Storia naturale

On Surrey Hills

A Son of the Marshes" [Denham Jordan]; J. A. Owen [preface] · 1893 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.73 | $64.74 | ¥10,337)

Edinburgh, William Blackwood and Sons, 1893. Cloth. The fourth edition of this uncommon work on the wildlife and natural wonders of the Surrey Hills, by Denham Jordan. The fourth edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Loosely inserted is...

Darwinism and Human Life: The South African Lectures for 1909

J. Arthur Thomson · 1911 · Rooke Books

£140.00 (€167.81 | $184.96 | ¥29,536)

London, Andrew Melrose, 1911 . Cloth. A signed copy of the third impression of Scottish naturalist Sir John Arthur Thomson's publication of his lectures on Darwin. With a slip reading 'With Prof. J. Arthur Thomson's Compliments' to the front free endpaper.T...

Charles Darwin: A Paper Contributed to the Transactions of the Shropshire Archaeological Society

Edward Woodall · 1884 · Rooke Books

£650.00 (€779.13 | $858.74 | ¥137,130)

London, Trubner and Co, 1884 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Edward Woodall's very scarce, illustrated biographical study of the early life of Charles Darwin. The first edition thus; this work was initially contributed to the 'Transactions of the Shropsh...

The New Naturalist, Volumes 1 to 10

E. B. Ford; R. S. R. Fitter; W. B. Turrill; A. W. Boyd; et al. · 2008 · Rooke Books

£286.00 (€342.82 | $377.85 | ¥60,337)

London, Collins, 2008. Cloth. A fine set of these first facsimile editions of the first ten volumes of the New Naturalist series, in a handsome slipcase. The first facsimile edition of these works in the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dus...

The New Naturalist Butterflies

E. B. Ford · 1946 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.96 | $39.63 | ¥6,329)

London, Collins, 1946. Cloth. An impressive depiction of the history and genealogy of butterflies, complete with colour plates and illustrations. This is the second edition of the work, in original publisher's cloth binding. The First Edition was published in 1945. This w...

Butterflies and Moths in Romance and Reality

W. F. Kirby · 1926 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.91 | $92.48 | ¥14,768)

London, The Sheldon Press, 1926. Cloth. A charming documentation of different species of butterflies and moths, complete with colour plates. This is the Second Edition of this work, in original publisher's green cloth binding with butterfly and moth motif to the front cov...

Remarkable Insects

None Stated · 1842 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.74 | $257.62 | ¥41,139)

London, Religious Tract Society, 1842. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition of this delightful work on insects, with illustrations in the text. First edition. Scarce work. Illustrated throughout. A guide to insects with facts and features of creatures such as: the hone...

Mammals of the Usa

Various · 1952 · Rooke Books

£175.00 (€209.77 | $231.20 | ¥36,920)

America, Various, 1952-1990. First edition. Paperback. A wonderful collection of natural history volumes on mammals of various US states, from the library of Desmond Morris. A collection of twelve volumes of works on the mammals of the USA. A stunning natural history collectio...

The Raccoon&Apos;S Young Ones

Irmengarde Eberle · 1963 · Rooke Books

£97.00 (€116.27 | $128.15 | ¥20,464)

London, Abelard-Schuman, 1963 . First edition. Cloth. A charming factual children's tale on raccoon's from the library of Desmond Morris. A first edition copy. A charming tale of a devoted mother and her cubs which details the first year of a young raccoon's li...

The Natural History of the Otter

Marie N. Stephens · 1957 · Rooke Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,384)

London , UFAW, 1957 . First edition. Hardback. A detailed book on the otter, with illustrations and from the library of Desmond Morris. A first edition copy. An interesting volume on the natural history of the otter, with a description of them, their habits, reproduction, dis...

Le Douloureux Calvaire D&Apos;Alphonse Daudet (Auto-Observation D&Apos;Un Tabetique de Qualite)

Docteur Mary Trivas · 1932 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.84 | $158.54 | ¥25,316)

Paris, Les Editions Vega, 1932 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of Dr. Mary Trivas's study of the illnesses suffered by Alphonse Daudet as a result of his syphilis. In the original French. The first edition of this very scarce work about the incurab...

Nouvelle Flore Francaise Descriptions Succinctes

MM. Gillet; J. H. Magne · 1883 · Rooke Books

£59.00 (€70.72 | $77.95 | ¥12,447)

Paris, Garnier Freres, 1883. Leather. The fifth edition of this detailed study of French flora, in the original French language. French language. Fifth edition. Illustrated throughout. A guide to French flora with descriptions of plants that grow spontaneously and those grown ...

Systematisch Geordneter Katalog Der Zoologischen Sammlungen IM Furstlich Furstenbergischen Kabinett IM Karlsbau

A. Hopfgartner · 1890 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.73 | $64.74 | ¥10,337)

Karlsruhe, W. Hasper'schen, 1890. Paperback. A scarce catalogue of the contents of the Furstenberg cabinet in the Karlsbau zoological collections, in the original German. German language. Scarce work. A systematically organised catalogue of the zoological collections at K...

Der Kleine Schmetterlings-Sammler

Wilhem C. Schram · 1890 · Rooke Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,384)

Leipzig, Verlag von Franz Ohme, 1890. Cloth. An uncommon illustrated guide to collecting, arranging and storing butterflies, with colour plates. An uncommon work in a quarter cloth binding with the original pictorial paper boards. Ink inscription to the front free end paper. I...

The True Theory and Practice of Husbandry: Deduced from Philosophical Researches, and Experience.

Cuthbert Clarke · 1781 · Rooke Books

£450.00 (€539.40 | $594.51 | ¥94,936)

London, G. Robinson; T. Slack, 1781. Leather. Cuthbert Clarke's very scarce late eighteenth century guide to animal husbandry, illustrated with five folding plates. A very scarce work, a reissue of the very scarce 1777 first edition, with a new title page and preface.Illu...

Transactions of the Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham, and Newcastle

Natural History Society · 1953 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.09 | ¥15,823)

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Natural History Society, 1953-1961. First edition. Leather. A collection of issues and volumes from the New Series of the transactions of the Natural History Society between 1953 and 1961. First edition of multiple volumes and issues from Transactions of t...

A Political Survey of the Present State of Europe in Sixteen Tables

Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann · 1787 · Rooke Books

£385.00 (€461.48 | $508.64 | ¥81,223)

London, C. Dilly, 1787 . First edition. Leather. The scarce first edition of this eighteenth century geographical study in full leather binding. First edition of A Political Survey of the Present State of Europe in Sixteen Tables by Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann.A sca...

Where to Watch Birds Series

Various · 1988 · Rooke Books

£150.00 (€179.80 | $198.17 | ¥31,645)

London, Christopher Helm , 1988-99. First edition. Paperback. A bright set of six volumes of bird watching guides from around the world. Comprising the following books from the 'Where to Watch Birds in..' series of bird watching guides with information for travellers...

Studies in Bird Migration

William Eagle Clarke · 1912 · Rooke Books

£55.00 (€65.93 | $72.66 | ¥11,603)

London, Gurney and Jackson, 1912. First edition. Cloth. Bright two-volume study of bird migration by William Eagle Clarke, the first edition. Written by William Eagle Clarke, British ornithologist. The first edition of this work. A detailed study of bird migration with notes ...

A Treatise on the Esculent Funguses of England

Charles David Badham · 1847 · Rooke Books

£290.00 (€347.61 | $383.13 | ¥61,181)

London, Reeve, Brothers, 1847. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Charles David Badham's impressive treatise on the edible fungi found in England, complete with striking hand-coloured plates by Anna Maria Hussey. The first edition.Illustrated beautifully with a ha...