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BURRARD Major Gerald |
The Modern Shotgun, The Gun, the Cartridge, the Gun And The Cartridge
1931, 1931, 1932.
1st Edn,.
Herbert Jenkins.
3 Vols, 252 314 523 pages, full page and text illus, occasional spotting to contents, publisher's blue cloth bright and clean. Each volume has a personal inscription signed and dated by Burrard to F.W.Jones for his help. The printed dedication in Vol I is to F.W.Jones, in the preface of each volume Burrard thanks Jones for his help with the manuscript for the books. Vol II On The Cartridge Jones contributed Appendix V an analysis of the internal ballistics of a shotgun. On leaving college Jones joined Colonel Schutze's factory and helped in the development of smokeless shotgun powder later becoming manger of the factory. Jones was an expert on ballistics and small arms. Each volume also has on the FEP, 1/2 title blank and title blank the small ownership stamp of H.J.Woodend, Herbie Woodend MBE was the custodian of the Ministry of Defence Pattern Room Museum and firearms expert. The 1st edition of Burrard's important work on English shotgun and cartridges with an excellent association. Riling 2096
[18538] |
£350.00 |
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BURRARD Major Gerald |
The Modern Shotgun: The Gun, The Cartridge, The Gun And The Cartridge
1951, 1955, 1952.
rep of the revised Edn,.
Herbert Jenkins.
3 Vols, 242, 327, 512 pages, advs, full page + text illus, vg in publishers blue cloth, Vol II in slightly darker cloth, o/w vg in worn but presentable djs, now in removable clean sleeves. The classic work on the British Shotgun
[21445] |
£80.00 |
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BURRARD Major Gerald |
Notes On Sporting Rifles
1925.
2nd revised.
Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.
96pp., Errata slip, line drawings to the text, ownership names to front paste down, booksellers stamp "English Book Depot Ferozepore" (India). Publishers green cloth, titled in black, a vg copy. Of an early edition of Burrard's first published 1920 detailed work on rifles, includes chapters on Indian Big Game Shooting, Rifles For Hill Shooting, Rifles For Jungle Shooting, Riling 1977.
[23865] |
£45.00 |
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BURRARD Major Gerald |
Notes On Sporting Rifles
1958.
rep of the 4th revised and enlarged Edn,.
Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.
xii 183 pages, advs, originally published in 1920 for sportsmen in India, contains much on the big game rifle etc. this edition includes the Hodstock ballistic tables recomputed by O.Western, publishers green cloth, title in silver,vg in dj, couple of closed tears to dj, dj now in removable sleeve.
[22139] |
£40.00 |
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BURRARD Major Sir Gerald |
The Modern Shotgun, The Gun, The Cartridge, The Gun And The Cartridge
1963.
reprint.
3 Vols, 242 327 XIII 512 pages, advert illus, pasted to rear EP on Vol II colour illus of a pair of side by side guns. a vg set, Volume I and II in worn dj's.
[19541] |
£70.00 |
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BURTON Brig Gen R.G. |
The Book Of The Tiger With A Chapter On The Lion In India
1933.
1st.
Hutchinson & Co.
287 pages, 8 pp adverts, 16 full page illus from photographs, some occasional spotting publisher's green cloth, vg. Burton experiences, focus on man-eating tigers, hunting from elephant and on foot. He also includes notes from books and articles by other hunters. The last chapter covers hunting lions in the Kathiawar Region. Czech 38.
[23402] |
£100.00 |
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BURTON Brig Gen R.G. |
Sport And Wild Life In The Deccan
1928.
1st Edn,.
Seeley Service.
282 pages, (14) pp of adverts, frontis and 18 full page plates from photographs folding map and a map in the text. Oval faint stamp to front paste down for "St Marys Library Club." Publishers' original orange cloth, with gilt tiger head to the upper cover, a very good bright copy. An account of big game hunting during nearly 40 years of service in India with much interesting information on the habits of the wild animals of that country. Czech 37
[23531] |
£150.00 |
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BURTON Richard F. |
Falconry In The Valley Of The Indus
1997.
3rd Edn,.
Goverment Of Sindh.
Karachi.
XXIV 83 pages, four colour plates by Joseph Wolf, a fine copy in similar dj. This edition has a new introduction by Christopher Ondaatje. A well produced reprint of the 1852 1st edition Swift 99.03
[18670] |
£40.00 |
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BURTON Richard F. |
Falconry In The Valley Of The Indus
1997.
3rd Edn,.
Goverment Of Sindh.
Karachi.
XXIV 83 pages, four colour plates by Joseph Wolf, a fine copy in similar dj. This edition has a new introduction by Christopher Ondaatje. A well produced reprint of the 1852 1st edition Swift 99.03
[18737] |
£40.00 |
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BURTON Richard F. |
Falconry In The Valley Of The Indus
1997.
3rd Edn,.
Goverment Of Sindh.
Karachi.
XXIV 83 pages, four colour plates by Joseph Wolf, a fine copy in similar dj. This edition has a new introduction by Christopher Ondaatje. A well produced reprint of the 1852 1st edition Swift 99.03
[18755] |
£40.00 |
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BUSK Hans |
The Rifle And How To Use It, Comprising A Description Of That Valuable Weapon In All Its Varieties And An Account Of Its Origin
1860.
7th considerably enlarged and improved Edn.
Routledge Warnes and Routledge.
225 pages, 12mo., engraved frontis + text illus and diagrams, even browning to contents armorial bookplate to front paste down. Publisher's 1/4 black leather, cloth sides, head of the spine chipped, the cloth covered boards stained a G+ copy. A popular work with particular attention to Whitworth and his products. Riling 693
[22794] |
£35.00 |
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BUSK Hans |
The Rifleman's Manual, Or Rifles And How To Use Them
1858.
2nd Edn,.
129 pages, illus, advs, foxing to title page, some age browning to contents, 2 ownership inscription on FEP one being contemporary for Captain Hopkins Sherwood Forester 1858, rear end paper tear to inner bottom edge with numerous pencil notes relating to guns, original cloth, gilt target vignette to upper board repeated in blind stamp to rear cloth, showing wear to head and tail of spine.
[7990] |
£125.00 |
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BUTLER David F. |
Winchester '73 '76, The First Repeating Centerfire Rifles
1970.
1st Edn,.
Winchester Press.
USA.
95 pages, Colour frontis b/w illus throughout from photographs drawings gun breakdowns bullets old prints etc.VG in rubbed DJ. The full story of these guns and there radically new ammunition.
[22316] |
£25.00 |
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BUXTON Cara |
Adventurous Norfolk Lady-Miss Cara Buxton's Sport In Africa
No Date circa 1936.
Fisher Knight & Co Ltd. For Private Circulation.
Small 8vo 103 pages frontis portrait of Cara Buxton + 2 other plates Armorial book plate of R.C.Fiske to front paste down. Publishers grey blue cloth with gilt monogram C.G.B to upper board. A very good + copy of a rare title, not recorded by Czech, one copy located on Worldcat at the University of Texas Miss Buxton first visited the country on a shooting expedition in 1910 and a few years later came out as a settler. She originally took up land in Kericho but settled in Lumbwa district in 1920. The book is made up of a report to The Eastern Daily Press in 1912 on her first expedition. Followed by copies of letters Cara sent from 1912 to 1920 to Maggie and occasionally Mabel and an Aunt all dated and identifying the place from where they were sent. Her letters mention her life in Africa the war and some hunting. The letters resume in 1926 and includes a trip to Palestine much of her time seem to be taken up now with her Church and care for the local people there is still some mention of hunting. The book ends with Caras obituary she died in 1936 at the age of 61. I can only assume the letters were put together by a family member for distribution to family members.
[21457] |
£650.00 |
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BUXTON Edward North |
Short Stalks Or Hunting Camps North, South, East And West
1893.
1st Edn,.
XIII 405 pages, small 4to., full page and text illus, recased in the original pictorial brown cloth, spine relayed, cloth unevenly darkened as often found. Much on hunting goat, sheep, deer etc., including Europe and the rocky mountains, Ibex in Turkey etc.Czech Asia 40, Africa 329
[19835] |
£80.00 |
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BUXTON, Hannah Maud, Claire Emily and Theresa |
On Either Side of the Red Sea - with illustrations of the granite ranges of the eastern desert of Egypt, and of Sinai
.
1st.
Edward Stanford.
viii + 163 pages, Large 8vo 16.5 cm x 21 cm, illustrated throughout with full page and text illustrations from photographs. Armorial bookplate of Norman Douglas Simpson to front paste down. Presentation inscription by the authoress on half title to W Brindley, tipped on the rear inner blank a 3-page letter to Brindley from E. N. Buxton regarding the book his daughters and the photographs. Apart from foxing to the prelims the contents are clean and tight. Bound in the original green cloth with gilt title and dessert camp scene to upper board. A very good copy. Written as a series of letters by E.N Buxton's family members who accompanied him on "two delightful (shooting) journeys undertaken in 1893 & 1894". Trekking across the Kitter mountains to hunt Ibex then to the Sinai Peninsula again to hunt Ibex. The author's accompanied there father on several hunts describing the terrain and the outcome of the hunts. they did not hunt themselves. Czech 49/50
[21896] |
£140.00 |
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By Authority Adjutant General''s Office, Horse Guards |
Instructions for the Carbine and Pistol Exercises for the Cavalry
nd circa 1819.
1st.
William Clowes London.
(viii) 60 pages, In 3 parts Carbine Exercises on foot, Carbine Exercises on horseback, The Pistol Exercise, then Lance Exercise, some spotting to the contents in places. Bound in a plain blue cloth, Henk Vissers copy with his bookplate. ?45
[23745] |
£45.00 |
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Byrne Peter |
GENTLEMAN HUNTER. Retracing Jim Corbett's Hunts For the Great Man-Eating Cats of India and Nepal
2007.
Safari Press.
Long Beach California.
vii ? 230 pp., illustrated in b/w from photographs, publishers' blue cloth gilt title to upper board and tiger head vignette in black, in a matching slipcase. A fine copy limited to 1000 copies signed and numbered by Peter Byrne. The story of the hunting career of the legendary, Jim Corbett. In his book Peter Byrne retraces Jim Corbett's hunts for the man-eating tigers and leopards of India and Nepal, it is written from the perspective of someone who actually lived Corbett's life. Peter Byrne is an ex-professional big-game hunter who lived and hunted man-eaters in the same areas as Jim Corbett did.
[23474] |
£80.00 |
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CACUTT Len editor |
Twenty One Years Of The Chub Study Group
1994.
1st Edn,.
Boydell Press, Woodbridge.
228 pages, illustrated with photographs and drawings, a fine copy in likewise price clipped dj.
[15053] |
£100.00 |
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CADMAN Henry |
Harry Druidale Fisherman From Manxland To England
1898.
1st Edn,.
MacMillan and Co.
XVI 321 pages, text illus, some browning to pages, vg in publisher's blue cloth, a partially unopened copy. Fishing the rivers of the North of England including Eden, Wharfe, Esk also North Wales and the Isle of Man.
[16553] |
£150.00 |
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CAIRNCROSS David |
The Origin Of The Silver Eel With Remarks On Bait and Fly Fishing
1862.
1st Edn,.
G Sheild.
VIII 96 pages, frontis, illus, spotting to frontis and title page, green cloth, paper title label to upper board. W/S49
[15500] |
£35.00 |
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CALABI Silvio and SANGER Roger |
Rigby A Grand Tradition
2012.
1st Edn.
Rigby Press.
Dallas, Texas.
xi 196+ pages, landscape 4to., finely illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings etc., pictorial laminated cover, a vg+ copy in dj, dj has 2cm closed tear to base of spine. Much on the big game hunter and their rifles including Jim Corbett, W D M Bell etc, with some excellent period photographs.
[19480] |
£65.00 |
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Life of the Salmon With Reference More Especially to the Fish in Scotland
1907.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
XXIV 160 pages, frontis + 7 full page plates, some spotting to prelims, blue cloth, gilt salmon vignette to upper cover. light rubbing to corners, ownership inscription on 1/2 title, bookplate to front paste down.
[18076] |
£25.00 |
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Life Of The Salmon, With Reference More Especially To the Fish In Scotland
1908.
2nd impression Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
xxiv 160 160 pages, frontis + 7 other full page plates from photographs, etc. light foxing to prelims, o/w vg in blue cloth with gilt salmon to upper board.
[21924] |
£22.00 |
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Salmon Rivers And Lochs Of Scotland
1909.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
X 442 pages, 4 colour plates, 34 in black and white + maps apart from some light spotting a vg copy in the original brick red cloth. A detailed survey giving details of the fish, fishing, ownership, pollution, netting etc.
[5420] |
£50.00 |
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Salmon Rivers And Lochs Of Scotland
1909.
1st limited Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
x 442 pages, AEG, 4to.,pages uncut, 4 colour plates, 34 b/w plates from photographs, 18 maps. large 8vo, limited to 250 copies, original 2 tone cloth, rubbing to top outer corner of front board o/w a vg clean copy, seldom found in this condition.
[19453] |
£150.00 |
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Salmon Rivers And Lochs Of Scotland
1909.
1st Edn,.
X 442 pages, 16pp adv, illus, maps, some occasional foxing, vg.
[8231] |
£120.00 |
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CALDWELL David H. |
Scottish Weapons And Fortifications 1100-1800
1981.
John Donald Publishing.
Edinburgh.
XVII 452 pages, illus from photographs and drawings, vg in dj. 17 separate essays concerning the history of Scottish weapons and fortifications, authors include Claude Blair, Caldwell, William Reid etc.,
[16196] |
£45.00 |
|
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Callahan, Ken & Paul Morgan (J. Fitzgerald Hampton) |
Hampton's Angling Bibliography: Fishing Books 1881-1949 2008: Revised and Expanded by Ken Callahan and Paul Morgan
2008.
1st thus.
Three Beards Press.
303 pages+ advert page Illustrated by Paul Cook SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS. As new in likewise DJ. This is the first subsequent edition, considerably revised and enlarged with over 140 pages of new material. A much-needed new reference book.
[21989] |
£30.00 |
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Campbell Calum |
Langwell
2012.
1st.
Calum Campbell.
Scotland.
143 pages, Landscape 4 illustrated throughout in b/w from early photographs. Limited to 500 copies this being no 218, bound in full faux leather, a fine copy. Campbell acquired a collection of old photo albums that had been sold in a clearance sale in Dorset following the death of a Miss Debenham whose father had rented Langwell in the 1920s and 1930s. With help from others, he has assembled a sporting record of the estate with the highly evocative photos with places and people identified.
[23677] |
£250.00 |
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CAMPBELL John |
The Winchester Single Shot, Volume Two Old Secrets And New Discoveries
.
Andrew Mowbray.
Lincoln, USA.
4to., 280 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc., publishers black cloth, title in silver, fine in dj. New information on the guns, the people, the factories etc. with over 350 illus.
[22095] |
£40.00 |
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CANADA |
Fishing In Canada
nd circa 1925.
Canadian National Railways.
133 + 3 pages, illus from photographs, folding map, light dust soiling to title page, text block pulled away from card where staples rusted. Attractive card cover showing angler to upper flap in colour within a black frame, gilt title decorative margin, vg.
[16349] |
£20.00 |
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CANFIELD Bruce N |
Complete Guide to the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine
1999.
Imoproved 2nd edn.
Andrew Mowbray Publishers.
Lincoln, U.S.A.
293 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs drawings and gun breakdowns. Publishers pictorial laminated covers. Personal presentation inscription to the front-end paper signed by Bruce Canfield, a fine copy. Expanded and updated coverage of the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine. Detailed photographs show the specific features that separate valuable rarities from fakes and rebuilds.
[23240] |
£80.00 |
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Captain H.W. Wilkins of The Sherwood Foresters. |
1910 printed invoices
.
2 are on engraved headed pages listing items to be shipped for Wilkins to Nairobi via Mombasa. 1/ from Jas. Shoolbred & Co Export London, 6 handwritten pages listing general provision to be shipped in 23 cases giving weight and costs. 2/ George Gibbs Gun & Rifle Manufacturer 35 Saville Row London. 18 handwritten lines, listing various bullets, cartridges with caliber's, powders etc with prices. 3/ Ja, Shortbred &Company, 151-158 Tottenham Court Road London. Handwritten invoice listing the purchase of a Very Signal Pistol and several cartridges with prices. All in very good condition with legible handwriting, and sill retaining the original envelope. Captain H.W. Wilkins WW1 papers are held by the Imperial war Museum.
[23058] |
£80.00 |
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CARACTACUS |
The Autobiography Of A Poacher
1901.
1st Edn,.
John MacQueen.
x 255 pages, frontis portrait of the author, original green cloth clean and bright with gilt title, pictorial scene of gamekeeper and dog in various colours. An attractive book of a scarce title, the story of a poacher turned keeper in the
[16632] |
£80.00 |
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CARACTACUS |
The Autobiography Of A Poacher
1901.
1st Edn,.
John MacQueen.
x 255 pages, frontis portrait of the author, original green cloth clean and bright with gilt title, pictorial scene of gamekeeper and dog in various colours. An attractive book of a scarce title, the story of a poacher turned keeper in the West country. Chute 72.
[21133] |
£80.00 |
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CARDEW G.V., CARDEW G.M., ELSOM E.R. |
The Air Gun From Trigger To Muzzle
1978.
reprint.
the authors.
Birmingham.
96 pages, Illustrated from photographs, graphs diagrams etc. Printed pictorial card covers vg. The internal ballistics of spring-operated weapons, the culmination of five years' work.
[22524] |
£30.00 |
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CAREY A. Merwyn |
English Irish and Scottish Firearm Makers When, Where And What They Made From The Middle Of The Sixteenth Century To The End
1954.
1st Edn.
Thomas Y Crowell Ltd.
New York.
xv -120 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs, blank pages for notes header A through to Y most with legible handwritten notes in ink on gunmakers with some notes to the text. The ownership name of Bill Read to the front paste down included is a lengthy 3-page letter writing to one side to Read from Mervyn Carey and SIGNEND by him, discussing a previous letter from Read and his findings there are also 2 folding typed lists of Gun Makers. Publishers' red cloth with gilt title and crest to the upper cover vg. ?40
[23953] |
£40.00 |
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CAREY A.Merwyn |
English Irish and Scottish Firearm Makers
1954.
1st Edn.
Thomas Y Crowell Ltd.
New York.
xv -120 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs, blank pages for notes armorial bookplate of Bill Curtis to front end paper. Publishers red cloth gilt title and crest to the upper cover vg. Numerous pencil notes to the blank pages and page margins listing gunmakers and makers references, Bill Curtis was a publisher and a well-respected authority on 19th century gunmakers and shooting. Also a 12page folding typed list of Birmingham Gunmakers 1767 -1800 compiled by Douglas Nie. Guns from the middle of the 16th century to the end of the 19th century.
[22881] |
£40.00 |
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CAREY A.Merwyn |
English Irish and Scottish Firearm Makers
1967.
2nd Edn,.
Arco Publishing Co.,.
New York.
120 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, publishers red cloth vg in dj. Guns from the middle of the 16th century to the end of the 19th century
[20120] |
£25.00 |
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CARNEGIE William |
How To Trap And Snare A Complete Manuel For The Sportsman, Game Preservation, Gamekeeper, And Amateur Or The Art Of Taking Animals And Birds In Traps, Snares And Nets
nd circa 1910.
1st Edn,.
Shooting Times.
XI 224 pages, advs mostly for traps, numerous text illus showing various types of traps etc., light dust soiling to publishers green cloth, title to upper cover, a vg copy of a scarce title. A comprehensive work on the subject.
[16943] |
£80.00 |
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CARNEGIE William |
How To Trap And Snare A Complete Manuel For The Sportsman, Game Preservation, Gamekeeper, And Amateur Or The Art Of Taking Animals And Birds In Traps, Snares And Nets
nd circa 1910.
1st Edn,.
XI 224 pages, advs mostly for traps, text illus traps etc., light foxing to title pages, a vg copy of a scarce title. A comprehensive work on the subject.
[7156] |
£80.00 |
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CARNEGIE William |
Practical Game Preserving, A Complete Guide To The Rearing And Preserving Of Both Winged And Ground Game And The Destruction Of Vermin
nd circa 1906.
revised and completely enlarged 3rd Edn,.
424 pages + adverts, frontis + 12 full page plates + numerous text drawings, many of raps etc, some age browning as usual, publishers black pebbled cloth, gilt title to upper cover. Chapters on game, the gamekeeper, ground and winged vermin, traps and trapping.
[12540] |
£34.00 |
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CARNEGIE William |
Practical Game Preserving, A Complete Guide To The Rearing And Preserving Of Both Winged And Ground Game And The Destruction Of Vermin
nd circa 1906.
revised and completely enlarged 3rd Edn,.
424 pages + adverts, frontis + 12 full page plates + numerous text drawings, many of raps etc, some age browning as usual, publishers black pebbled cloth, gilt title to upper cover. Chapters on game, the gamekeeper, ground and winged vermin, traps and trapping.
[19724] |
£34.00 |
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CARNEGIE William |
Practical Game Preserving: Containing The Fullest Directions For Rearing And Preserving Both Winged And Ground Game, And Destroying Vermin
nd circa 1884.
1st Edn,.
L Upcott Gill.
570 pages, 10pp advs, text and full page illus from drawings, some foxing to first few pages, publishers green cloth, gilt title to upper board with pheasant vignette. the book is divided into 4 sections, Winged Game, Ground Game, Vermin, Miscellanea, much of the work covers trapping and vermin control. "It is the first book to give detailed instructions for the shoot owner and keeper on game" Chute 78.
[19012] |
£95.00 |
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Carr, James |
Savage Automatic Pistols
nd Circa 1969.
1st Edn.
Privately Printed U.S.A.
131 pages, Illustrated throughout from photographs line drawings, showing the guns parts, breakdowns old adverts etc. Publishers' brown cloth with gilt title to upper cover. VG in DJ, DJ evenly fading to the spine. A reference book on the variations, the.32 -.380 calibers the guns evolution.
[23311] |
£50.00 |
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CARRINGTON-PEIRCE P. |
A handbook Of Court And Hunting Swords 1660-1820
1937.
1st Edn.
Bernard Quaritch.
100 pages + appendix and blank pages for notes, errata slip, illus in b/w from photographs, publishers 1/4 cream cloth, black paper cover boards. A very good copy of a scarce work which may well be considered a modest continuation of Sir Guy Lakings European Armour and Arms which terminated with the 17th century.
[20998] |
£220.00 |
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CARROLL W. |
The Angler's Vade Mecum Containing A Descriptive Account Of The Water Flies, Their Seasons, And The Kind Of Weather That Brings Them Most On The Water
1818.
1st Edn,.
Archibald Constable and Co.
Edinburgh.
VII 128 pages, 12 hand colored examples of flies arranged under the months from May to September, an extremely clean copy, the contents and plates free from foxing or spotting often found with this title, the plates appear after the direction to binder and before the preface usually the plates appear at the end of the book, Plate 1 being the frontis. Contemporary pebbled cloth, red title label, some rubbing to spine edges, head and spine chipped with loss, small circular ownership label of Alan John Jarvis to front paste down. W/S50.
[17336] |
£460.00 |
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CARROLL W. |
The Angler's Vade Mecum Containing A Descriptive Account Of The Water Flies, Their Seasons, And The Kind Of Weather That Brings Them Most On The Water
1818.
1st Edn,.
Archibald Constable and Co.
Edinburgh.
VII 128 pages, 12 hand coloured plates of flies showing 194 examples, the first 5 plates have index number neatly added in ink to margin in a near contemporary hand, the contents and plates free from foxing or spotting often found with this title, finely bound in full speckled calf, original boards, new matching spine, gilt ruled borders, red label, gilt ruled tooling to inner boards, a fine copy.
[19400] |
£460.00 |
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CARROLL W. |
The Angler's Vade Mecum Containing A Descriptive Account Of The Water Flies, Their Seasons, And The Kind Of Weather That Brings Them Most On The Water
1818.
1st Edn,.
Archibald Constable and Co.
Edinburgh.
VII 128 pages, 12 hand colored examples of flies arranged under the months from May to September, a vg clean copy, the contents and plates free from foxing or spotting often found with this title. Recased using the original boards, new calf spine and corners. W/S 50.
[19687] |
£450.00 |
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CARRUTHERS D, MILLAIS J.G., VAN DER BYL P.B., WALLACE H. Frank, KENNION R.L., BARCLAY Ford G. |
The Gun At Home And Abroad, Big Game Of Asia And North America
1915.
1st Edn.
The London & Counties Press Assoc Ltd.
xix 433 pages, TEG, 4to., illus with colour plates, photogravure, monochrome and half tone plates, the colour plates from drawings by E Caldwell the photogravures, Frank H Wallace. Bound in the publishers full brown morroco, gilt title to upper board some foxing to the blank end papers. Limited to 600 numbered copies, this being numbered 517, issued in a 4-volume set with volume number to the spine or singerly as this volume with no number to spine. A sumptuous production. The authors write from personal experience and knowledge, Lt Col Kennion on the Big Game Of Persia, H.F.Wallace on China, P.B. Van Der Byl on India, Douglas Carruthers on Syria, Arabia, Asia Minor Russia etc. J.G.Millais describes the big game of America, + Barclay adding a chapter on Mancurian Tiger, a vg copy. Czech 45
[22254] |
£350.00 |
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CARTER A AND CO LTD |
Rod Line And Bait the Anglers Pocket Encyclopedia
nd Circa 1930.
A Carter and Company Ltd.
122 pages, illus throughout, pictorial card covers, some dust soiling, head and tail of spine chipped, a tight copy, vg. The first 26 pages are a guide to angling in various forms including a guide to flies suitable for various rivers, also brief articles on fish caught on Carters Tackle "The world record 710lb great tunny". Then follows the catalogue of Carters Angling Requisites.
[18155] |
£35.00 |
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CARTER A AND CO LTD |
Rod Line And Bait the Anglers Pocket Encyclopedia
nd Circa 1930.
A Carter and Company Ltd.
122 pages, illus throughout, pictorial card covers, some dust soiling, head and tail of spine chipped, a tight copy, vg. The first 26 pages are a guide to angling in various forms including a guide to flies suitable for various rivers, also brief articles on fish caught on Carters Tackle "The world record 710lb great tunny". Then follows the catalogue of Carters Angling Requisites.
[18156] |
£35.00 |
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CARTER Anthony |
German Ersatz Bayonets 1. A concise Illustrated History Of The Emergency All Metal Designs 1914-18
1976.
1st Edn.
The Lyon Press.
Brighton.
large 4to., 64 pages, illus in b/w from photographs and line drawings, personal presentation inscription on FEP to Tom Mason signed by Anthony Carter, publishers red cloth binding, a fine copy in dj, dj light rubbing to head of spine with some fading to spine. A detailed study on the subject.
[21488] |
£520.00 |
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CARTER Anthony |
Volume I The Models 98/02 and 98/05 Volume II The models 71/84, 69/98, 71/98, 98, KS98, 1914 and 84/98. Volume III The Ersatz, Requisitioned and Captured Bayonets. Volume IV The Regulation Pattern Sword Bayonets 1860-1900.
1984, 1991, 1992, 1994.
1st Edn.
Tharston Press.
Norwich.
124, 239, 303 384 pages, 4 volumes, large 8vo., numerous b/w illus from photographs and line drawings. Vol. I in the original pictorial card covers, the other volumes in publishers blue cloth, Vols III and IV have personal presentation inscription to Tom Mason and signed by Anthony Carter. A vg set of what must be the definitive work on the subject showing bayonets, variations, markings etc.
[21490] |
£520.00 |
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CARTER Anthony, WALTER John |
The Bayonet A History Of knife And Sword Bayonets 1850-1970
1974.
1st Edn,.
128 pages, lge 8vo, with over 300 illus in b/w with line drawings, vg in dj, dj chipped at head of spine.
[21794] |
£25.00 |
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 |
Carter, Arthur Hazleton, and Arnold, Archibald Vincent |
Field Artillery Instruction: Complete Manual of Instruction for Prospective Field Artillery Officers.
1920.
G.P.Putnam & Sons.
New York.
v ? 631 pages, with 272 illustrations from photographs drawings and diagrams etc, bound in the publisher's blue cloth VG. An in-depth guide for the beginner in field artillery. Chapters include Materiel, Gun Drill, Fire Discipline, Field Gunnery, Reconnaissance Communications, Horse Care, Riding & Driving, Cleaning and Care etc.
[22046] |
£60.00 |
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CASADA Dr James A Editor |
Africans Greatest Hunter, The Lost Writings Of Frederick C. Selous
1998.
2nd Edn..
Safari Press.
Long Beach, CA, USA.
xxvi 276 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs, publishers' grey cloth titled in black with a Topi head vignette to the upper cover. Limited to 1000 signed and numbered by Casada., a fine copy in slipcase. Includes contributions by Selous from magazines i.e. The Field, anthologies, and similar works etc with a comprehensive bibliography at the end.
[19512] |
£120.00 |
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CASADA Dr James A Editor |
Africans Greatest Hunter, The Lost Writings Of Frederick C. Selous
1998.
1st.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, CA, USA.
xxvi 276 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs, publishers' grey cloth titled in black with a Topi head vignette to the upper cover. Limited to 1000 signed and numbered by Casada., a fine copy in slipcase. Includes contributions by Selous from magazines i.e. The Field, anthologies, and similar works etc with a comprehensive bibliography at the end.
[23486] |
£120.00 |
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Casada Dr. James A., Editor. Selous Frederick C. |
FREDERICK C. SELOUS: A HUNTING LEGEND. RECOLLECTIONS BY AND ABOUT THE GREAT HUNTER.
2000.
1st Edn.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, California.
xiv -187 pp., illustrated in b/w from photographs, publishers' grey cloth titled in black with portrait of Selous to the upper cover in slipcase. A fine copy, limited to 1000 copies signed and numbered (28) by James Casada. Part I is a selection of writings by Selous. Part II comprises articles about him written by his friends.
[23472] |
£65.00 |
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CASATI Major Gaetano |
Ten Years In Equatoria And The Return With Emin Pasha
1891.
1st Edn,.
Fredercik Warne Co.
2 Vols, xxi 376, xv 347 pages, illustrated with upwards of 150 illustrations coloured plates and 4 maps in rear pockets, neat paper repair to outer blank margin of one page where badly opened. Recased in the original publishers brown patterned cloth, pictorial front boards with native scene in silver and black with gilt palm tree with an unfortunate man tied to the tree, the spines titled in gilt with oval vignette portrait of Major Casati. A very good, copy translated from the original Italian manuscript, an account of Casati's travel and adventure in Southern Sudan with much on the flora and fauna of the region.
[23431] |
£320.00 |
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CASATI Major Gaetano |
Ten Years In Equatoria And The Return With Emin Pasha
1891.
Frederick Warne Co.
2nd Edn, 2 Vols, xxi 376, xv 347 pages, illus with upwards of 150 illus coloured plates and 4 maps in rear pockets A partially uncut copy in the original publishers patterned cloth, pictorial front board with native scene in silver and black with gilt palm tree with an unfortunate man tied to the tree. A bright copy translated from the original Italian manuscript, an account of Casati's travel and adventure in Southern Sudan with much on the flora and fauna of the region.
[22208] |
£250.00 |
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CASTLE Sidney |
Breeding Fox Terriers (up to date)
nd Circa 1927.
Underhill.
Plymouth.
88 pages, illus, advs, gilt title to upper cover, original cloth, a vg copy.
[4067] |
£45.00 |
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CASTLE Sidney |
Breeding Fox Terriers (up to date)
nd Circa 1927.
Underhill.
Plymouth.
88 pages, b/w illus from photographs, advs, gilt title to upper cover, original cloth, a vg copy in dj, the colour illus on the front of dj is "The Terrier Man" by Lionel Edwards.
[18290] |
£50.00 |
|
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CAVALRY, SWORD. CARBINE AND PISTOL EXERCISES |
A collection of 4 Pamphlets on Cavalry, Sword, and Gun related exercises All 1819
1819.
1/2/3 are Adjutant General s Office Horse Guards, Published by William Clowes . 1/ Regulations And Instructions For The Cavalry Sword Exercise xii- 94 pp large folding plate before title " Angelos Sword Exercises" + 1 other plate. Two copies located on Library Hub 2/ Instructions For The Carbine And Pistol For The Cavalry (viii) 56pp Two copies located on Library Hub 3/ Instructions In Military Equitation and In The Elements of Field Movements of Cavalry vii -155pp, 20 plate illustrative of "The Riding Lessons" includes practice with Sword, Pistol and Lance at the post. Instructions In Military Equitation and In The Elements of Field Movements of Cavalry. Two copies are located on the Library Hub. 4/ Adjutant Hackett 22nd Light Dragoons Explanation of the Review Man?uvres of a Regiment of Cavalry Particularly Intended For The Instructions of Young Officers New Edition, published T. Egerton 55 pp 19 folding plates18 numbered some occasional offset to the text. Armorial bookplate of T.R. Swinburne to the front paste down, one copy located on Library Hub at the B.L. Bound in a contemporary half tan calf, the upper board holding on the ties, the contents and binding tight.
[23594] |
£520.00 |
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CERELY Stanley |
The Gyr Falcon Adventure
1955.
1st Edn,.
Collins.
215 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs with map end papers, vg in dj. The story of the author's 1954 expedition to the north coast of Iceland to observe and photograph gyr falcons. Swift 113.01
[7684] |
£20.00 |
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CHADWICK W.S. |
Man Killers Any Marauders Some Big Game Encounters Of An African Hunter
1929.
1st Edn,.
H F & G Witherby.
223 pages + 1 page advert, frontis illus + 5 plates from photographs, some browning to end papers. Foxing to closed page edges, publishers brick red cloth, , Hunting lion, elephant, hippo + a variety of game Angola, the Congo and Northern Rhodesia. Czech 58
[23398] |
£180.00 |
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CHALMERS Patrick |
Mine Eyes To The Hills, An Anthology on the Highland Forest
1931.
1st Edn,.
A & C Black.
XV 368 pages, illus with 8 colour plates by V.R.Balfour Browne + text illus, some foxing to contents and closed page edges, vg-.
[21549] |
£25.00 |
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CHALMERS Patrick R. |
At The Tail Of The Weir
2003.
new.
The Flyfisher''s Classic Library,.
Moretonhampstead, Devon..
xxii,277 + (1) pages,m B/w illustrations from old engravings throughout limited to 150 copies, bound in brown bonded leather, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, gilt FFCL motif to upper board, in cloth slipcase, a fine copy. Includes a new forward by David Profumo.
[23654] |
£55.00 |
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CHALMERS Patrick R. |
Deerstalking
1935.
1st Edn,.
Phillip Allan.
vii 253 pages, 8 full page illustrations from photographs. Published in the sportsman's library series. Publishers blind stamped red cloth, titled in silver, spine evenly faded as often, o/w vg. Covers all aspects of stalking red deer including natural history, guns, the trophy etc.
[22421] |
£20.00 |
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CHALMERS Patrick R. |
Gun Dogs
1931.
1st Edn,.
Eyre Spottiswoode Ltd.
X 99 pages, lge 4to, TEG, illus with 12 coloured plates after paintings by R Ward Binks, This edition is limited to 125 signed copies, this being number 30, some occasional spotting to first and last few pages, original 1/4 vellum patterned cloth boards, the vellum and the binding clean and bright. the author deals with 12 sporting breeds each accompanied by a fine colour plate.
[12536] |
£320.00 |
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CHALMERS Patrick R. |
Gun Dogs
1931.
1st Edn,.
X 99 pages, 4to, 12 coloured plates by R Ward Binks, a vg+ copy still retaining the original dj, dj chipped at head of spine and 1 corner rubbed on bottom back corner with surface loss, rare in dj.
[6909] |
£200.00 |
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CHALMERS Patrick R |
Mine Eyes To the Hills, An Anthology Of The Highland Forest
1931.
1st Edn,.
A & C Black.
xv, 368 pages, Illustrated with 8 colour plates and chapter headings by V.R. Balfour-Browne. Light publishers' tan cloth blind stamped stags head to upper board. Some light fading to the upper board. Chapters include: Prelude; The start; The Forest - I The music of the brae; The Forest II - The deer; The Forest III - Villainous saltpetre; The Forest IV - Some of its maxims and valuable thoughts; Some foresters; Some big stags; Some hinds; Red-letter days; Dangers, difficulties and disappointments; Rifle and equipment; Deer-hounds and trackers - terriers too; The ponies; Eagles; The roe; A rogue's gallery; Bogles and brownies; The obsolete; Some off-day doings; Where doctors disagree; The kitchen; The 15th of October; Bibliography
[22373] |
£26.00 |
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CHALMERS Patrick R |
Mine Eyes To the Hills, An Anthology Of The Highland Forest
1931.
1st.
A & C Black.
xv, 368 pages, Illustrated with 8 colour plates and chapter headings by V.R. Balfour-Browne some occasional foxing to the contents. Light publishers' tan cloth with gilt stag head to upper board, in DJ some soiling and chipping to the DJ. Chapters include: Prelude; The start; The Forest - I The music of the brae; The Forest II - The deer; The Forest III - Villainous saltpetre; The Forest IV - Some of its maxims and valuable thoughts; Some foresters; Some big stags; Some hinds; Red-letter days; Dangers, difficulties and disappointments; Rifle and equipment; Deer-hounds and trackers - terriers too; The ponies; Eagles; The roe; A rogue's gallery; Bogles and brownies; The obsolete; Some off-day doings; Where doctors disagree; The kitchen; The 15th of October; Bibliography
[23272] |
£45.00 |
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Chamberlain R H & Quigley Tom |
Cartridge Reloading Tools Of The Past
.
the author.
Castle Rock, USA.
168 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc, publishers printed card covers includes a brief history of handloading + makers tools etc.
[21028] |
£20.00 |
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CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J., TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
Adams' Revolvers
1976.
1st Edn,.
Barrie Jenkins.
240 pages, 4to., illustrated from photographs and drawings, vg in dj dj evenly faded on spine and edges chipping to the head of the spine, dj now in clear removable sleeve . A major study on the design, evolution, manufacture, and use of the Adams Revolvers.
[23377] |
£130.00 |
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CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J., TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
Adams' Revolvers
1976.
1st Edn,.
Barrie Jenkins.
240 pages, 4to., illustrated from photographs and line drawings, vg in an unfaded dj. A major study on the design, evolution, manufacture and use of the Adams Revolvers.
[23969] |
£165.00 |
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Chance, Jack & Julian Paget (editors) and written by members |
The Flyfishers: An Anthology to Mark the Centenary of The Flyfishers' Club 1884-1984 (DELUXE EDITION)
1984.
1st.
The Flyfishers Club.
xi ? 168pp., all edges gilt large 8vo, illustrated with frontispiece plus head & tail piece drawings by Roger McPhail also contains a hand-tied salmon fly inset to front pastedown in sunken mount. Bound in a half green calf over green cloth covered boards, in cloth slipcase. The deluxe edition limited to 85 copies a fine copy. Divided into 3 sections: "A Century of Flyfishing", "The Flyfishers' Club" and "Flyfishing Today and Tomorrow" plus appendices of important dates in the Club's history as well as lists of past presidents, secretaries and subscribers.
[23864] |
£185.00 |
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CHANNEL A.R. |
Red Ivory
1964.
1st Edn,.
Dobson.
158 pages, illus from scraperboards by BB, original cloth, titles in silver, a vg+ copy in dj, dj price clipped.
[4378] |
£45.00 |
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CHANNEL A.R. |
Red Ivory
1964.
1st Edn,.
Dennis Dobson.
158 pages, illus from scraperboards by BB, original cloth, titles in silver, neat ownership stamp to FEP, a vg copy in dj, dj price clipped, small closed tear 1cm to head and tail of spine but no loss.
[15946] |
£40.00 |
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CHAPMAN A. |
The Art Of Wildfowling
1896.
1st Edn,.
Horace Cox.
xi 270 pages, adv, 36 illus by the author and Charles Whymper, 5 of the plates are folding, apart from light foxing to closed page edges a vg clean copy in the original green cloth with gilt title to upper board. Chapman writes with "some deal of confidence" after " five and twenty years keen pursuit of wildfowling" Chute 091
[22398] |
£120.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
The Borders and Beyond, Arctic, Cheviot, Tropic
1924.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
xxi 489 pages, TEG, advs, 170 sketches by the author, 19 plates in colour by W H Riddell, maps diagrams, etc. A vg and clean copy. Also includes 2 photos of Abel Chapman 12cm x 16cm showing Chapman with gun and dog and keeper, to verso note in ink "blackcock right and left" Houxty Wood Sep 5 1925, crease mark to 1 corner + 6cm crease with 2cm split, 2nd photo 10.5cm x 6.5cm showing standing Chapman with dog holding a gun and mallard to verso manuscript note "first shot in my 75th year Oct 1925" initialed A.C. also note in red ink, possible a publisher relating "proof depth etc" small chip to one corner strengthening to one corner at rear.
[21476] |
£120.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
The Borders And Beyond Arctic Cheviot Tropic
1924.
1st. Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
XXI 489 pages, advs, illus 19 in colour by W.H.Riddell and 120 sketches by the author+ maps and diagrams, vg.
[716] |
£40.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
The Borders and Beyond, Arctic, Cheviot, Tropic
1924.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
XXI 489 pages, advs, 56 sketches by the author, maps and diagrams, 19 plates in colour by W H Riddell, light dust soiling to original cloth, vg.
[18271] |
£30.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
Memories of For Score Years Less Two, 1851-1929
1930.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
xxvii 257 pages, 3 pages of adverts TEG pages uncut, Illustrated with full page colour plates and b/w illustrations throughout the text by WH Riddell and the author. Publishers' green cloth binding VG. Although not a hunting book the volume relates to Chapmans journeys on the Nile and Nubian Dessert and his trip through the Sudan. There are his observations of wild game and numerous references to other hunting books, Riddell's colour plates are particularly fine. Czech 60
[22387] |
£35.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
Memories of Fourscore Years Less Two 1851-1929
1930.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
xxvii 257 pages, 3 pages of adverts pages uncut, Illustrated with full page colour plates and b/w illustrations throughout the text by WH Riddell and the author, spotting to the blank ebdpapers. Publishers' green cloth binding vg, the DJ with colour insert to the upper flap showing loss to head of the spine and some edges, thr DJ has been laid down on green paper. Although not a hunting book the volume relates to Chapmans journeys on the Nile and Nubian Dessert and his trip through the Sudan. There are his observations of wild game and numerous references to other hunting books, Riddell's colour plates are particularly fine. Czech 60
[23926] |
£40.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
On Safari Big Game Hunting in British East Africa
1908.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
xvi 340 pages, 16 pages of adverts, 170 illus by the author and E Caldwell sketch maps and photographs. Armorial bookplate to front paste down of Hans Sauer (11 June 1857 - 28 August 1939) was a South African born medical doctor, lawyer, adventurer, author of Ex? Africa ( Czech 246). Publisher's black cloth with pictorial elephant's head to the front board. Avery good copy, . Hunting in British East Africa There are plentiful hunting experiences included waterbuck, rhino, elephant, gazelle, kudu, buffalo etc Czech 60
[23411] |
£340.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
On Safari Big Game Hunting in British East Africa
1908.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
xvi - 340 pages, adverts pages uncut, 170 illus by the author and E Caldwell and sketch maps and photographs. Foxing to the frontis, publishers' black cloth with pictorial elephant's head to the front board.1.5 cm split to the head of the spine and some rubbing to head tail of spine and corners, a good + copy. Hunting in British East Africa there are plentiful hunting experiences including elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo plains game etc. Czech 59/60
[23344] |
£150.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
Retrospect Reminiscences and Impressions of a Hunter Naturalist in Three Countries 1851-1928
1928.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
xix 353 pages, illus by Joseph Crawhall and W.H. Riddell, 20 in colour and rough sketches by the author, armorial bookplate of C.T. Anstruther to front paste down.VG in DJ some closed tears to head of spine and lower edge of the DJ. Second issue of the first edition in a plainer cloth and top edge not gilt also the DJ differs to the 1st issue. Chapmans varied sporting adventures includes hunting buffalo, rhinoceros, elephant, and plains game in British East Africa. The colour plates are particularly fine. Czech 60 Chute 97 ?100
[6361] |
£50.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
Savage Sudan Its Wild Tribes, Big Game And Bird Life
1921.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
XX 452 pages, TEG, 248 illus chiefly from rough sketches by the author, vg in publisher's dark green cloth, gilt warthog to upper board and gilt buffalo to rear, a vg copy. Chapman recounts his hunting experiences buffalo, hippo, elephant, rhino etc. Czech 35. Loose printed compliment slip from the author also loose folding menu for a dinner given for Theodore Roosevelt by the Society for The Preservation of the Wild Fauna od the Empire June 6th 1910, partly split along fold.
[20237] |
£300.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
Savage Sudan Its Wild Tribes, Big Game And Bird Life
1921.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
xx 452 pages, TEG, 248 illustrations chiefly from rough sketches by the author and photograph Publisher's dark green cloth, gilt warthog vignette to the upper board and gilt buffalo to rear, a very good copy. Chapman recounts his hunting experiences on a journey to Khartoum along the White Nile into Uganda. Hunting buffalo, hippo, elephant, rhino plains game etc. Czech 60
[23129] |
£240.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
Wild Norway, With Chapters On Spitsbergen, Denmark etc
1897.
1st Edn,.
Edwards Arnold.
XIII 358 pages, 16pp advs, full page illus by the author assisted by Charles Whymper and P.CH.Trench + text illus, some occasional foxing, armorial bookplate of James Donald Dobson to front paste down, publisher's dark blue cloth, vg-. Includes salmon fishing, reindeer and elk hunting, etc.,
[18152] |
£185.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
Wild Norway, With Chapters On Spitsbergen, Denmark etc
1897.
1st Edn,.
Edwards Arnold.
XIII 358 pages, 16pp advs, full page illus by the author assisted by Charles Whymper and P.CH.Trench +text illus, publisher's dark blue cloth, light bumping to corners, vg. Includes salmon fishing, reindeer and elk hunting, etc.,
[16066] |
£185.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel, BUCK Walter J. |
Unexplored Spain
1910.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
XVI 416 pages, large 8vo., 200 illus by Joseph Crawhall, E Caldwell and Abel Chapman and from photographs, some occasional spotting, green cloth, gilt title and mountain scene showing 3 ibex to upper boards, chapters on ibex and deer, wildfowling and small game shooting.
[18463] |
£180.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel, BUCK Walter J. |
Wild Spain Records Of Sport With Rifle, Rod, And Gun, Natural History And Exploration
1893.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
xx 472 pages, 4pp advs, pages uncut, 174 illus mostly by the author, coloured map, large paper edition 10 3/4" x 7". Signature of G Blaine Nov 1923 to front blank presumably Gilbert Blaine, author of Falconry in The Sportsman's Library there are numerous references to birds of prey in the book. Bound in in the publisher's dark blue cloth. The authors describe a little-known land over 20 years, they have undertaken sporting expeditions into various parts of Spain. Wildfowling and shooting episodes also include much on the Ibex including hunting, also sheep goat etc. Chute 090
[23105] |
£300.00 |
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CHAPMAN Donald and Norma |
Fallow Deer Their History And Distribution And Biology
1975.
1st Edn,.
Lavenham.
271 pages, illus throughout, library number to verso of title page, dj chipped, bottom of spine removed, library number?
[6957] |
£36.00 |
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Chapman Robert |
The Glenboig Stud Collies
Circa 1860.
Glenboig.
Folding printed page listing Rough Coated collies at stud, lists pedigree and stud fees etc, the property of Robert Chapman Glenboig, by Coatbridge.
[22647] |
£20.00 |
|
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CHARNLEY J.R. |
Hints On Preserving And Mounting Birds
1920.
1st Edn,.
J.H.Wheldon and Co.
41 pages, b/w frontis of a golden eagle skeleton, card covers printed in black, some dust soiling, light rubbing to spine, staple bound, contents include In The Field, The Outfit, Skinning, and Mounting, Casing.
[16971] |
£55.00 |
|
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CHATTO W.A. [PSEUDO FISHER P] |
The Angler's Souvenir
1886.
Frederick Warne and Co.
311 pages, TEG, large 8vo., edited by G. Christopher Davies. 30 engraved plates on india paper and title page by Beckwith and Topham of angling scenes etc., decorative borders to text of angling scenes, foxing to prelims lesser so to contents. An unopened copy, TEG, bound in near contemporary full vellum. WS 242 notes 250 copies of the large paper edition as does Hampton.
[16579] |
£220.00 |
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CHAYTOR A.H. |
Letters To A Salmon Fishers Son
1910.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
288 pages, illus diagrams, dark red cloth, gilt salmon fly to upper board, a vg copy of the 1st edition of a salmon fishing classic.
[16284] |
£60.00 |
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CHAYTOR A.H. |
Letters To A Salmon Fisher's Son
1910.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
XVI 288 pages, 8 full page illus, bookplate inscription to EP, original cloth gilt salmon fish to upper board, 1st edition of the classic salmon fishing title.
[9765] |
£50.00 |
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CHAYTOR A.H. |
Letters To A Salmon Fishers Son
1992.
new.
Fly Fishers Classic Library.
Newton Abbot.
CHAYTOR A.H. Letters To A Salmon Fishers Sons 1992 New Fly Fishers Classic Library Newton Abbot xx 316 pages, 8 full page plates from photographs, publishers 1/4 bonded red leather, fine in slipcase. With a new introduction by Hugh Falkus. ?22
[23605] |
£22.00 |
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CHEATHAM James |
The Anglers Vade Mecum: Or A Compendious Yet Full Discourse On Angling
1681.
1st Edn,.
Theo Bassett.
180 numbered to 166 pages, table + appendix, bottom margin corner of title page and 1st page some loss with neat repair, loss to date on title and 1 word on verso of 1st page. 10 pages have contemporary notes in a neat hand, some age browning, last 4 pages old water stain to upper margin, overall a vg copy recently bound in full old style specked calf. "Cheatham's prefaces are in diogenes vein, curt and caustic, he escapes from the category of manual makers., and takes rank as one of the original writers on the sport. he is indebted to his forerunners but acknowledges it; he improves on their systems and calls attention to the fact. He is never servile nor plagiaristic always honest, sometimes a little surly" Westwood and Satchell 60
[10996] |
£1200.00 |
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CHEEK J. |
The Young Anglers Guide Comprising Instructions In The Arts Of Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Trolling etc.,
1839.
3rd Edn,.
77 24 pages, 2 full page plates of fish and 24 woodcuts to text, even age browning to contents, new end papers, vg in the publishers patterned cloth, gilt title to upper board. Cheek was a tackle maker at the Golden Perch, 52 The Strand. There is a 24 page catalogue at the end of the book for "Fishing, Rod and Tackle, Umbrella, Parasol, Walking Stick and Riding Whip Manufacturer.
[14986] |
£130.00 |
|
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CHEEK J. |
The Young Anglers Guide Comprising Instructions In The Arts Of Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Trolling etc.,
1839.
2nd Edn,.
J Cheek.
XV + 77 pages, 2 full page plates of fish and 24 woodcuts to text, age browning to contents in recent 1/2 tan calf, name erased from upper blank margin of title page. Cheek was a tackle maker at the Golden Perch, 52 The Strand. There is a 25+(1) page catalogue at the end of the book for "Fishing, Rod and Tackle, Umbrella, Parasol, Walking Stick and Riding Whip Manufacturer. W/S 59.
[18096] |
£120.00 |
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CHETHAM James |
The Angler's Vade Mecum Or A Compendious, Yet Full Discourse On Angling
1689.
2nd very much enlarged Edn,.
T Bassett.
viii 326 (10pp) pages, 2 engraved plates of fish, the lower blank margin of the title page chipped with small loss, some old dust soiling to title page, plates and last advert page, neat contemporary numbers in ink to margin of table relating to the page number, also to the page "Name of the Fish". The last page is an advertisement for "Will Brown, who Maketh all Sorts of Fishing Rods" etc, with the Errata below, to top blank margin a contemporary ink name Edward Chaffers. The book recently bound in a full old-style calf, red title label, "Chetham takes rank among one of the original writers of the sport, he is indebted indeed to his forerunners but acknowledges it". The 1st edition was published anonymously, in the second edition, Chetham is acknowledged on the last page of the preface "J. A. Chetham Smedley near Manchester". Westwood Satchell 59/60
[13999] |
£600.00 |
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CHISNALL Barry & DAVIES Geoffrey |
British Cavalry Carbines & Pistols of The Napoleonic Period
2013.
1st Edn.
Maine Military.
218 pages, 4to finely illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, bound in the publishers pictorial laminated boards. A fine copy. There are some 98 pages of colour photographs covering 91 carbines and pistols of the period. A well-researched book on the subject.
[22714] |
£200.00 |
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Chisnall Barry C |
British Non-Ordnance Military Carbines 1750-1900
2011.
1st Edn.
Maine Business Solutions.
150 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old adverts drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers, a fine copy
[22824] |
£85.00 |
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CHOLMONDELEY PENNELL H. |
The Modern Practicle Angler, A Complete Guide To Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing And Trolling
nd 1870.
Frederick Warne and Co.
xvi -v 286 pages, 2pp of adverts top edge gilt. coloured frontis and 50 engravings of fish and tackle. Later half brown morroco binding. PRESENTATION inscription to upper margin of the title page. "Admiral Pennell with the authors kind love June 1870". Some occasional spotting to the contents faint crease mark to some pages to upper outer corner.
[24029] |
£45.00 |
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CHOLMONDELEY PENNELL H. |
The Sporting Fish Of Great Britain With Notes On Ichthyology
1886.
1st Edn,.
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, And Rivington.
vi) - 185 pages, (i)pp publishers' advert, top edge gilt. Illustrated by 16 lithograph illustrations of fish in gold, silver, and colours, title page printed in red and black, occasional spotting to the frontis and title page, a partly unopened copy. PRESENTATION inscription to the half title "J. Norton Longman Esq with the very kind regards of the author". Publishers' green cloth gilt title and crest to the upper cover, a few small ink spots to spine.
[24033] |
£85.00 |
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CHOLMONDELEY PENNELL H. |
The Sporting Fish Of Great Britain With Notes On Ichthyology LARGE PAPER
1886.
1st Edn,.
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, And Rivington.
(vi) - 185 pages, Publishers advert leaf. Top edge gilt pages uncut. Illustrated by 16 lithograph illustrations of fish in gold, silver, and colours, some occasional foxing to plates, the title page printed in red and black. Foxing to end papers, armorial bookplate of John Hall to front paste down. Original 1/4 backed parchment spine over green cloth covers gilt crest to upper cover, some mottling to the parchment spine. This is the large paper edition although not issued with a limitation page , the advert for the publishers note 100 copies for England and 50 for America.
[10028] |
£120.00 |
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CHOLMONDELEY-PENNELL |
THE BOOK OF THE PIKE WITH A CHAPTER ON SPINNING FOR TROUT IN LAKES AND RIVERS.
nd 1876 revised and enlarged.
3rd.
GEORGE ROUTLEDGE AND SONS LTD.
xiv(i)-272 pages, adverts. Coloured frontis of a pike and 8 full page b/w plates of tackle and baits, + text illustrations, some foxing to the closed page edges. Publishers' green cloth with 3 gilt fishing vignettes within black decorative borders, the spine title blocked in gilt with decorative gilt borders. The binding cleans the gilt bright and in fine condition. Published in "The Pennell Series of Angling And Ichthyological Works", Between the front end papers are 4pp of adverts advertising the 3 works in the series, The Modern Practical Angler, A Popular History Of British Fresh-Water Fish". The advert for this title notes it's the third thousand, revised and enlarged. The other two volumes appear in the same binding. The binding is particularly attractive.
[24035] |
£85.00 |
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Christian Le Noel |
On Target History And Hunting In Central Africa
1999.
1st.
Trophy Room Books.
Angoura C.A, U.S. A.
vii ? 256, large 8vo illustrated with b/w photographs, a fine copy in DJ. Limited edition of 1000 copies signed and numbered (404) by Christian Le Noel. Publishers yellow faux leather with black spine titles. A n historical look at the great hunting regions of Karamojo, Oubangui -Chari and other central African landscapes after big game. With period photographs. Czech 162/63
[23470] |
£60.00 |
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CHUBB OF EDGEWARE |
Sporting Gun Catalogue Of English And Foreign Shotguns
nd circa 1955.
34 pages, oblong 8vo., illus with prices, testimonials etc., also includes shooting requisites, pictorial printed card covers, some markinbg but vg.
[19391] |
£30.00 |
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CHURCHILL, ATKIN, GRANT & LANG |
Gun And Rifle Makers
1975.
Small 4to, Unpaginated, illustrated throughout showing the makers gun, shooting grounds, and shooting accessories. The last section is "One Hundred And Fifty Years Of Shotgun history Including something about the House of Churchill".
[22445] |
£28.00 |
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CHURCHILL, ATKIN, GRANT & LANG |
One Hundred And Fifty Years Of Shotgun History
nd circa 1970.
4to., 7 pages, promotional papers on the company's guns + a family tree. A booklet on 150 years of shotgun history Including something about the House of Churchill. Also folding family tree with a loose page "About Us" also 7 loose single pages detailing a gun with specification and illustration of the gun and a page on gun fitting.
[20715] |
£28.00 |
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CHURCHILL E.G.S.- |
Tarpon Fishing In Mexico & Florida
nd 1906.
1st Edn,.
Harrison & Sons.
73 pages, large 8vo., frontis + various 1/2 tone plates, large folding map. Contained in 2 separate pockets on rear board 16 stereoscopic cards. Original light blue cloth with photo inserts to upper board with title and white borders, also includes a loose printed envelope for tarpon hook mounted by "Barney's Place, Texas", hook not present, also large folded printed sheet with illustration for the 3rd annual deep sea rodeo and tarpon round up Port Akansas, Texas, June 23, 24 and 25 1934 and 2 business cards for "Barney Farley" fishing guide. Very slight rubbing to head of spine, a vg copy of a scarce and unusual title.
[12043] |
£820.00 |
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CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS Ltd |
Catalogue
1961.
unpaginated 20+ pages, 4to., illus in colour and b/w + loose letter, price list, order form, description of Churchill guns with illustrations of the guns, descriptions, sizes etc, in colour printed card covers with string type binding, some light dust soiling. The Imperial model, Hercules Model, the Regal Model, Premiere.
[20612] |
£50.00 |
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CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS Ltd |
Catalogue
nd circa 1971.
22 pages, 4to., a catalogue of various Churchill guns, 1 to the page including The Premier, The Imperial, The Hercules Regal XXV, Sporting and Big Game Rifles, The Regal, And Stalking Rifles illus in b/w and colour, includes price list etc. pictorial printed covers string bound, vg.
[20716] |
£40.00 |
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CHURCHILL R. |
Shooting "Flicker" No XXV
nd circa 1930.
1st.
a small booklet 7.5 x 5.5cms of photo illus where the top is flicked through fingers, Mr Churchill is seen loading, mounting and position for away birds, by reversing, Part 2 is showing stance footwork, gun mounting and body swing, for incoming and overhead shots. Printed brown card covers, to front cover an advert for Robert Churchill's How To Shoot 1930 edition, to rear adverts for The Gun Club Shooting Grounds, an unusual and difficult item to find in good condition
[22669] |
£95.00 |
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CHURCHILL R. |
Shooting "Flicker" No XXV
nd circa 1930.
a small booklet 7.5 x 5.5cms of photo illus where the top is flicked through fingers, Mr Churchill is seen loading, mounting and position for away birds, by reversing, Part 2 is showing stance footwork, gun mount and swing, printed green card covers, staples rusting with some marking, Inside the card cover to front cover an advert for Robert Churchill's How To Shoot 1930 edition, to rear adverts for The Gun Club Shooting Grounds, an unusual and difficult item to find in good condition
[21589] |
£80.00 |
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CLARK James L. |
Trails of the Hunted
1929.
1st Edn,.
Chatto and Windus.
XIII 269 pages, advert leaf, 4to., 47 full page plates from photographs, bookplate to front paste down, some heavy foxing to prelims and first few pages, some occasional spotting to contents and closed page edges, publishers green cloth, 1cm section rubbed through rear spine edge. Czech Asia 48 Africa 62. Clark was an ardent taxidermist and big game hunter, he writes of his expeditions to Africa, North America and Asia in search of specimens for the American museums. Czech 37.
[20373] |
£45.00 |
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CLARKE Captain R.M. |
The Angler's Desideratum, Containing The Best And Fullest Directions For Dressing The Artificial Fly; With Some New And Valuable Inventions by the Author from a Practice of Nearly Half a Century.
1839.
1st edn 2nd issue.
Printed by M. Anderon Mount Place.
Edinburgh.
48 pages, 6mo, text illustrations throughout, , owners name in ink to front paste down slight smudging. Original limp patterned green cloth, contained in a green cloth drop over box. The 1st issue in the same year differs in not having the publisher's name. A early work giving details and practical information on the manufacture of various types of flies. A scarce title and rarely found in the original binding.
[23883] |
£900.00 |
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CLARKE H.Edwardes |
The Waterloo Cup 1922-27
1978.
1st Edn,.
Mindhead.
440 pages, illus, vg in dj
[953] |
£50.00 |
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CLARKE H.Edwards |
The Greyhound Breeding, Rearing & Training
nd circa 1954.
1st Edn,.
141 pages, advs, illus, vg in dj. dj has piece missing from top of spine 1" x 1" of front, privately printed by the author.
[10054] |
£75.00 |
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[CLARKE William] |
The Little Boys Own Book Of Sports And Pastimes
1855.
1st thus Edn,.
David Bogue.
222 pages, illus with numerous engravings, each page with decorative border, prize bookplate to front paste down from Mr Adam's School awarded to Master Walter B Scott 1866. Original board design blind stamped cloth, gilt design to upper board, recent spine. The angling section runs from page 47 to 78. Westwood notes a selection from "The boys Own Book" A neatly written treatise on angling, other sports covered are cricket, minor sports the deaf and dump alphabet etc. Copac records only 2 copies, W.S.40
[18078] |
£65.00 |
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CLAWSON Charles W. |
Collector's Guide To Colt .45 Service Pistols Models of 1911 and 1911A1
2004.
3rd with new appendix.
Clawson Publication.
Fort Wayne, USA.
vi 146 pages, illustrated throughout with b/w photographs of the guns + drawings, marks etc, pictorial laminated covers, fine copy of a title much in demand covering the period from 1911 to the end of production in 1945, military identification including all contractors.
[23322] |
£360.00 |
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Clawson, Charles W. |
Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series) 1912-1970
2005.
2nd.
Clawson Publications.
Fort Wayne U.S.A.
x-230, large 8vo illustrated throughout in B/W from photographs showing the guns magazine breakdowns etc, also diagrams marks. Publishers pictorial laminated covers. A fine copy as new. A revised edition with new information as well as many amendments to the previous edition. An in-depth study on the guns and their history and development. Including Super.38 and .22models,plusNorwegian and Argentinian copies.
[23321] |
£350.00 |
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CLAYPOLE, H.G.C. |
Grayling
1957.
1st Edn.
Herbert Jenkins.
96 pages, 12mo, illus with text line drawings, vg in dj, dj price clipped o/w complete some light dust soiling to rear flap, now in a clear removable sleave.
[22175] |
£25.00 |
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CLERICUS Rev William Cartwright |
Rambles And Recollections Of A Fly-Fisher With An Appendix Containing Ample Instruction To The Novice, Inclusive Of Fly Making, And A List Of Really Useful Flies
1854.
1st Edn,.
Chapman and Hall.
viii 154 pages, AEG, engraved frontis + 7 other full page engraved plates, some occasional foxing and browning to the contents. Publishers blind stamped blue cloth, gilt Mayfly to upper board. A very good copy
[22077] |
£95.00 |
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Cleveland, H.W.S. |
HINTS TO RIFLEMEN
1864.
1st.
D. Appleton and Company,.
New York, NY:.
260 pages, 4pp of adverts engraved frontis and numerous text illustrations of the guns, bullets, targets etc. Pencil inscription to the front end paper and ownership name to the inner blank. Publishers green pebbled cloth, light rubbing to the head of the spine, a very good copy. Information for both civilian and military marksmen, the merits and faults of contemporary guns including English rifles. Riling 808
[23744] |
£95.00 |
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CLIFFE John Henry |
Notes And Recollections Of An Anglers Rambles Among The Mountains, Valleys and Solitudes of Wales. With Sketches Of Some Of The Lakes, Streams, Mountains And Scenic Attractions In Both Divisions Of The Principality
1860.
1st Edn,.
Hamilton Adams and Co.
xii 254 pages, advert leaf, light spotting to title page, recased in the publishers blind stamped red cloth, gilt title to upper board, some occasional darkening to cloth.
[19207] |
£65.00 |
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CLIFFORD Kevin, ARBERY Len |
Redmire Pool
1984.
1st Edn,.
Beekay Publications.
Enfield.
245 pages, lge 8vo, colour and black and white illus from photographs, drawings etc, vg+ in dj.
[15326] |
£85.00 |
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CLIFFORD Kevin, ARBERY Len |
Redmire Pool
1984.
1st Edn,.
Beekay Publications.
Enfield.
245 pages, lge 8vo, colour and black and white illus from photographs, drawings etc, fading to the very bottom of spine, o/w vg in dj.
[21538] |
£70.00 |
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CLIFFORD Kevin, ARBERY Len |
Redmire Pool
1984.
1st Edn,.
Beekay Publications.
Enfield.
245 pages, lge 8vo, colour and black and white illus from photographs, drawings plans etc. SIGNEND by Kevin Cliffored and Len Arbery to the front-end paper, bookplate of Fred. J. Taylor to the front paste down, a very copy, in dj. A classic carp fishing title with excellent provenance.
[23642] |
£140.00 |
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COATES George |
Fishing On The Barrier Reef And Inshore
1971.
4th revised Edn,.
T Willmett and Sons (PTY) Ltd.
Townsville.
128 pages, 4 colour + b/w illus and maps, pictorial paper covers showing leaping marlin, some chipping to edges and rubbing.
[16953] |
£20.00 |
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COBB Cecil F. |
Sport On The Setit The Narrative Of A Sporting Trip Along The Rivers Atbara And Setit
1911.
1st Edn,.
Cross and Jackman.
Canterbury.
(xvi) -125 pages, 28, plates after photographs by H. Leney and the author. Publisher's slate blue cloth lettered in gilt to the upper board. SIGNED by Cobb on the lower blank margin of the preface page., some age browning to the end papers the contents clean and free of foxing.The cloth clean with no chips or splits A very good copy of a scarce work provincially published in a small edition. Cobb and his hunting partner hunted in the Sudan, bagging an elephant, waterbuck, greater kudu, hartebeest, gazelle etc., using a rifle borrowed from Major Powell-Cotton. At the end is a breakdown of the expenses of the trip Czech, Africa, p. 64.
[22662] |
£1600.00 |
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COBBOLD Ralph P. |
Innermost Asia Travel And Sport In The Pamirs
1900.
1st Edn,.
William Heinemann.
XVIII 354 pages, illus, lge folding map, foxing to frontis, presentation inscription on FEP "from one traveler to another with best wishes Sept 1919 Ralph P Cobbold". recased in the original red cloth, gilt title and sheep head vignette to upper cover, some old surface rubbing and soiling to covers, g+, very unusual to find signed. An excellent work on sport and adventure with voluble descriptions of the terrain. Czech 49.
[18687] |
£260.00 |
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COBBOLD Ralph P. |
Innermost Asia Travel And Sport In The Pamirs
1900.
1st Edn,.
William Heinemann.
xviii 354 pages, full page and text illus from photographs, 4 full page maps + lge folding coloured map at rear. Old repair to closed tear to verso 1 section of blank margin and map, publishers plain dark red cloth, some light fading to edges, possible a later publishers binding, some copies appear with a gilt sheep's head to upper board others in this binding. An excellent work on sport and adventure with voluble descriptions of the terrain. Czech 49.
[20077] |
£320.00 |
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COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker British Model
1989.
1st.
Cochran Publishing, Co., USA.
160 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old illustrations line drawings. A fine copy in fine dj. Includes list of guns shipped, serial numbers, bullets headstamps etc. A detailed survey.
[22023] |
£20.00 |
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COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia
1986.
1st Edn,.
Keith Cochran.
Rapid City, USA.
434 pages, 4to., numerous b/w illus, publishers binding, title in silver to upper board and spine. A fine copy in dj.
[21756] |
£50.00 |
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COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia
1986.
1st Edn,.
Rapid City, USA.
434 pages, 4to., numerous b/w illus showing the guns, parts, gun breakdowns. Publishers faux leather binding, title in silver to upper board and spine. A fine copy in dj, dj chipped at head and tail of the spine, now in clear removable sleeve.
[22565] |
£45.00 |
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COGSWELL & HARRISON LIMITED GUNMAKERS |
Catalogue
circa 1964.
136 pages, all aspects from premier shotguns, sporting rifles, revolvers, air weapons etc. card covers, vg.
[20723] |
£25.00 |
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COGSWELL & HARRISON Ltd |
Catalogue
nd 1962.
136 pages, illus throughout, loose price list, pictorial card covers, vg. A comprehensive catalogue shotguns, rifles, air rifles and pistols, revolvers and pistols, shooting requisites etc.,
[20614] |
£20.00 |
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COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD |
Guns Rifles Pistols Binoculars & Accessories
nd circa 1959.
120 pages, well illus, pictorial card covers, vg.
[20613] |
£25.00 |
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COGSWELL AND HARRISON LTD |
List of Guns and Accessories List No R/51
Circa 1954.
47 pages + loose price list, illus throughout, printed pictorial paper covers showing title and sidelock shotgun within green borders, some light dust soiling, written on front blank "given at Cogswells shop March 6/'54
[19850] |
£25.00 |
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COLEBY R.J.W. |
Regional Angling Literature A Check List Of Books On Angling And Salmon Fisheries In Scotland, Northern England Wales And Ireland
1979.
1st Edn,.
Billinghay.
95 pages, illus, limited to 500 copies, green cloth, gilt leaping salmon vignette to upper board, big game angling bookplate of Jack Reece to FEP, a fine copy in protective covers made to resemble a dj.
[16880] |
£30.00 |
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COLEBY R.J.W. |
Regional Angling Literature A Check List Of Books On Angling And Salmon Fisheries In Scotland, Northern England Wales And Ireland
1979.
1st Edn,.
Billinghay.
95 pages, illus, limited to 500 copies, green cloth, gilt leaping salmon vignette to upper board, a fine copy in protective covers made to resemble a dj.
[16380] |
£35.00 |
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COLES Captain |
A Musketry Catechism For The Use Of Both Services And Rifle Clubs
1860.
2nd Edn,.
32 pages, 3 plates, 2 of gun locks 1 of a rifle, large folding plate of distance and trajectory, small split on 1 fold, light browning and dust soiling to contents, red cloth covered boards, gilt title to upper board, some darkening to edges, vg-. Covers the stripping of the rifle, principles of firing, aiming, distance etc. Riling 734, Riling does not mention the 1st edition.
[11488] |
£135.00 |
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COLES Charles |
Game Birds
1981.
1st Edn,.
117 pages, folio, 24 full colour plates + pencil sketches by Maurice Pledger, a fine copy in dj, dj evenly faded on spine with original slipcase.
[4514] |
£65.00 |
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