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Allender, Michael (photos), & Alan Tenan. THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF TEXAS
Austin: U.T. Press, 1997. Reprint. 167 pages. Paperback. 029270481X 0-292-70481-X. Lovely color photos of the natural beauty of the national park. Four striking full-page b/w ink drawings by Allender of a roadrunner, a raccoon, a peregrine falcon and an eagle. Info on how the mountains were formed, dinosaurs that lived here, how the climate of the area has changed over eons.
Near Fine/Wraps. No wear, no marks. # E1383. $23.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Anders, Kirk W. (ed.). SHELL COLLECTOR (PREMIERE ISSUE)
Fort Lauderdale: Shell Collector Pub., 1978. 1st ed. 31 pages. Paperback. Sample first 'mini' edition of Shell Collector magazine, sent out to entice subscriptions. Filled with color photos of specimens and interesting articles.
Fine/Wraps. No creases or marks. # A7614. $6.25 View This Item Inquire Now

Axelrod, Herbert R. CORALS IN THE AQUARIUM BOOK 3 EXOTIC MARINE FISHES , SUPPLEMENT BOOK 7
Neptune, NJ: T.F.H. Publications,. 32 pages. Paperback. Color & B/w photos of many kinds of corals.
VG/Wraps. No creases, some color rubbed on to white cover. # A7110. $5.00 Inquire Now

Bartsch, Paul. MOLLUSKS
New York: Dover Publications, 1968. Reprint. 111 pages. Paperback. 0486218996 0-486-21899-6. A broad survey of mollusks as living organisms, contains 6 color plates illustrating more than 100 shells, 31 b/w plates & 31 drawings plus 111 pages of text and an index.
Near Fine/Wraps. Tight binding, no marks or creases. Lower corner of cover bent. Foxed # A7608. $8.00 Inquire Now

Baxter, David, & Laurence Parent. NATURE OF THE FOREST: TEMPLE-INLAND'S TIMBERLANDS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Temple-Inland, Inc., 2002. 1st ed. 92 pages. Hardcover. 097186750X 0-9718675-0-X. A nature survey of Temple forest lands in four states, beautifully illustrated by Laurence Parent's color photos.
Fine/Fine. Tight, no wear, no marks. Appears new. # E5333. $11.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Better Homes & Gardens Staff, . HOME LANDSCAPING: PLANTS, PROJECTS, AND IDEAS FOR YOUR YARD
Des Moines, IA: Meredith Books, 1998. Reprint. 288 pages. Hardcover. 0696204223 0-696-20422-3. Hundreds of ideas on planting and design, and illustrated instructions for more than 40 outdoor building projects. Color illustrations & photos on every page.
New/New. Clean, tight, unmarked, crisp as new. # A9506. $7.25 Inquire Now

Bones, Jim. TEXAS: IMAGES OF THE LANDSCAPE
Englewood, CO: Westcliffe Publishers, 1986. 192 pages. Hardcover. 094239416X 0-942394-16-X. 163 Beautiful full color photos of Texas' natural beauty on heavy, glossy stock make this book a fine coffee table item. 14 x 10.5 inch format.
Fine/Near Fine. DJ has a just a hint of handling, near fine. # B7743. $20.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Boom, B.K., & H. Kleijn. THE GLORY OF THE TREE
Garden City: Doubleday, 1966. 1st Am. ed. 128 pages. Hardcover. Trees in parks, in woods, and by the road in Europe and North America are described and pictured in 194 color photos and many drawings.
Fine/Good+. Book is clean, tight, unmarked, with no sign of use. Dj has a 3/4 inch mended tear at spine top and a rubbed corner. # B8070. $9.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Bryan, C.D.B. THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: 100 YEARS OF ADVENTURE & DISCOVERY
New York: Abrams, 1987. 484 pages. Hardcover. 0810913763 0-8109-1376-3. Presenting a century of adventure, discovery & natural wonders as brought to us by the Society through its magazine. Also focuses on the personalities who have guided the Society. Biblio & index. 7 lbs.
Fine/Near Fine. One mended 1/2" tear on dj, else NF. Nice, heavy photo stock. # A2965. $8.00 Inquire Now

Burk, Bruce. DECORATIVE DECOY CARVER'S ULTIMATE PAINTING AND PATTERN PORTFOLIO REVISED EDITION
Mount Joy PA: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2018. Revised ed. 224 pages. Paperback. 1565239768 1-56523-976-8. A collection of material from Decorative Decoy Carver's Ultimate Pattern and Painting Portfolio, Series 1 and Series 2. Patterns, paint mixing, and finishing tips and techniques.
Fine/Wraps. Tight, no wear, no owner marks. # E5317. $12.50 View This Item Inquire Now

Caras, Roger. BIZARRE ANIMALS
New York: Barre/Westover, 1974. 64 pages. Hardcover. Foreward by Roger Tory Peterson and b/w or color photo of each creature described. There is a red dot on the bottom...I assume a remainder mark. Not price-clipped. Appears not read.
Near Fine/VG. Clean, tight, straight, square corners. Dj is rubbed on each corner. # A9289. $10.25 Inquire Now

Christopher, Thomas. WATER-WISE GARDENING: AMERICA'S BACKYARD REVOLUTION
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994. 1st ed. 271 pages. Hardcover. 0671738569 0-671-73856-9. Regional landscaping with water conservation in seven areas of the U.S., Santa Barbara, California; Austin, Texas; Florida; Tucson, Arizona; Prairie; Denver, Colorado; and Brooklyn, New York.
Fine/Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked, looks & acts new. # A8821. $4.50 Inquire Now

Cragin, Francis Whittemore. PALEONTOLOGY OF THE MALONE JURASSIC FORMATION OF TEXAS BULLETIN NO. 266 SERIES C, SYSTEMATIC GEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY, 73
Washington D.C.: USGPO, 1905. 1st ed. 172 pages. Paperback. Stratigraphic notes on Malone Mountain and the surrounding region near Sierra Blanca, Texas by T.W. Stanton. B/w photos of fossil invertebrate specimens on 29 plates. Folded map of the area.
VG/Wraps. Binding tight in original card cover. Lower corner missing. No marks. # B5521. $34.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Crisp, Margie. RIVER OF CONTRASTS: THE TEXAS COLORADO (SIGNED)
College Station: Texas A & M, 2012. 1st ed. 228 pages. Paperback. 1603444661 1-60344-466-1. Color photos, maps, and works of art illustrate this book about the longest river with both its headwaters and terminus in Texas. It follows the stories of the people and the animals who live along the river and depend upon it. Notes, resources, list of artworks, and index. Large softcover with frenchflaps. Signed by the author on the halftitle page.
VG/Wraps. Minimal shelfwear, new copy with publisher stamp on FEP. # E1330. $35.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Daily News, Journal-American. VOLCANO: THE ERUPTION OF MOUNT ST. HELENS
Longview, Wa.: Longview Publisning Co., 1980. 1st ed. 96 pages. Paperback. Photos and text edited by the combined staffs of the Longview, WA and Bellevue, WA papers show the explosion of the mountain and aftermath.
Near Fine/Wraps. Slight rub or crease along front of spine, o/w unmarked. # A8292. $3.50 Inquire Now

Den Ouden, P., & B.K. Boom. MANUAL OF CULTIVATED CONIFERS: HARDY IN THE COLD- AND WARM- TEMPERATE ZONE
The Hague: Martinus Nijhoff, 1965. 1st ed. 526 pages. Hardcover. Spine strip has come off along external hinges, but neatly repaired. PON on FFEP, o/w unmarked. Interior is clean and bright, hundreds of b/w photos. Top edge and foredge are foxed. Dark green cloth with bright gilt titles.
Fair/No Jacket. # B5924. $15.50 View This Item Inquire Now

Dewhurst, William H. ENJOY PLANTING YOUR AQUARIUM
Harrison, NJ: Pet Library Ltd.,. 32 pages. Paperback. 0878263179 0-87826-317-9. Descriptions of water plants, what each needs to thrive in your aquarium, and tips on landscaping in the tank. Drawings & color photos.
Near Fine/Wraps. Clean, no creases, sticker ghost on cover, a few dark rubbed-on areas. # A7105. $3.50 Inquire Now

Doughty, Robin W. RETURN OF THE WHOOPING CRANE
Austin: U.T. Press, 1989. 1st ed. 182 pages. Hardcover. 0292790414 0-292-79041-4. The first study since the 1960's to draw together all current knowledge about Whooping Crane biology and conservation. Several maps and color photos throughout.
Near Fine/Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked. Has a tiny coffee spot on top edge. # B5288. $13.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Dugger, Shepherd M. THE BALSAM GROVES OF THE GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN: A TALE OF THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS
Banner Elk: Shepherd M. Dugger, 1895. Reprint. 187 pages. Hardcover. Travel/adventure story glorifying nature in the mountains. B/w photos, information relating to the section and its hotels, and a table showing the height of important mountains. Dark brown cloth-covered boards with gilt title on spine.
X-Lib Fair/No Jacket. Former library copy with stamps & marks. A clean, solid copy. FFEP missing. Label removed from front leaving light rectangle. # E3262. $40.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Elliott, David K. EARTH'S SURFACE & HISTORY: (VOLUME 2 ONLY, PAGES 403-803, J-Z PLUS APPENDICES & INDEX) A SUBSET OF THE EARTH SCIENCES SERIES
Englewood Cliffs: Salem Press, 2012. 432 pages. Hardcover. 1587659794 1-58765-979-4. Volume 2 only of the 2-volume Earth's Surface & History, which is a subset of the larger 8-volume Earth Science series of texts. Contains pages 403-808, J-Z, the appendices & index.
New/No Jacket. New copy in publisher shrinkwrap. # E0458. $15.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Farrand, . RANGER RICK MAGAZINE APRIL 1987 VOLUME 21, NUMBER 4
Vienna, VA: National Wildlife Fed., 1987. 47 pages. Paperback.
Near Fine/Wraps. No marks, clean, tightly stapled. mail label removed from back cover. # A8611. $3.50 Inquire Now

Fulbright, Timothy Edward, & J. Alfonso . WHITE-TAILED DEER HABITAT: ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT ON RANGELANDS
College Station: Texas A & M, 2010. 1st ed. 241 pages. Paperback. 1585444995 1-58544-499-5. Describes habitat requirements of white-tail deer, and how to manage them in a scientific manner Texas. B/w photos, maps, and charts. Bibliography and index. Second printing of the first edition.
Near Fine/Wraps. Small publisher's stamp on front endpaper, else Near Fine. # E0561. $10.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Gee, C.W. SOIL THAT WENT TO TOWN SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE AIB 95
Washington D.C.: U.S. Dept Agriculture,. Reprint. 20 pages. Paperback. Illustrated educational pamphlet for young readers, produced by the Information Division of the Soil Conservation Service. B/w photos every page.
Fine/Wraps. Never handed out. Various reprint dates. # B0087. $4.00 Inquire Now

Gilmore, Charles W., & Carnegie Museum. FOSSIL TURTLES OF THE UINTA FORMATION: MEMOIRS OF THE CARNEGIE MUSEUM, VOL. VII, NO. 2
Pittsburgh: Carnegie Museum, 1916. 60 pages. Paperback. An ORIGINAL 1916 printing of this early paleontological report. Neatly disbound from a larger museum volume and stapled. Includes ten pages of high-quality b/w photos printed on clay-coated stock.
VG/No Jacket. A nice original, NOT some scanned / photocopied reproduction. # B3987. $63.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Grzimek, Bernhard. AMONG ANIMALS OF AFRICA
New York: Stein & Day, 1970. 1st Am. ed. 368 pages. Hardcover. 0812813243 0-8128-1324-3. Internationally known zoologist describes his work with the animals of Africa.
Near Fine/Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked, in price-clipped Dj. # A9833. $6.75 Inquire Now

Hay, John, & Richard Kauffman. THE PRIMAL ALLIANCE: EARTH AND OCEAN
New York: Continuum/Seabury, 1971. Reprint. 143 pages. Hardcover. 0913890030 0-913890-03-0. Large format with photos from the California coast, ecological commentary. From The Earth's wild Places series.
Fine/Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked. # B6834. $13.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Hayman, Peter, & Philip Burton. BIRDLIFE OF BRITAIN AND EUROPE
London: Mitchell Beazley, 1986. Revised ed. 272 pages. Hardcover. 0855336072 0-85533-607-2. New revised edition of the classic recognition and field guide. Excellent resource with fine drawing detail.
Fine/Fine. # B2830. $10.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Hoffman (editor), Gail M. IMAGES FOR CONSERVATION:-BOOK TWO, COASTAL BEND OF TEXAS EDITION
Edinburg, Texas: Images for Conservation, 20. 1st ed. 192 pages. Hardcover. 1615843345 1-61584-334-5. Photos in this book represent the best of the 2008 Coastal Bend Pro-Tour of Nature Photography. These are the winning entries in the catagories of birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians, invertebrates, and landscapes, plants, and flowers found on the participating ranches.
Fine/Fine. There is a 'compliments of' sticker on the FFEP. No other sign of use or handling. # B7928. $34.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Homans, G.M. THIRD BIENNIAL REPORT OF THE STATE FORESTER OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sacramento: California State Printing Offi, . 1st ed. 160 pages. Hardcover. Report of previous year operations in forestry, financial report, and work and budget predictions for next year. Light brown cloth covered boards with gilt title on front. 15 b/w photos.
Fine/No Jacket. Tight, clean, nowear, no owner marks. # E4850. $22.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Horwitz, Eleanor C. J. CLEARCUTTING: A VIEW FROM THE TOP
Washington D.C.: Acropolis Books, 1974. 1st ed. 179 pages. Hardcover. 0874913640 0-87491-364-0. Six essays by deans of Forestry Schools.
X-Lib Fine/Near Fine. Clean, tight. From conservation agency library, never used. # B0088. $5.00 Inquire Now

House, Homer D. WILD FLOWERS
New York: Macmillan, 1974. Reprint. 362 pages. Hardcover. Gold cloth-covered boards with brown floral design on front, gilt title in brown block on spine with gilt decoration. 264 color plates on glazed paper showing botanical renderings of 366 flowers were printed in Holland. Complete descriptions of all the plants. First published in one volume 1934. Reissued with new plates in 1961. This is the 1974 third printing. Green dustjacket with purple flower on front.
Near Fine/Good+. Tight, clean, no name or marks, minor shelf wear on bottom edge. Bright dustjacket has half-inch mended tear at top front edge, with associated wrinkle, front corners rubbed. Price-clipped. # E5355. $24.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Houston, D.F., Secretary of Agriculture. YEAR BOOK OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1918
Washington D.C.: USGPO, 1919. 760 pages. Hardcover. Seventy page report of the Secretary of Agriculture, followed by reports on all areas of agriculture by various authors. Sixty-two photos, drawings, maps, and graphs. Two color plates, including one fold-out. Index. Blue cloth-covered boards, silver titles on front and spine.
Good+/No Jacket. Tight, no owner name or marks. Most of front hinge open to cloth. Rear board bumped at spine crease. Corners square, spine ends softened. Title scuffed. # E2824. $21.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Hunt, P. Francis. THE INTERNATIONAL BOOK OF ORCHIDS
Secaucus, NJ: Chartwell Books, 1979. 173 pages. Hardcover. 0890091714 0-89009-171-4. History, botany, and horticulture surrounding one of nature's most intriguing and mysterious plants. Filled with illustrations and color plates.
Fine/Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked. No sign of use or handling. # B5926. $18.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Jaques, Florence Page, & Francis Lee Jaq. CANOE COUNTRY & SNOWSHOE COUNTRY
Minneapolis: Univ. Minnesota, 1999. 1st ed. 190 pages. Hardcover. 0816634890 0-8166-3489-0. Two classics of nature writing and art published together in one volume. Stories of their travels in the Boundry Waters written by Florence Page Jaques and illustrated by Francis Lee Jaques with bold b/w ink ad drawings. 1st Printing Thus.
Fine/Fine. Tight, no wear, no marks. Book and dustjacket show no signs of handling. # E4595. $55.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Johnson, Lady Bird. TEXAS-A ROADSIDE VIEW (SIGNED)
San Antonio: Trinity Univ., 1980. 1st ed. 51 pages. Hardcover. 0911536892 0-911536-89-2. Color photos from the 25 Texas Highway Departments submitted to Lady Bird's 1979 contest. Foreword by Diana Hobby. Laid in is matching bookplate signed by Lady Bird Johnson, in envelope from Trinity University Press.
Fine/Fine. New old stock from our archives. Pristine. # E3201. $199.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Kingsford, Edward. MARINE AQUARIUM COMPATIBILITY GUIDE
Florida: Palmetto Publishing Co., 1979. 1st ed. 70 pages. Hardcover. 0915096072 0-915096-07-2. A great help in adding fish to your aquarium without having them attack one another. Wonderful, easy to use charts.
Near Fine/No Jacket. A new book from old stock, some dark areas rubbed on to the cover. # A7099. $10.75 Inquire Now

Kinne, Russ. COMPLETE BOOK OF PHOTOGRAPHING BIRDS
New York: Amphoto, 1981. 1st ed. 159 pages. Hardcover. 0817436928 0-8174-3692-8. With an introduction by Roger Tory Peterson. Bright colorful bird photos on every page, with professional instructions to make similar pictures yourself.
Near Fine/VG. Clean, tight, unmarked. Dj scuffed. # B7048. $5.25 View This Item Inquire Now

Kirk, Jr., Paul W. THE GREAT DISMAL SWAMP
Charlottesville: Univ. Press Virginia, 1979. 1st ed. 427 pages. Hardcover. 0813907594 0-8139-0759-4. Proceedings of a Symposium sponsored by Old Dominion University 14 March 1974. Study of the geology of the area, and of the plants and animals living in the area of the Virginia-North Carolina boundary. Historical accounts. References, literary bibliography and scientific/technical bibliography. Indices. Signed by the editor.
VG/VG. Very firm, straight and clean with sharp corners. Light foxing on top edge. Dustjacket has only light scuffing and a one inch mended tear. # E0828. $22.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Klocek, Roger. MARINE INVERTEBRATE PRIMER
Bloomington, IL: Marine Hobbyiest, 1977. 1st ed. Paperback. How to set up your marine aquarium and descriptions & behaviours of the invertebrate critters you might like to put into it. B/w photos.
VG/Wraps. No creases, but has some color rubbed onto the white cover. # A7108. $5.00 Inquire Now

Knue, Joseph. NEBRASKALAND MAGAZINE WILDLIFE VIEWING GUIDE
Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Game & Parks, 1997. 1st ed. 96 pages. Paperback. Color photos, maps & other viewing info included in this Vol.75/No. 1 of Nebraskaland January/February 1997.
Near Fine/Wraps. # A5552. $6.25 Inquire Now

Langer, Richard W. JOY OF CAMPING
New York: Saturday Review, 1973. 320 pages. Hardcover. 0841502374 0-8415-0237-4. The complete 4-seasons, 5-senses practical guide to enjoying the great outdoors (without destroying it).
VG/Good+. # A4265. $5.50 Inquire Now

Leary, Sandra Pounds. THE CRABS OF TEXAS: BULLETIN 43, SERIES VII COASTAL FISHERIES
Austin: Texas Parks & Wildlife, 1961. 1st ed. 57 pages. Paperback. Bulletin 43 of Series VII, Coastal Fisheries provides info on crabs and the crab industry. B/w drawings, photos. Stapled pamphlet. Get yourself a string, a chicken neck and a few cold ones. Good times!
Fine/Wraps. A fine, unmarked copy. # E4116. $7.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Lockwood, C.C. DISCOVERING LOUISIANA
Baton Rouge: LSU Press, 1986. 150 pages. Hardcover. 0807113352 0-8071-1335-2. More than 150 color photos display the flora, fauna, and scenery of Louisiana.
Fine/Fine. # B8420. $17.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Lohr, J.E. YOUR FIRST PARAKEET
Neptune, NJ: T.F.H., 1996. 34 pages. Paperback. 0793800153 0-7938-0015-3. Everything you need to know to start right with Parakeets.
Near Fine/Wraps. # A5967. $5.50 Inquire Now

Ludlam, F.H., & R.S. Scorer. FURTHER OUTLOOK
London: Allam Wingate, 1954. 1st ed. 174 pages. Hardcover. Explores the complex subject of weather systems, cloud formations, movements of the air, and storms as it was understood in 1954. Retains 15s price. Sharp b/w photos of cloud formations. Blue cloth-covered boards.
Good+/Good. Tight, unmarked. Foxed endpapers. Dj worn on spine ends and corners. # B6538. $8.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Macfarlan, Allan A. BOY'S BOOK OF OUTDOOR DISCOVERY
New York: Galahad, 1973. Reprint. 160 pages. Hardcover. 0883650290 0-88365-029-0. Outdoor skills, boating, kite building, pathfinding, weather, plants, backyard geology & creatures in the wild are discussed in this book for young adventurers. A companion to Macfarlan's BACKYARD CAMPING.
Near Fine/VG. Light shelf wear. # A4199. $5.50 Inquire Now

Maestri, Commissioner, Robert S. A BRIEF SURVEY OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF LOUISIANA, BULLETIN 13
New Orleans: Department of Conservation, 193. Revised ed. 93 pages. Paperback. Survey of the minerals, forests, fish and wildlife of the state of Louisiana. 1931 revised edition. Peach-colored card cover, stapled pamphlet.
X-Lib VG/Wraps. Former library copy, typical stamps & marks. Uneven sunning to cover. # E3318. $14.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Magner, D. THE FARMER'S GUIDE AND COMPLETE INSTRUCTOR: NEW METHODS, NEW SECRETS, HOW TO MAKE THE FARM PAY
Battle Creek, MI: Magner Publishing Co., 189. 943 pages. Hardcover. Everything the would-be agrarian needs to know to make a success of his farm and animal breeding. Brown cloth-covered boards with black title and decorations on front and spine. B/w photos and well-done engravings & illustrations. Quite scarce.
Fair/No Jacket. Textblock is firm. front and rear hinges held only by cloth. Spine cloth very worn and has tears. # E2259. $375.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Martin, Laura C. ART AND CRAFT OF POUNDING FLOWERS
Mt. Kisko NY: QVC Publishing, 2001. 1st ed. 182 pages. Hardcover. 1928998410 1-928998-41-0. Beautiful book shows how to transfer pigment directly from a flower or leaf to fabric or paper.
Fine/Fine. As new, no wear, no marks. Stated first printing. # E4920. $21.00 View This Item Inquire Now

McCracken, Karen Harden. THE LIFE HISTORY OF A TEXAS BIRDWATCHER: CONNIE HAGAR
College Station: Texas A & M, 2001. Revised ed. 299 pages. Paperback. 1585441643 1-58544-164-3. Expanded edition. Appendix, index, and index of bird names.
Near Fine/Wraps. Tight, without wear. Publisher stamp. # E2149. $15.00 View This Item Inquire Now

McGhee, Karen, & George McKay. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANIMALS
New York: National Geographic, 2007. Deluxe 1st ed. 256 pages. Vinyl. 0792274601 0-7922-7460-1. Beautiful color drawings highlight this overview of the animal kindom. Deluxe edition in blue padded vinyl over boards, gilt edges and decor, ribbon marker. Great for younger readers.
Fine/No Jacket. Appears never read. # B6584. $17.50 View This Item Inquire Now

Miller, George Oxford. A FIELD GUIDE TO WILDLIFE IN TEXAS AND THE SOUTHWEST
Austin: Texas Monthly, 1988. 1st ed. 260 pages. Hardcover. 0877191263 0-87719-126-3. How the critters live and where to find them, including the mysterious and elusive jackalope.
X-Lib VG/VG. Former library copy with stamps & marks. A clean, solid copy. No markings on the dustjacket, but the spine area is slightly faded. Errata sheet glued to front endpaper. # B9348. $8.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Milne, Penelope. PUPPIES! WHY DO THEY DO WHAT THEY DO�
Irvine, CA: Bowtie, 2001. 64 pages. Paperback. 1889540587 1-889540-58-7. Real answers to the curious things puppies do with training tips.
Fine/Wraps. Crisp, tight, unmarked. # A9555. $4.00 Inquire Now

Minno, Marc C. FLORIDA BUTTERFLY CATERPILLARS AND THEIR HOST PLANTS
Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 20. 1st ed. 341 pages. Paperback. 0813027896 0-8130-2789-6. Chapters on biology, metamorphosis, nutrition, butterfly gardening, host plants. 385 color photos, distribution maps, references, and index. Pictorial flex cover with french flaps. Out of print.
Near Fine/Wraps. Tight, no wear, no marks. # E4300. $28.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Moe, Jr., Martin A. THE MARINE AQUARIUM HANDBOOK: BEGINNER TO BREEDER
Plantation, FL: Green Turtle Publication, 19. Reprint. 170 pages. Paperback. 0939960028 0-939960-02-8. Tight, no name or marks. B/w photos.
VG/Wraps. # B6630. $5.50 View This Item Inquire Now

Olendorff, Richard R. GOLDEN EAGLE COUNTRY
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. 1st ed. 202 pages. Hardcover. 0394482921 0-394-48292-1. The author's account of two years in the Eastern Rockies studying golden eagles and other birds and animals of the region. B/w illus by Robert Katona.
Good+/Good+. Some foxing to endpapers, edges. # A8118. $6.75 Inquire Now

Rappole, John H. BIRDS OF THE SOUTHWEST
College Station: Texas A & M, 2000. 1st ed. 329 pages. Paperback. 0890969582 0-89096-958-2. Covers birds found in Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California, and Southern Nevada.
Near Fine/Wraps. Small publisher's stamp on front endpaper, else Fine. # E0708. $9.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Rickett, H. W. ODESSEY BOOK OF AMERICAN WILDFLOWERS
New York: Odyssey Press, 1964. 1st ed. 252 pages. Hardcover. 300 large color photos by Farrell Grehan illustrate the text describing each flower.
Near Fine/VG. Dj has some shelfwear. # A7831. $5.50 Inquire Now

Risdon, D.H.S. SONG BIRDS
New York: Crescent Books, 1974. Reprint. 64 pages. Hardcover. Illustrtated throughout with b/w drawings and color photos.
Fine/Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked. # B6433. $5.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Rolfe, A.R. DIVERS & AQUARISTS GUIDE TO TROPICAL MARINE FISHES/INVERTEBRATES ATLANTIC CARIBBEAN EDITION
St.Thomas, VI: ALCR Corp.,. 32 pages. Paperback. Lots of color photos so the diver can identify what he sees. A section on which can be put in a tank without mauling or eating tank-mates.
VG/Wraps. Clean & tight, very little edge-rub. # A7101. $5.50 Inquire Now

Rozzi, Ricardo, & Jaime E. Jimenez. MAGELLANIC SUB-ANTARCTIC ORNITHOLOGY: FIRST DECADE OF LONG-TERM BIRD STUDIES AT THE OMARA ETHNOBOTANICAL PARK, CAPE HORN BIOSPHERE
Denton: Univ. North Texas, 2014. 1st ed. 364 pages. Paperback. 157441531X 1-57441-531-X. Published by the University of North Texas and Universidad de Magallanes. Excellent study of birds near the tip of South America. Color photos, numerous maps, charts and other data.
VG/Wraps. Small publisher's stamp on front endpaper, light edgewear. # E0552. $31.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Schaffner, Isabella Kruse. TURKEYS IN TEXAS: A HISTORY OF THE TURKEY INDUSTRY IN TEXAS
San Antonio: Naylor, 1954. 1st ed. 67 pages. Hardcover. Natural history of the turkey and the industry of turkey production.
Near Fine/Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked. No wear on book or Dj. # B4204. $22.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Shaw, Richard J. WILDFLOWERS OF YELLOWSTONE AND GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS
Salt Lake City: Wheelwright Lithographing, 1. Revised ed. 42 pages. Spiral Bound. Brief descriptions and colorful photos will aid in identification of wildflowers found in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Revised 3rd edition.
VG/Wraps. No name or marks. Spiral is cracked through in a couple of places. # A8352. $6.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Shipley, Frank S. THE GALVESTON BAY PLAN: A COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION/MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT - FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Webster, Texas: Gal. Bay Estuary Program, 19. 1st ed. 353 pages. Paperback. A draft document for review and comment before public meetings scheduled to begin in May 1994. Deadline for written comments was July 1, 1994. Contains maps, charts, and graphs.
New/Wraps. Clean, tight, unmarked. No reader crease. # B5166. $18.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Smith, Fred E. GUIDEBOOK FOR ANNUAL FIELD TRIP HOUSTON GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND GULF COAST SECTION OF SEPM, MAY 2, 1959, LOWER TERTIIARY AND UPPER
Houston: Houston Geological Soc., 1959. 54 pages. Spiral Bound. Lower Tertiary and Upper Cretaceous of Brazos River Valley, Texas. Interesting guide with b/w photos, maps, diagrams and foldout well log to 5,000 feet. In red spiral comb binding.
Good+/Wraps. Bit of dampstain to rear cover not affecting text. # B7091. $34.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Smithsonian, . FIRE OF LIFE: THE SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF THE SUN
Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institute, 1981. 1st ed. 262 pages. Hardcover. 0895990067 0-89599-006-7. Color photos throughout.
Fine/Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked. Dj has three tiny tears top edge. # B5706. $11.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Snyderman, Marty. OCEAN LIFE: DISCOVERING THE WORLD BENEATH THE SEAS
Lincolnwood, IL: Publications Intl., 1991. 1st ed. 320 pages. Hardcover. 0881769649 0-88176-964-9. Life in the sea, detailed in its infinite variety with hundreds of color photos in this 10 x 12 inch oversize book.
Near Fine/Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked. Image shows glare from mylar, but is fine. # B0007. $12.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Stewart, Gail. CABINET OF NATURAL HISTORY & AMERICAN RURAL SPORTS IN SLIPCASE
Barre, MA: Imprint Society, 1973. Reprint. 150 pages. Hardcover. 087636055X 0-87636-055-X. Reprint in one volume of original three annual volumes, 1830-1833, including all 56 plates, 12 in color, by Charles Wilson Peale & William Bartram. Accompanying text has been abridged from original.
Fine/No Jacket. Fine book. Slipcase has a tiny stain on front pasted label, no wear. # A4261. $36.50 View This Item Inquire Now

Stuebner, Stephen. COOL NORTH WIND: MORLEY NELSON'S LIFE WITH BIRDS OF PREY
Caldwell ID: Caxton Press, 2002. 1st ed. 431 pages. Hardcover. 0870044265 0-87004-426-5. Biography of a man whose achievements have made a major impact on the welfare of birds of prey in North America and around the world. Color and b/w photos.
Fine/Near Fine. Tight, unmarked copy. Dustjacket spine end slightly softened, else Fine. # E4601. $16.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Stump & Walter Company, . STUMP & WALTER CO.'S SEED ANNUAL 1929
New York: Stump & Walter Company, 1929. 184 pages. Paperback. Catalog of seeds, bulbs, and plants for fruit, vegetables, flowers, and grasses, including turf for landing fields and runways. B/w illustrations on every page, 25 color plates. Also offering all kinds of lawn and garden equipment and tools. Index. Order blanks and a pristine mailing envelope.
Good/Wraps. Stapled binding, all pages firm. Spine is worn, with 1.5 inches of paper cover missing. # E1450. $28.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Sullivan, Walter. LANDPRINTS: ON THE MAGNIFICENT AMERICAN LANDSCAPE
New York: Times Books, 1984. 1st ed. 384 pages. Hardcover. Study of geological formations and changes to land surface by glacers, rivers and other forces. B/w photos, with many aerial shots.
VG/Fair. Dj has several short tears. # A3142. $10.25 Inquire Now

Swan, Annie. THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER HANDBOOK
Redhill UK: Nicholson & Watson, 1964. Reprint. 123 pages. Hardcover. Breeders and owners handbook for the little dog, giving the origin and history of the breed, its show career, and its points and breeding. B/w photos, bibliography, and index. Brown cloth-covered boards, gilt title on spine. No dustjacket.
Good+/No Jacket. Very firm binding, no marks. The lower corners have been chewed by a small dog. # E3442. $14.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Teale, Edwin Way. PHOTOGRAPHS OF AMERICAN NATURE
New York: Dodd, Mead, 197. Hardcover. 286 b/w photos of animals, flora and the outdoors. Quite a few nice close-ups. On nice paper stock.
Good+/VG. # A2746. $6.25 Inquire Now

Thiel, Albert J. SMALL REEF AQUARIUM BASICS: THE OPTIMUM AQUARIUM FOR THE REEF HOBBYIST
Bridgeport, CT: Aardvark Press, 1989. 1st ed. 175 pages. Paperback. 0945777027 0-945777-02-7. Clean, tight, no name or marks. B/w illustrations.
VG/Wraps. # B6631. $5.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Tyler, Paula Eyrich, & Ron Tyler. TEXAS MUSEUMS: A GUIDEBOOK
Austin: U.T. Press, 1983. 1st ed. 313 pages. Hardcover. 0292780621 0-292-78062-1. Describes over 500 museums exhibiting art, natural history, history, science, and technology. There are maps to help plan your visits. Red cloth-covered boards with black title on spine. Red dustjacket with Lone Star on front.
Fine/Near Fine. Slight rubbing on front of dustjacket. # E3169. $8.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Wauer, Roland H. BIRDING THE SOUTHWESTERN NATIONAL PARKS
College Station: Texas A & M, 2004. 1st ed. 200 pages. Hardcover. 1585442860 1-58544-286-0. Written by a birder for birders, illustrated by Mimi Hoppe Wolf. References and index.
Near Fine/Fine. Small publisher's stamp on front endpaper, else Fine. # E0715. $24.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Wauer, Roland H. A NATURALIST'S MEXICO
College Station: Texas A & M, 1992. 1st ed. 304 pages. Hardcover. 0890965005 0-89096-500-5. Five maps, 39 b/w illustrations, 29 color photos. Stories of bird and nature studies while adventuring in Mexico.
Near Fine/Fine. As new except for publisher stamp on FEP. # E4835. $21.50 View This Item Inquire Now

Woltereck, Dr. Heinz. WHAT SCIENCE KNOWS ABOUT LIFE: AN EXPLORATION OF LIFE SOURCES
New York: Association Press, 1963. 1st Am. ed. 240 pages. Hardcover. First American edition, in the Popular Science Living Library Program. Numerous b/w photos of all kinds of life. Indexed.
Fine/Near Fine. A fine, tight copy. Dustjacket show faint wear at spine ends. # B7818. $10.00 View This Item Inquire Now

Woolford, Sam & Bess, & The Toepperweins. GULF COAST ADVENTURE AND GULF OF MEXICO HANDBOOK
Boerne, Texas: Highland Press, 1953. 1st ed. 64 pages. Paperback. Great story and lots of info for the nature buff. Illustrated throughout with drawings by the authors. Uncommon.
VG/Wraps. Tight, unmarked. Light rubbing along stapled spine. # B7299. $32.00 View This Item Inquire Now

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