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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Whitecap Books, 1983. Hardcover First Edition USA, (1983) so stated. First Edition USA, (1983) so stated. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only the most minute indications of use: just a touch of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; the text block is slightly cocked within square boards; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a hint of wear to the head and heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.5 x 7.5 x 1 inches). 203… Read More

San Francisco Sierra Club, 1991. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 204pp. Map, photos, reading list, index. Preface by H.H. the Dalai Lama. Introduction by Peter Matthiessen. Trade Paperback. Ancient Futures is much more than a book about Ladakh. Passionately argued, it raises important questions about the whole notion of progress, and explores the root causes of the malaise of industrial society; shows us a new approach to living with thousand-year-old cultures in ways that don't flatten them and discard their value. A critically important book.

London, UK Elek Books, Ltd: Paul Elek, 1968. Hardcover First Ed UK, so stated. First Ed UK, so stated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; slight spine lean; faint soil; foxing at endpapers and outside edges; pages lightly tanned, due to aging. Binding secure; text clean. Pages tanned. Despite these flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 292pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Taplinger Publishing , 1972. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good in Good+ DJ: Books shows indications of careful use; moderate spine lean; else little wear or soiling at all; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling; price has not been clipped. Overall, remains a sturdy, presentable copy in a moderately worn DJ. 8vo. 256pp. Foreward by Robert Arbib. Illustrated by Nancy Lou Gahan. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Rigby Publishers, 1984. Hardcover First Edition (1984), so stated. First Edition (1984), so stated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of light use. The Book shows just a touch of wear to upper rear corner tip, but heavier shelving-wear along the bottom edge of the boards; else flawless, if no longer "fresh"; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear only. Not far from "As New". The DJ shows a short, closed tear near the lower front corner; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the panels; unclipped; mylar-protected. Remains clean, presentable, attractive, showing minor wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio. (13.75 x 10.15 x 1 inches). 268… Read More

Tucson, AZ University of Arizona Press, 1988. Paperback First Edition Thus (1988), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Copyright dates are, however, 1970 & 1981. First Edition Thus (1988), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very light use; just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; a very faint crease to the backstrip; the binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches).… Read More

Washington DC Smithsonian Institution Press, 1957. Paperback First Edition (1957), unstated in accordance with Smithsonian Institution Press's customary practice. First Edition (1957), unstated in accordance with Smithsonian Institution Press's customary practice. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to the extremities; a small rectangular scar where a sticker has been removed at the top of the front panel; a hint of toning and a couple of faint smudges to the grey-toned wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.15 x 0.55 inches). 311 pages. Preface by Jason R. Swallen. Profusely illlustrated with botanical illustrations in black & white by Robert J. Downs of the U.S. Department… Read More

Washington DC Smithsonian Institution Press, 1955. Paperback First Edition (1955), unstated in accordance with Smithsonian Institution Press's customary practice. First Edition (1955), unstated in accordance with Smithsonian Institution Press's customary practice. Very Good in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to the extremities; a small rectangular address label affixed at the top of the front panel; some very fine creases to the backstrip; a small indentation due to a blow to the brown-toned front panel of the wrapper covers; the binding ileans ever so slightly while remaining secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text, though the last two endpapers are creased at the lower corner tip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.25 x 1 inches). vii, 290 pages. Preface by Jason R.… Read More

Berkeley, CA: University of California Division of Agricultural Sciences. Very Good. 1963. 1st Edition, unstated.. Paperback. Very Good in Wraps: shows moderate wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the self-wrapper covers; an inch at the top of the panel has been faintly sun-blanched (the titles in that area remains clearly legible) ; a faint crease and some wear to the upper corner of the rear panel; otherwise in very good shape: the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, marks, or marginalia in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and a minor cosmetic flaw. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (12 x 9 x 0.35 inches). Language: English. Weight: 19 ounces. California Agricultural Experiment Station Extension Service Manual 33. Paperback. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; vi, 162 pages. pages .

Tucson, AZ University of Arizona Press, 1965. Hardcover First Edition (1965); Third Printing (1972). Very Good+: shows no discernibler wear, but the binding is slightly cocked and there is a former owner's gift inscription at the upper corner of the front paste-down end-paper; else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and a minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11.25 x 8.65 x 0.9 inches). xi, 317 pages. Language: English. Weight: 41.4 ounces. First Edition (1965); Third Printing (1972). Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. 

Garden City, NY Doubleday & Company, 1969. Hardcover First Edition (1969), so stated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Nancy Wood. First Edition (1969), so stated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light wear to the heel of the backstrip; and several tiny tears and a small chip at the top of the rear panel; some roughage at the head of the backstrip; faint dampstaining along the top edge of the front panel; mild rubbing to the panels; the price has NOT been clipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, intact, and attractive. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.25 x 8.75 x 0.85 inches). xii, 205 pages. Profusely illustrated with duotone photographs by Myron Wood. Endpaper Maps. Language: English. Weight: 40 ounces. Hardback with DJ. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Unisystems: Modern Publishing, 1997. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Book shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate wear to extremities; two-inch tear and half-inch by one inch chip at tip edge rear panel; moderate rubbing; to its sheen; price unclipped. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable, though the dustwrapper does show some wear. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. Folio. 144pp. First Ed, unstated. Hardback with DJ.

Canmore, Alberta, Canada Altitude Publishing, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus [1993], fifth printing. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.9 x 5.9 x 0.25 inches). 64 pages. Profusely illustrated, mostly in color. Language: English. Weight: 6.6 ounces. Altitude Superguide Series. First Edition Thus [1993], fifth printing. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Atheneum, 1965. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. EX-LIBRARY, showing the usual marks and treatments. Else, Very Good+: shows light wear to the extremities and the moderate rubbing; soiling is pervasive but faint. Binding square and secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. Illustrated with Duotone Drawings by Kenneth Gosner. First Edition, so stated. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Library Rebound with Yellow Illustration at the front panel and titles at same and at the backstrip.

New York, NY: Random House: Pantheon Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover with DJ.. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY TERRY TEMPEST WILLIAMS. First Edition (1995) ; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows the front board slightly bowed; the mildest little bump to the bottom edge of the rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows a lightly rubbed area to the top of the front panel near the 'hinge'; else only the mildest rubbing to the panels; the price is… Read More

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1993. Hardcover First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Oxford University Press's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Oxford University Press's customary practice at the time of publication. Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only minor indications of very light use; faint sunning to the background field of the… Read More

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lester & Orpen Dennys, 1986. Hardcover First Edition (1986), so stated. First Edition (19896, so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Fine DJ. The Book shows a gift inscription from a friend of the author's named "Carl"; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually "As New". 8vo. (9.25 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches). xiv, 208 pages. Liberally illustrated with duotone photographs, drawings, and documents. Introduction by Gerald Durrell. Foreward by H.R.H. The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Language: English. Weight: 19 ounces. Hardback with DJ. 

San Francisco, CA Sierra Club, 1987. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ shows only minute indications of use. Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ very slightly rubbed; ; residue of price sticker at upper front corner; 1/4” closed tear at top and bottom of rear hinge; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. Bright, clean, crisp copy. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. Folio. 161pp. Over 100 color photos. Bibliography. Back cloth boards, in color photo jacket. Hardback with DJ. Captures the tumultuous geological story of west-coast America. lllustrated with fabulous color photographs by the author throughout.

Boulder, CO Pruett Press, 1974. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine: shows only minor rubbing and a touch of wear to the extremities. Binding square and secure; text clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. Illustrated with frontispiece b/w photograph, pen and ink botanical drawings, map. ix/141pp. Illustrated by Margy Lanham. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards. Introduction to the natural history of the beautiful forested tablelands beneath Boulder, Colorado's scenic Flatirons. Covers: Geology; Vegetation; Trees; Shrubs; Woody Vines; Sagebrush; Cactus; Grasses; Wildflowers - Spring, Summer and Fall; Insects; Amphibians; Reptiles; Birds; Mammals.  

Gainesville, FL University Press of Florida , 1995. Hardcover First Edition [1995]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [1995]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: barely discernible thumbing at the fore-edge; the bottom and top edges also show the faintest spots of; coloration; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xv, 240 pages. Hardback with DJ.