Collated complete. The diaries and accounts of Willoughby P. Lowe, a naturalist collector, and one of the last professional collectors, of the British Museum. The stories include: My First Venture Abroad, Expedition Through Kenya and Uganda to the Nile, A Trip to S. Nigeria, Sierra Leonne and Senegal, A Journey through Siam, and an Expedition to Madagascar. Illustrated by Henrik Gronvold, a Danish naturalist and artist known for his illustrations of birds, and J. P. W. Lowe, a British artist. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and age toning to the endpapers. Good. H. G. Gronvold; J. P. W. Lowe (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good(+). Large octavo in dark blue cloth; xviii pages, 1 unnumbered leaf, 271 pages, 21 unnumbered leaves of b&w plates: frontispiece (portrait), illustrations, maps; 24 cm. Travelogue & reminiscences of specimen collecting expeditions for the Britsh Musuem, with much on Africa, brids and Siam ? among other places and creatures. / Natural history. Briitish Imperialism. Histotry of Natural Sciences. Travel Exploration. Very good(+) to near fine(-), with recent memorial book plate to paste-down and superfical cracking to hinges. Binding is sound; leaves clean; very mild wear to exterior.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1932). 1932 1st edition. Large 8vo (149 x 233mm). Ppxx,271. B/w photograph plates, maps. Blue cloth, gilt motif to rear board, gilt titles to spine. Small snag to foot of spine. Slightly foxed but very good in slightly chipped dust-wrapper. "The unvarnished story of a naturalist-collector, and few men have crammed into a .life more travel and adventure". Observations of, and collecting in, the Phillipines, British East Africa, Egypt, the Sudan and Darfur, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, the Gambia, the Ivory Coast, Madagascar and Thailand. .…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. 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. Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 75, 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. Volume 3 75 75.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. 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. Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 79, 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. Volume 3 79 79.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. 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. Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 83, 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. Volume 3 83 83.…