Borrill Tim (4 results)

Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 216mm). Pp246. Colour and b/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine copy in dust-wrapper. Tim Borrill gives a very readable account of fifteen years hawking in the Golden Valley in Herefordshire with Kai, his redtail. He also gives us something on his background as a falconer, beginning with his first common buzzard at fifteen. Lots on the author's own experiences, with a great deal of practical advice. Chapters include:- The art of falconry; The falconer or the austringer; The parabuteo or the buteo; The captive-bred parent-reared redtail; The furniture and the equipment; The quarry; Manning and training; Hawking; The moult; Seasons. .

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 216mm). Pp246. Colour and b/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Tim Borrill gives a very readable account of fifteen years hawking in the Golden Valley in Herefordshire with Kai, his redtail. He also gives us something on his background as a falconer, beginning with his first common buzzard at fifteen. Lots on the author's own experiences, with a great deal of practical advice. Chapters include: The art of falconry; The falconer or the austringer; The parabuteo or the buteo; The captive-bred parent-reared redtail; The furniture and the equipment; The quarry; Manning and training; Hawking; The moult; Seasons. A well-written and amusing book which contains much real information and experience. .

Condition: Very Good. Scratches to the front of the jacket. Content is like new.