Urk Blan (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited. This Is An Un-Numbered Limited Edition Of One Thousand Copies.Dj Has Been Plastic Laminated. Front Inside Flap Creased. Book Clean And Tight. Isbn: 01914988034. Previous Owner Name Inside.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition,limited. Book and dust jacket in very good condition. Limited to a 1000 copies this being number 517. Inside pages clean and unmarked. Stated first edition. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. xvii, 18-147 pp. One of 1000 copies. Little Charlie gets his education in foxhunting and avoiding hound and hunter. Size: Royal Octavo. Limited Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Limited First Edition. Gift quality hardcover in red leather covered boards with silver titles on cover & spine. This is an un-numbered limited edition of one thousand copies. Board tips and spine ends sharp, one micro poke through frt gutter approx 2" up from foot the size of a writing pen tip along with an almost 1" tear in dust jacket that sits on top of this area, from, perhaps, a fingernail. No names, tears or soil within the 147pp text. Unclipped original dust wrapper is faintly sunned on backstrip and besides the now closed tear at gutter (clear cello tape behind it on the jacket), one micro soil dot at head of backstrip is all that keeps this book from being new. J. Blan van Urk (1902-1998) has written with wit and spice, this book for children and curious adults: Little Charlie The Fox. He reveals characteristics of an attractive, precocious animal who exhibits a cynical attitude toward life and people, yet he remains curious, interested and playful. All this lends itself to droll, satirical treatment. With broad strokes the author has developed a captivating and entertaining story. Little Charlie the fox is one of four cubs born to Mamma & Pappa fox. In this tale, Pappa Fox teaches Charlie and his siblings about foxhunting in a light-hearted, yet factual manner. Charlie and his brothers play various games with zest and humor. Behind his antics is much reality. for in foxhunting, he is the superstar. This book is a fictional story with many true facts to teach the unknowing adult and child of his wiley ways and is one of the best of it's kind, perhaps the only one of its kind and comes highly recommended from us here at HORSE BOOKS PLUS.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Serendipity Press, Wilmington, Delaware, 1997. Xvii, 18-147 pp. #306 of a limited edition of 1000 copies. Signed by J Blan van Urk on the FFEP. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. J. Blan van Urk (1902-1998) has written with wit and spice, this book for children and curious adults: Little Charlie The Fox. He reveals characteristics of an attractive, precocious animal who exhibits a cynical attitude toward life and people, yet he remains curious, interested and playful. All this lends itself to droll, satirical treatment. With broad strokes the author has developed a captivating and entertaining story. Little Charlie the fox is one of four cubs born to Mamma & Pappa fox. In this tale, Pappa Fox teaches Charlie and his siblings about foxhunting in a light-hearted, yet factual manner. Charlie and his brothers play various games with zest and humor. Behind his antics is much reality. For in foxhunting, he is the superstar. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 233 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Illus, 13 x 9.5", red cloth w/leather labels, 283 w/index, t.e.g., covers rubbed & soiled, spine label scratched, spine sunned, front inner hinge cracked. Chapters include "Prominent Foxhunters Of An Early Day", "When Is A Hunt Not A Hunt?", "The Toronto And North York Hunt". LIMITED TO 950 COPIES.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hunting. Volume 1 ONLY of two volumes. Limited to 950 copies, not numbered. Covers rubbed, soiled, and faded, spine label scuffed, corners bumped. Small bookseller sticker inside the rear cover, hinges shaken and poorly repaired. Long author signed inscription on the half title page, with a signed typed letter from the author to the recipient, paper clip dent and rust stain. Large book, additional postage may be required for international orders. Inscribed by Author(s).…

FIRST EDITION. THE STORY OF AMERICAN FOXHUNTING FROM CHALLENGE TO FULL CRY, The Derrydale Press, 1940, first edition, Volume 1, spine faded with some soiling and light wear to the upper area, else a vg+ copy in the publishers original cloth binding with leather label and very good original glassine dust-wrapper chipped at the dust-wrapper spine extremities. Replete with photos and/or illustrations in both color and black & white. 1/950 copies. Inscribed by the author and dated at time of publication.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. The Story of American Foxhunting: Volume II - From Challenge to Full Cry. By J. Blan Van Urk and printed in New York City by the Derrydale Press. 1941, 433 pp, 12.75 x 10", cloth binding. In fair condition, with rubbing and scuffing to boards, primarily along the edges and corners. Hinges are in good condition with minimal wear. Small pencil inscriptions on second flyleaf page. Tops of some pages are stained, and pages have slight age-related toning throughout (please reference photographs). Filled with a color frontispiece and subsequent black-and-white illustrations and pictures of dogs and foxhunting throughout. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A rare piece of American foxhunting, published after the first volume. One of only 950 copies produced.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. v.1, xxxi, [1], 283 pp. 1940. v.2, xx, [1], 435 pp. 1941. Siegel 162 Frazier V-3-a TEG Books: Some minor fading on spines. Front endpapers have taped in fox hunt club memorabilia. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 364. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 364 Volume 1.…

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 488. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1950 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 488.…

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No markings on text. Moderate wear to cover. Gold gilded top foredge with deckle edge. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Friday.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1940. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 364, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 364 364.…