Search Results: Titles starting with C from Horizon Books

Pasadenea, Abbey Garden Press, 1941, First edition. . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, outer corner of cover a little bumped, else near fine and clean. . 4to [30 x 22.5 cm]; xiv, [i], 227, [iii] pp, frontis, 31 plates from drwgs that illustrate 146 genera, drawn by Bock, 163 other illustrations from photos, bibliog, index. . Beautifully illustrated book, describing recent species since Britton and Rose's monograph, new species described for the first time, comparisons of genera and a check list of all species, provides a valuable reference work and supplement to the classic Britton and Rose work. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Blandford Press, [1959], third edition enlarged. . original cloth, pictorial dj (not price clipped, lightly worn), else clean fine copy. . 8vo [22 x 14 cm]; 512 pp, frontis (port), 65 plates from photos, mostly with 2 illus, bibliog, index. . First published in 1937 and greatly expanded and revised, this edition includes a biography of the author by Beatrice Borg. After a chapter on general cultivation and propagation, most of the book is devoted to describing the species in detail within the cacti classification. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Dodd, Mead and Company, 1907, First edition. . original cloth, gilt lettering on front cover and spine, lightly rubbed at edges, minor foxing on a few leaves, signature on endpaper, clean near fine copy. . thick 8vo [23 x 17 cm]; xiii, 473 pp, 58 color plates including frontis from paintings by W. S. S. Tyrwhitt, 4 plates from sketches, glossary, title printed in red and black. . A description of the three cities, and with historical references, with attractive colored plates throughout. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Lackington, Allen and Co., 1810, First edition. . contemporary half calf, marbled boards, gilt ruled spine with title lettering, light edge wear, a few pages with very light foxing but a near fine, clean copy, unmarked. . 8vo [21 x 13.5 cm]; vi, [iii, table], [i, sub-title], 186 pp, 5 hand colored plates (complete), each with a number of figures, index. . A listing of about two thousand plants, each with brief description, arranged by month of flowering. Useful to see the plants grown at that time. Freeman 2984. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Harper & Brothers, 1874, . . original green cloth with decorations in black, gilted lettering on cover and spine, staining on covers, edges rubbed, bookplate removed from endpaper, old signature on title margin, minor foxing on few leaves, overall good clean copy. . 8vo [23 x 17 cm]; 255, [viii, ads, including Central Pacific Railroad, Grand Hotel, publisher's books on travel] pp, 3 maps including frontis map, numerous engraved illustrations including full-page, birds-eye view, tables. . Cowan p. 162: "Mr Nordhoff's descriptions of the natural attractions of California were considered the best of their time and much esteemed." Very well-illustrated. The maps include San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento Valley A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Portland, Oregon, Graphic Arts Center Publishing, 1977, . . original cloth back boards, dj, fine. . folio [35 x 27 cm]; iv, 5-191 pp, color frontis, numerous fine color plates. . A picture of this book is available on request by email.

San Francisco, John Howell Books, 1979, First edition. . original printed heavy paper wraps with border and vignette in brown, black title lettering, fine, clean and unused condition, with the printed slip 'Complements of Warren R. Howell' included loose as issued. . 8vo [26.5 x 17.5 cm]; 3 parts, [viii], 334 [continuously paginated] pp, illus, vignettes on title pages. . Part I is on California, Spanish Exploration to American Statehood, with the other parts covering 1850 to the twentieth century. 963 items are described in detail, with collations, references, annotations, with most of the classic works on California included, making this an excellent reference on the subject. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

San Francisco, Pacific Rural Press, 1915, First edition. . original pictorial cloth, spine and front cover with title lettering, very slightly rubbed at spine edge, bookplate on endpaper, else clean and fine copy. . 8vo [19.5 x 14 cm]; 262, [ii, ads] pp, 12 plates from photos, other illustrations and garden plans from drwgs, index. . The author, professor of horticulture at the University of California and author of numerous gardening books, describes the California conditions and cultural conditions, the garden year and growing lawns, ground covers, roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, herbaceous plants, bulbs, flowers for hot and dry regions, water plants, shrubs, palms, shade trees, climbing plants, etc, all in detail, suitable for Mediterranean gardens. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

San Francisco, Pacific Rural Press, 1912, sixth edition, fully revised. . original brown cloth, spine lettering faded but just visible, edge slightly rubbed, interior is quite clean and fine, solid tight copy. . large 8vo [23.5 x 16 cm]; 602, [ii, ad for author's other book] pp, numerous illustrations from photos and drwgs, orchard plans, tables, index. . Hedrick-Woodburn p. 530: '[One] of the longer lasting regional works [on fruit growing in the US]. . .first published in 1889, it was revised continually to fill new demands'. Covering all fruits including orchard fruits, grapes, semi-tropical fruits (date, fig, olive, citrus), berries, nuts, melons, etc, it is especially valuable for the detailed descriptions of hundreds of varieties. This edition has been expanded greatly since the first edition of 1889, and brought up to date. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Chicago, np, 1904, . . original gilt decorated pictorial cloth, gilt title lettering on spine and cover, old bookseller's stamp on title margin, endpaper inscription, else a fine and clean copy. . large 12mo [19 x 14 cm]; vi, 7-351 pp, frontis (port), hundreds of illustrations from photos, maps, including large folding map at end, one side in color of Mexico and the other side including street map of Mexico city, chronology, index. . A guide book with considerable detail on geography, history, amusements, cities and towns, railways, practical matters, customs, sights, etc, valuable especially for the many illustrations showing the country as it was, the people, buildings, views, ruins, activities, artifacts, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Princeton, D. Van Nostrand Company, [1962], . . original cloth, dj (bit worn at upper edge), near fine. . 8vo [23 x 16 cm]; xiv, 204 pp, color frontis, 8 color plates from paintings by E. C. Tourje, illus. . With much detail on history and growing of Camellias, the appendices contain lists and descriptions of hundreds of species, hybrids, varieties. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, John Van Voorst, 1881- 82, First Editions. . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, short tear at spine end, endpaper bookplate of Mark Robinson and short note by Herbert Taylor dated 1904, a near fine set. . 8vo [22 x 15 cm]; 2 volumes, xv, [iii] 436; xv [i] 527pp, large folding colored map, indexes. . A detailed description of the country, the peoples, tribes, gauchos, buildings, institutions, methods of travel, trade and commerce, climate, the authors travels throughout area, fauna and flora, the Andes, resources, hunting, agriculture, artisans, travels up the Uruguay river, Rioja, Salta, Tucuman, down the Parana river. Wood p. 625: 'Reference to animal life, especially to the birds, of the country are numerous'. See also Sclater and Hudson, Argentine Ornithology vol. 2, 230. Ibis 1885, p. 335. Welch 16. 'The notions about this vast and progressive country currently in England are at times absurd, at others biased and if my efforts serve to enlighten the one and… Read More

London, W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1823, First edition. . later boards with title label on front cover, spine a little faded, some minor foxing in a few margins, a near fine copy with good-sized margins. . 8vo [23 x 14.5 cm]; iv, [5] - 32 pp, 3 foldout plates including hand colored frontis, being three states of the same view, one in outline, one in aquatint, and the third a hand-colored aquatint. . The author, a master engraver and artist, presents a method for drawing, using a rural scene as example at different stages, with the outline plate showing perspective lines, up to the coloring including directions for compounding and using colors, sepia, Indian ink, bister, etc. Hardie (English Coloured Books) p. 121: 'He was one of the first to apply colour to aquatint'. BMC II:876.330. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Chapman & Hall, [1942], First edition. . original cloth, spine title lettering, lightly rubbed at edge, very good clean copy. . 8vo [22 x 14 cm]; x, 11-252 pp, frontis map, numerous illustrations from photos, index. . A description of the armed forces of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India and Africa colonies and their battles, etc, in the Middle East, Balkans, Africa during this part of World War II, with some fascinating photos. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Montreal, , 1882, enlarged edition, originally published in Washington in 1881. . rebound in blue cloth, gilt lettering on spine, few leaves with crease, tp slightly worn, very good. . 8vo; 353, [xxii, ads] pp, well-illustrated including scenes, people. . A picture of this book is available on request by email.

, Rand McNally, [1992], . . original pictorial printed heavy paper wraps with title historic map showing trading posts, etc on cover, name on margin, near fine and clean with the postcards intact. . folio [39 x 28 cm]; unpaginated, national map, maps of each province, inset maps of main cities, all maps in color, mileage chart, legend, index of towns and cities. . This copy has the 4 page insert of ads from The Bay that was included with the atlas. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Ottawa, The Canadian Geographical Society, 1938, First edition. . original pictorial heavy paper wraps, lightly rubbed, very good complete copy. . 8vo [26 x 18 cm]; v, 273 - 319, v-xv pp, numerous illustrations in color and black and white from photos, fascinating advertisements. . The premier geographical journal in Canada, very well illustrated. Articles include: The Story of Canadian Art by Donald Buchanan, Canadian Universities, Norway by C. Rasmussen and Gilbert Hale, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Toronto, The Fruit Glowers'' Association of Ontario, 1901, First edition. . original cloth, gilt title lettering on spine, bit spotted, short tears at spine ends, light use, very good sound copy. . 8vo [24 x 19 cm]; [ii], vi, 535, [i, ads] pp, frontis, numerous plates, hundreds of illustrations from photos and drawings, garden plans, portraits. . Volume 24 of the first horticultural periodical published in Canada, dealing with all aspects of horticulture and gardening. Von Baeyer [Preliminary Bibliography For Garden History in Canada]: 'An extremely rich source for landscape and gardening history in the Victorian period, especially as it seems to be geared to the average farmer, gardener and fruit grower'. Von Baeyer [Rhetoric and Roses]: 'In 1878 the Canadian Horticulturist, a monthly periodical, began publication'. Woolverton, the second editor of the magazine, ''altered it focus from fruit to a more balanced selection of horticultural topics' [von Baeyer… Read More

Ottawa, The Canadian Geographical Society, 1941, First edition. . original pictorial heavy paper wraps, lightly rubbed, very good complete copy. . 8vo [26 x 18 cm]; vi, 163 - 220, vii-xiv pp, numerous illustrations in color and black and white from photos, fascinating advertisements. . The premier geographical journal in Canada, very well illustrated. Articles include: Development of Radio Communication in Canada by Arthur L. Neal; Trees of our Western Forestes by Laing; Luxembourg, the City and the Country by Fanon, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Toronto, The Fruit Glowers'' Association of Ontario, 1890-1891, First editions. . original heavy paper pictorial wraps with title lettering, some wear on spines, mostly light, interiors near fine. . 8vo [24.5 x 17.5 cm]; 21 issues, 17 colored lithographed (chromolithograph) plates, 4 portrait plates, hundreds of illustrations from drawings & photos,. . Volumes 13 and 14, as issued in the original monthly parts, of the first horticultural periodical published in Canada, dealing with all aspects of horticulture and gardening. Volume 13 lacks July issue, volume 14 lacks July and November. Von Baeyer [Preliminary Bibliography For Garden History in Canada]: 'An extremely rich source for landscape and gardening history in the Victorian period, especially as it seems to be geared to the average farmer, gardener and fruit grower'. Von Baeyer [Rhetoric and Roses]: 'In 1878 the Canadian Horticulturist, a monthly periodical, began publication'. Woolverton, the second editor of… Read More