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Published by Collins. London. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10: 0007479018ISBN 13: 9780007479016
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2012). (1883) 2012 new edition. 8vo (160 x 241mm). Ppxxx,207. Not illustrated. Grey cloth, spine & upper board titled in black, tipped-on illustration. A fine new copy. Issued without a dust-wrapper. Jefferies' nature essays about the wildlife of London's fringe, written for The Standard newspaper. Jefferies specifically avoids naming specific places, it would be a good exercise to try to identify them now. Chapters include: Woodlands; Footpaths; Flocks of birds; Nightingale Road; A brook; A London trout; A barn; Wheatfields; The Crown; Heathlands; The river; Nutty Autumn; Round a London copse; Magpie fields; Herbs; Trees about town; To Brighton; The Southdown shepherd; The breeze on Beachyhead. "Nature Near London is a collection of observational pieces from locations near London at the end of the 19th Century. The depth of knowledge and of familiarity with particular places and particular species gives the impression that each small piece is the product of many years of observation. His style of observation is a work in miniature - cataloguing the most minute details; the dancing of a flower in the wind or the darting of a cautious trout. The chapters centre on a special place, a certain species, geographical feature or habitat - everything from orchards and copses to rivers and streams. Jefferies always explains the typical behaviour of whatever he is describing, and often contrasts what he sees with what one would expect to see in another part of the country, or in a different season. His knowledge of flowers is wide-ranging, and his ability to describe one particular patch of a field in such a specific way brings tremendous variety to the chapters that make up the book. The final chapters are a departure - both from the character of the rest of the book, and from London itself, as Jefferies boards the train to Brighton. Suddenly he is describing people and their relationship to nature, as much as nature itself. The scope widens, less a work in miniature, more surging towards a triumphant end as Jefferies becomes ever more philosophical. 100 years on, the book becomes even more relevant than when it was published - as a reminder of the dangers of unrelenting urbanisation, but also the context of the trend that aims to recreate nature where we need it most - around our cities. Nature near London is a portrait of what we've lost, and a reminder of nature's positive and calming influence. Going along with Jefferies is like taking an afternoon stroll out of the city, without having to leave your armchair." Published as part of Collins Nature Library series - re-issues of important natural history works chosen and introduced by Robert Macfarlane. PREVIOUS PRICE £20.00.
Published by Ashford Press. Southampton, Hampshire. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 1852530375ISBN 13: 9781852530372
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Book First Edition
Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. Folio (253 x 355mm). Ppviii,208. Full page colour plates, b/w illustrations by Esdaile Hudson, orange end-papers. Cream boards, spine titled in gilt. Spotting to top edge, else clean. Good-plus in faded dust-wrapper. A new collection of Jefferies writings, edited and commented on by Colin McKelvie. .
Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode.
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A few small tears to the dust jacket. A tan to the page edges. Contents remain clear and firm within. A good condition book.
Published by Tideline Books. Rhyl, Denbighshire. 1985., 1973
ISBN 10: 0903270048ISBN 13: 9780903270045
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Condition: new. Whymper, Charles (illustrator). (Hardcover, 1985). (1878) 1985 reprint of 1973 Tideline edition. 8vo (142 x 206mm). Ppxviii,219,ill. B/w engravings by Charles Whymper. Brown cloth, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults but a good unread copy in dust-wrapper. From a stock of new books which has been in store for over 30 years and may smell slightly musty. A nice reprint of this popular first-hand account of gamekeeping and poaching in nineteenth century England. Facsimile reprint of the 1880 illustrated edition, the first edition appearing in 1878 when the author was thirty. A classic of country life in the nineteenth century. Delightful tales of gamekeeping, poaching, rabbiting, fishing and natural history. Chapters include: The man himself - his house, and tools; His family and caste; In the fields; His dominions - the woods, meadows and water; Some of his subjects - dogs, rabbits, 'mice and such small deer'; His enemies - birds and beasts of prey, trespassers; Professional poachers - the art of wiring game; Guerilla warfare - gun accidents, black sheep. .
Published by Tideline Books. Rhyl, North Wales. 1985., 1973
ISBN 10: 090327003XISBN 13: 9780903270038
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1985). (1879) 1985 new illustrated Tideline edition. Small 8vo (142 x 206mm). Ppviii,240. B/w illustrations by Derick Bown, fawn end-papers. Sand-coloured boards, spine titled in black. Slight shelf-wear but very good in dust-wrapper. A reprint of the 1879 first edition with a new foreword by Geoff R. Worrall. Nineteenth century boyhood adventures with rod and gun. Chapters include: The first gun; The old punt - a curious turnpike; Tree-shooting - a fishing expedition; Egg-time - a "Gip"-trap; Woodland twighlight - traitors on the gibbet; Lurcher-Land - "The Park"; Oby, and his system - the moucher's calendar; Churchyard pheasants - before the bench; Luke, the rabbit-contractor - the brook path; Farmer Willum's Place - snipe-shooting; Ferreting - a rabbit-hunter; A Winter Night; Old tricks; Pheasant-stalking; Matchlock versus breechloader; Conclusion. .
Published by London : Quartet Books, 1979
ISBN 10: 0704332590ISBN 13: 9780704332591
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Paperback edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxiv, 309 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. Subjects; Agricultural labourers Great Britain History 19th century. Country life Great Britain History 19th century. West Country (England) Social life and customs. 1 Kg.
Published by The Signet Press. Salisbury, Wiltshire. 1989., 1989
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1989). (1884) 1989 new edition. Large 8vo (172 x 244mm). Ppx,148. Sepia illustrations by Neil McReddie. Decorative maroon cloth gilt, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good. "The wild red deer in the West of England have so largely increased in numbers recently as to occupy a very different and far more important position in the fauna of the country than used to be the case." Richard Jefferies brings us up to date, to time of publication (1884), with a detailed account of the natural history, and the chase, of the Exmoor red deer. Chapters include: Red deer land; Wild Exmoor; Deer in summer; Antlers and fern; Ways of deer; Tracking deer by slot; The hunted stag; Hind-hunting; A manor house in deer land; Game notes and folk-lore. Actually quite relevant, and a good read, as ever with Richard Jefferies. .
Published by Stroud : Nonsuch, 2006
ISBN 10: 1845880544ISBN 13: 9781845880545
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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New Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 238p. ; 20cm. Subjects: Natural history ; Outdoor books. 1 Kg.
Published by Excellent Press. Ludlow, Shropshire. 2006., 2006
ISBN 10: 1900318229ISBN 13: 9781900318228
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2006). (1879) 2006 Excellent Press edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppviii,240. Not illustrated. Dark blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. New facsimile reprint of the first edition of 1879, with a handsome new dust-wrapper painting by Rodger McPhail. Nineteenth century boyhood adventures with rod and gun. Chapters include: The first gun; The old punt - a curious turnpike; Tree-shooting - a fishing expedition; Egg-time - a "Gip"-trap; Woodland twighlight - traitors on the gibbet; Lurcher-Land - "The Park"; Oby and his system - the moucher's calendar: Churchyard pheasants - before the bench; Luke, the rabbit-contractor - the brook path; Farmer Willum's Place - snipe-shooting; Ferreting - a rabbit-hunter. A Winter Night; Old tricks; Pheasant-stalking; Matchlock versus breechloader; Conclusion. PREVIOUS PRICE £18.95.
Published by The Signet Press. Salisbury, Wiltshire. 1989., 1989
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1989). (1884) 1989 new edition. Large 8vo (172 x 244mm). Ppx,148. Sepia illustrations by Neil McReddie. Decorative maroon cloth gilt, spine titled in gilt. Fine unread copy. "The wild red deer in the West of England have so largely increased in numbers recently as to occupy a very different and far more important position in the fauna of the country than used to be the case." Richard Jefferies brings us up to date, to time of publication (1884), with a detailed account of the natural history, and the chase, of the Exmoor red deer. Chapters include: Red deer land; Wild Exmoor; Deer in summer; Antlers and fern; Ways of deer; Tracking deer by slot; The hunted stag; Hind-hunting; A manor house in deer land; Game notes and folklore. Actually quite relevant, and a good read, as ever with Richard Jefferies. PREVIOUS PRICE £16.00.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2021
ISBN 10: 1015293816ISBN 13: 9781015293816
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Published by Chatto & Windus. London. 1912., 1912
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1912). (1884) 1912 new edition. 16mo. Ppviii,224. Gilt top edge, silk marker. Maroon leather. Insect damage to spine, boards bowed, bookplate. Working copy in remnant dust-wrapper. A nice collection of Jefferies essays, in a pocket-sized, fine-paper edition. .
Published by Kessinger Legasy Reprints. USA. 1997., 2010
ISBN 10: 1169264956ISBN 13: 9781169264953
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(Hardcover, 1997). ND (2010) print-on-demand hardback reprint. 4to (185 x 264mm). Pp145. Laminated boards, issued without dust-wrapper. A good copy. Observations of the English countryside in prose and poetry. .
Published by Excellent Press. Ludlow, Shropshire. 2005., 2005
ISBN 10: 1900318202ISBN 13: 9781900318204
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2005). (1878) 2005 new edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp221. B/w engravings by Charles Whymper, dark green end-papers. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good copy in dust-wrapper. New reprint of this popular first-hand account of gamekeeping and poaching in nineteenth century England. Facsimile reprint of the 1890 revised edition, the first edition appearing in 1878 when the author was thirty. A classic of country life in the nineteenth century. Delightful tales of gamekeeping, poaching, rabbiting, fishing and natural history. Chapters include: The man himself - his house, and tools; His family and caste; In the fields; His dominions - the woods, meadows and water; Some of his subjects - dogs, rabbits, 'mice and such small deer'; His enemies - birds and beasts of prey, trespassers; Professional poachers - the art of wiring game; Guerilla warfare - gun accidents, black sheep. .
Published by Oxford University Press. Oxford. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0192812408ISBN 13: 9780192812407
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: New. (Paperback, 1978). (1978) later reprint. 8vo paperback (132 x 197mm). Ppxiv,352. New introduction by Richard Fitter. Slight use, usual slight browning but solidly intact, second-hand paperback. A combined edition of two of Richard Jefferies most popular books. Readable and fascinating accounts describing nineteenth century rural life in the greatest detail, which also examine the social changes in the countryside of Queen Victoria's time. Considered controversial in his day, Jefferies' work remains indispensable reading. Chapters include: Gamekeeper at Home: The man himself - his house and tools; His family and caste; In the fields; His dominions - the woods, meadows, and water; Some of his subjects - dogs, rabbits, 'mice, and such small deer'; His enemies - birds and beasts of prey, trespassers; Professional poachers - the art of wiring game; The field detective - fish poaching; Guerilla warfare - gun accidents, black sheep. The Amateur Poacher: The first gun; The old punt, a curious 'turnpike'; Tree-shooting, a fishing expedition; Egg-time, a 'gip' trap; Woodland twilight - traitors on the gibbet; Lurcher land - 'The Park'; Oby, and his system, the moucher's calendar; Churchyard pheasants, before the bench; Luke, the rabbit contractor, the Brook Path; Farmer Willum's place, snipe shooting; Ferreting, a rabbit-hunter; A winter night, old tricks, pheasant stalking, matchlock versus breech-loader, conclusion. .
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ISBN 10: 1314436562ISBN 13: 9781314436563
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Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode.
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Condition: Very Good. 1948. Hardcover. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing minor shelfwearwith nicks and bumps, otherwise in good condition. Previous owner's mark on ffep, in pencil, remains a nice copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Published by Southampton : Ashford, 1987
ISBN 10: 1852530375ISBN 13: 9781852530372
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1st edition. Near fine gilt-blocked cloth copy with slightly stained boards in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; [208]p : ill with some colour. Notes; Includes bibliography. Subjects; Country life England. Natural history England. Hunting History 19th century England. Sports History 19th century England. Natural history Great Britain. Country life Great Britain. England Countryside ca 1880 Personal observations. England Field sports ca 1880 Personal observations. England Countryside 1837-1901. England Field sports ca 1880. 1 Kg.
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Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode., 1948
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Condition: Very Good. 1948. Hardcover. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing minor shelfwearwith nicks and bumps, otherwise in good condition. Previous owner's mark on ffep, in pencil, remains a nice copy. . . . .
Published by Hardpress Publishing, 2013
ISBN 10: 1314192426ISBN 13: 9781314192421
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Published by Smith, Elder & Co. London. 1906., 1906
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(Hardcover, 1879). (1878) 1906 reprint. 12mo (115 x 175mm). Ppxii,221+6pp ads. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt, upper board with title & blind-stamped design. Some use & browning. A good copy. A cheap edition of this classic of country life in the nineteenth century. Delightful tales of gamekeeping, poaching, rabbiting, fishing and natural history. Chapters include: - The man himself - his house, and tools; His family and caste; In the fields; His dominions - the woods, meadows and water; Some of his subjects - dogs, rabbits, 'mice and such small deer'; His enemies - birds and beasts of prey, trespassers; Professional poachers - the art of wiring game; Guerilla warfare - gun accidents, black sheep. .
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ISBN 10: 1314436570ISBN 13: 9781314436570
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