Matematik og fysik

Distant Relations

Peter Macey · 1975 · Rooke Books

£58.00 (€69.52 | $76.63 | ¥12,236)

London, Dennis Dobson, 1975. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of this science fiction by Peter Macey, a bright copy. The first edition of this work. A science fiction concerning a mysterious project and a biological revolution, following the relationship between He...

The Gods of Mars

Edgar Rice Burroughs · 1920 · Rooke Books

£60.00 (€71.92 | $79.27 | ¥12,658)

London, Methuen & Co, 1920. Cloth. An early UK edition of Edgar Rice Burrough's second novel in the 'Barsoom' series, following the adventures of John Carter of Mars. The third edition of this science fiction fantasy novel from American author Edgar Rice Burroug...

Flight from Rebirth

J. T. McIntosh · 1973 · Rooke Books

£55.00 (€65.93 | $72.66 | ¥11,603)

London, Robert Hale & Company, 1973. First edition. Cloth. A first edition science fiction novel from J. T. McIntosh, revised and expanded from a popular short story. Very scarce first edition. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. 'Flight From Rebirth' is a scie...

Mortal Engines

Philip Reeve · 2001 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.83 | $165.14 | ¥26,371)

London, Scholastic Press, 2001. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first impression of this popular science fiction, first in the 'Mortal Engines Quartet' series by Philip Reeve. A young adult science fiction, debut novel by Philip Reeve, the first edition, first impress...

Foot-Prints of the Creator: Or, the Asterolepsis of Stromness

Hugh Miller · 1851 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.84 | $158.54 | ¥25,316)

Edinburgh, Johnstone and Hunter, 1851. Cloth. A smart fourth edition of Hugh Miller's geological work, illustrated with vignettes throughout. Written by Hugh Miller, a prominent Scottish geologist.This work first appeared in 1850, with this being the fourth edition. Illu...

The History, Antiquities, & Geology, of Bacton, in Norfolk

Charles Green · 1842 · Rooke Books

£95.00 (€113.87 | $125.51 | ¥20,042)

Norwich, Josiah Fletcher, 1842 . First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of this study of the geological history of Bacton, featuring illustrations of dinosaur fossils found in the region. The very scarce first edition of Burgh Castle rector Charles Green's st...

Doctor Who the Resurrection Casket

Justin Richards · 2006 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.94 | $59.45 | ¥9,494)

London, BBC Books, 2006. First edition. Hardback. A fine signed Doctor Who novel by Justin Richards, featuring the Tenth Doctor and his companion Rose as they explore the universe. A first edition, first impression of this work.Signed by the author to the title page.An excitin...

Best Sf Three: Science Fiction Stories

Edmund Crispin [ed.] · 1958 · Rooke Books

£47.00 (€56.34 | $62.09 | ¥9,916)

London, Faber and Faber , 1958. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this anthology of science fiction stories edited by Edmund Crispin, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this work. Comprising a selection of science fiction ...

The Harvest of the Sea, a Contribution to the Natural and Economic History of the British Good Fishes

James G. Bertram · 1869 · Rooke Books

£55.00 (€65.93 | $72.66 | ¥11,603)

London, John Murray, 1869. Cloth. A very smart, second edition copy of this work on the British fishing industry, fully illustrated. The personal copy of British zoologist Leonard Harrison Matthews. A fascinating and very comprehensive work on the British fishing industry in t...

The Birds of Pembrokeshire and Its Islands

Rev. Murray A. Mathew · 1894 · Rooke Books

£330.00 (€395.56 | $435.98 | ¥69,620)

London, R. H. Porter, 1894 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this ornithological study of the Pembrokeshire region of Wales, illustrated with photographic plates and folding colour maps. The first edition of Reverend Murray A. Mathew's study of Pembrokeshire&ap...

Memorandum of Provisions in Acts of Parliament Relating to Other Companies and Bodies Inserted for the Protection of or Which May Affect the Interests of the Great Western Railway Company

L. B. Page; H. F. A. Hoskins · 1915 · Rooke Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,384)

Not Stated, Not Stated, 1915. Cloth. A scarce account of the parliamentary acts relating to the Great Western Railway. Detailing various acts of Parliament relevant to the Great Western Railway Company, which was famed as the 'Holiday Line', taking Londoners to the S...

Sidney&Apos;S Comet

Brian Herbert · 1984 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.96 | $39.63 | ¥6,329)

London, W. H. Allen, 1984. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of the first novel by Brian Herbert, complete with an unclipped dust wrapper. Earth has spent centuries discarding their litter across the galaxy; but now, a comet of garbage is hurtling towards the Earth. ...

The Savage Mountains: A Hoserclans Novel

Robert Adams · 1985 · Rooke Books

£38.00 (€45.55 | $50.20 | ¥8,017)

London, Macdonald , 1985. First edition. Cloth. The scarce first UK edition of this exciting sci-fi novel by American author Robert Adams. A scarce first UK edition of 1985, only found in one library institutionally. The first true American edition was published in 1979. The ...

L&Apos;Usage Du Compas de Proportion Expliquie Et Demontre

Jacques Ozanam · 1700 · Rooke Books

£550.00 (€659.26 | $726.63 | ¥116,033)

Paris, Jean Jombert, 1700. Leather. An uncommonly bright copy of Jacques Ozanam's geometry work regarding the uses of the compass. In the original French. The second edition of this work.Illustrated with in-text diagrams throughout. With five pages of publisher's ad...

The Complete Insomniac

Hilary Rubinstein · 1974 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.09 | ¥15,823)

London, Jonathan Cape , 1974. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this fascinating study on sleep by Hilary Rubinstein. An excellent example inscribed and signed by the author. The first edition of this work, published in 1947.Inscribed and signed by the author to the t...

The Flora of Suffolk

W. M. Hind; Churchill Babington · 1889 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.83 | $165.14 | ¥26,371)

London, Gurney and Jackson, 1889. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this topographical study of Suffolk's flora, illustrated with a colour folding map. The first edition of this work.A topographical work on the native flora of Suffolk, observing the plants in the...

The Vertebrate Fauna of North Wales

H. E. Forrest · 1907 · Rooke Books

£375.00 (€449.50 | $495.43 | ¥79,113)

London, Witherby & Cod, 1907. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of Forrest's illustrated study of the fauna of North Wales, illustrated with a folding map. The first edition of this work.Signed by the author to the recto to the front endpaper, 'With kind r...

A Contribution to the Flora of Derbyshire

William Hunt Painter · 1889 · Rooke Books

£89.00 (€106.68 | $117.58 | ¥18,776)

London, George Bell & Sons, 1889. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of William Hunt Painter's important reference work on the natural flora of Derbyshire, illustrated with a colour folding map. The first edition of this work.A concise and important work looking to t...

The Vertebrate Fauna of North Wales

H. E. Forrest · 1907 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.91 | $92.48 | ¥14,768)

London, Witherby & Co, 1907. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this beautifully illustrated study of the common vertebrate fauna native to North Wales, illustrated with a folding map. The first edition of this work.An exploration of the vertebrate fauna commonly found...

Moon Rocket

Arthur Wilcox · 1946 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.09 | ¥15,823)

London, Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1946. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this interesting work, looking into the science behind sci-fi, illustrated throughout. The first edition of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.A unique work, looking at the scientific...