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Michael Joseph., 1946. 1st. Ed.. pp.134 with illustrated chapter headings, vignettes and decorative end-papers. 8vo. Hardback. Neat inscription to ffep . Internally thoroughly vg. condition, contents beautifully clean and crisp. Dustwrapper in vg. condition, lightly chipped in places, very gently sunned on spine.

Abrams., 1993. New Ed. Ed.. pp.111 with colour illus. 8vo. A fine hdbk. in fine dw. This new edition of a personal, erudite book (first published in 1939), has been enhanced by Graham Rust�s watercolours.

Botany Monographs . 1st. Ed. Thus. Pub. Bramley Books. 1993. pp.111 with colour illus. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw. This new edition of a personal, erudite book (first published in 1939), has been enhanced by Graham Rust’s watercolours.

Gardening Monographs . 1st. Ed. 2nd. Imp. Pub. Michael Joseph. 1946. pp.134 with decorative endpapers and b/w. drawings. 8vo. Fine hardback.

Design & landscape gardening . 1st. Ed. 8th. Imp. Pub. Michael Joseph. 1981. pp.250 with b/w. and colour photographs. 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw.

Croom Helm., 1986. pp.190 with photographs and figs. A vg. copy in sl. sunned dw.

Barrie & Rockliff., 1959. 1st. Ed.. pp.xvi, 245 with b/w. photos. 8vo. Ex lib. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw.

Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society, 2002. 1st. Ed.. pp.56 with 16 colour photos. 8vo. New softback. Out-of-print. More than three-quarters of the feral population of Egyptian Geese in the UK can be found in Norfolk and this study profiles their habitat in Holkham Park, Norfolk.

Dept. of Agricultural Research, Saudi Arabia., 1985. 1st. Ed.. pp.124 with colour photos. 8vo. Bilingual in English and Arabic. Fine softback gently sunned on spine. Scarce.

Clouston & Hall., 1985. pp.viii, 375 with fine coloured plates depicting over 500 species. Fine hdbk. in vg. dw.

Japan. 1st. Ed.. pp.173 with b/w. photos. and figs. Crown 4to. Neat signature to ffep. A fine hardback in nr. fine dw. An illustration of how to create the age-old mystery and elegance of Japanese stone, sand and plant gardens for a very modest outlay.

Ornithology Illustrated . 1st. Ed. Pub. The Studio. 1930. pp.6 plus eight tipped-in colour plates of woodcuts. 4to. Nr. fine hardback in vg. dw. with sunning to spine and closed tears to rear panel. Although not inscribed, from the library of ornithologist, artist, illustrator, author and editor Robert Gillmor MBE (purchased by us in May 2023). Loosely inserted are a colour photocopy of a Bresslern-Roth print with notes by Gillmor regarding a 2006 auction of said print, together with a photocopied article about Bresslern-Roth and three pages from ‘The Studio’ periodical of 1927 containing an article about Bresslern-Roth’s work. A delightful insight into the life and work of Norbertine von Bresslern-Roth (1891-1978) the Austrian painter and printmaker. She was known for pioneering the linocut print technique so it’s probably not a surprise to find this work in the library of Robert Gillmor.

Botany Foreign floras . 1st. Ed. Pub. A.A. Balkema. 1985-1996. Two vol. set with col photos., line drawings and fold-out map. 8vo. Ownership insc. and other notes to ffeps., ‘Review Copy’stamp to Vol. II. Fine hardbacks in thor. vg. dws. Scarce. A detailed flora for Karnataka, the sixth largest state by area, in India.

Ornithology Monographs . 1st. Ed. Pub. Snowfinch. 2021. pp.368 with colour photos., figs. and tables throughout. 8vo. Signed by Richard Sale to title page. New hardback in new dw. The Hobby has a jizz like no other raptor, its wonderfully fast and agile flight seen to perfection as it pursues dragonflies and other flying insects, or when chasing avian prey, captivating all who witness its hunting skills. This excellent monograph includes 215 full colour photographs and 86 figures and tables.

Ornithology Monographs . 1st. Ed. Pub. Snowfinch. 2022. pp.528 with colour photos., figs. and tables throughout. 8vo. Signed by both authors to title page. New hardback in new dw. Peregrine Falcons are iconic aerial apex predators sometimes held in mystical regard, occasionally elevated to the status of myth and legend. This book investigates all aspects of Peregrine life, from plumage, through diet, population dynamics, breeding and survival. Included are 150 full colour photographs from across the world and 235 figures and tables.

Ornithology Monographs . 2nd. Ed. Pub. Snowfinch. 2019. pp.352 with colour photos., figs. and tables throughout. 8vo. Signed by Richard Sale to title page. New hardback in new dw. The Merlin is a very special bird. One of the smallest True Falcons the Merlin is a northern dweller, occupying a circumpolar range at the fringes of the Arctic. This book draws together what is currently known about this elusive, but beautiful and enchanting species. Written by Richard Sale it includes 172 full colour photographs and 56 figures.

Ornithology Monographs . 1st. Ed. Pub. Snowfinch. 2020. pp.392 with colour photos., figs. and tables throughout. 8vo. Signed by Richard Sale to title page. New hardback in new dw. This book investigates the recent decline of this small raptor, after first exploring all aspects of the Kestrels life, from plumage and diet through breeding to survival. The result is a comprehensive book drawing together what is currently known about this elusive, but beautiful and enchanting species. It includes 297 full colour photographs and 127 figures and tables. In 2021 The Common Kestrel won the U.S. Wildlife Societys book of the year award.

Collins., 1961. 1st. Ed.. 8vo. Fine hardback in thor. vg. to nr. fine dw. No inscription. Price clipped.

Botany Monographs . 1st. Ed. Pub. G. Bell & Sons. 1952. pp.xiii, 328 with b/w. photos. and figs. Large 8vo. Hardback. Small owner’s label. A little spotting o/w. nr. fine condition. This account of the plant life of the Chalk Downs and Sand Dunes came about as a result of a series of lectures delivered by the author as the Fullerton Professor of the Royal Institution.

Wadsworth., 1992. 4th. Ed.. pp.xviii, 682 with b/w. photos. and text figs. 4to. A fine hdbk.