James Purdey (52 results)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1969). (1936) 1969 4th edition reprint. Small 8vo (133 x 203mm). Ppviii,144. B/w photograph plates, b/w line illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. White d/w showing 3/4 length silhouette of two men, titled in black, d/w price 15s. net. Dents to top edge of boards, spotting to edges. Good-plus in frayed and slightly soiled dust-wrapper. "Truly a book for a youthful sportsman, or the tyro who has taken up shooting late in life and feels that 'a working knowledge' of the shot gun and the simpler forms of ballistics will hold him in good stead", Shooting Times. Chapters include: The shot gun; Gun-fitting; The shooting school; Cartridges; Powder; Shot. Types of shooting in the British Isles: Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Rough shooting; The etiquette of shooting; The care of the gun; Clay bird shooting; Gun proof; "To those concerned". .…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1938). (1936) 1938 reprint. Small 8vo (127 x 189mm). Ppx,241,ad. B/w photographs and illustrations. Blind-stamped border to green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight lean to spine, stains to cloth, foxing to end-papers and edges. Good-plus, lacks dust-wrapper. "Truly a book for a youthful sportsman, or the tyro who has taken up shooting late in life and feels that 'a working knowledge' of the shot gun and the simpler forms of ballistics will hold him in good stead", Shooting Times. Chapters include: The shot gun; Gun-fitting; The shooting school; Cartridges; Powder; Shot. Types of shooting in the British Isles: Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Rough shooting; The etiquette of shooting; The care of the gun; Clay bird shooting; Gun proof; "To those concerned". .…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Metanarrative and the Environment: A Story of Morality, Agency, and Governance. Book.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1965). (1936) 1965 4th edition. 8vo (132 x 204mm). Ppviii,144. B/w photographs, illustrations. Two dust-wrappers known; A, old style, here is silver-grey with inset b/w photo. Some use and browning, spotting to end-papers and edges. Good-plus in rubbed dust-wrapper. "Truly a book for a youthful sportsman, or the tyro who has taken up shooting late in life and feels that 'a working knowledge' of the shot gun and the simpler forms of ballistics will hold him in good stead", Shooting Times. Chapters include: The shot gun; Gun-fitting; The shooting school; Cartridges; Powder; Shot. Types of shooting in the British Isles: Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Rough shooting; The etiquette of shooting; The care of the gun; Clay bird shooting; Gun proof; "To those concerned". .…

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

Condition: Very Good. first edition; quarto, [100] pp. followed by a section of advertising, profusely illustrated including individual portraits of students from all classes; embossed original cloth lightly rubbed, overall very good; among the graduates is controversial American novelist and poet James Purdey (portrait on page 28). - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1936). 1936 1st edition. 8vo (125 x 188mm). Pp237. B/w photographs, illustrations. Red cloth, spine and upper board titled in silver-gilt. Slight browning else very good. Lacks dust-wrapper. Pencil notations throughout. Invoice, and assortment of relevant newspaper cuttings loosely laid in. "Truly a book for a youthful sportsman, or the tyro who has taken up shooting late in life and feels that 'a working knowledge' of the shot gun and the simpler forms of ballistics will hold him in good stead", Shooting Times. Chapters include: The shot gun; Gun-fitting; The shooting school; Cartridges; Powder; Shot. Types of shooting in the British Isles: Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Rough shooting; The etiquette of shooting; The care of the gun; Clay bird shooting; Gun proof; "To those concerned". .…

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

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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 137 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

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Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

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Condition: New. 1st edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 144 pages. 8.50x5.44x0.52 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Catalog. Not dated but it comes with a 3 page Price List dated 1 December 1989, 35 pages. 11" x 7". All color photographs. The Catalog covers History of the firm; The building of a Purdey gun (10 pages); The Purdey factory and training; Testing a Purdey; The West London shooting grounds; Guns and rifles built by James Purdey and Sons; Gun cases; Maintenance of the Purdey gun; Notes on the proof of gun barrels; Purdey cartridges; Purdey accessories, etc. The Catalog is in Very Fine As New condition. It comes with A Short History of the Firm (Fine)), a U.S. Price List of Accessories (Fine), a Clothes, Gifts And Accessories Catalog (Near Fine), and the original addressed and post marked mailing envelope (about Good). Language: eng Language: eng.…