Search Results: Nature- Marine & Fresh Water Biology from Horizon Books

London, John Van Voorst, 1856, Second and best edition. . original blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, all edges gilted, name on endpaper, slight foxing on two pages, but a near fine, clean copy. . 12mo [19 x 13 cm]; xiv, 304, [vi, ads] pp, 6 fine mounted color lithographs (chromolithographs) from the author's paintings including frontis, with tissue guards, 8 other plates (lignigraphs), index. . This is the first book devoted to the aquarium, and the marine biologist author's most popular work, published near the beginning of the craze where persons would collect specimens from the seashore and add them to their home aquariums, in the days before pet stores. It was Gosse who coined the name 'aquarium' after considering previous names such as vivarium and aqua-vivarium. Freeman 60: 'Gosse's second study of the sea-shore is full of infectious enthusiasm. It is as much about observations of marine animals in the wild, particularly those at the bottom of the tide… Read More

London, John Van Voorst, 1856, Second and best edition. . original blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, all edges gilted, spine faded, minor foxing on a few leaves, clean near fine interior in a very good cover. . 12mo [19 x 13 cm]; xiv, 304, [vi, ads] pp, 6 fine mounted color lithographs (chromolithographs) from the author's paintings including frontis, 8 other plates (lignigraphs), index. . This is the first book devoted to the aquarium, and the marine biologist author's most popular work, published near the beginning of the craze where persons would collect specimens from the seashore and add them to their home aquariums, in the days before pet stores. It was Gosse who coined the name 'aquarium' after considering previous names such as vivarium and aqua-vivarium. Freeman 60: 'Gosse's second study of the sea-shore is full of infectious enthusiasm. It is as much about observations of marine animals in the wild, particularly those at the bottom of the tide and… Read More

Jersey City, T. F. H. Publications, [1962], First edition. . original pictorial heavy paper wraps with title on cover, cover slightly rubbed but very good, interior is clean, fine and unmarked. . 8vo [21.5 x 14 cm]; 32 pp, many colored and black and white illustrations from photos including full-page, publisher's ads on rear cover. . Nicely illustrated, a good introduction to all aspects of raising, breeding goldfish in aquariums and pools. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Aquarium Stock Co., [1954], First edition in English, translated from German first edition. . original cloth, gilt title lettering on spine and cover, near fine and clean in good dj (tears, chipped at edge, lightly foxed). . 8vo [21 x 14 cm]; 127, [i] pp, numerous illustrations from photos, also drawings. . A well-illustrated book covering all the main types of topical fish, for breeding and raising, includes temperature and light requirements, water chemistry, feeding, handling, type of tank, etc, based on the thirty year experience of two German experts. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, The Pet Library, [1971], . . original pictorial heavy paper wraps, very good+, clean and unmarked. . 12mo [20 x 14 cm]; 32 pp, numerous colored illustrations from photos. . Rather than tropical fishes, this work describes the collecting, maintenance of native aquarium, diseases, spawning, suitability, etc, of collecting native American fishes found in streams and lakes. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, printed for the author [&] Benjamin White and Son, 1755, 1786, First editions of each work. . contemporary full calf, gilt decorated, gilt title lettering on leather spine labels, joints cracked but firm, few leaves in volume II with light stain, scattered minor spotting, good plate impressions, endpaper bookplate of Edward Henry Scott, very good. 4to [27 x 21 cm]; 2 volumes, xvii, [x], 103 [i]; xii, 206 pp, 40 engraved plates, some folding, in volume I including frontis & plate of Cuff's aquatic microscope, 63 engraved plates in volume II (only 62 called for), some of the plates in vol I by Ehret. The two volumes are in matching bindings with volume 1 and 2 on spine although issued separately, each complete. The second volume was edited by Daniel Solander after Ellis had died. The first volume also has the description of a large Marine Polye taken near the north pole by the whale fishers in the summer of 1753. For the first volume see Freeman 1131: 'plate 38 absent in… Read More

London, printed for the author, 1755, First edition. . contemporary full calf, gilt decorated spine, gilt title lettering on leather spine label, joints cracked and worn but holding, edgewear, small armorial bookplate on endpaper, light foxing, interior is clean and very good, no tears. . 4to [27 x 21 cm]; xvii, [x], 103 [i]; pp, 40 engraved plates, some folding, including frontis & plate of Cuff's aquatic microscope, some of the plates are by Ehret, renowned botanical artist. . Freeman 1131: 'plate 38 absent in many, plate 39 in most copies'. Both are present here, plate 39 being the microscope plate, being the earliest depiction of Cuff's aquatic microscope (see Clay & Court, History of the Microscope, p66-68). 'In 1754 he became a fellow of the Royal Society, and in the following year established his reputation as one of the most acute observers of his time by the publication of An Essay Towards a Natural History of the Corallines. . . . imperfectly comprehended by… Read More

New York, Dick & Fitzgerald, [858], First edition. . original blind-stamped pictorial cloth, gilt title lettering on cover in gilt border with gilt pictures of fish, slight edgewear, light foxing on most pages, old owner signature, very good. . 12mo 18.5 x 12 cm]; viii, [9]-121, [viii, ads for books] pp, hand-colored plate and tissue guard, other engraved illustrations. . One of the first books on aquariums in America, published soon after Gosse's ground-breaking British work of 1856. This copy has the colored plate of a Victorian aquarium, which many copies lack. 'The aquarium has become, within a short period, almost a necessary luxury in every well-appointed household, both in Europe and America'. [preface]. The author gathered much of his information at Barnum's American Museum, which had some of the first aquariums. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Chicago, Field Columbian Museum, 1944, First edition. . original printed heavy paper wraps, library withdrawal stamp on corner of cover, clean, very good copy. . 8vo [24 x 16 cm]; 44 pp, 7 plates from photos, other illus, bibliog. . Covering the Planariide and Dendrocoelidae, with a chapter on ecology and distribution and a key to the fresh water triclads. This is the first work on the subject. An offprint from the Miscellaneous series. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Philadelphia, Innes Publishing Company, [1947], First edition [so stated]. . original pictorial gilt cloth with gilt goldfish on cover, title lettering on original spine label, pictorial endpapers, fine & clean copy in good dust jacket (spine bit chipped and stained), with extra loose copy of front dj panel, gilt cover is bright. . 8vo [23 x 16 cm]; 381, [i, ad] pp, mounted color plate frontis with tissue guard and letterpress, hundreds of color & black & white illustrations and plates, photos, + hundreds of drawings. . A very well-illustrated work in three main sections: fish, equipment, water gardens and plants. A fine copy of the first edition in the scarce dust jacket. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Water Life, Dorset House, [[1954], First edition. . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, internally near fine and clean in very good+ covers. . 8vo [22 x 15 cm]; xvi, 335 pp, frontis, 30 colored plates, from photos and paintings by R. A. Vowles and G. J. M. Timmerman, hundreds of illustrations from photos, colored endpaper maps. . A detailed and very well-illustrated work on all aspects of raising tropical fish in aquariums, including plants, diseases, etc.. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Washington, W. F. Roberts Company, 1909, First edition. . original pictorial gilt cloth, with gilt goldfish picture and title lettering on cover, name on endpaper, hinges cracked but firm, slightly foxed on title, but very good clean copy. . oblong 4to [19 x 25 cm]; 112 pp, frontis, 10 fine colored plates from paintings by J. Urata, copyright by S. Matsubara, numerous other illustrations, including full-page, mostly from photos, bibliog, index. . An important work by the US deputy commissioner of fisheries and recognized expert, with excellent illustrations of both fish varieties and methods of caring and breeding. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, H. Bailliere, 1858, First edition. . original blind-stamped and pictorial cloth, gilt title lettering on cover and spine, spine bit faded, spine ends frayed, front blank endpaper removed, light blind-stamps on plate margins, good sound copy. . 12mo [19.5 x 13.5 cm]; xii, [13]- 168, [169]-170 pp, 10 plates, frontis, other illustrations from woodcuts, index. . One of the first books on aquariums published in the US. The illustrations show early or Victorian aquariums and as suitable plants, fish, animals. The book covers both fresh-water and marine aquariums. The ads at the back describe relevant books. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Lovell Reeve, 1854, First edition. . original pictorial and blind-stamped pictorial cloth, gilt title lettering on spine with gilt decorations, spine ends frayed, lightly foxed on few leaves, very good+, clean and unmarked. . 12mo [17 x 13 cm]; 24 [publisher's ads including many for this series], xii, 304, [ii, ads] pp, 20 hand colored plates, index. . Freeman 3494. Nissen 3912. The attractive and detailed plates are by the author. Popular Natural History Series A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Reeve and Co., 1852, First edition, only edition. . original pictorial and blind-stamped cloth, gilt title lettering on spine with gilt decorations, upper joints with short tear, minor shelf wear, light pencil notes in two lower margins, else clean and unmarked, near fine. . 12mo [17 x 13 cm]; xii, 404 pp, 20 hand-colored lithographed plates, each with several figures, frontis, index. . Freeman 2152. The plates are from paintings by Achilles. Popular Natural History Series. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, John Van Voorst, 1856, First edition. . original blind stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, spine lightly faded but lettering clear, endpaper signature, minor foxing on a few leaves, else a fine clean copy. . 8vo [20 x 13 cm]; xviii, 400, [i], i], 8, [iv],16 [ads, some of author's other books] pp, 24 lithographed plates including 20 colored, frontis. . Gosse was the most important marine biologist of the nineteenth century, the father of sea-side studies and of the aquarium, and a true field naturalist. Some of the ads at the rear of the book are 'Practical Instructions of Tank Management and a list of descriptions, illustrations and prices of whatever relates to Aquaria' in keeping with the aquarium craze at the time which was in a large part encouraged by Gosse's book on aquariums and his others on marine biology. This book is based on a family holiday on the Welsh side of the Bristol Channel in 1854. Freeman & Wertheimer 67. Superb illustrations, many on… Read More

Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany, Aquarienfish Im. & Export Co., 1927, First edition. . original cloth-backed pictorial boards with title lettering on cover, spine frayed with small stain, cover used and rubbed, interior is clean but some page rippling, good used copy. . 12mo [19 x 13 cm]; viii, 152 pp, 113 plates including 17 in color from paintings, others from photos, includes 6 pages of ads with illustrations, index, glossary, erratum, addenda. . The author, often quoted as an expert especially on cichlids and others, describes characins, carps including gneus barbus, cobitidae, tooth-carps, labrinthfishes, cichlids, nandids, cat-fishes, etc. Well-illustrated with detailed descriptions of species in English, although published in Germany. A picture of this book is available on request by email.