Search Results: Mammals from Graham Newland (Natural History Books)

Nairobi: The East Africa Natural History Society, 1950. . Roy. 8vo pp. 274-392. Printed paper wrappers. Title written in red ink to upper margin of front cover, slight spotting to closed edges, otherwise in VG clean condition. (Journal of the East Africa Natural History Society, Vol. XX, Nos 6 & 7 (90). Complete issue of this journal, also includes the following two papers: A collection of aquatic Hemiptera from Kenya, by E. S. Brown, pp. 393-397, fig 1; New species of African Staphylinidae part II, by M. Cameron, pp. 398-407. Scarce). . Catalogs: Mammals.

Wellington: Science Information Division, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, 1975. . Roy. 8vo pp. 445-462. Stapled self wrappers, figs 1-3 (maps), table 1, appendices 1-2. Near fine. (Extract from New Zealand J. Zool., Vol. 2, No. 4). . Catalogs: Mammals.

Sandton: Frandsen Publishers (Pty) Ltd., 1987. . 8vo pp. xix + 1-182. Illustrated laminated card wrappers, 166 (VG) colour photos, map of game reserves and national parks, 83 distribution maps, identification index, spoor diagrams, tables. VG condition. (Concise, well illustrated field guide to 83 species of mammal most likely to be observed throughout Southern Africa. Two photographs of each species, usually depicting male and female, are provided, together with information on identification, habitat, habits, voice, food, reproduction and distribution. Also included is an illustrated identi-index with spoor diagrams to assist in rapid identification). . Catalogs: Mammals.

Wellington: Science Information Division, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, 1975. . Roy. 8vo pp. 227-231. Stapled self wrappers, fig 1 (b/w photo). Near fine. (Pteropus Scapulatus. Reprinted from New Zealand J. Zool., Vol. 2, No. 2). . Catalogs: Mammals.

Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 1975. . 1st edn. 8vo pp. 147. Cloth, 22 b/w photos, num. line drawings. Previous owners handstamp to f.f.e.p., d/w laminated and stuck to covers, otherwise a VG copy. (Comprehensive study of badgers in Britain). . Catalogs: Mammals.

New York: Facts On File, 1991. . 1st edn. Cr. 4to pp. xiv + 1-192. Boards, num. colour & b/w photos, line drawings & maps. As new in d/w. (Documents the natural history and conservation of the Sirenia). . Catalogs: Mammals.

Gainesville, FL: Florida State Museum; University of Florida, 1982. . 8vo pp. 25-52. Recent paper wrappers, figs 1-4 (inc. 1 b/w photo, 2 maps), tables 1-9. VG. (Microtus pennsylvanicus dukecampbelli new subspecies. Bull. Florida State Mus., Biol. Sci., Vol. 28, No. 2). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: British Museum (Natural history), 1985. . 1st edn. Roy. 8vo pp. 200. Cloth, many colour & b/w photos, line drawings & text figs. VG copy in similar d/w which has been laminated and stuck to covers. (Excellent work written by two eminent primatologists). . Catalogs: Mammals.

Wellington: Science Information Division, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, 1979. . 1st edn. Cr. 4to pp. 357-370. Stapled self wrappers, figs 1-5 (inc. 6 b/w photos, 4 micrographs), tables 1-3. Near fine. (Extract from New Zealand J. Zool., Vol. 6). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: The Zoological Society of London, 1881. . 1st edn. 8vo pp. 163-164 (+ plate). Self wrappers (Disbound extract), plate XIV. (fine full page b/w lithographic plate by J. Smit). VG condition, the lithograph (Rhynchocyon chrysopygus) is exceptionally clean and virtually unmarked. (Rhynchocyon cirnei; Rhynchocyon macrurus, sp. n.; Rhynchocyon chrysopygus, sp. n.; Rhynchocyon petersi; Petrodromus tetradactylus. Extract from Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond., Vol. 49, Part I, 1881. Scarce). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: The Zoological Society of London, 1879. . 1st edn. 8vo pp. 305-307 (+ plate). Stapled self wrappers, figs 1-2, plate XXIX. Several rust marks from earlier staples to extreme margins, otherwise in good condition. Both text and the beautiful hand-finished chromolithograph by J. G. Keulemans (Helictis subaurantiaca) are clean and bright. (Stapled extract from Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond., Part II, March 1879. Scarce). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: Macmillan & Co, 1956. . 1st edn. 8vo pp. xiii + 1-247. Cloth, 23 b/w photos, end-paper maps. Slight browning to end-papers otherwise in good condition. (Account of the author's experiences during whaling expeditions). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: The British Field Sports Society, 1986. . 4th edn. 8vo pp. 94. Illustrated card wrappers, 11 b/w line drawings + life size illustrations of adult tracks. Near fine condition. . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History), 1975. . 1st edn. 8vo pp. viii + 1-165 (+ pls). Illustrated card wrappers, 6 plates (2 in colour), 89 text figs (inc. line drawings & maps), keys. Fine condition. (Comprehensive systematic account of the rich and diverse rodent fauna of Uganda. The book includes data on all 78 species, providing information on their distribution, ecology & reproduction, together with a series of keys for identification). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: Peter Owen, 1979. . 1st edn. 8vo pp. 219. Cloth, 13 b/w photos. Fine in d/w. (Account of the pioneering expeditions undertaken by the author & other scientists to study seals in Britain in their natural habitat). . Catalogs: Mammals.

Bonn: Zoologisches Forschungsinstitut und Museum Alexander Koenig, 1983. . Roy. 8vo pp. 79. Printed card wrappers, 28 figs (inc. 3 b/w photos), 8 maps, 6 tables. Fine. (Presents a revision of the 24 species of shrews (Soricidae) recognised as occurring within the boundaries of Nigeria. A diagnosis, measurements, notes on distribution, natural history, taxonomy and specimen records for each species is provided, together with keys to external characters and skulls. Bonner Zoologische Monographien, No. 18). . Catalogs: Mammals.

Wellington: Science Information Division, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, 1975. . Roy. 8vo pp. 463-472. Stapled self wrappers, figs 1-3, tables 1-6. Near fine. (Extract from New Zealand J. Zool., Vol. 2, No. 4). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: Hutchinson, (1985), 1991. . Reprint. Cr. 4to pp. 302. Illustrated card wrappers, 96 species illustrations, 166 colour diagrams, 81 maps. Near fine. (A handbook and field guide to all the living species of whales, dolphins and porpoises). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: B. T. Batsford, (1944) 1949. . 2nd edn. reprint. 8vo pp. vii + 1-120. Cloth, colour frontispiece, 103 photos & illustrations (inc 3 in colour). VG+ in similar pictorial d/w, which is very slightly worn at extreme head/tail of spine. (The British Nature Library series, well illustrated & informative introduction to Britain's mammals). . Catalogs: Mammals.

London: Blandford, 1993. . 1st edn. Roy. 8vo pp. 192. Cloth, 100 colour photos, num. distribution maps, full species checklist. New book in d/w (list price £20.00). (Examines each species in detail with information on development, behaviour, evolution and distribution, accompanied by some quality photography by Bruce Tanner). . Catalogs: Mammals.