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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1979). 1979 1st edition. 4to (198 x 257mm). Ppxii,81. B/w illustrations by Michael Lyne and Brian Rawling. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Good in slightly used & faded dust-wrapper. Collection of original short pieces on horses and hunting by Tim Bishop of The Field. Chapters include: The pride of the morning; The opening meet; Going out on a green one; Dangerous dodges out hunting; A question of soundness; Christmas and hunting; Field Master; The travelling foxhunter; Waiting for the frost; Taking out a young hunter; Meets and their merits; Ridden by the huntsman; 'As hounds ran'; Prepared to mount; Hunters, made and otherwise; Unwritten rules at the gate; Giving the horse a square deal; Strangers within the gates; Handsome is as does; Point-to-points again; First point-to-point ride; Summer hack; The Young Ones; A beautiful ride for a cob; Up-to-date at Pony Club camps; Unsporting terms; Privately sold; Show business; 'Comparisons are odious'; Stalking for a change; A stalker on the hill; 'The Yellow Stage'. NB. The half-title page verso is printed with an incorrect ISBN, 0904602133. This is actually the ISBN for Lurchers and Longdogs by E.G. Walsh published a year earlier. The correct ISBN for this book, 0904602117, is printed on the rear dust-wrapper flap. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with slight age tone. DJ with some edge wear, slight fading to spine.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1979). 1979 1st edition. 4to (198 x 257mm). Ppxii,81. B/w illustrations by Michael Lyne and Brian Rawling. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Browning to edges and end-papers. Good-plus in slightly used dust-wrapper. Collection of original short pieces on horses and hunting by Tim Bishop of The Field. Chapters include: The pride of the morning; The opening meet; Going out on a green one; Dangerous dodges out hunting; A question of soundness; Christmas and hunting; Field Master; The travelling foxhunter; Waiting for the frost; Taking out a young hunter; Meets and their merits; Ridden by the huntsman; 'As hounds ran'; Prepared to mount; Hunters, made and otherwise; Unwritten rules at the gate; Giving the horse a square deal; Strangers within the gates; Handsome is as does; Point-to-points again; First point-to-point ride; Summer hack; The Young Ones; A beautiful ride for a cob; Up-to-date at Pony Club camps; Unsporting terms; Privately sold; Show business; 'Comparisons are odious'; Stalking for a change; A stalker on the hill; 'The Yellow Stage'. NB. The half-title page verso is printed with an incorrect ISBN, 0904602133. This is actually the ISBN for Lurchers and Longdogs by E.G. Walsh published a year earlier. The correct ISBN for this book, 0904602117, is printed on the rear dust-wrapper flap. .…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Bound in publisher's green cloth. Minor shelf wear. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Bookplate removed front fep. One corner bumped.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Some play for power. She is playing for her life.At the glittering Swedish court, every smile conceals an ambition, every friendship comes with a price, and every whispered secret can destroy a dynasty.Countess Jacquette Gyldenstolpe has spent her life on the fringes of power. Shunned by society and overlooked by her own family, she knows better than to dream of a future beyond the role others have chosen for her.Then she falls in love with Prince Oscar, heir to the Swedish throne.As passion gives way to scandal, Jacquette is drawn deep into a world of royal rivalries, political intrigue and dangerous court games. Surrounded by enemies and trapped by expectations, she discovers that survival depends on far more than beauty or birth. One wrong move could cost her everything.But Jacquette is hiding a secret that threatens not only her future, but the future of the crown itself.Inspired by a remarkable true story, Butterfly Games sweeps readers into the lavish ballrooms and shadowed corridors of nineteenth-century Sweden, where love and ambition collide, and every choice carries a consequence.Perfect for readers of Philippa Gregory, Allison Pataki and Tracy Borman, this richly researched historical novel has captivated readers."A lush historical novel. bringing an unfamiliar chapter of Scandinavian history vividly to life." Goodreads reviewer"Very reminiscent of Philippa Gregory." Goodreads reviewer"A lovely glimpse into the Swedish royal court and the beginnings of the Bernadotte dynasty." Goodreads reviewer"An excellent work of historical fiction that delivers an engaging romance and memorable characters." Kirkus Reviews.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Some play for power. She is playing for her life.At the glittering Swedish court, every smile conceals an ambition, every friendship comes with a price, and every whispered secret can destroy a dynasty.Countess Jacquette Gyldenstolpe has spent her life on the fringes of power. Shunned by society and overlooked by her own family, she knows better than to dream of a future beyond the role others have chosen for her.Then she falls in love with Prince Oscar, heir to the Swedish throne.As passion gives way to scandal, Jacquette is drawn deep into a world of royal rivalries, political intrigue and dangerous court games. Surrounded by enemies and trapped by expectations, she discovers that survival depends on far more than beauty or birth. One wrong move could cost her everything.But Jacquette is hiding a secret that threatens not only her future, but the future of the crown itself.Inspired by a remarkable true story, Butterfly Games sweeps readers into the lavish ballrooms and shadowed corridors of nineteenth-century Sweden, where love and ambition collide, and every choice carries a consequence.Perfect for readers of Philippa Gregory, Allison Pataki and Tracy Borman, this richly researched historical novel has captivated readers."A lush historical novel. bringing an unfamiliar chapter of Scandinavian history vividly to life." Goodreads reviewer"Very reminiscent of Philippa Gregory." Goodreads reviewer"A lovely glimpse into the Swedish royal court and the beginnings of the Bernadotte dynasty." Goodreads reviewer"An excellent work of historical fiction that delivers an engaging romance and memorable characters." Kirkus Reviews Based on a true story in stormy early-1800s Europe, Butterfly Games is a sweeping tale of dangerous desire, fierce ambition and the price of power, ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory and Allison Pataki, from a new name in historical fiction. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

1st ed. 1st edition, 1975, illustrated by Val Biro. Binding tight; dust jacket spine slightly faded. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket.

1st ed. Gift inscription on dedication page. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG price-clipped dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG price-clipped dustjacket.

Paperback. Condition: New. Some play for power. She is playing for her life.At the glittering Swedish court, every smile conceals an ambition, every friendship comes with a price, and every whispered secret can destroy a dynasty.Countess Jacquette Gyldenstolpe has spent her life on the fringes of power. Shunned by society and overlooked by her own family, she knows better than to dream of a future beyond the role others have chosen for her.Then she falls in love with Prince Oscar, heir to the Swedish throne.As passion gives way to scandal, Jacquette is drawn deep into a world of royal rivalries, political intrigue and dangerous court games. Surrounded by enemies and trapped by expectations, she discovers that survival depends on far more than beauty or birth. One wrong move could cost her everything.But Jacquette is hiding a secret that threatens not only her future, but the future of the crown itself.Inspired by a remarkable true story, Butterfly Games sweeps readers into the lavish ballrooms and shadowed corridors of nineteenth-century Sweden, where love and ambition collide, and every choice carries a consequence.Perfect for readers of Philippa Gregory, Allison Pataki and Tracy Borman, this richly researched historical novel has captivated readers."A lush historical novel. bringing an unfamiliar chapter of Scandinavian history vividly to life." Goodreads reviewer"Very reminiscent of Philippa Gregory." Goodreads reviewer"A lovely glimpse into the Swedish royal court and the beginnings of the Bernadotte dynasty." Goodreads reviewer"An excellent work of historical fiction that delivers an engaging romance and memorable characters." Kirkus Reviews.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 1973). (1961) 1973 revised 2nd edition. 8vo (140 x 223mm). Pp240. Colour frontispiece, b/w illustrations, map, brief bibliography, pictorial end-papers. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Browning to edges but good-plus in slightly frayed and used dust-wrapper. This is a revised and updated edition of "Soho for the Colonel" (1961). Colonel Thomas Thornton's classic, "A Sporting Tour through the Northern Parts of England and Great Part of the Highlands of Scotland", took place in 1784. Michael Brander attempts to follow in his footsteps, making a comparison between Colonel Thornton's journey and the same route in 1959. The resulting hunt provides a book full of descriptions of sport, travel, inns, architecture and people, as seen both through Thornton's eyes in the 1780s and those of the author in the twentieth century. A little history, a little description, and many shooting and fishing stories. Chapters include: A stirrup cup; Drawing the home covert, Boroughbridge to Darlington; Tally O, Darlington to Lauder; Gone away, Lauder via Edinburgh and Glasgow to Tarbet; Tarbet to Dunkeld; Dunkeld to Speyside; Speyside; Grantown to Forres and back to Speyside; Sohowe, Inverness to Fort William; A gallop, Fort William to Inverary; View Holloa, Inverary to Hamilton, via Glasgow; In full cry again, Hamilton, via Edinburgh and Kelso to Wigton; Gone to ground, Wigton, via Kendal to Boroughbridge; Whoo whoop. Appendices are: Extract from Edinburgh Review; Chronological life of Colonel Thomas Thornton; Numbered notes on text. .…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 164 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.37 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with slight age tone. DJ with some edge wear and creasing.

Condition: new.

First edition. Nice bright copy; green cloth with gilt lettering on spine; pages appear clean overall; dust jacket price clipped; colour faded on spine, though lettering remains bold. Binding tight. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+ in Good- DJ. 8 1/2 x 12, pages unnumbered, about 120, b&w illustrations. The true story of the progress of a litter of beagle x sealyham puppies intentionally half-bred and reared during the post war days of austerity.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1973). (1961) 1973 revised 2nd edition. 8vo (140 x 223mm). Pp240. Colour frontispiece, b/w illustrations, map, brief bibliography, pictorial end-papers. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight browning to fore-edge but very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. This is a revised and updated edition of "Soho for the Colonel" (1961). Colonel Thomas Thornton's classic, "A Sporting Tour through the Northern Parts of England and Great Part of the Highlands of Scotland", took place in 1784. Michael Brander attempts to follow in his footsteps, making a comparison between Colonel Thornton's journey and the same route in 1959. The resulting hunt provides a book full of descriptions of sport, travel, inns, architecture and people, as seen both through Thornton's eyes in the 1780s and those of the author in the twentieth century. A little history, a little description, and many shooting and fishing stories. Chapters include: A stirrup cup; Drawing the home covert, Boroughbridge to Darlington; Tally O, Darlington to Lauder; Gone away, Lauder via Edinburgh and Glasgow to Tarbet; Tarbet to Dunkeld; Dunkeld to Speyside; Speyside; Grantown to Forres and back to Speyside; Sohowe, Inverness to Fort William; A gallop, Fort William to Inverary; View Holloa, Inverary to Hamilton, via Glasgow; In full cry again, Hamilton, via Edinburgh and Kelso to Wigton; Gone to ground, Wigton, via Kendal to Boroughbridge; Whoo whoop. Appendices are: Extract from Edinburgh Review; Chronological life of Colonel Thomas Thornton; Numbered notes on text. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1974). 1974 1st edition. Small 8vo (128 x 190mm). Ppvi,102. B/w illustrations by Michael Lyne. Dog illustration printed in black to red boards, spine titled in black. Slightly browned and used but good-plus in slightly soiled dust-wrapper. The adventures of a lost Jack Russell terrier. .…