lynch stanislaus (65 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Book is in fair condition. The binding is tight, but the book shows shelf wear and the spine is slightly bent.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Good. 1951. No Edition Stated. 188 pages. White pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Pages are lightly tanned at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Inscription to front endpaper. Boards have slight shelf with bumping to corners. Spine ends are a little crushed with light tanning. Boards are slightly bowed. Slight forward lean to text block. The unclipped dust jacket has moderate edge wear, tears and chips to edges and spine ends. Light tanning to spine and edges. Notable loss to spine ends. Considerable water marks to edges and corners.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Nice undated (circa 1940s) hardcover in dark red cloth with dulled but legible gilt titles. No names, tears or soil. Illustrated with 8 b/w plates by Whitmore. 181 pp. Original brown/red on grey illustrated dust wrapper in new mylar chipped and w/tape stains. The best of Irish foxhunting and English steeplechasing including a chapter on the Galway Blazers. Here is an unusually attractive book of sporting experiences - many of them of life in the fox-hunting West of Ireland. Its writer is very much at home with hounds and horses, he has an eye and ear for the sights and sounds of the countryside, and he knows the value of words. Whether it is hunting or racing that he describes - a ride with the hounds at dawn, an opening meet, taking a toss, a day with the Galway Blazers or the Bray Harriers, or the thrills of Fairyhouse or Aintree - he writes with first-hand knowledge and with a zest that will stir the most lethargic reader.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good+. First Edition. A very good first edition copy in red cloth binding, just a small ownership name in front. The dust jacket is unclipped and bright but has small edge gaps, in a clear film protective sleeve.

Condición: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good +. First Edition. Gift quality first edition 1951 hardcover in red cloth covered boards showing bumped spine ends & fairly sharp tips. Christmas gift ded on lightly foxed fep, no other writing, no tears or soil in the crisp, tight 188pp text with foxed edges of page block. Un-clipped, un-priced facsimile dust wrapper with color illustration on frt panel has a few repaired chips including one that took half of the title from spine, but book still displays well in new mylar. This popular Irish author takes the reader off the beaten track. There are descriptions of good hunts with famous packs, and a delightful account of a drag -hunt with some sporting foot-harriers in the hills of county Cavan, but the author is a true rambler and takes you by many an unknown Irish lane. The tempo of the writing follows the sport; a fast burst with the famous United Hunt from Condronstown Covert, easing to a slow hunt with the sporting Sean Peels.

Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. In good condition with good jacket - a little loss at the edges but otherwise fine.

hardback. Condición: Very Good. Illustrated by Olive Whitmore. NY (Devin-Adair) nd. Spine dull but a very good copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition hardcover in dark brown cloth covered boards with sharp tips and bumped spine ends. No dj. 79pp text is crisp, clean and unmarked save for some age-toning on endpprs. The birth, weaning, training, and life of an Irish Field Hunter illustrated with lovely line drawings by Olive Whitmore.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Possible First. Nice undated (circa 1940s) hardcover in dark red cloth with dulled but legible gilt titles. Tidy name/date on fep, remainder of innards fine. Illustrated with 8 b/w plates by Whitmore. 181pp. A professional reproduction color dust wrapper in new mylar displays well despite even surface soil and one stray pen mark over the h in author's last name. The best of Irish foxhunting and English steeplechasing including a chapter on the Galway Blazers. Here is an unusually attractive book of sporting experiences - many of them of life in the fox-hunting West of Ireland. Its writer is very much at home with hounds and horses, he has an eye and ear for the sights and sounds of the countryside, and he knows the value of words. Whether it is hunting or racing that he describes - a ride with the hounds at dawn, an opening meet, taking a toss, a day with the Galway Blazers or the Bray Harriers, or the thrills of Fairyhouse or Aintree - he writes with first-hand knowledge and with a zest that will stir the most lethargic reader.

Condición: Good. 1946. Reprinted. 181 pages. No dust jacket. Brown paper covered boards with red cloth to spine. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Heavier to endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Light marking to both boards.

hardcover. Condición: Good. original 1940 Devin-Adair Company hardcover No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Condición: Good. No Edition Remarks. 79 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white and colour illustrations. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Clipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Tom Carr Ilustrador. First Edition. Red cloth with gilt titles. No inscriptions. Unclipped jacket has some edge wear and tear with small repairs, but complete. 6 B & W illustrations by Tom Carr. A very nice copy in a fair only jacket.

Condición: Good. No edition remarks. 79 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Pencil illustrations throughout by Tom Carr. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Binding remains firm. Minor pencil inscriptions to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf wear with some rubbing, fraying and corner bumping. Some mild sunning and tanning. Clipped jacket has heavy edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good-. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 181 pp; Very nice clean tight book in dust jacket with a bit of edge wear at the spine ends 2 closed short edge tears have been repaired with clear tape on the back side, no tape stains, a nice attractive book.

Condición: Good. . Hardback. c. 1953. Fine in original cloth covers, lacking dust wrappers. Sunned to spine and showing some shelfwear, lightly warped. Lightly toned, text and illustrations crisp and clear and remains a fine copy. . . . .

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Reprint. Gift quality hardcover presentation copy by the author's wife on half title page. 'To Peter & Rose, Happy memories of Badminton 1992. Margaret Lynch'. Book is like new, crisp and clean in green cloth covered boards showing sharp tips and spine ends. Only fault is a twist in the spine causing lower tips to have a slight forward lean. Original, un-clipped (and un-priced) dust wrapper shows light handling soil and a feint grease mark on blank rear panel. Displays very well in new mylar. Poems of the Chase by a passionate Irish sportsman with great drawings by Tom Carr. Signed.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an evocative exploration of the world of Irish fox hunting in its heyday. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, the author immerses readers in the thrill of the chase, the camaraderie of the hunting community, and the deep connection between humans and animals in this time-honoured tradition. The author's passion for the sport shines through as they delve into the intricacies of fox hunting, from the early morning cub-hunting expeditions to the excitement of the opening meet and the adrenaline rush of a successful chase. Readers are transported to the heart of the Irish countryside, experiencing the exhilaration of galloping across open fields, navigating challenging obstacles, and witnessing the remarkable athleticism of both horses and hounds. Beyond the thrill of the hunt, this book also explores the ethical considerations and challenges faced by the hunting community, such as the use of barbed wire and the risk of tetanus. The author's reflections on these issues provide a nuanced perspective on the complexities of this controversial sport, prompting readers to consider the delicate balance between tradition and animal welfare. This book offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of Irish sporting life. Its insights into the world of fox hunting, its portrayal of the human-animal bond, and its exploration of the ethical dilemmas surrounding the sport remain relevant, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in equestrian pursuits, Irish culture, or the history of hunting. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Former owner's nameplate pasted onto front endpaper, otherwise clean and unmarked copy. Light bumping visible to corners of boards and ends of spine strip. Dust jacket wrapped in protective mylar sleeve. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Condición: Good. . Hardback. c. 1953. Fine in original cloth covers, lacking dust wrappers. Sunned to spine and showing some shelfwear, lightly warped. Lightly toned, text and illustrations crisp and clear and remains a fine copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. undated, C. 1953. the boards are edge worn. foxing and usage markings. 95 pages. soundly bound. fairly good condition [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Foreword by Lord Dunsany and whose signature in facsimile graces the Foreword. Very Good condition copy of the First Edition, stated. Big, tall quarto hardcover format, bound in green cloth, soiled around the edges, short, closed tear to title page, a bit of scuffing to spine head and foot, a bit of soiling to prelims, else clean and tightly bound, unmarked. Full color frontis, with [6], 7-60 pp., eight color and eight black-and-white plates. Black lettering to front cover.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

First edition. [vi] + 79pp; illustrated by Olive Whitmore. Original brown cloth with gilt lettering. No inscriptions. VG.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.