Language: English
Published by Hardpress Publishing, 2013
ISBN 10: 1313254274 ISBN 13: 9781313254274
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Language: English
Published by Hardpress Publishing, 2013
ISBN 10: 1313254274 ISBN 13: 9781313254274
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Language: English
Published by HardPress Publishing, 2013
ISBN 10: 1313254274 ISBN 13: 9781313254274
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
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Published by Edinburgh ; London : William Blackwood, 1904
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
1st edition. Provenance: Bookplate of Allan Thornton Witney. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked and decorated cloth. Spine worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 200 pp., illustrations. Subjects; Snipe shooting. 3 Kg.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. THE GUN IN THE FIELD Robert Hale, London, 1948, first printing. Illustrated with drawings. 5.25" x 7.75". 283 pp. Green cloth, title dull on the spine, endpapers foxed. A collection of sixty-four essays, originally published in 'The Field', on gamebird shooting and shotguns, behavior in the field, shooting technique, ballistics, rough shooting, shooting the oncoming bird, high and overhead, wildfowl at long range, improving your shooting, etc. Covers pheasant, grouse, pigeon, waterfowl, etc. Very good.
Published by Edinburgh ; London : William Blackwood, 1904
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
1st edition. Provenance: Bookplate of Allan Thornton Witney. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked and decorated cloth. Spine worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 200 pp., illustrations. Subjects; Snipe shooting. 1 Kg.
Language: English
Published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1904
Seller: Calluna Books, Morpeth, United Kingdom
First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good, Hardback. Bookplate of Peter Conder.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1991
Seller: Librairie Montréal, Saint-Césaire, QC, Canada
Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. Lockerbie, The Signet Press, 1991, reprinted of the 1904 edition, supposed to be limited to 525 copie all numbered but ours is not, hardcover, about 8 X 5 inches, 200 (6) pagesillustrated in B&W. Book is virtually as new without noticeable wear. Protected with a kind of mylar jacket. WARNING : International shipping cost for this thin book will be reduced.
Published by The Signet Press, UK, 1991
Seller: steve porter books, Salisbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Ashley R Boon (illustrator). This is a numbered copy (286) of 500. This is a new edition 1991 from the 1904 original. Clean and tight with no inscriptions. There is no dust wrapper but the light brown boards have a gilt illustration on the front and titles on spine. There is a thin palstic cover which is a little worn at the back.
Language: English
Published by HardPress Publishing, 2013
ISBN 10: 1313254274 ISBN 13: 9781313254274
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a journey into the heart of the British countryside, exploring the fascinating world of the snipe. Written with a charming blend of humor and insightful observation, the author guides us through the intricacies of snipe-shooting, offering a rich tapestry of information on the bird's habits, habitats, and the art of tracking and hunting them. The book delves into the historical and natural context of snipe, from their place within the scientific classification of birds to their unique migratory patterns across the globe. The author thoughtfully presents the ethical considerations of snipe-shooting and the ecological impact of human activities on the snipe's delicate environment. This is a book for those who appreciate the beauty and complexity of nature, offering a timeless perspective on a cherished pastime and a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of life on our planet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Language: English
Seller: Callahan and Company Booksellers, Peterborough, NH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh, 1904, first edition. Illustrated with a b&w frontispiece and drawings. 5.5" x 8". Green decorated cloth, spine and covers darkened, head and tail of the spine are worn. 200 pp. Natural history of snipe, habits and habitats, shooting, dogs, bogtrotting, etc. "These papers having. amused many in the pages of 'Maga', may perhaps amuse more when collected in booklet form.bringing a whiff from the snipe-haunted marshes into the stuffy prison of everyday life in parlour and street.". Scarce. Good.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Aug 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1022716522 ISBN 13: 9781022716520
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This classic work on snipes and their behavior is a must-read for birdwatchers and ornithologists alike. Written by an expert naturalist under the pseudonym 'Scolopax,' it provides a detailed overview of the snipe's habitat, diet, mating habits, and migration patterns. The book also includes beautiful illustrations and anecdotes that bring these fascinating birds to life.
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: New.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Signet Press, Lockerbie, 1991, #303 of 500 copies, reprint of the 1904 edition, with additional information. Illustrated with b&w plates by Ashley Boon. 5" x 7.75". Brown paper covered boards. 200 pp + 4 pp book ads. Chapters on natural history and habits of the snipe, snipe shooting, dogs, bogtrotting, etc. Fine.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1022716522 ISBN 13: 9781022716520
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh, 1904
Seller: Leakey's Bookshop Ltd., Inverness, United Kingdom
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. 8vo. Pp 200. Tissue-guarded frontis and illustrations in the text. 4 page publisher's list. Original cloth, light wear to all edges and with a stain to the front board and a lesser stain to the spine. Otherwise a tight, sound copy. No inscriptions.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1022716522 ISBN 13: 9781022716520
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Published by William Blackwood and Sons, 1904
Seller: SEVERNBOOKS, Telford, SHROP, United Kingdom
First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1904 TRUE FIRST EDITION. 200 pages plus 4 page publisher's catalogue. Light green covers are intact and somewhat faded. Stain on front (upper left quadrant) and light wear marks on right hand side. Spine is frayed to top and bottom. Corners are bumped. Book is tight. Pages are clean and bright. Occasional foxing. Owner name on half title page.
Published by Robert Hale Limited; Hutchinson's Library of Sports and Pastimes; Herbert Jenkins 1948; 1952; 1951, London; New York; Melbourne; Sydney; Cape Town, 1948
First Edition
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Nigel Lovett; Not Stated; None (illustrator). First edition. A smart collection of uncommon shooting titles, including 2 first editions, and all three original dust wrappers. A collection of unusual modern shooting titles, comprised of 2 uncommon volumes, and the incredibly scarce volume 2.All volumes bound in their original publisher's cloth, complete with original dust wrappers. Volume 1 dust wrapper unclipped.Featuring 2 first editions, in volumes 1 and 2.Volume 1 features charming monochrome vignette illustrations throughout, rendered by artist Nigel Lovett, who often illustrated similar pastoral scenes.Volume 2 features a monochrome frontispiece, and 4 double-sided monochrome plates of photography. Collated, complete. Bound in original cloth. In original dust wrappers, vols 2 and 3 clipped by tearing. Externally, very smart. Very minor shelf wear. Small mark to vol2 front spine tip. Ink inscription to vol2 front free endpaper. The odd minor area of age toning to endpapers. Notable crease to vol3 front spine tip. Dust wrappers generally smart. Moderate shelf wear. Large closed tears to vol2 dust wrapper, with corresponding tape mending to the reverse. Moderate loss to vol2 dust wrapper cover and vol1 dust wrapper head. Occasional rubbing to covers. Sunning to vol3 dust wrapper. Small coloured pencil mark to vol3 dust wrapper front cover. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. book.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1021128651 ISBN 13: 9781021128652
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Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
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