Pleasant decorative Folio Society editions of Darwin's key works: On the Origin of Species by the Means of Natural Selection (2007, fourth printing); The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals & the Autobiography (2008, first thus); Journal of Research [more...]
Early reprint of Edward Lowe's 1861 account of 60 plants bearing impressive leaves that are either native or introduced to Britain. Complete with 60 colour plates of the leaves, with brief descriptions of the plants and some with b/w illustrations of the plant [more...]
Handsomely rebound, extra illustrated edition of Rhind comprehensive account of the physiology of plant life, with extensive descriptions of many plants and their uses in medicine and industry. With hundreds of b/w wood and steel engravings within the text pl [more...]
First editon Alfred Radcliffe-Brown important study of the Andaman islanders, based on his field research between 1906-1908. Access to these islands is now largely restricted. Complete with 2 maps and 19 b/w plates plus frontispiece. 8vo. [xiv] 504pp. Ex- [more...]
Nicely produced facsmilie of the first edition of Boyle's 1661 dialogue expounding his corpuscularism, a key text in the foundation of modern chemistry. A photo-facsimile. Limited to 500 copies. Bound in quarter leather. 8vo. With a presentation plate fro [more...]
Facsimile of the Motte's 1729 first english translation of Newton's Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, first published in 1687, but the final third edition prepared by Newton in 1726 is used here. With an introduction by I. Bernard Cohen, who would [more...]
Rare, early guide to the British museum and its exhibits, with numerous b/w wood engravings. Contains a brief history then a 'guided' tour describing the various rooms and display cabinets with detailed explanations of the science and history behind them. Ha [more...]
Authoritative edition of Harvey's writings on Anatomy. Containing Prelectiones Anatomie Universalis and De Muscculis (Lectures on the Whole Anatomy and Concerning the Muscles), complied in the early 17th century, during his tenure as Lumleian lecturer, With [more...]
Sixth Edition. Some mild shelf-wear. Contents crisp and clean. Very good+ *Due to size and weight, extra shipping fees may apply to overseas orders* [more...]
