New York: Sterling Publishing Co., 1997. Profusely illustrated in color. 220 pages, slim 4to, pictorial wrappers. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., (1997). First paperback edition. A very good copy. More about Snakes: A Natural History
New York: Putnam, 1927. With 54 illustrations. 221 pages. Thick 8vo, gilt-lettered red cloth (spine quite faded and ends worn; inner hinge a bit loose). New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927. First edition. Overall a good copy of this scarce book, internally clean. More about Dragon Lizards of Komodo: An Expedition to the Lost World of the Dutch East Indies
New York: Knopf, 1954. Illustrated. 8vo, yellow cloth, cloth lightly soiled, corners lightly bumped. New York: Knopf, 1954 Biography of Bryan Dempster, a hunter of crocodiles in Africa. More about Crocodile Fever; A True Story of Adventure
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1888. 12 volumes. 3/4 red leather over marbled boards, marbled end-papers, top edge gilt. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1888. Profusely illustrated by more than 2200 woodcuts in the text, 168 full page engravings, and 12 color plates, along with articles by many contributors on Lower Invertebrates; Crustacea and Insects; Fishes and Reptiles; Birds; Mammals; Man. Volume 1 has a small chip on the top of the spine; otherwise a fine set. More about The Riverside Natural History
Berkeley: University of California Press, 1972. 2 colored frontispieces and other illustrations in black & white. 2 volumes, tall 8vo, tan cloth, spine labels slightly rubbed, pictorial slipcase. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1972. Second Edition. Very Good (+). More about Rattlesnakes: Their Habits, Life Histories, and Influence of Mankind
illus. 8vo, cloth, d.w. London: Cleaver-Hume, (1952). vg. More about Vivarium Life
I thought you'd find this interesting: I learned of Argosy by reading a bit of "bad" publicity in the book "Used and Rare" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone; no doubt you're familiar with it. (It was unfortunate that the authors had to grind their ax in print in what was an otherwise enjoyable book.) But I had never heard of Argosy before and my curiosity was piqued, so negative comments notwithstanding, I decided to pay a brief visit to the store. I reserved a book (long sought-after) ahead of time because I knew I'd be on an extremely tight schedule with several stops to make in just a few hours' time. Calling to reserve the book was a pleasant, very efficient experience, with a prompt return call to confirm availability. When I stopped in to purchase the book, the greeting (by one of the sisters, I'm not sure which) was extremely pleasant, the service so prompt and also she informed me of a signed letter by the subject I was interested in (unfortunately, I was unable to purchase the letter that day). I found the photo of Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Caesar (or Antony?) and Cleopatra which hangs over the register very interesting-- had seen it before in a book. My only disappointment was that I was unable to actually spend time in the store-- it looked so inviting! But I will make it a point to spend time there on my next visit. So you see, even bad publicity can be very beneficial! Thank you for an enjoyable, if brief, experience!
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