Collection: Natural History Books
Discover antique and vintage natural history books that bring the wonders of plants, animals, and the environment to life. Perfect for collectors, nature lovers, and anyone inspired by the beauty of the natural world.
Explore the wonders of the natural world with our collection of antique and vintage natural history books. Whether you’re fascinated by plants, animals, minerals, or the environment, these beautifully illustrated and expertly written volumes bring the world of nature to life. Perfect for collectors, researchers, and anyone with a passion for the outdoors.
The Fascination of Natural History Books
Our collection covers a diverse range of topics, including botany, zoology, ornithology, geology, entomology, and nature study. Discover field guides, scientific works, and classic texts that reveal how people have explored and understood the world around them through the centuries. Each book is a unique record of curiosity, discovery, and the beauty of the natural world.
Browse Our Natural History Collection
Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find books by subject, author, or title. You might also enjoy exploring our Science & Medicine Books or Hobbies & Interests Books collections for more inspiration and related topics.
All of our natural history books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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Plant Form & Function by F. E. Fritsch 1955
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Shell Life, An Introduction to the British Mollusca by Edward Step 1955
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Planting the World, Joseph Banks and His Collectors: An Adventurous History of Botany by Jordan Goodman 2020 (Modern Science History Book)
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Bulletin of the Alpine Garden Society 5 Volume Set (Gardening Journal)
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Adaptive Coloration In Animals by Hugh B. Cott (Science Book, 1966)
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A Gardener's Dictionary of Plant Names, A Handbook on the Origin and Meaning of Some Plant Names by A.W. Smith (Gardening Reference Book, 1971)
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Geology & Scenery In Britain by T. G. Miller (Natural History Book, 1953)
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Birds of Britain by J. Lewis Bonhote, 1907
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The Lily Year Book, 1938 Number 7, The Royal Horticultural Society
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The Lily Year Book, 1947 Number 11, The Royal Horticultural Society
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The Useless Land, A Winter in the Atacama Desert by John Aarons and Claudio Vita-Finzi, 1960
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The Archaeology of Late Celtic Britain and Ireland C. 400-1200 AD by Lloyd Laing, 1977
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Pests of Ornamental Garden-Plants, Bulletin No. 97, G. Fox Wilson, 1937, Vintage Garden Book
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Pests of Ornamental Garden-Plants, Bulletin No. 97, G. Fox Wilson, 1937
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Common British Grasses and Legumes by J. O. Thomas and L. J. Davies, 1946
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The New Flora and Silva, edited by E. H. M. Cox, Volume Three with Illustrations, 1931
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Natural History in the Highlands and Islands by F. Fraser Darling, 1947
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The Natural History of Selborne with Observations on Various Parts of Nature and The Naturalist's Calendar by the Rev. Gilbert White, 1890
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Trees and Flowers of England and Wales Illustrated Guide by H G. Jameson, 1925
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Rock Gardens and Rock Plants , Report of the Conference held by the Royal Horticultural Society and the Alpine Garden Society, edited by F. J. Chittenden, 1936
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Reginald Farrer, Author, Traveller, Botanist and Flower Painter, by F. H. Fisher, Limited Edition
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A Field Guide to the Coastal Geology of Fleurieu Peninsula, Port Gawler to Victor Harbor, 1986
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Field and Woodland Plants by W. S. Furneaux, 1926
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The Lost Language of Plants by Stephen Harrod Buhner, The Ecological Importance of Plant Medicines to Life on Earth
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