The Naturalist's Library, Vol. III, Mammalia. Lions, Tigers, &c., &c (1843) ; The Natural History of the Feline (1845) . by Jardine, Sir William - 1845

Jerusalem, Israel: Israel Program for Scientific Translations, 1972. "A critical discussion on systematics followed by detailed desciption of morphology, including thorough study of musculature that is not available elsewhere, theories of sound generation, patterns of distribution and migration, biology and behaviour, enemies and parasites studied in detail. Section on fishing gives historical data and current at time of publication." CONDITION Blue bds with crisp Gilt title (unworn apart from faintly buffed bottom cnrs) pp v 394 with 141 figural and photo illus, charts and large reference section. Original DJ has blind indent marks to front and very sl wear. Overweight. First English. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

x, 462 pages. Ex-Lib with Hill Library Saint Paul on the title page. Binding shows some wear and between some signatures is loose, so the book lays flat. One signature is loose.
No indication of thousand (print number) or errata slip, agrees with Freeman 1217, first edition.

Easton Press, 2010. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 148x16x168. Signed. JANE GOODALL SIGNED LEATHER-BOUND EASTON PRESS EDITION! Includes ironclad Easton Certificate of Authenticity. Book is like new and unread. Expedited shipping is welcome; international please request a shipping quote before purchase. Signed by author.

Goldsmith, Oliver A History of the Earth and Animated Nature. Glasgow, Edinburgh: Blackie and Son, 1852. 2 volumes, 8vo, modern quarter calfBiologie, Geïllustreerd, Geschiedenis, Natuurlijke historie, Ornithologie, Verzamelwerken - Aantal: 2 - Handgekleurde illustratiesObject: Boek (Meer kavels)Aantal boeken: 2Onderwerp: Biologie, Geïllustreerd, Geschiedenis, Natuurlijke historie, Ornithologie, VerzamelwerkenAuteur/ Illustrator: Oliver GoldsmithBoektitel: A History of the Earth and Animated NatureStaat: Zeer GoedPublicatiejaar oudste item.: 1852Druk: Geïllustreerde drukTaal: EngelsOorspronkelijke taal: JaUitgever: Blackie & Son - Queen St Glasgow, Edinburgh, LondonBand: HalfleerExtra's: Handgekleurde illustratiesAfmetingen: 25,5×16 cm- Oliver Goldsmith- A History of the Earth and Animated Nature - Volume 1 and 2 (complete matching & very handsome set, newly bound, very tight)- Blackie & Son Queen St Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, 1852- Vol I; lxii, 564 pp with a portrait frontispiece and a color… Read More

NY: Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, 1952. Leather bound, sixteen year continuous run of Proceedings of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, 1952-1967. First editions. Published NY: Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, 1952-1967. 8vo.'s, 6" x 9". Finely bound in matching three quarter purple leather with raised bands and burgundy/red cloth over boards with gilt title and marbled endpapers. All volumes fine. . 1st. Hard. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo.

1836 Buffalo Bison Cows Goat Sheep Buffalo Antelope Illustrated Jardine Mammalia
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.
This fine 1836 edition of Jardine's 'Naturalist's Library' is beautifully illustrated with color engravings of the world's mammals! The plates from Jardine's 'Mammals'
are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases impressive illustrations of numerous large mammals including antelope, goats, sheep, oxen, buffalo and bison, and numerous other domestic and wild bovine.
Worth noting – this volume includes a false title page in addition to the true title page. The false leaf indicates the 'dogs' volume and a later year. This volume is 1836 'Ruminantia'.
Item number: #13312
Price: $499
JARDINE, Sir William
The naturalist's library: Mammalia… Ruminantia
Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars; S. Highley, London, 1836.

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1836 Jardine Naturalist Natural Mammals Africa Buffalo Oxen Bison Cows Cattle
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia'
is beautifully color illustrated with engravings of various species of mammals! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases African animals such as buffalo, gazelles, and sheep, American Bison, goats, oxen, and cows. These hand-colored plates are tremendously beautiful! An excellent piece!
Item number: #30047
Price: $550
JARDINE, Sir William
The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… Ruminantia.
London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1836. 1st edition

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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xv, [1], [17]-264, 7, [1]
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31 engraved plates (many hand-colored), plus illustrated frontispiece
· References: Lowndes 1192
· Language:… Read More

1843 FISH 1ed Jardine FISHING Piranha Salmon Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana ART
A significantly rare first edition of volume five of 'Ichyology' from Sir William Jardine's 'Naturalist's Library' entitled, 'The Natural History of the Fishes of Guiana.' Edited by Sir William Jardine and written by Robert H. Schomburgk, Esq., this work provides a fascinating 19th-century survey on aquatic wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 32 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting a variety of fish native to the Guianas located in Northeast South America such as porcupine acanthicus, shark-tailed hypostoma, black doras, tiger pimelodus, flat-headed platystoma, piranha saw-bellied salmon, carp, fishing implements, and much more! Also included is a portrait and memoir of Swiss traveller and Orientalist, John Lewis Burckhardt.
Item number: #30211
Price: $499
SCHOMBURGK, Robert H.; [JARDINE, Sir William] (Editor); STEWART, Mr. (Illus.)
The Naturalist's Library: Ichthyology. The Natural History of the… Read More

1833 1ed MONKEY Evolution Primate Chimpanzee Orangutan Color Illustrated Jardine

Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This fine 1833 edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia' is beautifully color illustrated with 32 engravings of various species of monkeys! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of orangutans, gibbons, proboscis monkeys, the red-shanked duoc, simpai monkey, and chimpanzees.

Item number: #30180
Price: $550

JARDINE, Sir William

The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… Monkeys

Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars and Stirling and Kenney, Longman…Curry…1833. First edition.

Details:
• Collation: Complete with all pages
o [6], vi, 7-230, 25, [1], 11, [1]
o 31 hand-colored engraved plates (plus engraved portrait frontispiece)
• References: Lowndes 1192
• Language:… Read More

1844 CATS Lions Jaguars Tigers Bobcats Illustrated Jardine Naturalist Mammalia

Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia' is beautifully illustrated with engravings of various species of cats! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of big cats! – leopards, lions, tigers, jaguar, caracal, bobcats, and many more!

Item number: #21627
Price: $499

JARDINE, Sir William

The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… The felinae

London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1844.

Details:
• Collation: Complete with all pages
o [8], iii, [1], 17-276
o 36 hand-colored, engraved plates, plus frontispiece and vignette title page
• References: Lowndes 1192
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Brown cloth
• Size: ~7in X 4.5in… Read More