Search Results: Titles starting with P from Horizon Books

Vancouver, The Botanical Garden University of British Columbia, 1979, First edition. . original pictorial heavy paper wraps, pictorial endpapers, minor rubbing, interior is clean and near fine, unmarked. . oblong 4to [20.5 x 25 cm]; xv, 116 pp, numerous illustrations in color and black and white from paintings, bibliog. . A historical overview of botanical art in British Columbia and details on ethnobotany, well-illustrated. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Honolulu, The University Press of Hawaii, 1971, First edition. . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (price clipped, bit faded), small colonial press ink stamp on endpaper, very good interior is clean and unmarked, in fine, clean cover, dj is very good. . 8vo [23.5 x 16 cm]; xxiv, 176 pp, bibliog, illus, index. . The author has studied South Seas literature for 30 years, and after an introductory essay, describes 100 of the best of Pacific works, mainly 19th and 20th century travel and adventure books, each by a different author, excluding New Zealand and Hawaii. The authors' other important works are mentioned together with a list of other references on the Pacific Islands. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Boston, David R. Godine, Publisher, [1990], First Edition. . original cloth, dj, fine, quite clean, unmarked. . 4to [28.5 x 22 cm]; xx, 300 pp, over 100 color illus. from photos, including many full-page, numerous drwgs, index. . Covers all aspects of western gardening including the various types of gardens, suitable plants and the gardener's craft, with sections by experts in their fields. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Boston, David R. Godine, Publisher, [1990], First Edition. . original cloth, dj, fine, quite clean, unmarked. . 4to [28.5 x 22 cm]; xx, 300 pp, over 100 color illus. from photos, including many full-page, numerous drwgs, index. . Covers all aspects of western gardening including the various types of gardens, suitable plants and the gardener's craft, with sections by experts in their fields. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Boston, David R. Godine, Publisher, [1990], First Edition. . original cloth, dj (slight crease on rear panel), fine, quite clean, unmarked. . 4to [28.5 x 22 cm]; xx, 300 pp, over 100 color illus. from photos, including many full-page, numerous drwgs, index. . Covers all aspects of western gardening including the various types of gardens, suitable plants and the gardener's craft, with sections by experts in their fields. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1913, First Edition. . original pictorial cloth, gilt, slight edgewear, light spotting on spine, spine ends bit frayed, still a bright copy, elaborate gilt pictorial cover, top edge gilted, good, internally very good. . 8vo; xiv, 285 pp, frontis, numerous plates, ep maps. . Travels from Panama largely to Peru including Lake Titicaca, with a short trip to Bolivia. An attractive and well produced book. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Naval Intelligence Division, 1945, . . original blue cloth with gilt title lettering on spines & front covers, spines faded but lettering clean, stain on endpapers, a little paper rippling but a very good clean copy with excellent maps in pockets, printer has excised some blank pages at end. . 8vo [22 x 15 cm]; 4 volumes, xv, 599; xvi, 739; xvii, 741; xvi, 526 pp, 550 illustrations and plates from photos, 677 other illustrations from drwgs, maps including 2 large folding maps in pockets, diagrams, tables, index in each volume. . Bookplate of Philip Snow on endpapers. Day p. 160. A massive and comprehensive compilation covering all parts of the Pacific and its islands in great detail, very well-illustrated with photos and drawings, including geography, topography, peoples, natural history, resources, administration, climate, etc. Volume I has a hundred page history of the Pacific and a bibliography up to World War II. A superb reference with a high reputation for accuracy and… Read More

London, The Hakluyt Society, 2002, First edition in English. . original pictorial gilt cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj, fine and clean, unused. . large 8vo [25 x 18 cm]; lxxvii, 322 pp, plates, maps including endpaper maps showing route, bibliog, index. . Bougainville sailed through the Pacific, stopping at Tahiti, through the Samoan Islands, to Vanuatu, to the Australian Great Barrier Reef, north to New Guinea, Solomon Islands, making a number of discoveries including the island named after him, continuing home via the Dutch East Indies and Indian Ocean. His voyage lead to many other French expeditions. He discovered the bougainvillea flower. His journal was first published in 1977 in French and this is the first edition in English. A 70 page introduction provides an excellent historical perspective. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Secaucus, Wellfleet Press, [1988], First American edition. . original green cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj, fine and clean. . 4to [26 x 26 cm]; 160 pp, colored frontis and numerous color illus, mostly full-page, index. . The author of over 30 gardening books describes each painting or print, beautifully reproduced, and provides an account of the gardening practices and planting of the period, from herb gardens to parterres and knots, from Egypt to the classical gardens of Italy and France, England. Also included are biographies of each painter and a list of plants. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Tubingen, Verlag Von J. C. B. Mohr (Paul Siebeck), 1930, First edition. . original cloth, erasure of name on front blank endpaper, light stain on front cover, else fine clean copy. . small 4to [27 x 19 cm]; v, [i], 174, [ii, ads for maps on Palestine] pp, 200 illustrations including many full-page and in color, many maps, one color plate of rocks, index, text in German, tables. . A very well-illustrated work on the geology and geography of Palestine, the northern half of present day Israel and both sides of the Jordan River. The illustrations are mainly from photos, some drawings, including aerial photo maps, rock formations, scenery, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Philadelphia, Henry T. Coates & Co., 1900, . . original pictorial gilt cloth with elaborate gilt decoration and gilt lettering, top edge gilted, spine gilt, orig ribbon bookmark, very fine clean copy in fine original cloth dust jacket with gilt spine lettering. . 8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; viii, 527 pp, 30 sepia toned plates including frontis, plates with tissue guards and letterpress, fldg tinted map of Jerusalem, 9 colored maps on 8 sheets, index. . Not in Smith. The author travelled extensively in the area, describing it in detail. An attractive and well-produced work with excellent plates, which are mainly views. In desirable collectible condition. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Ernest Benn, 1924, First edition, limited edition of 20 copies of which this it #12, signed by author/artist. . original full leather pigskin, gilt spine title lettering, top edge gilted, other edges uncut, partly unopened, minor rubbing on edge, board with light warp, else fine and clean. . tall 8vo [26 x 178 cm]; 133 pp, 7 portrait plates, 54 other illustrations including double-page, map endpapers (complete). . A very attractively produced work, printed on English hand-made paper, with the artist's excellent illustrations and his narrative and observations as he travelled through Brazil. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Melbourne, Angus & Robertson, [1992], . . original green cloth, title lettering on spine, dj (not clipped), fine and clean copy, unmarked. . 4to [29.5 x 22 cm]; [vi], 201 pp, hundreds of fine color illustrations from photos, including full page, glossary, bibliog, index. . A comprehensive treatment of all aspects of cultivation, propagation, landscaping, growing in containers, etc, with detailed descriptions of each species, and lists of species that will grow under various conditions. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Melbourne, Angus & Robertson, [1982], First edition. . original green cloth, title lettering on spine and cover, dj (not clipped), fine and clean copy, unmarked. . 4to [29.5 x 22 cm]; [vi], 199 pp, hundreds of fine color illustrations from photos, including full page, glossary, bibliog, index. . A comprehensive treatment of all aspects of cultivation, propagation, landscaping, growing in containers, etc, with detailed descriptions of each species, and lists of species that will grow under various conditions. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Doubleday, Page & Company, 1913, First Edition. . original cloth, spine ends slightly rubbed, name on endpaper, else near fine, clean copy. . 8vo; x, 386 [ii, ads], folding color bird's-eye panorama, illus, map, plates from photos (by Ernest Hallen). . The photos were take by Ernest Hallen, the official photographer of the Isthmian Canal Commission. This popular account of the canal makes the history of the project, from the diplomacy to the engineering design, understandable and clear. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Harper & Brothers, 1855, First edition. . original brown blind-stamped cloth, spine title lettering, spine slightly faded, spine ends lightly worn, endpaper bookplate neatly removed, minor foxing on few leaves, very good+ copy. . 12mo [17 x 11 cm]; [viii], [13] - 246 pp, 5 plates including frontis, map and other illus. . Welch 195. The author travelled widely in the country and was especially interested in the effects of the Panama railroad on commerce but also provides interesting observations on the country, people, customs, with a description of the author's side trip to the Pearl Islands and return to Panama, etc. The illustrations, including the five full-page plates, are all present including City of Aspinwall; Map, The Line of the Panama Railroad; the Summit, Panama Railroad; Pacific Terminus of Panama Railroad; Crossing the Isthmus in the Olden Time; Portrait of Ran Runnels; The Rampart of Panama; Padre; Panama Woman and Child; panama Mother and Child; A Water-Carrier on… Read More

New York, Harper & Brothers, 1855, First edition. . contemporary half calf, gilt title lettering on black leather spine label, spine quite chipped, library stamps, else clean and very good. . 12mo [17 x 11 cm]; [viii], [13] - 246 pp, 5 plates including frontis, map and other illus. . Welch 195. The author travelled widely in the country and was especially interested in the effects of the Panama railroad on commerce but also provides interesting observations on the country, people, customs, with a description of the author's side trip to the Pearl Islands and return to Panama, etc. The illustrations, including the five full-page plates, are all present including City of Aspinwall; Map, The Line of the Panama Railroad; the Summit, Panama Railroad; Pacific Terminus of Panama Railroad; Crossing the Isthmus in the Olden Time; Portrait of Ran Runnels; The Rampart of Panama; Padre; Panama Woman and Child; panama Mother and Child; A Water-Carrier on a Mule; Portrait of Sir Henry Morgan. A picture… Read More

New York, Harper & Brothers, 1855, First edition. . original brown blind-stamped cloth, spine title lettering, spine ends lightly chipped, endpaper bookplate, outer blank corner of title page repaired, quite good overall. . 12mo [17 x 11 cm]; [viii], [13] - 246 pp, 5 plates including frontis, map and other illus. . Welch 195. The author travelled widely in the country and was especially interested in the effects of the Panama railroad on commerce but also provides interesting observations on the country, people, customs, with a description of the author's side trip to the Pearl Islands and return to Panama, etc. The illustrations, including the five full-page plates, are all present including City of Aspinwall; Map, The Line of the Panama Railroad; the Summit, Panama Railroad; Pacific Terminus of Panama Railroad; Crossing the Isthmus in the Olden Time; Portrait of Ran Runnels; The Rampart of Panama; Padre; Panama Woman and Child; panama Mother and Child; A Water-Carrier on a Mule; Portrait… Read More

London, The Hakluyt Society, 1927, First Edition. . original blind-stamped cloth, gilt vignette on covers, gilt spine title lettering, spine slightly faded, bookplate of Edison W. Brown MD on endpaper, interior is clean and fine in very good+ cover. . 8vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; xxx, 398 pp, 9 plates, including frontis, 2 folding ship plans, specimen pages of Bowrey's diary and sailing directions, 5 maps & charts, including folding, illus, bibliog, index. . The two parts describe in considerable detail a tour through Holland and in India and Malay with all the hazards of travel in that period. An extensive introduction provides the historical perspective and various documents, papers and statements of accounts provide much interesting detail. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, The Hakluyt Society, 1927, First Edition. . original blind-stamped cloth, gilt vignette on covers, gilt spine title lettering, covers bright, partly unopened, clean fine copy. . 8vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; xxx, 398 pp, 9 plates, including frontis, 5 maps & charts, including folding, illus, bibliog, index. . The two parts describe in considerable detail a tour through Holland and in India and Malay with all the hazards of travel in that period. An extensive introduction provides the historical perspective and various documents, papers and statements of accounts provide much interesting detail. A picture of this book is available on request by email.