Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1938. Paperback. 77pp. Thin quarto [25.5 cm] Gray and black printed wraps. Good. There are several pieces of tape at the spine ends and on the surrounding areas of the covers. The front wrap has several previous owners' names, a couple of brief notations..... More
New York: Back Bay Books, 2009. Reprint. Paperback. 322 pp. Octavo [21 cm]; pictorial wrappers. Epic adventurer and storyteller, Craig Childs, tells of his many enchanting confrontations with wild animals. More
New York: Vintage Books, 2012. Reprint. Paperback. 343 pp. [24cm]; pictorial wraps. From the publisher, "Ours is not a stable planet. It is prone to sudden, violent natural disasters and extremes of climate. In this exhilarating exploration of our globe, Craig Childs goes to where the apocalypse can be seen..... More
Seattle: Sasquatch Books, 2002. Later printing. Hardcover. 232pp. Octavo [22 cm] Blue paper covered boards. New book with no flaws. Craig Childs-- naturalist adventurer, desert ecologist, and frequent contributor to National Public Radio's "Morning Edition"-- lives in Crawford, Colorado. His previous books include "Crossing Points", "The Desert Cries", and "The..... More
Boston: Back Bay Books, 2002. Later printing. Paperback. 232pp. Octavo [21.5 cm] Illustrated wraps. Craig Childs-- naturalist adventurer, desert ecologist, and frequent contributor to National Public Radio's "Morning Edition"-- lives in Crawford, Colorado. His previous books include "Crossing Points", "The Desert Cries", and "The Secret Knowledge of Water" More
Salt Lake City, UT: Torrey House Press, 2019. First Torrey House Press Edition. Paperback. 122 pp. Duodecimo [17.5 cm]; illustrated wraps. Writer and adventurer Craig Childs dwells upon desert icons—human, animal, and otherwise—in these contemplative and visceral essays. From the author of The Secret Knowledge of Water and Atlas of..... More
Middle Rio Grande Biological Interagency Team, 1993. Spiral Bound. 291pp. Quarto [28 cm] Black plastic spiral binding with tan and black illustrated wraps. Near fine. A previous owner's name has been erased on the front wrap. From the Preface- "The plan is directed to agency managers, scientists, land and water..... More
Chicago, IL: Curt Teich & Company / Artgravure. Paperback. Brown paper covers with two-tone illustration on front cover. Gilt lettering and clouds beginning to fade, but still gold in color and a little shiny. Two point saddle staple binding. Oblong. Bright red hand tied ribbon on spine no longer connected..... More
Utah: Russel Albert Daniels, 2017. First edition. SIGNED: 40pp. Duodecimo [18.5cm]; grey wraps with white text on front cover. From author's website: WASATCH XXX: A Field Guide is the first in a series of self published photo zines that concentrates on public land, wilderness, and conservation. More
Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture- Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station, 1978. Paperback. 176pp. Quarto [27 cm] Yellow and brown printed wraps. Very good. There is a former owner's name on the top edge of the front cover, and the title has been written in pen on the spine..... More
Moscow, ID: University of Idaho Press, 1994. Chris Moore. Paperback. 220pp. Quarto [28 cm] Orange and black pictorial wraps. Near fine. The spine is subtly sunned. Illustrated by Chris Moore. From the rear cover- "A discussion of management activities and impacts in major habitat types of the northern region and..... More
New York: Columbia University Press, 1982. Reprint. Hardcover. 717pp. Octavo [25 cm] Green cloth covered boards with gilt stamped titles on the spines. Very good. The edges of the spine and covers are gently bumped and rubbed. The top edges of the text block are mildly soiled. There are a...... More
New York: Simon & Schuster, 2021. First Simon & Schuster paperback edition. Paperback. SIGNED. 338pp. Octavo [21.3cm]. Pictorial wraps with orange and cream lettering. Signed by author on the dedication page in black ink. From publisher: “Leave it as it is,” Theodore Roosevelt announced while viewing the Grand Canyon for..... More
Berkeley: University of California Press, 1918. Hardcover. Quarto [26.5 cm] Blue cloth covered boards with a gilt stamped title on the spine and a gilt stamped University of California emblem on the front cover. Most likely ex-library, however few marks remain. The extremities are rubbed and gently bumped. A library..... More
New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1975. Odd volume. Hardcover. 579pp. Thick quarto [25 cm] Blue and red hardcover with a gilt stamped title on the spine, and a gilt stamped design on the front cover. Illustrated endsheets. Very good. The spine ends are gently bumped, and the spine is..... More
Eugene, OR: Oregon Council, Federation of Fly Fishers, 1996. Second Printing. Paperback. Quarto. Spiral binding lays flat for reference. 6 sections, each covering a different category of flies, each with 1 color plate and detailed instructions for each fly. More
Guilford, CT: Falcon, 1997. Later printing. Paperback. 120 pp. 23 cm. White and tan spine with white photographic wrappers. "In 1996, as part of Utah's statehood centennial celebration, the Salt Lake Tribune ran a series of articles on the highest peak in each of the state's 29 counties. Hiking Utah's..... More
Guilford, CT: Falcon, 2002. Later printing. Paperback. 250 pp. 23 cm. White and tan spine with photographic wrappers. "Looking for the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV? Camping Utah will take you there. "This comprehensive guidebook gives detailed descriptions of more than 300 public campgrounds throughout..... More
New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1883. First Edition. Hardcover. 220pp. Octavo [23 cm] Green cloth spine and boards with gilt lettering and black illustration on the spine and black illustration and a gilt moon on the front board. Decorative floral endpapers. Bit of gloss applied to the backstrip. Fair..... More
Tucson, AZ: 1992. Second printing. Paperback. SIGNED. 602pp. Quarto [28 cm] Illustrated wraps. Fine condition. Signed by Jacobs on the first page. Jacobs homesteaded with his family in rural northern California for 13 years. More
Salt Lake City, UT: Torrey House Press, 2018. First edition. Paperback. 275pp. Octavo. Blue illustrated wraps. Eli Knapp takes readers from a leaky dugout canoe in Tanzania to a juniper titmouse’s perch at the Grand Canyon, exploring life’s deepest questions all along the way. In this collection of essays, Knapp..... More
Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Press, 1994. First Printing Thus. Paperback. Wraps in colorful pea green spine and covers: front cover has photo of boreal chorus frog, rear cover of garter snake. Includes color photography, identification key, maps, bibliographic resources and more. 188 pages. More
New York: Holt, Rhinehart and Winston, 1973. First edition. Hardcover. SIGNED. 128pp. Octavo [23.5 cm] Black cloth over boards with a silver stamped title on the spine. Bright green endpapers. Very good. The spine is subtly rolled, and the head of the spine is gently bumped. In a very good..... More
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1977. First edition. Hardcover. SIGNED. 148 pp. Octavo. Gray cloth. Near fine / Very good. There is a small open tear in the top edge of the jacket, and there is a 1 inch closed tear in the bottom edge. There is an old..... More
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1977. First edition. Hardcover. SIGNED. 148pp. Octavo [21 cm] Gray cloth. Very good. The extremities are mildly faded and bumped, and there are a handful of very faint stains on the covers. The dust jacket is in very good condition. There are several minor..... More