Search Results: Exploring Nature and Wildlife from Black Cat Hill Books

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

New York, NY HarperCollins Publishers, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good to Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; some faint smudges to the bottom edge of the text block; the binding shows slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is intact. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches). 199 pages. 32 pages of duotone… Read More

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

Boston, MA Little Brown: Back Bay , 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus [1994], Sixth Printing . Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the panels; the binding leans ever so slightly, 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 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 couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 0.85 inches). 304 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawings by Consuelo Hanks. Introduction by John Barth. An Afterward by the author has been added for this edition. First Edition Thus [1994], Sixth Printing. First published in… 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

New York, NY Cambridge University Press, 1994. Paperback First Edition thus, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: just a touch of wear to extremities; faint creasing near the lower rear corner and even fainter creasing near the outside edge of the front panel; binding shows a little spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 681pp. Textbook Paperback. (Cambridge Studies in Ecology). First Edition thus, so stated. University Press Paperback.

Fullerton, CA Fullerton Arboretum, California State University, Fullerton, 1991. Staple Bound Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the panels; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. 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 the very mildest wear only. Could easily pass for "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.1 inches). Pages 95-130 of Volume 20. Liberally illustrated with photographs, most of them in color. Maps. Language: English. Weight: 2.6 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

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 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 Alfred A. Knopf, 1962. Hardcover First Edition [1962], so stated. First Edition [1962], so stated. Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: Book shows indications of light use; just a touch of soiling at the heel of the backstrip; light shelf-wear along the bottom edge; binding shows very slight lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate wear to extremities; faint soiling; a couple of tiny chips and several short, closed tears at extremities; price unclipped; mylar-protected. A clean, sturdy, presentable copy. 8vo. (8.55 x 5.95 x 1.5 inches). xii, 376 pages; contains 35 Black & White Drawings by Sidonie Coryn. Weight: 1 pound, 9 ounces. Deckle Fore-Edge. Hardback with DJ. Sanderson was one of foremost wildlife scholars, specializing in elephant studies.

New York, NY Random House: Pantheon Books, 1979. Hardcover First Edition (1979), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, beginning with the numeral '2' in accordance with Random House's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1979), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, beginning with the numeral '2' in accordance with Random House's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good in Very Good DJ: The Book shows some spots of soiling and mild evidence of exposure to moisture at the top and fore-edges; some smudging to the front free endpaper; a couple of mild scuffs and a small spot of soil at the middle of the front panel; the binding square and secure; text 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… Read More

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. 

Minneapolis, MN Burgess Publishing Company, 1961. Paperback First Ed, unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: light wear to extremities; evidence of exposure to moisture at the bottom edge of the front endpapers, but no dampstaining present and does not affect the rest of the text; mild rubbing, faint toning and light, but pervasive soiling to wrapper covers; former owner's name at front endpaper; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 225pp. First Ed, unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY Penguin (Non-Classics), 1983. Paperback First Ed thus, First Printing stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed thus, First Printing stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; foxing at the inside front and rear covers; former bookseller's pencilled pricing at the inside front cover; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 71pp. 294 color photographs. Introduction by Peter Matthiessen. Trade Paperback. This book features photographs of the Galapagos Islands by Tui De Roy Moore, who grew up on the islands since the age of 2. She and her photography were discovered by the editor of Audubon magazine, Les Line, in 1972. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Boulder, CO Colorado Associated University Press, 1979. Paperback First Edition Thus [1979]; unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing, scuffing, and very faint soiling to the white background field of the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches). 228 pages. Weight: 12 ounces. First Edition Thus [1979]; unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. This revised popular field guide describes in detail each of the more than 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park. With updated information and a new foreword by park archivist Lee Whittlesey, Geysers of Yellowstone is both a reference work and a fine introduction to the nature of geyser activity for the newcomer to geothermal phenomena. A glossary of key terms is… Read More

Washington DC Island Press, 1992. Paperback First Edition thus [1992], Third Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the upper outside edge of the front panel and barely discernible sunning to the dark-toned background field of the backstrip and along the rear hinge (the backstrip titles remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Not quite pristine, but remains virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.9 x 5.95 x 0.9 inches). 295 pages. Foreward Michael E. Soule. Weight: 15.4 ounces. First Edition thus [1992], Third Printing. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.