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Handbook of Systematic Malacology (Mollusca, Mollusks) by Johannes Thiele - 1992

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Handbook of Systematic Malacology (Mollusca, Mollusks) by Johannes Thiele - 1992

Handbook of Systematic Malacology (Mollusca, Mollusks)

by Johannes Thiele

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Smithsonian Institution Libraries and The National Science Foundation, 1992. Hardcover. Very Good. English translation of renowned German Zoologist Johannes Thiele's landmark study of the phylum Mollusca, including snails, slugs, clams, octopuses, squid, and numerous other species, many of which have shells. The standard work in the field. Parts 1 through 4 complete, with Parts 3 and 4 bound in a third volume, all three volumes with dust jackets in archival Brodart sleeves. A masterpiece of scholarship 1690 pages strong. 893 detailed figures of mollusks. All volumes tight and unmarked with minimal shelf wear. Dust jackets also with minimal shelf wear. A beautiful set. Limited Smithsonian printing. Three at 9 1/2" x 6 1/2". Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly. Additional postage for international sales will apply.
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  • Publisher Smithsonian Institution Libraries and The National Science Foundation
  • Date Published 1992

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Genesis of the Geological Dev. of the Lithosphere of SE Wyoming
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Genesis of the Geological Dev. of the Lithosphere of SE Wyoming

by Joseph Conrad Twinem

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Privately Printed, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 1931 University of Wyoming doctoral thesis submitted by Joseph Conrad Twinem pertaining to the genesis of the geological development of the lithosphere of southeastern Wyoming. Includes discussions of dozens of formations and numerous skillfully executed watercolors of cross-sections of formations, etc. Of special interest are four large watercolors, two of them 3-panel fold outs, of Wyoming landscapes, and one of the Rock Creek oil fields. Also includes 36 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" original, unique photos inserted in corner mounts - views of Wyoming camp facilities, canyons, mountains, striking geological features, Independence Rock, gold mining operations, the Pathfinder Dam, Parco, Wyoming (street view), oil distillers, a Snow Range sericite mine and much more. No exaggeration; this thesis is a work of art and unique. Notably, Twinem was the former Maine State Geologist, also an accomplished petroleum engineer and geologist. Bound in burgundy cloth… Read More
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Restoration of Lost or Obliterated Corners & Subdivision of Sections 1883-1974
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Restoration of Lost or Obliterated Corners & Subdivision of Sections 1883-1974

by Staff Written

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Carben Surveying Reprints, 1990. Hardcover. Good. 9x6x1. Carben Surveying Reprints' facsimile edition of an original 1883 pamphlet entitled Restoration of Lost or Obliterated Corners and later expanded and revised six times, resulting in seven circulars, the last revised in 1974. All seven circulars present in this volume. Illustrated with maps and drawings. Scarce. Paginated in sections. Approximately several hundred pages in all. 9 1/4" x 6 1/8". Tight, clean copy with scattered yellow highlighting. Extremities crisp. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Horning Into Africa (Signed)
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Horning Into Africa (Signed)

by W. S. Van Dyke

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Privately Printed for W. S. Van Dyke by California Graphic Press, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of legendary American film director W. S. Van Dyke's journal written during the filming of Trader Horn in central Africa, a film, in turn, based on the book Trader Horn by celebrated ivory trader Alfred Aloysius "Trader" Horn. "First Printing" so stated on copyright page. Inscribed and signed by W. S. Van Dyke on front free endpaper thus: "To you Tyler - | and don't be too hard | on it! | W. S. Van Dyke | L. A. | 1-22-35." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Bound in dark blue linen with gilt lettering to front and spine panels and gilt water buffalo to front panel. Includes 26 full-page photos of natives, big game animals and more, taken on location. 219 pp. Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. An exceptionally presentable copy of an important African safari collectible.
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Border Country: The Quetico-Superior Wilderness (Signed Author's Edition)
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Border Country: The Quetico-Superior Wilderness (Signed Author's Edition)

by Craig Blacklock, Nadine Blacklock, Photographers and Tom Klein, Author

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Privately Printed by NorthWord Press, Inc, 1988. Hardcover. Very Good. 12x11x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of Craig Blacklock and Nadine Blacklock massive, stunning compilation of photos taken in the The Quetico-Superior Wilderness. Limited author's edition in slipcase. Copy #470 out of 750 copies issued. Signed by photographers Craig Blacklock and Nadine Blacklock and author Tom Klein on limitation page. 168 pp. 12 7/8" x 12". Tight, immaculate copy. Light bumping to two lower corners. Slipcase near flawless with tiny nick to bottom panel. Unmarked front to back. A very presentable copy of a landmark photography compilation. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Radio and Television Retailing: 1950 Bound Magazines
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Radio and Television Retailing: 1950 Bound Magazines

by Staff Written

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Caldwell-Clements, Inc. , 1950. Hardcover. Good. Radio and Television Retailing: Bound Magazines. Six issues: January 1950 - June 1950. Important trade publication for television, radio, appliances and more at the dawn of the golden age of television. With sales exploding at mid-century, technical advances and innovations came hot and heavy, and Radio and Television Retailing chronicled them, reviewed new products in every issue, published technical and marketing articles, industry data and forecasts, advertiser lists, extensive retail locations directories and more. Includes thousands of illustrated ads representing a virtual who's who of mid-century manufacturers of televisions, AM, FM, car and battery operated portable radios, record players, consoles, parts (some obscure, e.g., television screen magnifiers), servicing tools and equipment, antennas, television and radio stars, solid mahogany cabinetry (in its heyday) and more. Notably, televisions, FM broadcasting, portable radios and 45 rpm… Read More
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Genesis of the Geological Dev. of the Lithosphere of SE Wyoming
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Genesis of the Geological Dev. of the Lithosphere of SE Wyoming

by Joseph Conrad Twinem

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Privately Printed, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 1931 University of Wyoming doctoral thesis submitted by Joseph Conrad Twinem pertaining to the genesis of the geological development of the lithosphere of southeastern Wyoming. Includes discussions of dozens of formations and numerous skillfully executed watercolors of cross-sections of formations, etc. Of special interest are four large watercolors, two of them 3-panel fold outs, of Wyoming landscapes, and one of the Rock Creek oil fields. Also includes 36 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" original, unique photos inserted in corner mounts - views of Wyoming camp facilities, canyons, mountains, striking geological features, Independence Rock, gold mining operations, the Pathfinder Dam, Parco, Wyoming (street view), oil distillers, a Snow Range sericite mine and much more. No exaggeration; this thesis is a work of art and unique. Notably, Twinem was the former Maine State Geologist, also an accomplished petroleum engineer and geologist. Bound in burgundy cloth… Read More
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Pearls and Pearling (First Edition) 1913 Illinois River
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Pearls and Pearling (First Edition) 1913 Illinois River

by Herbert Harvey Vertrees

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A. R. Harding (Fur News Publishing Co.), 1913. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition of Herbert Harvey Vertrees' Pearls and Pearling. Bound in green cloth with dark green illustration and lettering to front panel and dark-green lettering to spine panel. Emphasis on fresh water pearls, specifically on the Illinois River. Includes pearling history, geographical distribution of pearls, methods of collecting and much more. 56 photographs. Scarce. 203 pp. plus 5 pp. of illustrated publisher ads. 6 3/4" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. One corner slightly bumped. Exceptionally clean, presentable copy of a hard-to-find pearling collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Horning Into Africa (Signed)
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Horning Into Africa (Signed)

by W. S. Van Dyke

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Privately Printed for W. S. Van Dyke by California Graphic Press, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of legendary American film director W. S. Van Dyke's journal written during the filming of Trader Horn in central Africa, a film, in turn, based on the book Trader Horn by celebrated ivory trader Alfred Aloysius "Trader" Horn. "First Printing" so stated on copyright page. Inscribed and signed by W. S. Van Dyke on front free endpaper thus: "To you Tyler - | and don't be too hard | on it! | W. S. Van Dyke | L. A. | 1-22-35." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Bound in dark blue linen with gilt lettering to front and spine panels and gilt water buffalo to front panel. Includes 26 full-page photos of natives, big game animals and more, taken on location. 219 pp. Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. An exceptionally presentable copy of an important African safari collectible.
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Border Country: The Quetico-Superior Wilderness (Signed Author's Edition)
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Border Country: The Quetico-Superior Wilderness (Signed Author's Edition)

by Craig Blacklock, Nadine Blacklock, Photographers and Tom Klein, Author

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Privately Printed by NorthWord Press, Inc, 1988. Hardcover. Very Good. 12x11x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of Craig Blacklock and Nadine Blacklock massive, stunning compilation of photos taken in the The Quetico-Superior Wilderness. Limited author's edition in slipcase. Copy #470 out of 750 copies issued. Signed by photographers Craig Blacklock and Nadine Blacklock and author Tom Klein on limitation page. 168 pp. 12 7/8" x 12". Tight, immaculate copy. Light bumping to two lower corners. Slipcase near flawless with tiny nick to bottom panel. Unmarked front to back. A very presentable copy of a landmark photography compilation. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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The Poisoned Needle: Suppressed Facts About Vaccination (Anti-Vax)

The Poisoned Needle: Suppressed Facts About Vaccination (Anti-Vax)

by Eleanor McBean

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Privately Printed, 2022. Softcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Eleanor McBean's classic anti-vaccination compilation of scientific and medical data going back to the 1880's. Later printing. Scarce. Several hundred unnumbered pages. 9" x 6". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Basic Cave Diving: A Blueprint for Survival by Sheck Exley (1986-06-01)

Basic Cave Diving: A Blueprint for Survival by Sheck Exley (1986-06-01)

by Sheck Exley

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National Speleological Society, 1986-01-01. Paperback. New. 9x6x1. Pioneer cave diver Sheck Exley's hard-to-find, authoritative guide to cave diving. The final, revised and expanded Fifth Edition, issued shortly before his death while attempting to set a new depth record in Mexico. Illustrated. 45 pages. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Complete as issued. New from publisher. Flawless. Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey

Oregon; Or, a Short History of a Long Journey: Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River

by John B. Wyeth

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YE Gallon Press, 1970. Limited Edition. #499/605. VG. Interior is tight, clean, and free of ownership marks except for one penciled notation on the flyleaf. Cloth boards show shelf and handling wear with light soiling, edge, corner, and spine wear. Overall a solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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Key to the Fishes of Northern Europe

Key to the Fishes of Northern Europe

by Alwyne Wheeler

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London 1978: Frederick Warne & Co.Ltd., London 1978: Frederick Warne & Co.Ltd., 1976. Good. Softbound limp edition. Cased edition also available Illustrations by Peter Stebbing 1976. Limp. Good. Peter Stebbing.
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ICEBERGS AND GLACIERS
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ICEBERGS AND GLACIERS

by Simon Seymour

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New York: William Morrow and Company, inc., 1987. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with large and beautiful photographs. Square 4to, publisher’s original pictorial boards in the original decorated dustjacket. (30). A fine, bright copy. In clear, concise text and exceptional, full color photographs, noted science author Seymour Simon explains how different types of glaciers and icebergs are formed, how they move, and how they affect life on Earth. He also explores some of their mysteries: Can icebergs be used as a source of fresh water for dry lands? And will the ice ages return, covering the continents with glaciers as they did twenty thousand years ago?
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

by Engle, Joanna

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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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The Natural History of Selborne; With Observations on Various Parts of Nature; and The...

The Natural History of Selborne; With Observations on Various Parts of Nature; and The Naturalist's Calendar

by WHITE, Rev. Gilbert

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London: Henry G. Bohn, 1851. Leather Bound. Good. Half leather over cloth boards in good condition. Marbled endpapers. TEG. With 40 hand-colored engravings. Raised bands on the spine. A few words underlined pp. 115-116. Some foxing. Eight pages have a dark mark in the center of the page, but the text is still legible. A damp stain on the lower corner of many pages. With additions and Supplementary notes by William Jardine. Edited with further illustrations, a biographical sketch of the author and a complete index by Edward Jesse.
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Winter - Notes from Montana
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Winter - Notes from Montana

by Bass, Rick

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Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarter cloth boards with pictorial dust jacket and mylar cover. Signed by author on title page. Dust jacket has sticker residue over the price, otherwise no wear or soiling present. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 162 pp; Signed by Author .
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Island Folk: The People of Isle Royale
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Island Folk: The People of Isle Royale

by Peter Oikarinen

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Houghton, Michigan: Isle Royale Natural History Association, [1979]. Softcover book with pictorial wraps. 160p. B&W photos throughout text. This is the original printing, later reprinted by the University of Minnesota Press. Book has been well read and is in very good - condition with wear to the cover image along the edge and reading crease to front cover, corners bumped and shelf wear. Pages are clean and unmarked with light staining on the edge of a few pages. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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Think South: How We Got Six Men and Forty Dogs Across Antarctica
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Think South: How We Got Six Men and Forty Dogs Across Antarctica

by Cathy de Moll

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9780873519885
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0873519884
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St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2015. Single volume, hardcover with dust jacket, xv [1], 282pp [6], illustrated with maps and b&w photos. First Edition, First Printing. Author signature and inscription on Author page. Previous owner gift inscription on front free endpaper. Near fine unread book. Dust jacket showing light signs of shelf wear. Foreword, cover photo and all expedition photos by Will Steger. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection

On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Reprinted from the sixth London edition with all additions and corrections

by Charles Darwin

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Reprint Edition
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New York: A.L. Burt, n.d.. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. The covers are quarter bound leather over marbled boards with gilt lettering on the spine. The covers show rubbing which enhances the period appearance. Endpapers are marbled, gilt top edge, clean contents and a tight binding. This edition was part of the "Burt's Library of the World's Best Books" series and, unlike the typical A.L. Burt reprint, is bound in a high quality binding.
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Curtis Botanical Magazine Plate 916: Uvularia Chinensis, Brown-Flowered Uvularia

Curtis Botanical Magazine Plate 916: Uvularia Chinensis, Brown-Flowered Uvularia

by Curtis, William

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London: T. Curtis, 1806. Very good +. This is a hand colored copper plate engraving. The print measures 5.5 x 9.25 inches, with a plate mark of 4.5 x 7.75. It is a beautiful decorative antique print expertly colored and beautifully composed. This particular plate has been trimmed at the rough edge. Curtis' work was the first study of British flora, and artists contributing to the opus included James Sowerby, Sydenham Teak Edwards, Francis Sansom and William Kilburn. "The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed, is an illustrated publication which began in 1787. The longest running botanical magazine, it is widely referred to by the subsequent name Curtis's Botanical Magazine. Each of the issues contains a description, in formal yet accessible language, and is renowned for featuring the work of two centuries of botanical illustrators. Many plants received their first publication on the pages, and the description given was enhanced by the keenly detailed illustrations. The first issue, in… Read More
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