Librería: Neil Ewart, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reino Unido Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
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Publishers Green Cloth Gilt. Illustrated by the Author & Chas. Whymper. A Very Good or Better Book. Slightest Rubbing and a Few Minor Marks to Boards. Binding Firm and Intact. Slight Spotting to Page Edges. Previous Owner Ink Stamp to Half Title. No Inscriptions. PBFA Member. We Welcome Direct Contact With Our Customers. Contact Neil Ewart Rare Books If You Require Any Further Information or Images. N° de ref. del artículo 004348
Título: First Lessons in the Art of Wildfowling
Editorial: Horace Cox, London
Año de publicación: 1896
Encuadernación: Hardcover
Condición: Very Good
Edición: 1st Edition
Librería: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1896. 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:- 368, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. [Please Note:- Images Cut] 368. Nº de ref. del artículo: LB1111004064662
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Librería: CraigsClassics, Hudson, NH, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. "First Lessons in the Art of Wildfowling" by Abel Chapman. 1896 1st edition; Horace Cox; London. Nicely illustrated with 36 illustrations by the author, and three by Chas. Whymper - many of the illustrations are full-page and fold-out. There are numerous illustrated advertisements at the front and back for sporting companies and gear. The contents are as follows: What are Wildfowl, and Where are they Found?; Flight-shooting by Day and Night; Coast-shooting under Canvas; On Punts Punt-guns, and the Practice of Wildfowl Shooting Afloat; Concerning Wildfowl at Home and Abroad; Duck-shooting with the Stanchion-gun, by Day and Night; On Wild Geese and Swans with Directions in the Aiming and Firing of Punt-guns, and in "Timing the Shot"; On Wild Geese and Swans with Remarks on Hard Weather and its Effects on Fowl; On Grey Geese; On the Diving-ducks, Sea-ducks, and Divers with Directions in Distinguishing the Different kinds of Wildfowl when Seen at a distance; Concluding Remark; Wildfowling in Autumn; Two Seasons on Home Waters - 1891-2, 1892-3; Morning Flight; Two Seasons in Southern Spain - A Fowler's Winter 1893-4, A Contrast 1894-5; British Wildfowl. Condition: Light staining to the front cover and spine; clean back cover. There is a crack at the front hinge resulting in the front cover being a bit shaky. Nice interior - the pages are mostly clean with only an occasional small foxing spot; a bit heavier foxing on the front end paper and pastedown. Initials written in pencil on front pastedown. Overall the book is in Good condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: ABE-1702328511955
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: R.E & G.B Way, NEWMARKET, SUFFO, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. X1 270 pages, 36 illus by the author and Charles Whymper, 5 folding, ioriginal green cloth. nice copy, Nº de ref. del artículo: 015578
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Librería: David Foley Sporting Books, Dallas, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Green cloth beveled boards with gilt spine & cover titles; 8vo; 270 pp text plus numerous ad pages; illustrated with fold-out frontispiece plate, 22 other full-page plates (4 fold-out) plus 18 text drawings. With chapters on flight shooting, coast shooting, punt gunning, wild geese & swans, grey geese, divers and a section of Chapman's reminiscences gunning waterfowl in England and Spain. Book in VG condition with light scattered foxing, more pronounced on the fore edge of text block. Spine ends a bit bumped, covers clean with bright titling. A nice example of the 1st edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 002094
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Reino Unido
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1896). 1896 1st edition. Ppxii,270 + 13pp adverts at front & 21 at rear. Folding frontispiece & b/w plates by the author & Charles Whymper. Dark green cloth, gilt titles to upper board and spine. Small abrasion to fore-edge. Minor foxing and browning to prelims but overall a very good copy of a scarce book. Chapters on gun-punts and punt-gunning, coast-shooting under canvas, wildfowling for duck, geese and swans. Extensive section of wildfowling reminiscences at home (on the North-east coast), and in Southern Spain. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 31798
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: George Bayntun ABA ILAB PBFA, Bath, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. First Edition. With Thirty-six Illustrations by the Author and three by Chas. Whymer. Folding frontispiece and plates. 8vo. [1]f, xii, 270 pp. Bound in the original green cloth, lettered in gilt, decorated paper endleaves, plain edges. Slightly worn around the edges. With 7 leaves of advertisements at the front and 11 at the end. A very good copy. With a neat ink inscription on the half-title dated 1899 and the bookplate of Oliver Collett. Nº de ref. del artículo: ebc2723
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