Search Results: Titles starting with R from Horizon Books

New York, Doubleday & Company, 1971, First American Edition, translated from the original Norwegian edition of 1970. . original cloth, dj (wear to edges, price clipped), very good, clean copy. . 8vo [24 x 16 cm]; xi, 341 pp, color illustrations on plates from photos, including full-page, endpaper maps. . The author tests his theory of whether men could have sailed across the oceans in small reed boats centuries before recorded history. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New Orleans, Middle American Research Institute, Tulane University of Louisiana, 1948, First edition in English in book form. . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, light cover wear, small light stain in a few outer margins, very good, solid and tight copy. . 4to [26.5 x 20.5 cm]; [ii], 157-312 pp, plates from early sources, facsimile of orig title page, index, the introduction is in English, the text is in both the original Latin and in English translation, double columns. . Originally published as part of the Middle American Research journal, the work describes early travel in Mexico and first published in Latin in 1782. The narrative includes the lakes of Mexico, Jorullo, waterfalls of Guatemala, cochineal, indigo production, beavers, mining, sugar, cattle, birds, animals, sports, etc with some historic illustrations, one of the Voladores (flyers) still practiced in Papantla near El Tajin, others include sugar mills. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Des Moines, The Historical Department of Iowa, 1911, First edition. . original cloth-backed boards, gilt stamped title on front cover and spine, slight shelf wear, else a fine clean and partly unopened copy. . 8vo [24.5 x 16 cm]; 241 pp, portrait frontis and 31 facsimiles of title pages, bibliog. . Bridson (The History of Natural History) Ba1401. A biography and the main bibliography of this leading nineteenth century American naturalist and botanist. The bibliography cites over 1,000 items. The author was a descendent of Thomas Jefferson, president of the US, for whom he was named. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

[London], Cresset Books, (c.1990), . . As new in pictorial boards, dj.. . sm folio; 223pp; numerous illus, many full-page. . Superb photos. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Houston, Beta Phi Mu, 1967, First Edition. . original cloth, near fine. . 8vo [23 x 16 cm]; xv, 142 pp, frontis, facsimiles. . Relates to the founding of the American Library Association, with letters from prominent librarians. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, R. B. Seeley and W. Burnside, 1836, First edition. . contemporary half calf, gilt spine title lettering, rubbed, edge wear, bookplate removed from endpaper, number on verso title, interior quite clean and near fine in good cover. . 12mo [19 x 12 cm]; viii, 309 pp, engraved folding map frontis, with an inset of routes from Mexico City to Ver Cruz and Tampico, and inset table of altitudes. . Humphreys 1982. Sabin 39221. The author travelled extensively around Mexico City and through central and eastern regions, describing the cities and town, mines, topography, the people, institutions, antiquities, mountains, customs, bull fights, opera, adventures, etc. The New York edition was not issued with the folding map and many copies of the London edition also lack the map. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts, 1857, First edition in English. . later half red morocco & marbled boards, gilt spine title lettering and gilt designs, gilt rules & raised bands, small signature in margin of title page, small note in margin of text, boards slightly rubbed, else near fine, solid attractive binding. . 8vo [20 x 13.5 cm]; 2 volumes bound in one, xix, 355; vii, 375 pp, the half title page is present in each volume. . Freeman 3110. The author was an important French naturalist and ethnologist. Includes the Channel Islands, archipelago of Chausey, archipelago of Brehat, coasts of Sicily in some detail, Bay of Biscay, coasts of Saintonge, etc. An obituary of 1892 pasted in rear of book states that he was 'the last great opponent of the Darwinian theory of transformation'. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Journal of Horticulture & Cottage Gardener Office, 1863, First edition. . morocco backed boards, gilt title lettering on black leather label, new endpapers, name on title page, very light foxing to few leaves, very good+, sound and tight copy, with the original ribbon bookmark. . 12mo [20 x 13 cm]; [ii], 349 pp, 18 fine hand colored plates, with frontis, other illustrations, index. . The hand colored plates in this first edition are much nicer than later editions, also, most later editions had fewer plates, making this first edition much more desirable. Freeman 3044. Massachusetts Horticultural Society p. 251 had only the 3rd edition. The author was a respected writer on natural history and botany subjects. 'This is one of the most interesting books that the botanist can wish for' (The World We Live In). A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Printed for Private Circulation, 1875, First edition, and only edition. . orig green cloth decorated in black & gilt with gilt title lettering on spine and front cover, a. e. g., hinge cracking but firm, lightly rubbed at spine ends but a clean & fine copy, covers bright, with a presentation inscription from author on endpaper. 12mo [19 x 13 cm]; xviii, [19]-127, [i] pp, frontis (mounted photo of author], plates and other engraved illus. . Published in a small quantity for the author's family and friends, no copies were traced at auction in the last 26 years, nor in the catalogues of the British Library, Library of Congress or OCLC WorldCat. The finely engraved illustrations and plates include views of Gothenburg, Sundswall, Malar Lake, Dalecarlians, Upsala, canal, Trollhattan Falls, several of Stockholm, street scenes, building, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Doubleday &b Company, 1968, First edition. . original red cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (rubbed at edges, not price clipped), near fine, clean. . 8vo [21.5 x 14 cm]; [xvi], 144 pp, many photo plates including color, plus illustrations from line drwgs, index. . Well-illustrated by Andrew Roy Addkison and Joyce R. Wilson, the author provides a good introduction of the easiest plants to grow, cultural information, suggestions, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Oxford, L. L. for S. Wilmot, 1723, First edition. . later decorative full calf, with designs on both covers in blind, raised bands with gilt rules, a few ink marginal notes by a previous scholar and some interesting notes on rear endpaper, very good in fine and attractive binding. . 8vo [20 x 12]; [xii], 76 pp, engraved initials. . An early attempt at weather forecasting based on observations of nature, winds, signs, barometer readings, etc., with some old sayings on the weather to further help the forecasts. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Bernard Quaritch Ltd, 1954, First edition. . original cloth, gilt title lettering on spine and cover, clean and unmarked, fine copy, includes a four page 'Report of the Council of the Ray society for 1958-59', inserted loose. . 12mo [22 x 14.5 cm]; vi, 101 pp, photo frontispiece. . The author gives a detailed history of the Ray Society, one of the most important natural history organizations of the time, together with an annotated bibliography of the society with full details including collations, plate lists, number printed, etc, arranged by subject. At the end is a listing of every publication of the society by year published beginning in 1844. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, New York, Reader's Digest Association, [1984], First edition. . original pictorial boards, very good solid and tight copy. . 4to [26 x 26 cm]; 384 pp, hundreds of illustrations from photos and drwgs, charts, index. . A very well-illustrated and detailed reference work with contributions by Penelope Hobhouse, Christopher Lloyd, Roy Lancaster, John Brookes, Beth Chatto and many other experts, with excellent art-work, covering all aspects of gardening including roses, water gardening, climbers, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Fleming H. Revell Company, [1893], First edition. . original pictorial cloth, vignette and gilt lettering on spine, professionally rebacked preserving the original cloth which is a little chipped on spine ends, new endpapers, map with short tear at fold, very good solid copy. . large 8vo [25 x 17.5 cm]; 353 pp, 51 fine plates from photos, including frontis, color folding map with author's route in red. . Mendelssohn p. 788: ". . . an interesting account of the country and its inhabitants. . . interesting account of Zimbabwe". The author, a medical doctor living in Jamaica, travelled 4,500 miles, mostly on foot over a period of 20 months, including many parts previously unexplored. "He never once found himself prompted to fire a shot in anger. . . he can say what perhaps no other man who has crossed Africa can - that of the many native carriers who travelled with him he did not lose one by death." (p. 6) An interesting and detailed account, the author was able to… Read More

New York & London, Wiley and Putnam, 1846, First edition. . original blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, spine worn, chipped and repaired, edges worn, interior is clean and near fine with only occasional spotting, in good cover. . 8vo [20 x 14 cm]; x, 304 pp. . Welch 172. Raines 204. Sabin 95537. Coles 431: 'He reached an agreement with the Mexicans which freed several groups of Texans who had undertaken military expeditions against Mexico; he persuaded the Mexican government to continue to allow American immigrants into California; he made some progress toward the peaceful purchase of California, and he reached several agreements with the Mexicans over American claims. Thompson writes about these activities but the book is mostly concerned with Mexico'. The author describes the country, its people, economy, productions, history, customs, etc and provides an appendix of diplomatic letters and reports. Hill 591: 'There is some description of California in 1844'.… Read More

Philadelphia & London, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1907, First edition. . original blue cloth with gilt lettering on front cover and spine, spine ends a little worn, map with short tear at fold, else a near fine solid and clean copy. . 8vo [23 x 16 cm]; [iv], 479 pp, frontis (port), 27 plates, 6 maps including 5 folding and 4 colored, tables, index. . Humphreys 14219: 'The expedition is the Madeira-Mamore railway expedition of 1878-91'. Welch 37. A fascinating account of exploration, especially along the Madeira River, the Amazon below Obidos and the travels from Bolivia. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, Royal Society, 1940, fourth edition. . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering on black leather title label, top edge gilted, endpaper a little toned, outer edge with minor foxing, near fine clean copy. . small 4to [26 x 21 cm]; vii, 578 pp, complete with 19 plates including color of arm of society, portraits, tables, index. . A detailed history of one of the most important scientific organizations including its growth, charters, statutes, funds, benefactors, library, committees, publications, grants. Appendices include chronological register of fellows and the year they joined from 1663, alphabetical list of fellows, medal winners, lectures, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

Lima, , 1856, First edition. . original blind-stamped cloth portfolio, gilt title lettering on cover, light staining on front cover but heavier on rear cover, a few light foxing spots but most in the tissue guards, very good impressions of plates. . folio [46 x 31 cm]; 12 hand colored lithographed plates as issued by E. Prugue from the original paintings of A.A. BonnaffT. . Hilier and Hilier 101. Palau 32375. The plates are of people in Lima in period costume, activities, the titles being El Cholo Coste±o, La Chola Quesera, El Heladero, La Chola Frutera, El Biscochero, La Chola Rabona, La Tapada (de noche), El Indio de la Sierra, La Tapada, La Chola de la Sierra, La Tapada (Saya y manto), La Tapada (Saya y Manto). This copy has 6 additional duplicate plates from another copy (two with margins chipped, lightly foxed). The book was not issued with a title page or text. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

London, The Hakluyt Society, 1949, First Edition. . original blind-stamped blue cloth, gilt vignette on front covers, gilt lettering on spine, very slightly rubbed at edge of spine but clean and fine condition, covers bright. . 8vo [22.5 x 14.5 cm]; xl,192 pp, folding frontis of Pitt's Plan of the Temple of Mecca, 2 maps including folding, bibliog, index. . Narratives of travels of Pitts from Algiers to Mecca and return, Daniel from London to Mocha and return, Poncet from Cairo to Abyssinia, De Brevedent's account of the journey to Sennar, etc, with appendix on Ovington's description of Red Sea Ports, and includes a detailed 30 page introduction by Foster. Pitt's description is the first of Mecca by an Englishman. A picture of this book is available on request by email.

New York, Portland House, [1990], . . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (not price clipped) , fine and clean, unmarked. . 4to [28 x 22.5 cm]; 192 pp, frontis, 30 color and 145 black and white illus, many full-page, map, bibliog, index. . An excellent survey with illustrations by David Robert, Belzoni, Catherwood, W. H. Bartlett, Owen Jones, Edward Lear, Amelia Edwards, and most other artists who travelled in the area. A picture of this book is available on request by email.