Monograph Horny Sponges (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. A large and comprehensive book. Ex library book with the bookplate of the University Library Liverpool. Bumping/scuffing/rubbing to boards and spine. Internally good. Size: Quarto. Category: Natural History & Resources; For further information on this title or for further photographs, please click on the "Ask Seller a Question" button directly underneath this listing. We aim to reply within three working days. Buyers from OUTSIDE of the UK are strongly recommended to make contact, to ask for an accurate shipping cost, BEFORE buying.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Thick 4to. Pp iv 936 with 50 photographic and lithographic plates at the end, all with a single page of text, and one other plate at page 885. Maroon blind-stamped cloth gilt. Boards nearly detached, library label on front pastedown, small label on spine, no other library marks. A massive and important work on horny sponges, by far the most comprehensive work up to that date. Originally published for the Royal Society at three pounds. Very heavy, about 5 kg packed.

pp.iv, 936 with 51 plates. Large 4to. Hardback. Ex. academic lib. Minor spotting, very largely confined to three plates, o/w. contents exceptionally clean and fine. More recent camel colour cloth, gilt lettered, in nr. fine condition. An important and comprehensive work dedicated to the study of the orders Monoceratina and Hexaceratina, published on behalf of the Royal Society.

London, Trübner and Co., 1889. Large 4to (29.7 x 23.9 cm). 940 pp., 51 fine lithographed or photographic plates (one not numbered; the others numbered 1-50 and with explanatory text leaves). Contemporary half calf over pebbled morocco boards. Spine with five raised, gilt-ornamented bands and gilt title. Marbled endpapers. = Huge, basic monograph of the sponges of the orders Monoceratina and Hexaceratina with numerous new species and genera. The author, the Australian zoologist Robert J. Lendlmayer von Lendenfeld (1858-1913) is both known as an alpinist (author of, for instance, Die Hochgebirge der Erde) and a spongiologist - an unusual combination. Binding solid. Rubbing with some damage to the spine. Armorial bookplate on the front paste-down, pictorial (ornithological) private owner's bookplate on the front free endpaper recto, small stamp on the title page, above the drophead title and on plate versos [not shining through but contaminating the plate explanation rectos (not the text, which is on the versos)], otherwise very good. Nissen ZBI, 2443.

London, Trübner and Co., 1889. Large 4to (29.7 x 23.9 cm). 940 pp., 51 fine lithographed or photographic plates (one not numbered; the others numbered 1-50 and with explanatory text leaves). Later brown buckram with gilt title on the spine. = Huge, basic monograph of the sponges of the orders Monoceratina and Hexaceratina with numerous new species and genera. The author, the Australian zoologist Robert J. Lendlmayer von Lendenfeld (1858-1913), is both known as an alpinist (author of, for instance, Die Hochgebirge der Erde) and a spongiologist - an unusual combination. Binding good. Pictorial bookplate on the front pastedown, perforated library stamp on the title page and small, weak library stamp on plate versos (not shining through), otherwise very good. Nissen ZBI, 2443.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 1154. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1889 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume c.1 Language: English Pages: 1154 Volume c.1.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1889 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 1147 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 1147.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1889. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - eng, Vol:- Volume c.1, Pages:- 1154, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume c.1 1154.