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"Exploring Nature", Charles H. Ward, 1923, 1st ed, very goodA collection of essays on nature and natural history edited by Wardex-library, but in very good condition.cloth binding somewhat soiled; interior clean, tightSee photos

A Preliminary Report on the Algae of the Fresh Waters of ConnecticutHerbert William ConnState of ConnecticutState Geological and Natural History Survey Bulletin No. 101908One of a set of volumes in this series, addressing different orders of insects; remarkable effort to compilea complete, state-wide catalog of species (an 'all-taxon biodiversity inventory), with identification tools.Plates with attractive line drawings of algae.This volume is in good condition for age and nature; paper wraps are fragile with tear on edge of front wrapper; otherwise intact with some fadingand edge wear...Binding is sound and interior of book is clean and undamaged. General fading consistent with age.Photos are of copy being sold.

Journey to the Ants: A Story of Scientific ExplorationBert Hölldobler/ Edward O. WilsonBelknap Press 1994Classic work of natural history by the two most prominent experts on ant biology. Richly illustrated and delightfully written, Journey to the Ants combines autobiography and scientific lore to convey the excitement and pleasure the study of ants can offer. Bert Hölldobler and E. O. Wilson interweave their personal adventures with the social lives of ants, building, from the first minute observations of childhood, a remarkable account of these abundant insects' evolutionary achievement.

Landmark, 'semi-popular' coffee-table book by two of the foremost authorities on ants, social insects, and evolution. Extensively illustrated with line drawings. This is first printing/first edition. Dust-jacket with slight edge wear. Slight rubbing wear to binding edge, corners (see photos); interior unmarked, clean, tight.

"Guide to the Insects of Connecticut" Parts I and II, by W.E. Britton 1911IncludesPart I, General introduction (Wilton Everett Britton), and Part II, The Euplexoptera and Orthoptera of Connecticut (Benjamin Harvey Walden).First edition, 1911Connecticut State Geological and Natural History SurveyPublic Document No. 47, Bulletin No. 16. 169 pp. includes 11 plates and line-drawn illustrations throughoutOne of a multi-volume series documenting biodiversity of the state; several more will be listed.Paper-bound volume in very good condition; cover slightly faded with some minor corner and spine wear, but binding tight, all pages intact, clean, no markings, tears, etc.Images are of the copy being auctioned