Search Results: Nature & Natural History from Adamstown Books

Ephrata PA: Science Press, 1972. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Science Press 1972 Christmas keepsake. Printer's Sample for Limited edition of 1200. Oblong hardcover,96 pp. Richly illustrated with b&w and color photos thoughout. Details the heritage af decoys focusing on artistic developments in carving and painting. Book Condition : Very Good; no text marks; Printer's Sample label on front free end paper causing wrinkling; some waviness at bottom of last few pages in book. No Dust Jacket as issued..

Dartmouth, 2003. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, 1st Edition, 364 pp. "the first comprehensive treatment of land trusts, combines a historical overview of the movement with more specific information on the different kinds of land trusts that exist and the problems they face...also offers a "how-to" approach for persons and institutions interested in donating, selling, or buying land, discusses four major national land trusts ... and gives a generous sampling of information about the activities and accomplishments of smaller, local trusts nationwide. Book Condition : Good; no text marks; slight cocking to boards. No Dust Jacket..

Easton PA: Pennsylvania Academy of Science, 1992. Book. New. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Anthology of 40 essays divided into sections on : Natural Climatic Fluctuations; The Greenhouse Effect; Monitoring and Modeling; Biophysical Impacts; Socioeconomic Impacts; Impact Mitigation, Adaptation, and Emissions Limitation Strategies; and, Policy, regulation, and Legal Issues: Domestic and International Perspective. Book Condition : New; light corner crimping from shelving. Dust Jacket Condition : New..

New York NY: Dover Publications, 1971. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 2 volume paperback set complete. 1971 Reprint of 1950 2nd Edition revised. 1051 pp. w/ 1199 b&w figures; synonomy, glossary, and index. Definitive encyclopedia of United States grass life and one of the basic reference works on plant life. Book Conditions : Very Good; name on front free end papers, no other text marks noted; light staining to bottom text block; small price labels on each volume; mild cover wear. a.

Berkeley CA: Univ of California Press, 1978. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Presumed 1st Edition. Hardcover, 519 pp. w/ 131 primarily b&w illustrations and several color tipped-in plates.24 essays offer "a comprehensive investigation of the response to Nature in the 19th century". Sections examine Victorian responses to Nature in - city, suburb, and country; the Alps and Arctic; science and philosophy; literature and visual arts. Book Condition : very Good; no text marks; a few small stains to text block; light bumping to spine ends. Dust Jacket Condition : Good+; shelf waer along edges; price clipped. c.

Harrisburg PA: The Stackpole Co., 1960. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Selection of color plates with each page containing several birds and wing, beak, tail, or feet detail. Facing page contains brief descriptions of each illustration and commentary on any distinguishing marks. Book Condition : Very Good; former owner's bookplate inside front cover, no other internal marks; light discoloration to spine; curling to cover corners. .

Annapolis MD: United Sates Naval Institute, 1964. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st American Edition. Hardcover, 119 pp. w/ b&w photos throughout, map. and ship's plans. Documents an early Cost Guard cutter trip to the Arctic. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text books; minimal wear. Dust Jacket Condition : minimal shelf wear to edges; price unclipped; in protective brodart cover..

Reading, England: Sutton and Sons, the Royal Seed Establishment, 1930. Book. Good Minus. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. What were people growing in 1930? See in this British seed catalog, beautifully illustrated in black and white. Some photos convey growing techniques. Pale purple paper wraps - faux leather textured, with dark purple embossed coat of arms and titles on front cover. Binding reinforced with staples, 174 pp. profusely illustrated in black and white images. Indexed, price list not included. Condition: Good -, covers faded in areas, front cover has dampstaining and wrinkling to paste-down page on back of cover. pages glossy, bright, free of marks. Bend to pages 139-174 at lower corner..

Narberth PA: Livingston Publishing Co., 1955. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1955 (likely 2nd printing). Hardcover, 202 pp. Developed from a series of radio broadcasts for home schooled children by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, this work focuses on Mid-Atlantic, New England, and North Central States and is organized by season. Book Condition : Good; toning to free end papers and inside covers; small stain on side text block; light bumping to spine ends. Dust Jacket Condition : Good; price clipped; wear along edges, small pieces missing at spine ends..