Beretta, M. and Tosi, A. (Eds.). Linnaeus in Italy. The Spread of a Revolution in Science.
1st. Ed. Pub. Watson Publishing. 2007 pp.xxiii, 340 with b/w. figs. Large 8vo. Signature. Light spotting to text block edges o/w. fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
The essays collected in this book illustrate how the works of a devotedly Protestant scientist gradually conquered Italy, a country that was at least in appearance devoutly Catholic.
£95.00 [ref: 65477]
Berg, J. and Heft, L. Rhododendron und immergrune Laubgeholze.
Pub. Ulmer. 1979 pp.303 with colour photographs throughout. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw. German with Latin names. With dedication and letter from the author.
A very useful guide to Rhododendrons.
£10.00 [ref: 38934]
Bergmans, J. Vaste Planten en Rotsheesters.
Pub. Voorheen 1924 pp. 709 with b/w. plates and other small photographs. A good-vg. copy in red cloth boards which are sl. stained. All text in Dutch.
£30.00 [ref: 41415]
Berwick, L. and Charmantier, I. L: 50 Objects, Stories & Discoveries from The Linnean Society of London.
1st. Ed. Pub.The Linnean Society of London. 2020 pp.123 with col. illus. throughout. Landsape 8vo. Fine softback.
This book tells the story of the world’s oldest existing natural history society, founded in 1788 on the collections of the great Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus.
£12.00 [ref: 66499]
Bews, J.W. Studies in the Ecological Evolution of the Angiosperms.
1st. Pub. Wheldon & Wesley. 1927 pp.viii, 134. A good copy with a little wear to top/bottom spine.
£28.00 [ref: 36730]
Black, D. (Ed.). Carl Linnaeus. Travels.
1st. Ed. Pub. Paul Elek. 1979 pp.108 with col. illus. Small 4to. Fine hardback in vg. dw.
Illustrated extracts from the journals Linnaeus kept on his expeditions through his native Sweden.
£12.50 [ref: 66536]
Blackadder, E. & Leitch, M. Elizabeth Blackadder RA. The Artist at Work in Her Studio.
1st. Ed. Pub. Royal Academy. 2002 pp.96 with col. illus. and photos. throughout. 8vo. Fine hardback.
An insight into the working practices of one of the most original watercolourists of recent years.
£7.00 [ref: 66297]
Blundell, M. The Wild Flowers of Kenya.
Pub. Collins. 1982 pp.160 with colour photographs. A vg. copy in spine-faded dustwrapper.
£10.00 [ref: 44282]
Blunt, W. The Compleat Naturalist. A Life of Linnaeus.
2nd. Ed. Pub. Francis Lincoln. 2001 pp.264 with colour and b/w. illus. Small 4to. Fine hardback in fine dw. with gently sunned spine.
A lively biography of Carl Linnaeus with an account of his expeditions to Lapland and his major scientific achievements.
£14.00 [ref: 66538]