Description:
Harper Collins, 2018. 432, col photos, col illus. . HB. Vg in d/w (slight fading to spine).. Beetles are arguably the most diverse organisms in the world, with nearly half a million beetle species described and catalogued in our museums, more than any other type of living thing. This astonishing species diversity is matched by a similar diversity in shape, form, size, life history, ecology, physiology and behaviour.Beetles occur everywhere, and do everything. And yet they form a clearly discrete insect group, typically characterised by their attractively compact form, with flight wings folded neatly under smooth hard wing-cases. Almost anyone could recognise a beetle, indeed many are intimately associated with human society. Groups like ladybirds are familiar to us from a very young age. Large stag beetles and handsome chafers are celebrated for their imposing size and bright colours. The sacred scarabs of the ancient Egyptians were given iconic, if not god-like, status and even though the exact…
Read More Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Beetles (Collins New Naturalist Library) Hardcover - 2018
by Jones, Richard
Details
- Title Beetles (Collins New Naturalist Library)
- Author Jones, Richard
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Collins, London
- Date 2018
- ISBN 9780008149529
More Copies for Sale
Beetles (New Naturalist 136)
by Jones, R.
- Used
- Condition
- Used
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780008149529 / 0008149526
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
IVER, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
SGD 60.88SGD 33.05 shipping to USA
Show Details
Item Price
SGD 60.88
SGD 33.05
shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Beetles: Book 136 (Collins New Naturalist Library)
by Jones, Richard
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780008149529 / 0008149526
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
SGD 67.54SGD 34.79 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
William Collins, 25/01/2018 00:00:01. hardcover. New. 2.3982 23.4822 15.8879.
Item Price
SGD 67.54
SGD 34.79
shipping to USA
Beetles (New Naturalist 136)
by Jones, R.
- Used
- Condition
- Used
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780008149529 / 0008149526
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
IVER, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
SGD 92.19SGD 33.05 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Harper Collins, 2018. 432, col photos, col illus. . HB. NEW. . Beetles are arguably the most diverse organisms in the world, with nearly half a million beetle species described and catalogued in our museums, more than any other type of living thing. This astonishing species diversity is matched by a similar diversity in shape, form, size, life history, ecology, physiology and behaviour.Beetles occur everywhere, and do everything. And yet they form a clearly discrete insect group, typically characterised by their attractively compact form, with flight wings folded neatly under smooth hard wing-cases. Almost anyone could recognise a beetle, indeed many are intimately associated with human society. Groups like ladybirds are familiar to us from a very young age. Large stag beetles and handsome chafers are celebrated for their imposing size and bright colours. The sacred scarabs of the ancient Egyptians were given iconic, if not god-like, status and even though the exact religious meanings may be fading…
Read More Item Price
SGD 92.19
SGD 33.05
shipping to USA
New Naturalist No. 136 BEETLES
by Jones, Richard
- New
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780008149529 / 0008149526
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Launceston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
SGD 95.67SGD 26.09 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
London: Collins, 2018. Book. New. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. A new first edition copy.480 pages, 168 colour photos and colour illustrations, b/w line drawings. Beetles are arguably the most diverse organisms in the world, with nearly half a million beetle species described and catalogued in our museums, more than any other type of living thing. Richard Jones' groundbreaking New Naturalist volume on beetles encourages those enthusiasts who would otherwise be put off by the, to date, rather technical literature that has dominated the field, providing a comprehensive natural history of this fascinating and beautiful group of insects.SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR ALL FORTHCOMING TITLES IN ALL FORMATS.
Item Price
SGD 95.67
SGD 26.09
shipping to USA
New Naturalist No. 136 BEETLES
by Jones, Richard
- New
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780008149529 / 0008149526
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Launceston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
SGD 95.67SGD 26.09 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
London: Collins, 2018. Book. New. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. A new first edition copy.480 pages, 168 colour photos and colour illustrations, b/w line drawings. Beetles are arguably the most diverse organisms in the world, with nearly half a million beetle species described and cataloged in our museums, more than any other type of living thing. Richard Jones' groundbreaking New Naturalist volume on beetles encourages those enthusiasts who would otherwise be put off by the, to date, rather technical literature that has dominated the field, providing a comprehensive natural history of this fascinating and beautiful group of insects.SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR ALL FORTHCOMING TITLES IN ALL FORMATS.
Item Price
SGD 95.67
SGD 26.09
shipping to USA
More Photos
Beetles [The New Naturalist Library]
by Jones, Richard
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Used - Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780008149529 / 0008149526
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Dunedin, New Zealand, New Zealand
- Item Price
-
SGD 75.39SGD 38.38 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
London: William Collins / HarperCollins. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. (2018). First Edition. Hardcover. 0008149526 . Ex-library, Some library labels and markings. Dust-jacket in clear plastic cover, taped to boards. ; xii, [2], 480, [2] pages. Green boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 215 x 147mm. Illustrations include colour and black and white artist drawings, and colour photographic illustrations. Series: The New Naturalist Library, #136. "Beetles are arguably the most diverse organisms in the world, with nearly half a million beetle species described and catalogued in our museums, more than any other type of living thing. This astonishing species diversity is matched by a similar diversity in shape, form, size, life history, ecology, physiology and behaviour. Beetles occur everywhere, and do everything. And yet they form a clearly discrete insect group, typically characterised by their attractively compact form, with flight wings folded neatly under…
Read More Item Price
SGD 75.39
SGD 38.38
shipping to USA
Beetles (New Naturalist 136)
by Jones, R.
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- Used
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780008149529 / 0008149526
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
IVER, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
SGD 97.41SGD 33.05 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Harper Collins, 2018. 432, col photos, col illus. . HB. NEW. . SIGNED COPIES. Beetles are arguably the most diverse organisms in the world, with nearly half a million beetle species described and catalogued in our museums, more than any other type of living thing. This astonishing species diversity is matched by a similar diversity in shape, form, size, life history, ecology, physiology and behaviour.Beetles occur everywhere, and do everything. And yet they form a clearly discrete insect group, typically characterised by their attractively compact form, with flight wings folded neatly under smooth hard wing-cases. Almost anyone could recognise a beetle, indeed many are intimately associated with human society. Groups like ladybirds are familiar to us from a very young age. Large stag beetles and handsome chafers are celebrated for their imposing size and bright colours. The sacred scarabs of the ancient Egyptians were given iconic, if not god-like, status and even though the exact religious meanings…
Read More Item Price
SGD 97.41
SGD 33.05
shipping to USA
New Naturalist No. 136 BEETLES [SIGNED LIMITED LEATHER EDITION]
by Jones, Richard
- New
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780008149529 / 0008149526
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Launceston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
SGD 191.33SGD 26.09 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
London: Collins, 2018. Book. New. Leather. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo. A fine limited edition copy signed by the author to a plate tipped in to the front free end paper, this is one of limited edition. Full leather binding, gilt stamped lettering to the spine, blind stamped NN monogram to the front board; all edges gilt. Brown cloth covered slipcase. Beetles are arguably the most diverse organisms in the world, with nearly half a million beetle species described and catalogued in our museums, more than any other type of living thing. Richard Jones' groundbreaking New Naturalist volume on beetles encourages those enthusiasts who would otherwise be put off by the, to date, rather technical literature that has dominated the field, providing a comprehensive natural history of this fascinating and beautiful group of insects.SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR ALL FORTHCOMING TITLES IN ALL FORMATS INCLUDING SIGNED, HEAVILY DISCOUNTED. PLEASE CONTACT FOR DETAILS.
Item Price
SGD 191.33
SGD 26.09
shipping to USA