Partridges by Potts (33 results)

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:9780007418718.

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Potts explores how mankind and partridges have evolved together, both ultimately dependent on grasslands rather than forests. For thousands of years, both ate grass seeds and this continued until cereals largely replaced them. Hundreds of species of plant and insect that partridges and other birds eat thrived on farms for thousands of years until the dawn of the pesticides era. Since then the long decline in partridge abundance has been a barometer for biodiversity over vast swathes of the Northern Hemisphere. Highlighting the positive example of the Norfolk Estate in the Sussex Study area, Potts investigates how both Grey and Red-legged Partridge numbers have been increased, flourishing in a highly productive and profitable system of farming and an oasis in what has often looked and sounded like a desert. In a small corner of England farmland wildlife is able to thrive much as it did before pesticides were introduced. This is a complex and fascinating story. The way that hunting, farming, predation, parasites, disease and climate change have interacted tells us a lot about how lesser known species have fared and how they can be conserved for the future. Potts stresses the importance of these conservation efforts, as farmers respond to the needs of an extra three billion people worldwide, not just for food but for bio-fuels. Additionally, the pressures on farmland wildlife will further intensify in the coming years.…

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:9780007418701.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Potts explores how mankind and partridges have evolved together, both ultimately dependent on grasslands rather than forests. For thousands of years, both ate grass seeds and this continued until cereals largely replaced them. Hundreds of species of plant and insect that partridges and other birds eat thrived on farms for thousands of years until the dawn of the pesticides era. Since then the long decline in partridge abundance has been a barometer for biodiversity over vast swathes of the Northern Hemisphere. Highlighting the positive example of the Norfolk Estate in the Sussex Study area, Potts investigates how both Grey and Red-legged Partridge numbers have been increased, flourishing in a highly productive and profitable system of farming and an oasis in what has often looked and sounded like a desert. In a small corner of England farmland wildlife is able to thrive much as it did before pesticides were introduced. This is a complex and fascinating story. The way that hunting, farming, predation, parasites, disease and climate change have interacted tells us a lot about how lesser known species have fared and how they can be conserved for the future. Potts stresses the importance of these conservation efforts, as farmers respond to the needs of an extra three billion people worldwide, not just for food but for bio-fuels. Additionally, the pressures on farmland wildlife will further intensify in the coming years. …

Condition: New. 400, 200 col photos. . PB. NEW. . . [9780007418718].

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Collins, 2012. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xi,465pp, illust. A good copy. 9780007418701/ . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Collins, 2012. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xi,465pp, illust. A fine copy. 9780007418701/1.2uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading.).…

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (157 x 224mm). Ppxii,465 + 2pp list of NN titles. Colour photographs, distribution maps, charts, 57 page bibliography. Green buckram, spine titled in gilt. Mint new copy in dust-wrapper. "Globally, there are at least 45 species of game bird that have the word partridge in their name, but in this book G. R. Potts devotes himself to the Grey, Red-legged and Chukar Partridges, with particular emphasis on the Grey Partridge due to its well-known decline in Britain. In this groundbreaking addition to the New Naturalist series, Potts explores how mankind and partridges have evolved together, both ultimately dependent on grasslands rather than forests. For thousands of years, both ate grass seeds and this continued until cereals largely replaced them. Hundreds of species of plant and insect that partridges and other birds eat thrived on farms for thousands of years until the dawn of the pesticides era. Since then the long decline in partridge abundance has been a barometer for biodiversity over vast swathes of the Northern Hemisphere. Highlighting the positive example of the Norfolk Estate in the Sussex Study area, Potts investigates how both Grey and Red-legged Partridge numbers have been increased, flourishing in a highly productive and profitable system of farming and an oasis in what has often looked and sounded like a desert. In a small corner of England, farmland wildlife is able to thrive much as it did before pesticides were introduced." This is a superb book, interesting not only for those interested in the partridge, but for anyone even slightly interested in ecology, agriculture and birds. A model for any natural history monograph. .…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Previously owned, but new book still in publisher's shrink wrap. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 1264g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 034045:11e) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 1264 G. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 2012, 1st edition. Octavo. 465pp. Illustrated. Publisher's cloth, binding square and tight. Book clean and bright. In the printed dust jacket, design by Robert Gillmor. Price intact. A hint of shelf-wear. Overall a 'Fine' copy. …

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. BRAND NEW IN SHRINKWRAP. This is one of a number of these titles that we currently have in stock, all in excellent condition. Please view our other listings.

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. This mint unread copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The text block is tight white, bright and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Globally, there are at least 45 species of game bird that have the word partridge in their name, but in this book G. R. Potts devotes himself to the Grey, Red-legged and Chukar Partridges, with particular emphasis on the Grey Partridge due to its well-known decline in Britain. In this groundbreaking addition to the New Naturalist series, Potts explores how mankind and partridges have evolved together, both ultimately dependent on grasslands rather than forests. For thousands of years, both ate grass seeds and this continued until cereals largely replaced them. Hundreds of species of plant and insect that partridges and other birds eat thrived on farms for thousands of years until the dawn of the pesticides era. Since then the long decline in partridge abundance has been a barometer for biodiversity over vast swathes of the Northern Hemisphere. Highlighting the positive example of the Norfolk Estate in the Sussex Study area, Potts investigates how both Grey and Red-legged Partridge numbers have been increased, flourishing in a highly productive and profitable system of farming and an oasis in what has often looked and sounded like a desert. In a small corner of England farmland wildlife is able to thrive much as it did before pesticides were introduced. This is a complex and fascinating story, with a heady mix of hunting, farming, predation, parasites, disease and climate change. The way these factors have interacted tells us a lot about how lesser known species have fared and how they can be conserved for the future. Potts stresses the importance of these conservation efforts, as farmers respond to the needs of an extra three billion people worldwide, not just for food but for bio-fuels. Additionally, the pressures on farmland wildlife will further intensify in the coming years. Ref LLL 4.…

Condition: New. 480, col illus. . HB. NEW. . . [9780007418701].

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.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Book Condition — As New: An unread, unused book in perfect condition. The dust jacket is pristine, free from blemishes or tears. Hardcover binding remains mint. Clean text block with crisp page edges. Pages are tightly bound, clean and tidy throughout, never thumbed or opened. First edition, New Naturalist Library, Book 121. A specialist work on game birds, valued for its detailed observation and as a representative example of early twentieth-century British sporting and natural history writing. Partridges by G. R. Potts is a focused and authoritative study of one of Britain's most emblematic game birds, combining natural history with practical sporting knowledge. Written in a clear, observant style, the book reflects the period's deep interest in field sports, conservation, and rural life, offering insight into partridge behavior, habitat, and management. As a dedicated monograph rather than a general survey, it holds particular appeal for collectors of sporting literature, ornithology, and countryside writing, as well as for readers drawn to traditional British natural history.…

Cloth. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Partridges are said to important indicator species. Another excellent New Naturalist volume. pp.xi.465. Illus. Still in plastic shrink wrapping.

Cloth. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Excellent scholarship; Partridges are said to beimportant indicator species. Another excellent New Naturalist volume. pp.xi.465. Illus. New in plastic shrink wrapping.

Hard. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. First Edition. First printing. Still in cellophane. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 480 pages. 8.82x6.30x1.42 inches. In Stock.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition - De Luxe issue. 8vo (157 x 224mm). Ppxii,465 + 2pp list of NN titles. Colour photographs, distribution maps, charts, 57 page bibliography. Fully bound in brown leather, spine titled in gilt. Limited to 50 copies, signed & numbered by the author. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper & brown cloth slip-case. Dust-wrapper signed by the artist, Robert Gillmor. "Globally, there are at least 45 species of game bird that have the word partridge in their name, but in this book G. R. Potts devotes himself to the Grey, Red-legged and Chukar Partridges, with particular emphasis on the Grey Partridge due to its well-known decline in Britain. In this groundbreaking addition to the New Naturalist series, Potts explores how mankind and partridges have evolved together, both ultimately dependent on grasslands rather than forests. For thousands of years, both ate grass seeds and this continued until cereals largely replaced them. Hundreds of species of plant and insect that partridges and other birds eat thrived on farms for thousands of years until the dawn of the pesticides era. Since then the long decline in partridge abundance has been a barometer for biodiversity over vast swathes of the Northern Hemisphere. Highlighting the positive example of the Norfolk Estate in the Sussex Study area, Potts investigates how both Grey and Red-legged Partridge numbers have been increased, flourishing in a highly productive and profitable system of farming and an oasis in what has often looked and sounded like a desert. In a small corner of England, farmland wildlife is able to thrive much as it did before pesticides were introduced." This is a superb book, interesting not only for those interested in the partridge, but for anyone even slightly interested in ecology, agriculture and birds. A model for any natural history monograph. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 250.00.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Nr Fine. 1st Edition. A fine unused, unblemished book, the dust-jacket has a small near-invisible abrasion on the front otherwise fine. Signed by the Author on the Title Page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback, shrink-wrapped (new and unread) copy of Partridges, Collins' New Naturalist Library No. 121. . Bound in green cloth with illustrated dustjacket. Octavo Hardback book and dustjacket in fine condition, shrink-wrapped (torn to the rear without and damage to the book), nearly new condition. Dustjacket illustrated by Robert Gillmor (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. A fine limited edition copy signed by the author to a plate tipped in to the front free end paper, this is one of limited edition of 50 issues with a dust jacket signed by Robert Gilmore. Full leather binding, gilt stamped lettering to the spine, blind stamped NN monogram to the front board; all edges gilt. Brown cloth covered slipcase. Colour plates and diagrams throughout. A new limited edition copy signed by the author. [Collecting the New Naturalists NNL121A] Size: 8vo. Book.…

Hardcover in Slipcase. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. One of a very small number of copies reserved exclusively for contributors and lettered. 50 numbered copies were made available for sale to subscribers. Full leather gilt with the New Naturalist monogram to the upper cover, two raised bands and gilt titles at the spine. pp. xi, 465, illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams. Tipped-in limitation plate to the front endpaper which is signed by the author and, in addition, the traditional New Naturalist dustjacket is provided and has been signed directly at the front flap by its artist and designer, Robert Gillmor. This copy is lettered "E" and was reserved for the late British botanist and New Naturalist series editor, Professor Richard G. West, with his printed name-plate fixed to the front paste-down. As New condition in slipcase. The dustjacket has a score-line down the spine and a further crease-line down the fore-edge but is otherwise (Near) Fine. Provenance: from the library of Professor Richard Gilbert West. Gillmor, Richard (Dustjacket) (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Fine. First edition. Cloth and pictorial dustjacket by Robert Gillmor. New Naturalist no.121. 465pp. With colour plates & b&w photos and line drawings. The natural history of Partridges their evolution and the pressures they are facing as a result of modern farming and climate change. Fine book in Fine jacket, now protected in clear sleeve. No fade to spine. No inscriptions. Pictures available.…

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 8vo. New hardback in new dw. RRP. £50.00.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Included. 8vo. New hardback in new dw. RRP. £50.00.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 465pp+2. Illustrated in colour throughout.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A very good to excellent copy in likewise jacket. Never read.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition:First Printing:Book Condition:A Fine copy in a Fine Dustjacket still in the original publishers shrink wrap.