Uncolored copper engraving. Image measures 10.25" x 6.75", sheet measures 13.75" x 9.5". In very good condition. An image of a fruit-bearing mangrove tree being visited by two visitors in a canoe. More about Mangle Arbor deformis.; Mangrove
Uncolored copper engraving. Image measures 10.25" x 6.75", sheet measures 13.75" x 9.5". In very good condition. An image of a papaya tree showing it being prepared and imbibed as juice, and also as being enjoyed by two wild boars. More about Papaya Arbor, ejusq; Fructus Nobilissimis
Uncolored copper engraving. Image measures 10.25" x 6.75", sheet measures 13.75" x 9.5". In very good condition. An image of the cassava plant. A figure at right is harvesting the edible tubers, some of which are being eaten by a dog shown at bottom left. What appears to be a giant cassava tuber resting on the ground is shown behind the tree. More about Yuca, seu Mandioca Arbustum, et Radix; Cassava
Nuremberg: N.F. Eisenberger, 1760. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Page measures 13.75" x 8.75". Richly colored illustration of a pineapple plant; plate 568 from the German edition of "A Curious Herbal" titled "Herbarium Blackwellianum" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. This edition is a revised and enlarged format engraved by Nicolaus Friedrich Eisenberger and published by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew, a botanist and physician. Minor scattered staining, aging to edges. Elizabeth Blackwell... More about Ananasa fructu pyramidato; Pineapple
Nuremberg: Jacob Trew, 1760. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Page measures 13.75" x 8.75". Richly colored illustration of a quince branch and flower; plate 137 from the German edition of "A Curious Herbal" titled "Herbarium Blackwellianum" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. This edition is a revised and enlarged format engraved by Nicolaus Friedrich Eisenberger and published by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew, a botanist and physician. Minor scattered staining, aging to edges... More about Cydonea Mala cotonea majora; Quince
Nuremberg: Jacob Trew, 1760. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Page measures 13.75" x 8.75". Richly colored illustration of a dragon tree branch with details of the whole tree and fruit; plate 358 from the German edition of "A Curious Herbal" titled "Herbarium Blackwellianum" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. This edition is a revised and enlarged format engraved by Nicolaus Friedrich Eisenberger and published by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew, a botanist and... More about Draco Arbor.; Dragon Tree
Nuremberg: Jacob Trew, 1760. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Page measures 13.75" x 8.75". Richly colored illustration of a fig branch with details of fruit; plate 125 from the German edition of "A Curious Herbal" titled "Herbarium Blackwellianum" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. This edition is a revised and enlarged format engraved by Nicolaus Friedrich Eisenberger and published by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew, a botanist and physician. Minor scattered staining, aging... More about Ficus.; Fig
Nuremberg: JacobTrew, 1760. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Page measures 13.75" x 8.75". Richly colored illustration of a white oak branch with details of acorns, flower, and gall; plate 487 from the German edition of "A Curious Herbal" titled "Herbarium Blackwellianum" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. This edition is a revised and enlarged format engraved by Nicolaus Friedrich Eisenberger and published by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew, a botanist and physician. Minor... More about Quercus.; White Oak
New York: Whittlesey House, 1942. Color Frontis., b/w Illus. 8vo, green cloth. New York: Whittlesey House, (1942). Near Fine. More about Cone-Bearing Trees of the Pacific Coast
London: 1750. Engraving. Image measures 11.25" x 7.5", sheet measures 13.75" x 9". Shows some light toning at edges. In very good condition. Plate 7, page 127 from "The Natural History of Barbados" by Reverend Griffith Hughes, A.M. which depicts local flora and sea fauna from the island country. Inscription reads: "To the right Reverend Father in God, George L'd Bishop of Exeter, This Plate is humbly inscribed". Each plate is dedicated to a prominent person in elaborate engraved calligraphy... More about The Forbidden Fruit Tree (Grapefruit Tree) - plate 7 from A Natural History of Barbados
London: 1750. Engraving. Image measures 11.25" x 7.5", sheet measures 13.75" x 9". Shows some light toning at edges. In very good condition. Plate 8, page 133 from "The Natural History of Barbados" by Reverend Griffith Hughes, A.M. which depicts local flora and sea fauna from the island country. Inscription reads: "To his Excellency the Rt. Hon.ble Earl of Albermarle, this Plate is humbly inscribed &c.". Each plate is dedicated to a prominent person in elaborate engraved calligraphy and accompanied... More about French Willow - plate 8 from A Natural History of Barbados
London: 1750. Engraving. Image measures 11.25" x 7.5", sheet measures 13.75" x 9". Shows some light foxing, and some light toning at edges. In very good condition. Plate 18, page 195 from "The Natural History of Barbados" by Reverend Griffith Hughes, A.M. which depicts local flora and sea fauna from the island country. Inscription reads: To His most serene Highness the Hereditary Prince of Saxegotha, This Plate is humbly Inscrib'd, &c". Each plate is dedicated to a prominent person in... More about The Horse-Nicker or Chick-Stone Tree - plate 18 from A Natural History of Barbados
London: 1750. Engraving. Image measures 11.25" x 7.5", sheet measures 13.75" x 9". Shows some light toning at edges. In very good condition. Plate 14 from "The Natural History of Barbados" by Reverend Griffith Hughes, A.M. which depicts local flora and sea fauna from the island country. Inscription reads: "To His most serene Highness - The Duke of Orleans - This Plate is humbly Inscrib'd, &c.". Each plate is dedicated to a prominent person in elaborate engraved calligraphy and accompanied... More about Male Papaya Tree - plate 14 from A Natural History of Barbados
London: 1750. Engraving. Image measures 11.25" x 7.5", sheet measures 13.75" x 9". Shows some light toning at edges. In very good condition. Plate 12 from "The Natural History of Barbados" by Reverend Griffith Hughes, A.M. which depicts local flora and sea fauna from the island country. Inscription reads: "To the most Rev'd Father in God, Thomas Lord Bishop of London". Each plate is dedicated to a prominent person in elaborate engraved calligraphy and accompanied by a rendering of the... More about Wild Olive Tree - plate 12 from A Natural History of Barbados
Harrison: Harbor Hill Books, 1976. With an appendix: The Roll of Pioneer Lumberman. Color Folding map. 22 b/w Illus. Thin 4to, brown cloth, d.w. with small hole in spine portion. Harrison: Harbor Hill Books, 1976. More about History of the Lumber Industry in the State of New York
Uncolored copper engraving. Image measures 10.25" x 6.75", sheet measures 13.75" x 9.5". In very good condition. A depiction of copal, an aromatic resin harvested from the copal tree. In Mesoamerica, this resin is traditionally burned as incense during religious ceremonies. Towards the end of the 18th century, demand for copal grew as European explorers discovered its utility as a varnish. It is depicted here being harvested and prepared for use. More about Copal Resina Odorifera et Varys Usibus Apta
London: Cadell, 1808. 2 vols., 8vo, contemporary half calf, red and green leather labels, marbled boards (rubbed). 2 printed title-pages, a double-page map showing part of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the sea color washed in blue, 15 oval aquatint plates, 14 etched plates and 2 coloured plates, London Printed for T. Cadell, 1808. Third edition. Very good (+). More about Remarks on Forest Scenery, and other Woodland Views, Relative to Picturesque Beauty illustrated...
London: Macmillan, 1980. Many color photo Illus. 96pp. 12mo, pr. wrs. (London): Macmillan, (1980). Very good. More about Wayside Trees and Shrubs of Barbados
Vienna: Holzel. Volume I only. 10 exquisite color lithographic plates, tissue guards. 200 pages of text with many woodcut illustrations throughout. Tall slim 4to, decorative green cloth. Vienna: Holzel, 1889. Near fine. More about Baume und Straucher des Waldes. I. Abtheilung
1934. Many photo Illus., folding map. 34pp. 8vo, green boards, boards lightly soiled. N.p., 1934. Signed by the compiler. More about Trees of Note in Connecticut
Uncolored copper engraving. Image measures 10.25" x 6.75", sheet measures 13.75" x 9.5". In very good condition. An image of an unidentified bird (a toucan?) reaching for the fruit of a tree. More about Guarando Avis notabilis
Tucson: Nazraeli, 2005. Illustrated with 36 b/w illustrations. Slim square 4to, green cloth with inset pictorial label. (Tucson: Nazraeli Press, 2005). First edition - limited to 1000 copies. Fine. More about Forest
Alexandria: Time-Life Books, 1977. Many Illus., some in color. 4to, pictorial boards. Alexandria: Time-Life Books, (1977). Fine The Old West Series. More about The Loggers
Just a note to tell you I received "The Hierarchie of the Blessed Angells" yesterday in fine shape and I am very happy with such a fine copy. Best regards
I am very glad to let you know that the copy of Daniel Bell's The End of Ideology arrived yesterday in Brazil. Thank you very much for your kind attention and promptness.