John Taylor Pondoro (32 results)

Leather Bound. Condition: Fine. Special Edition. The cover has green leather. The spine strip has four raised bands. The text block ends have gilt. The endpapers have green moire' cloth. 14 chapters; b/w illustrations; index. There are many references to Westley Richards rifles. An ink stamp of an address is on the front pastedown. Scans e-mailed upon request.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Fifth printing. Very Good in a Fair dust jacket. Book is sound and square. Small bookstore label affixed to bottom of rear pastedown and a previous owner bookplate on front endpage. Text is clean and unmarked. The price-clipped jacket has creasing to front panel. At head of DJ spine there's some very light chipping and a well done tape repair on the reverse side of the jacket. Mostly white rear panel is very well-toned and/or foxed. 215 pages.

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. (1995), 431pp, illus., green pigskin w/ gilt design, aeg, linen eps, 4 raised bars to spine, "Privately printed for the members of The Firearms Classics Library' by Odysseus Editions, , one small scratch to front cover, light rubbing to pg edges, no dj, contents clean 7 unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First Edition Thus.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Gilded page edges, clean and unmarked. All pages are intact and binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Endpapers are Moirà fabric with satin ribbon marker. Gilded page edges, clean and unmarked. All pages are intact and binding is sound. Bound In full leather with hubbed spine. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Gilded page edges, clean and unmarked. All pages are intact and binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Limited edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Endpapers are Moire fabric with silk ribbon marker. Gilded page edges, clean and unmarked. Scuffs on front board near spine. All pages are intact and binding is sound. Bound In full leather with hubbed spine. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Leather bound. Condition: As new. (The Firearms Classics Library). Odyseuss Editions, 1995. 431pp. 8vo. Full leather, decorative gilt covers, gold titles on spine, silk moire endpages, all edges gilt, ribbon marker. As new unread leatherbound hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo in tan cloth, spine title in dark brown. Binding tight and square, corners and spine ends pushed but not rubbed.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). (1955) 1989 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (155 x 215mm). Ppxviii,355. B/w photographs. Blue cloth, spine titled in black. Very good copy in dust-wrapper. Pondoro means lion in Chinyungwe. It was the name the natives gave to John Taylor when he first began to hunt in Africa on the lower Zambezi in the early part of the twentieth century. For more than thirty-five years, Taylor was a professional hunter, often out of touch with civilization for as long as three and four years at a time: Taylor said that he did not learn of WWII until some of his men brought back provisions wrapped in old newspapers-only then did he learn of the rest of the world wracked by war! Find out what Taylor had to say about the most dangerous animal, how to get downwind of your elephant, what makes a man-eater and how to track it, how hippos navigate in water, when poisonous snakes attack, where to aim when an animal is charging you, and why zebras are considered bad-mannered creatures. Taylor is considered one of the best storytellers in the hunting-book world, and Pondoro is highly entertaining. A quality reprint of this classic African big-game hunting title. .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. (1995) 432 pp. Original green leather covers w/ gilt decoration on binding. Gilt title and four raised bands on spine. Binding very bright and clean. All edges gilt w/ green moire endpapers. Illust. w/ b/w photos and drawings. Contents very nice.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 3rd Edition . 3rd edition, 1953. Publication of 215 pages. The dust jacket is worn, chipped pieces and a corner piece missing on the front cover. The boards are in good condition. There is foxing on the early and last pages of the book as well as on the inner part of the jacket, the remaining pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound and presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. R*2024/08/06 GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. An undated hardcover reprint of the 1956 paperback novel. No publishing information, circa 2005??? Fine in a Fine dust jacket. 191 pages. $11.95 price intact on front flap.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Thus. First Safari Press Hardcover Edition (First Thus) With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing. Originally Published In 1948 By Herbert Jenkins Ltd. The Book Is Near Fine With Very Faint Foxing To The Top Edges. The Jacket Is Near Fine With Light Surface Rubbing. Publisher's Card Laid In.

Hardcover, in dust jacket. First edition, first printing. Fine in fine dust jacket, in mylar cover.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Muy Bien. Dust Jacket Condition: Bien. 1? Edición. Coleccion Herackles, serie C, Cacerias.225 pags con ilustraciones. Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condición: Como Nuevo. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Como Nuevo. 1ª Edición. 1960. En esta obra, el autor cuenta sus cacerías, entre 1929 y 1935,

Condition: Very Good. Special Edition printed privately for the Firearm Classics Library by the National Rifle Association; Full green leather with gilt decoration to spine and both boards; four raised bands, green sikl moire endpapers, gilt edges, and silk marker. Unmarked and about new. ; 431 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Hbk, royal 8vo, 431pp 'Special Edition' dated 1995, no dj as issued, gilt-stamped green full leather, all foredges gilt, watered-silk endpapers, ribbon marker, index, illustr throughout in b+w 'Privately Printed for the Members of The Firearms Classics Library' this special edition was prepared from an original 1948 edition appears unused excellent unmarked clean and tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. DW is noticeably creased, bumped and worn. Some nicks, significant tears and loss inc. an open tear of 145mm and loss of c.10 sq cm on rear. Price unclipped. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine, publisher logo embossed on rear. Minor bumps to spine. Binding sound. Frontispiece B&W photo. Text block shows very slight age tanning to page edges, otherwise clean bright and sound throughout. 220 x 145mm, 216pp.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. (Guns, Firearms).

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1949). (1948) 1949 reprint. 8vo (142 x 221mm). Pp215. B/w frontispiece photograph. Red cloth, spine titled in gilt. Cloth badly stained and faded, front board slightly chewed. Reading copy only, in poor dust-wrapper. Taylor's opinions and knowledge of rifles and their use, "also a summary ofthe author's wide experiences as a professional hunter for twenty-five years. The conclusions to which these experiences have brought him make this book unique in both its scope and in the information it affords." .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Stanley Smith (illustrator). First Thus. Special edition printed for the members of The Firearms Classics Library, Full leather binding with gilt decorations, ribbed spine, moire endpapers, sewn in ribbon marker, all edges gilt, a beautiful production, like new copy. Prepared from the original 1948 edition, published by Thomas G. Samworth.

Reprint of the 1948 original. 8vo. (10), 431 pp. Illustrated from photographs, plates, line drawings. Czech Africa, p. 163: "Sought-after classic in the field and has been reprinted several times. Taylor explores all facets of African rifle shooting considered the bible on the subject." Riling 2666. Very good. Gilt-stamped gray cloth, color illustrated dust jacket (frayed at spine ends). (7346).

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1948). 1948 1st edition. Pp215. B/w frontispiece photograph. Badly foxed but good in a battered but complete dust-wrapper. Taylor's opinions and knowledge of rifles and their use, "also a summary ofthe author's wide experiences as a professional hunter for twenty-five years. The conclusions to which these experiences have brought him make this book unique in both its scope and in the information it affords." .

Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New Book, factory sealed in original shrink wrap. Full green leather with gilt lettering and decoration.

Condition: Good. [12], xiv, [2], 431, [3] pages. Illus. Index. Editor's Note by Dr. Jim Casada. Cover has some wear and soiling. Some page soiling noted. John Howard "Pondoro" Taylor (1904-1969) was a big-game hunter and ivory harvester of Irish descent. Born in Dublin as the son of a surgeon he developed an urge to go to Africa and become a professional hunter. Taylor mainly hunted for his own account and had little interest in guiding clients. His parents paid for his passage to Cape Town. In Africa he experimented extensively with different types of rifles and calibers which made him an expert in big game rifles. He is credited with developing the Taylor KO Factor, and authored several books. Although Taylor used various firearms for his work as a hunter, he preferred the expensive, British double rifles over anything else, especially when tackling dangerous game. His fondness for such cartridges as the .450/.400 Nitro-Express, .500/.465 Nitro-Express and .375 Holland & Holland Magnum are expressed again and again in his writing. Of the 450/.400 he says, "It has ever been one of my favorites. I have used it extensively on all kinds of African game from elephant down with the greatest possible satisfaction." Speaking of the .375 Magnum (a cartridge still sold) he wrote, "Undoubtedly one of the deadliest weapons in existence. I've had five of these riflesâ"two doubles and three magazinesâ"and have fired more than 5,000 rounds of .375 Magnum ammunition at game. One of them accounted for more than 100 elephant and some 411 buffalo, besides rhino, lions and lesser game." Taylor killed over 1,000 elephants. This special edition has been privately printed for members of The Firearms Classics Library. Film was prepared from an original 1948 edition. The book was printed and bound by Quebecor Printing. The text paper was specially made for this edition by P. H. Glatfelter Company. The binding is of genuine pigskin Saderra leather, Himalay grain, furnished by the Cromwell Leather Company. Endleaves are 300-denier silk moire. edges and gilded and spines are brass-die stamped in 22-karat gold. Cover stampings and design of this edition by Selma Ordewer. Jim Casada's formal education includes a B. A. in history from King University, an M. A. in British history from Virginia Tech,and a Ph. D. in British imperial history from Vanderbilt University. He taught at Winthrop University from 1971-1996 before devoting all his energies to writing. While at Winthrop he rose to the rank of full professor, served two terms as chair of the graduate faculty, was recognized as the institution's Distinguished Professor in 1983, and won numerous excellence in teaching awards. As an academician, he wrote several books, roughly a hundred articles, and reviewed numerous books for scholarly journals. He is a long-time member of a number of outdoor writers' groups and has served as president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA), and the South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPe), as well as being a founding board member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association. Pigskin saderra leather, Himalaya grain binding Special Edition privately printed for members of The Firearms Classics Library.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Nuevo. Dust Jacket Condition: Nuevo. Edición Limitada. JOHN TAYLOR FUE UN CAZADOR PROFESIONAL DE MARFIL QUE PASÓ TREINTA AÑOS DE VIDA CONTINUA EN LA SABANA AFRICANA. UTILIZÓ Y PROBÓ LA MAYORÍA DE LOS DIFERENTES RIFLES Y CALIBRES BRITÁNICOS, ESTADOUNIDENSES Y ALEMANES DE LA ÉPOCA, Y CON ELLOS CAZÓ MUCHAS DE LAS ESPECIES DE CAZA MAYOR QUE SE ENCUENTRAN EN EL CONTINENTE AFRICANO. VALIOSOS CONSEJOS Y EXPLICACIONES SOBRE LOS CARTUCHOS Y RIFLES. TAMBIÉN HAY UNA GRAN CANTIDAD DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA CAZA ACTUAL DE TODOS LOS ANIMALES DE ÁFRICA. HAY TAMBIÉN UNA SECCIÓN SOBRE LA PUESTA A TIRO DEL RIFLE, YA QUE EL AUTOR ERA UN FIRME DEFENSOR DE LAS MODERNAS MIRAS TELESCÓPICAS. TAYLOR, DEDICÓ SU VIDA A EXPERIMENTAR CON LA BALÍSTICA, Y SUS RESULTADOS ESTÁN CONTENIDOS EN ESTA OBRA CLÁSICA. FUE CAZADOR PROFESIONAL DE MARFIL, USO LA MAYORIA DE RIFLES Y CALIBRES. INFORMACION DE TODOS LOS ANIMALES AFRICANOS. RECONOCIDA QUE UNA DE LAS MEJORES OBRAS SOBRE ARMAS. EDICION DE 1.000 EJEMPLARES. DIBUJOS STANLEY SMITH. Autor: TAYLOR, JOHN H. PONDORO, Edición: PRIMERA, Editorial: SOLITARIO, Encuadernación: IMITACION PIEL, SOBRECUBIERTA, Páginas: 540, Prólogo: PREFACIO DEL AUTOR.