scolopax (49 resultados)

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

Condición: New.

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

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

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

Condición: New.

Condición: New. In.

Hardback. Condición: New.

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

Paperback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

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

Condición: New. In.

1st edition. Provenance: Bookplate of Allan Thornton Witney. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked and decorated cloth. Spine worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 200 pp., illustrations. Subjects; Snipe shooting. 3 Kg.

1st edition. Provenance: Bookplate of Allan Thornton Witney. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked and decorated cloth. Spine worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 200 pp., illustrations. Subjects; Snipe shooting. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. Green cloth boards which are rubbed and bumped. Decoration to front board and gilt lettering to spine. Book plate on front paste-down (H. Barnard-Hankey) Front joint is tender but overall the text block is tight and clean. Black and white plate frontispiece.

Couverture rigide. Condición: Très bon. Lockerbie, The Signet Press, 1991, reprinted of the 1904 edition, supposed to be limited to 525 copie all numbered but ours is not, hardcover, about 8 X 5 inches, 200 (6) pagesillustrated in B&W. Book is virtually as new without noticeable wear. Protected with a kind of mylar jacket. WARNING : International shipping cost for this thin book will be reduced.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Ashley R Boon Ilustrador. This is a numbered copy (286) of 500. This is a new edition 1991 from the 1904 original. Clean and tight with no inscriptions. There is no dust wrapper but the light brown boards have a gilt illustration on the front and titles on spine. There is a thin palstic cover which is a little worn at the back.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a journey into the heart of the British countryside, exploring the fascinating world of the snipe. Written with a charming blend of humor and insightful observation, the author guides us through the intricacies of snipe-shooting, offering a rich tapestry of information on the bird's habits, habitats, and the art of tracking and hunting them. The book delves into the historical and natural context of snipe, from their place within the scientific classification of birds to their unique migratory patterns across the globe. The author thoughtfully presents the ethical considerations of snipe-shooting and the ecological impact of human activities on the snipe's delicate environment. This is a book for those who appreciate the beauty and complexity of nature, offering a timeless perspective on a cherished pastime and a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of life on our planet. 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: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1904, First Edition. Octavo. 5.5" x 8" approx. 200pp plus adverts. Frontispiece and head- and tail-pieces. Original green cloth, gilt title to spine, printed decoration to upper cover. Binding square and firm. Top edge gilt. Spotting to other edges. Former owner bookplate to end paper. Former owner gift inscription to head of half-title. Otherwise a 'Very Good+' copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh, 1904, first edition. Illustrated with a b&w frontispiece and drawings. 5.5" x 8". Green decorated cloth, spine and covers darkened, head and tail of the spine are worn. 200 pp. Natural history of snipe, habits and habitats, shooting, dogs, bogtrotting, etc. "These papers having. amused many in the pages of 'Maga', may perhaps amuse more when collected in booklet form.bringing a whiff from the snipe-haunted marshes into the stuffy prison of everyday life in parlour and street.". Scarce. Good.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This classic work on snipes and their behavior is a must-read for birdwatchers and ornithologists alike. Written by an expert naturalist under the pseudonym 'Scolopax,' it provides a detailed overview of the snipe's habitat, diet, mating habits, and migration patterns. The book also includes beautiful illustrations and anecdotes that bring these fascinating birds to life.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This classic work on snipes and their behavior is a must-read for birdwatchers and ornithologists alike. Written by an expert naturalist under the pseudonym 'Scolopax,' it provides a detailed overview of the snipe's habitat, diet, mating habits, and migration patterns. The book also includes beautiful illustrations and anecdotes that bring these fascinating birds to life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Signet Press, Lockerbie, 1991, #303 of 500 copies, reprint of the 1904 edition, with additional information. Illustrated with b&w plates by Ashley Boon. 5" x 7.75". Brown paper covered boards. 200 pp + 4 pp book ads. Chapters on natural history and habits of the snipe, snipe shooting, dogs, bogtrotting, etc. Fine.

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

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 2nd Edition. 8vo. Pp 200. Tissue-guarded frontis and illustrations in the text. 4 page publisher's list. Original cloth, light wear to all edges and with a stain to the front board and a lesser stain to the spine. Otherwise a tight, sound copy. No inscriptions.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. Limited/Numbered. Scarce one of 25 Lettered copies with this copy lettered O.This is a New Limited Edition of this scarce Snipe Classic of 1904 with Frank Southgate's original line drawings and with newly Commissioned illustrations by Ashley Book.500 were sold individually and numbered of which 200 specially bound copies were reserved for pre-publication subsriber's and there were also 25 deluxe copies hand bound in morocco leather and individually lettered A-Z and each one contains an original signed watercolour by Ashley Boon tipped onto the blank front endpaper.Our copy is lettered O and is in superb Fine Condition,Dark green full Crushed Morocco with five raised bands to spine with red morocco label to the second compartment along spine,lavish gilt ruled borders and with all page edges in gilt,Inner gilt dentelles and with marbled endpapers.There are NO former names or inscriptions present.Great copy for the collector 8vo 200pp.Rare Limited Edition one of Just 25 Copies.This copy lettered 0 [1991].

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1904 TRUE FIRST EDITION. 200 pages plus 4 page publisher's catalogue. Light green covers are intact and somewhat faded. Stain on front (upper left quadrant) and light wear marks on right hand side. Spine is frayed to top and bottom. Corners are bumped. Book is tight. Pages are clean and bright. Occasional foxing. Owner name on half title page.