Foran william robert (13 resultados)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1939). 1939 1st edition. Pp260. 4 Colour & 34 b/w plates & line illustrations by D. Newsome. Pictorial orange cloth. Slight wear but good-plus. An unusual book on the use of elephants and camels as pack animals. Includes chapters on llamas, yaks, water-buffalo, oxen, horses, mules and donkeys, huskies and reindeer. .…

No Binding. Condición: VG+. A lot of twelve VGF or better original release 8 x 10 still. 1949 re-release. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.

No Binding. Condición: VG+. A lot of fourteen VGF or better original release 8 x 10 still. 1949 re-release. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.

First Edition. A fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Prize-labek to the ffep. ; 260 pages; Description: 260 p. , 4 leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Transportation --Pack transportation. 3 Kg.…

First Edition. A fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Prize-labek to the ffep. ; 260 pages; Description: 260 p. , 4 leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Transportation --Pack transportation. 3 Kg.…

in 8°, pp. 292. Con 16 illustrazioni fotografiche fuori testo. Brossura editoriale figurata. Copia in ottimo stato. Collection de documents et de témoignages pour servir à l'histoire de notre temps.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. 4to (180 x 260mm). Ppxxii,319. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Bob Kuhn, pictorial end-papers. Black cloth, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 1000 copies, numbered and signed by Anthony Dyer (who contributed an Afterword) & Tony Archer who gave the original manuscript to the E.A.P.H.A. Slight corner bump but a fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Signed & numbered. The cover title is different: LEGENDS OF THE FIELD: MORE EARLY HUNTERS IN AFRICA. "Famous names like Baker, Selous, Neumann, Oswell, Sutherland, Andersson, Bell, Jackson and Samaki Salmon have their life stories recounted by the noted Foran." A manuscript completed by Foran in 1957 but not published until 1997. Foreword, dated 1956, by Keith Caldwell. .…

Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). (1981) 2007 2nd edition. 8vo (160 x 235mm). Ppxxii,312. B/w photograph plates, b/w illustrations by Bob Kuhn, bibliography, decorative end-papers. Purple boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. This is Robert Foran's account of elephant and rhino hunting in the area sandwiched between Uganda, the Sudan and the Congo in the years between 1902 and 1912, including the six-month free-for-all when Belgium ceded the territory to the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Foran was one of the few poachers who saw a financial return from the area, being simultaneously wanted for poaching by the British and Belgian authorities. Although Foran wrote his account fifty years ago, it was only published posthumously in 1981, in a limited edition. This is the first widely available edition of this work. . …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1961). 1961 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp192. B/w photograph plates. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Owner's name and small stamp (J.R. Smith, P.O. Nyeri) to fep, spotting to end-papers and edges but text clean, good-plus. Large chip from spine of frayed but non price-clipped dust-wrapper. "Memories of adventures and narrow escapes from disaster when hunting the tiger in India; bear, wapiti, elk and moose in the Rocky Mountains; the mountain sheep in the Mexican Desert; and various .species in Africa". Includes poaching in the Lado Enclave. Chapters include: Shikar in India: Tiger! Tiger!; Tiger hunting de luxe; The next tiger hunt; Some other tigers; The affair of a man-eater; Drama of the Indian jungle; An elephant rodeo in the Himalayas. The Rockies and Mexico desert: Big-horn, elk, wapiti and moose; Grizzly bear; Mountain sheep in Mexico. Some African safaris: My first shooting safari; Pepo, an elephant shamba-raider; Facing elephant stampedes; Adventure with man-eating lions; African buffalo; Some buffalo encounters; Vigil at a salt-lick; Black rhinoceros; Some rhinoceros episodes; Near-tragedies with elephants; Rogue elephant tragedy. Glossary of Kiswahili names for animals. .…

Condición: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange buckram cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in navy and maroon, navy backs. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Warne print code 260.339. Contains 260 pp with four plates in colour and thirty-four in black and white by D. Newsome. Off-setting to the end papers, else Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small tear to the top front cover, not price clipped, 7/6. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Major H. R. Hadow - With all best wishes and sincere friendship from W. Robert Foran - September 26th, 1939.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. STORIES FOR BOYS. …

1st Edn. xxii-319, Large 8vo illustrated with b/w photographs, and drawings by Bob Kuhn, pictorial end-papers. Black cloth, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 1000 copies, numbered and signed by Anthony Dyer who contributed an Afterword and Tony Archer who gave the original manuscript to the E.A.P.H.A a fine copy in DJ. Signed & numbered. The cover title is different: LEGENDS OF THE FIELD: MORE EARLY HUNTERS IN AFRICA. "Famous names like Baker, Selous, Neumann, Oswell, Sutherland, Andersson, Bell, Jackson and Samaki Salmon have their life stories recounted by the noted Foran." A manuscript completed by Foran in 1957 but not published until 1997. Foreword, dated 1956, by Keith Caldwell.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1916 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 272 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 272 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1916. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 268, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 268 268.…