Science

A complete set of nine books, including the recently updated 'Life on Earth' published in 2018. All first editions and first impressions in near fine condition and all signed or inscribed by the author. Life on Earth: Gift inscription to front pastedown, couple of knocks here and there to edges. Inscribed by the author to the title page. The original and unclipped dust jacket has some of the usual fading to spine panel with one or two instances of wear to edges. Life on Earth (Updated Edition): Fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author to half-title. The Living Planet: Touch of very faint staining to top edge with a few marks to top corner of front endpaper, near fine otherwise. Inscribed by the author to half-title. A little light edge wear to original and unclipped jacket. The Trials of Life: Fine book in a fine dust jacket with a little fading to spine. Signed by the author to the title page. The Private Life of Plants: Fine book in a near fine dust jacket with mild and occasional wear to extremities. Signed by the author to the title page. The Life of Birds: Fine book with some marking to fore-edge of lower board. Very small tear and some moderate wear to edges, primarily to spine head. Inscribed by the author to half-title. The Life of Mammals: Bump to bottom corner of lower board, near fine otherwise. The original and unclipped dust jacket. Light edge wear to extremities of original and unclipped dust jacket. Signed by the author to half-title. Life in the Undergrowth: Fine in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by the author to the title page. Life in Cold Blood: A little occasional rubbing to board edges, fine otherwise in a fine jacket with one or two minor instances of edge wear. Signed by the author to the title page. An excellent set.