Huddlesford publications (71 resultados)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1988). 1988 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 242mm). Pp159. B/w illustrations by Romey Brough. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slight use else very good in slightly faded / marked dust-wrapper. A violent and disturbing novel of a captive badger and the unpleasant world of badger-baiters and dog-fighters. Standard Plummer stuff then. . Brough, Romey (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and small tear.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Little wear to boards. Content is clean with light toning. Complete DJ with light toning.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slightly bumped and used. Good-plus in spine-faded dust-wrapper. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Bottom edges damp-stained o/w very good in faded dust-wrapper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slight bump else very good in dust-wrapper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Spotting to top edge, end-papers slightly browned. Good-plus in slightly tanned dust-wrapper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Shop's stamp to front end-paper, slight stain to pp31-4 else very good in dust-wrapper. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .…

Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). (1987) 1987 reprint. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp114. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. This is David Hancock's account of his career as a lurcher breeder. Incidental to his own life, Hancock includes anecdotes about that of Brian Plummer. "David Hancock, lurcher breeder, photographer and poultry farmer is best known for his famous collie / greyhound cross lurchers. In collaboration with Brian Plummer he developed the strain of lurchers which have become so famous as fast and intelligent hunters. His story. tells of his relationship with Plummer, of their early experiments in breeding lurchers, of the foundation of his stud, and of the breeding of his many famous dogs." Chapters include:- Early days; Plummer and the experiments in lurcher breeding; Meanwhile down on the farm; The start of the lurcher stud; A new stud dog, new line and a new measure of success; A few collies too many; Greyhounds in number; A few of my own little foibles regarding lurchers; Letter from America; Questions a lurcher breeder is asked; The coming of Parvo virus; On a more controversial note; The future. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp192. B/w photographs. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Top edge dusty, dent to upper board but a good-plus in rather faded and used dust-wrapper. This book is "an idiots' guide to lurcher breeding a step by step account of the breeding of lurchers and longdogs, not only to continue a family of lurchers, but also [for] starting up a commercial lurcher breeding kennels". Advice, opinion and anecdote in Plummer's customary style. .…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Little wear to boards. Content is clean with light toning. Good DJ with faded spine.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. Possible book-seller's stamp to front end-paper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1988). (1986) later reprint. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp147. B/w photographs, illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use and spine-fading. Good-plus in like dust-wrapper. An interesting group of profiles of some modern hunters, terriermen, lurchermen and falconers. Derry Argue, John Bromily, Terry Duggan, Eric Furness, David Hancock, Eddie 'Gummy' Hodgson, Derek Hume, Martin Knowelden, Jack Ivester Lloyd, Phil Lloyd, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Price, Dan Russell, Frank Sheardown, John Jock Tait, Alan Thomas, Ted Walsh. Well worth a read. .…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st. First edition hardback, 1987, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with only minor signs of handling and storage - white dj slightly rubbed and toned to edges; black cloth boards generally clean and crisp. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears little read, no annotations or inscriptions; toning to page-ends but text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book. Photograph available.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp122. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by John Tickner. Black cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slightly cocked else very good in faded dust-wrapper. Chapters on early days, pot-filling and sporting dogs, Jack Ivester Lloyd, otter, fox and mink hunting, and the B.F.S.S. .…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 148pp, not price clipped, no inscriptions, illustrated. slight rubbing to edges of wrapper, particularly the upper edge but no tears, however there is some fading to spine, titles are still just readable, wrapper now in clear protective sleeve. Clean and bright internally, nice condition copy. Heavy book, please inquire for postage outside the UK.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Black hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear to covers. Signed by the author on title page. The front endpaper also bears the name Huxley (this book came from the collection of the late writer on Africa, Elspeth Huxley). Dustjacket condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear. 159pp. Several b/w photographic illustrations. In this book the author describes his life as a settler in Kenya during the period after World War II and the granting of independence, dividing his time between farming and hunting, and a way of life gone forever. Signed by Author(s).…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp192. B/w photographs. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and stained. Good copy in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. This book is "an idiots' guide to lurcher breeding a step by step account of the breeding of lurchers and longdogs, not only to continue a family of lurchers, but also [for] starting up a commercial lurcher breeding kennels." Advice, opinion and anecdote in Plummer's customary style. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp192. B/w photographs. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and used but good copy in frayed, slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. This book is "an idiots' guide to lurcher breeding a step by step account of the breeding of lurchers and longdogs, not only to continue a family of lurchers, but also [for] starting up a commercial lurcher breeding kennels". Advice, opinion and anecdote in Plummer's customary style. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). (1964) 1988 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (139 x 222mm). Ppxiv,149. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slight use but very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. Tales of terriers and lurchers, rat-catchers and gypsies, especially in the Black Country of Drabble's youth. A great book, one of Phil Drabble's best and most workmanlike. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1986). 1986 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp147. B/w photographs, illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and used but good copy in used dust-wrapper. An interesting group of profiles of some modern hunters, terriermen, lurchermen and falconers. Derry Argue, John Bromily, Terry Duggan, Eric Furness, David Hancock, Eddie 'Gummy' Hodgson, Derek Hume, Martin Knowelden, Jack Ivester Lloyd, Phil Lloyd, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Price, Dan Russell, Frank Sheardown, John Jock Tait, Alan Thomas, Ted Walsh. Well worth a read. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp122. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by John Tickner. Black cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Chapters on early days, pot-filling and sporting dogs, Jack Ivester Lloyd, otter, fox and mink hunting, and the B.F.S.S. . …

1st. edn. Brief inscription on front free endpaper. Rear endpaper and last page of text creased in top corner. Otherwise, bright and tidy with b/w illustrations. Dust jacket unclipped and lightly shelf worn. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condición: VG. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG. 1st. Memoirs of a country sportsman. 122pp, illustrated. VG copy in dust wrapper. Signed by Author to title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good+. 1st Edition. 114 Pages, Illustrated. A Bright And Soundly Bound Book, Unmarked, One Corner Of An Endpaper Is Clipped. The Dustjacket Is Complete And Unmarked. Not Ex Library.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp192. B/w photographs. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Signs of use. Good-plus in faded dust-wrapper. This book is "an idiots' guide to lurcher breeding a step by step account of the breeding of lurchers and longdogs, not only to continue a family of lurchers, but also [for] starting up a commercial lurcher breeding kennels." Advice, opinion and anecdote in Plummer's customary style. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp192. B/w photographs. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. This book is "an idiots' guide to lurcher breeding a step by step account of the breeding of lurchers and longdogs, not only to continue a family of lurchers, but also [for] starting up a commercial lurcher breeding kennels". Advice, opinion and anecdote in Plummer's customary style. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp192. B/w photographs. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Fore-edge very slightly bumped else very good in used dust-wrapper. This book is "an idiots' guide to lurcher breeding a step by step account of the breeding of lurchers and longdogs, not only to continue a family of lurchers, but also [for] starting up a commercial lurcher breeding kennels". Advice, opinion and anecdote in Plummer's customary style. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). (1964) 1988 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (139 x 222mm). Ppxiv,149. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in silver. Bookseller's label to front end-paper. Very good in dust-wrapper. Tales of terriers and lurchers, rat-catchers and gypsies, especially in the Black Country of Drabble's youth. A great book, one of Phil Drabble's best. .…