{"title":"Early 20th Century (1900–1950)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare and antiquarian books from the first half of the twentieth century, spanning Modernism, two world wars, and the twilight of the great private presses. First editions, limited editions, and finely produced books from 1900 to 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adaptive-coloration-in-animals-hugh-b-cott-1940","title":"Adaptive Coloration in Animals — Hugh B. Cott (1940)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOTT, Hugh B.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdaptive Coloration in Animals.\u003c\/em\u003e London: Methuen \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., \u003cstrong\u003e1940. First edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an introduction by Julian S. Huxley. Original publisher's green cloth, spine lettered in gilt. xxxii, 508 pp. \u003cstrong\u003eComplete with all 49 plates, including the colour frontispiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, and numerous illustrations in the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic study of \u003cstrong\u003eanimal camouflage, warning colouration and mimicry\u003c\/strong\u003e, examining how colour and pattern enable animals to conceal themselves, deter predators and deceive other species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing examples from across the animal kingdom, Cott explores \u003cstrong\u003ecountershading, disruptive patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e and the remarkable resemblance of animals to leaves, bark and their surroundings. His photographs and drawings combine close observation with clear visual explanations, making this a compelling work of natural history as well as an important contribution to the study of adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1940, the book also draws parallels between concealment in nature and \u003cstrong\u003emilitary camouflage\u003c\/strong\u003e, extending its interest to the history of wartime deception and visual perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.5 x 17.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall. Original green cloth with pronounced fraying and some loss at the head of the spine, and lesser wear to the corners. Gilt spine lettering remains clear. Internal hinges beginning to loosen towards the head of the spine, with some play in the boards. Slight sunning to the spine. Internally generally clean, with light spotting to the endpapers, a pencil price and ink ownership inscription. \u003cstrong\u003eComplete with all 49 plates. Without dust jacket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the ownership inscription of \u003cstrong\u003eDr Robin Wootton\u003c\/strong\u003e, zoologist and entomologist, formerly Reader in Insect Biomechanics at the University of Exeter. Wootton's research focused particularly on \u003cstrong\u003einsect flight and wing structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reservoir Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57974872670590,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/4464\/8318\/files\/IMG_9761.jpg?v=1788618653"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/4464\/8318\/collections\/early_20th_century.jpg?v=1789570540","url":"https:\/\/reservoirbooks.store\/collections\/early-20th-century.oembed","provider":"Reservoir Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}