Mossman, Samuel. The Origin of the Seasons. Considered from a Geological Point of View.
1st. Ed. Pub. William Blackwood. 1869 pp.xvi, 472 with tissue-guarded double-page frontispiece map plus further illus., and 20-page publisher’s catalogue. 8vo. Hardback. Minor spotting to fore-edge of text block, o/w. contents fine. With period, 2-page, list of publications by David Page tipped onto ffep. Neat signature dated 1869 to front pastedown. Original green cloth, gilt lettered and decorated, with bevelled edges showing some discolouration to boards, o/w. nr. fine. Scarce.
£100.00 [ref: 61814]

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Nansen, Dr. Fridtjof. Farthest North. Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship Fram 1893-96 and of fifteen months’ Sleigh journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen.
2nd. Ed. Pub. George Newnes. 1898 Two vol. set with frontis. to each volume, plus plates and fold-out colour map (loosely inserted). Large 8vo. Map shows a little wear and some spotting (largely to underside), o/w. contents in fine condition. Spines gently rolled. Bound in green cloth boards, gilt lettered to spine in thor. vg. condition.
£90.00 [ref: 61813]

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Nicol, Walter. The Practical Planter, or, A Treatise on Forest Planting: Comprehending the culture and management of planted and natural Timber, in every stage of its growth.
2nd. Corr. Imp. Ed. Pub. For J. Scatcherd and H.D. Symonds. 1803 pp.xvi, 306, [22], 2-page advert. 8vo. Very minor amount of spotting, small part of four margins wanting, o/w. contents fine. Bound in original paper covered boards, lightly rubbed and in thor. vg. condition.
£275.00 [ref: 61439]

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Ogilvie-Grant, W.R. Report on the Birds collected by the British Ornithologists’ Union Expedition and the Wollaston Expedition in Dutch New Guinea.
1st. Ed. Pub. Ibis 1915 pp.240 with 8 fine colour plates by Gronvold and two maps. Folio. Hardback. Some light coloured foxing to verso of plates, o/w. contents fine. Bound in contemporary quarter morocco leather in thor. vg. condition.
A.F.R. Wollaston led the second expedition to Dutch New Guinea and was completely successful, reaching the high peaks of the Snow mountains and bringing back large collections. This report covers 321 species and includes additional forms obtained by other expeditions. It contains a vast amount of information upon the relationship and status of birds of this portion of New Guinea which could only be obtained from adequate series of specimens collected on this expedition. Many new forms were first described here.
£400.00 [ref: 28293]

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Owen, Charles. An Essay towards a Natural History of Serpents.
1st. Ed. Pub. Printed for the Author. 1742 pp.xxiii, 240 plus index. Illustrated with seven pages of copper engraved plates. Occ. spotting, o/w. contents fine More recently rebound in half calf leather over marbled boards, raised bands, gilt lettering and decoration to spine, all in fine condition. A handsome copy.
£1,000.00 [ref: 43937]

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Parkinson, John. Theatrum Botanicum. The Theater of Plantes.
1st. Ed. Pub. London. 1640 pp.xx, 1755, [i] with 2714 fine woodcut illus. With printed title and engraved allegorical title by Marshall incorporating a portrait of the author. Folio. Hardback. Printed title, engraved title and last leaf of index laid down. Woodcut portrait of John Parkinson to verso of engraved title. Errata leaf in facsimile on period paper. Only minor indications of age including four minor paper flaws, upper corner of p.537/8 removed (only partial loss of pagination number), five neat repairs, o/w. contents exceptional and very pleasing indeed. Later full-calf binding neatly refurbished and rebacked retaining original spine (gilt lettered morocco label) in nr. fine condition. A super copy.
A magnificent work and arguably the most detailed herbal in the English language.
£4,995.00 [ref: 62801]

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Paul, William. The Rose Garden. In Two Divisions.
1st. Ed. Pub. Sherwood, Gilbert, & Piper. 1848 pp.[x], iv, 151, [i], 177, [iii] with 15 hand-coloured litho. plates plus many illus. in text. Large 8vo. Hardback. Contents fine. From the library of Edwin J. Fox with his signature dated 1848, with his hand-written notes and annotations. Bound in contemporary half-morocco over marbled boards, showing rubbing along edges, o/w. in thor. vg. condition. A very pleasing copy.
Edward J. Fox clearly loved Roses and his notes extend to over 6-pages. He uses both contemporary sources (including Cranston’s ‘Cultural Directions for the Rose’ (1857) and the Gardener’s Chronicle) alongside learnings from his experiences. He gives detail on how to heal wounds and deal with pests and diseases including Aphids, Thrips, Mealy Bugs and Mildew. Treatments, equipment, the preparation of liquids, when and how to apply them are explained. He details recommendations for planting, maintenance, pruning and propagation. A list of ‘Best Roses for Cutting’ (1861) and specific cultivation tips for the ‘Cloth of Gold’ Rose (1856) are fascinating.
£400.00 [ref: 61354]

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Peary, Robert E. Northward over the “Great Ice”. A narrative of Life and Work along the Shores and upon the Interior Ice-Cap of Northern Greenland in the Years 1886 and 1891-1897.
1st. English Ed. Pub. Methuen. 1898 Two volume set with portrait frontis., to each volume, large folding map, one folding panoramic photo., and nearly 800 illus., mostly photographic. 8vo. Hardbacks. Charming, neat dedication (dated 1907) to Vol. I. Original decorated, gilt lettered, publisher’s cloth. A nr. fine set.
£750.00 [ref: 56776]

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Peary, Robert E. The North Pole.
1st. Ed. Pub. Hodder & Stoughton. 1910 pp.[i], xii, 326 with 116 illustrations from photographs. 4to. Hardback. Neat inscription dated 1915 to ffep. Some light spotting, o/w. contents fine. Original decorated cloth boards exceptionally bright and in nr. fine condition. Comes with publisher’s illustrated presentation box, showing some age and neat restoration. Comes with 6 related newspaper articles (from 1925 to 2006) discussing ‘Peary and the Pole’ and attempts to recreate his feat. A very pleasing copy with the scarce presentation box.
£725.00 [ref: 56725]

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Phillips, Henry. The Companion for the Orchard. An Historical and Botanical Account of Fruits known in Great Britain.
New Ed. Pub. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley. 1831 pp. [vi], x, 372 with 3 plates and 4-page catalogue of works published by Henry Colburn & Co. 8vo. Hardback. Some scattered spotting, o/w. contents fine. Several sections uncut. Bound in original paper covered boards with cloth spine all in thor. vg. to nr. fine condition.
Arranged alphabetically, a fascinating insight into the history, cultivation and uses of 47 fruits of trees and bushes ranging from acorns to pineapples, from the Love-apple or tomato to walnuts and the Cocoa-nut to olives. With glossary of terms.
£100.00 [ref: 61437]

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