scriptum pub (13 results)

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Schat, Joke (illustrator). 9th edition. 296 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.70 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 208 pages. 7.80x4.90x0.60 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Very good.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. pp.335 beautifully illustrated with col. & b/w. exampes of artworks and photographs in the Natural History Museum library, unpublished hitherto. Large 4to. Some spotting to top edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw. A record of ten of the most significant natural history expeditions. Among the many stories of adventure and great scientific endeavour are: Sir Hans Sloane's journey to Jamaica in 1687; James Cook's perilous Pacific crossings; and Darwin's historic voyage aboard HMS Beagle. Hand-picked from the vast Library of the Natural History Museum, London, the illustrations and artworks contained here form a rare collection, most of which are exclusively presented in this stunning book.

Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. pp.336 with colour illus. 4to. Fine hdbk. in fine dw., very gently sunned on spine. Through botanical paintings and insightful essays, Potted Histories examines the fascinating history of plants and flowers. Over 20 plant families are profiled, including cacti, daffodils, iris, magnolia, poppies, roses, tulips and waterlilies.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. pp. 336 with colour illus. throughout. 4to. Fine hardback in fine dw. This book covers how plants have adopted remarkable behaviours for survival in a variety of harsh habitats. It also tells the remarkable stories of the adventurous botanist explorers who braved disease, slave traders, war, jungles and other dangers to collect plants now commonly grown in our own gardens.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Included. pp. 336 with colour illus. throughout. 4to. New hardback in new dw., a little off-mint. This book covers how plants have adopted remarkable behaviours for survival in a variety of harsh habitats. It also tells the remarkable stories of the adventurous botanist explorers who braved disease, slave traders, war, jungles and other dangers to collect plants now commonly grown in our own gardens.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. pp.335 with col. illus. throughout. Large 4to. Hardback. Lean to text block. Light spotting to top-edge of text block, o/w. contents fine in a fine dw. With images from the archives of the Royal Horticultural Society, this book charts the development of a vast range of species, describing their history and cultivation as well as their place in popular culture, from ancient myths to more recent and sometimes bizarre medicinal beliefs.

SCRIPTUM. 2012. 36 x 29 cm. Hardcover with dust jacket. Richly illustrated in color. Text in Dutch and English. 500 pag. - Condition: NEW [Photography / Dutch [Nederlandse Fotografie] Topography / Dutch [Nederlandse Topografie] ].

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. bilingual edition. 201 pages. 12.50x12.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. pp. 336 with colour plates throughout. A mint copy in same dw. This book covers how plants have adopted remarkable behaviours for survival in a variety of harsh habitats. It also tells the remarkable stories of the adventurous botanist explorers who braved disease, slave traders, war, jungles and other dangers to collect plants now commonly grown in our own gardens. 0.0.

Hardcover. Condition: New. pp. 336 with colour plates throughout. 4to. New hardback. RRP £45.00. This book covers how plants have adopted remarkable behaviours for survival in a variety of harsh habitats. It also tells the remarkable stories of the adventurous botanist explorers who braved disease, slave traders, war, jungles and other dangers to collect plants now commonly grown in our own gardens.