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Published by Coch-y-Bonddu Books. Machynlleth. 2000 2000
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, , United KingdomCoch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2000). 2000 1st edition. De luxe issue. 4to (220 x 278mm). Pp180. Colour photographs, marbled end-papers, silk marker ribbon. Fully bound in dark green leather binding, tipped on portrait photograph to upper board, upper…board and spine titled in silver-gilt. Fine unread copy in slipcase. Author's signature tipped-on to half-title page. Un-numbered out-of-series copy of the de luxe leather-bound edition. * A collection of Fred's angling essays on a medley of angling-related subjects - unusual fish such as lampreys and sturgeon, research into the earliest illustrations of fishing reels and angling in English church paintings, and memoirs of Dick Walker, Hugh Falkus, Terry Thomas and Rev. Edward Alston. * The leather-bound edition was limited to only 50 copies. These sold out prior to publication. This is an un-numbered out-of-series copy of that edition. The author's signature has been tipped-on to the half-title page. Chapters include: Thirty-five years of Irish fishing; The Royal sturgeon; Explaining Llandegfedd's record pike; The earliest documented capture of big pike; Churchill pike fishing; Pike swallows dog; The earliest English illustration of an angler; A fourth-century European illustration of a salmon angler; Burning and sunning the water; Some notes on Chinese fishing; The St Keverne reel; The earliest fishing reel - a new perspective; Catching a lamprey; Lampreys and the kings of England; Too few lampreys; Spawning brook lampreys of the River Test; A rod in Russia; An old man, two boys and a 202lb catfish!; Thanksgiving address; Gillies, charr and the rector's reply; The red fellow; The Macedonian fly; The blow-line; Hugh Falkus; The Rev. Edward C. Alston - a gentle Englishman; A memoir by the Rev. Edward C. Alston; Terry Thomas; Salmon and women; At the water's edge. .
Published by Coch-y-Bonddu Books. Machynlleth. 2000 2000
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, , United KingdomCoch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: New
US$ 1,643.88
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2000). 2000 1st edition. De luxe issue. 4to (220 x 278mm). Pp180. Colour photographs, marbled end-papers, silk marker ribbon. Fully bound in dark green leather binding, tipped on portrait photograph to upper board, upper…board and spine titled in silver-gilt. Edition limited to 50 copies. Inscribed by author to previous owner on half title. Fine copy in slipcase. Copy #44 of the leather-bound edition of only 50 copies. A superb item for the collector. A collection of Fred's angling essays on a medley of angling-related subjects - unusual fish such as lampreys and sturgeon, research into the earliest illustrations of fishing reels and angling in English church paintings, and memoirs of Dick Walker, Hugh Falkus, Terry Thomas and Rev. Edward Alston. Chapters include: Thirty-five years of Irish fishing; The Royal sturgeon; Explaining Llandegfedd's record pike; The earliest documented capture of big pike; Churchill pike fishing; Pike swallows dog; The earliest English illustration of an angler; A fourth-century European illustration of a salmon angler; Burning and sunning the water; Some notes on Chinese fishing; The St Keverne reel; The earliest fishing reel - a new perspective; Catching a lamprey; Lampreys and the kings of England; Too few lampreys; Spawning brook lampreys of the River Test; A rod in Russia; An old man, two boys and a 202lb catfish!; Thanksgiving address; Gillies, charr and the rector's reply; The red fellow; The Macedonian fly; The blow-line; Hugh Falkus; The Rev. Edward C. Alston - a gentle Englishman; A memoir by the Rev. Edward C. Alston; Terry Thomas; Salmon and women; At the water's edge. .
More imagesA NARRATIVE OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF HIS MAJESTY'S FLEET IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, and the Combined Fleets of France and Spain, from the Year 1741, to March 1744. + VICE-ADM--L L-ST-K'S ACCOUNT OF THE LATE ENGAGEMENT NEAR TOULON, Between His Majesty's Fleet, and the Fleets of France and Spain as presented by Him the 12th March 1744-5. + VICE-ADM. LESTOCK'S RECAPITULATION as spoke by him at the Bar of the Hon. House of Commons, on Tuesday the 9th of April, 1745. + THE SENTENCE ON VICE-ADMIRAL LESTOCK Pronounced by the Court-Martial, Sitting aboard His Majesty's Ship, the Prince of Orange, at Deptford, on Tuesday, the 3rd of June, 1746. (4 Volumes bound as 1)
[MATHEWS, Admiral Thomas]; LESTOCK, Vice-Admiral. . (4 Volumes bound as 1)
Published by London J. Millan; M. Cooper; John Millan; M. Cooper 1745, 1745, 1745, 1746 1746
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, , United KingdomChaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB
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Third Edition; FIRST EDITION; FIRST EDITION; FIRST EDITION. 8vo. hardback (approx. 20.5 x 12.5cm) in full 18th century calf with raised bands, title label and decorative gilt to spine. viii, 135pp. plus 1pp Publisher's advertisement. 56pp. 27pp. plus 1pp. Publisher's advertisement. 23pp. A clean copy with no previous owners' mar…kings or inscriptions. Light foxing to prelims. Rubbing and slight cracking to top surface of calf on spine. Light scuffing to boards. Overall a Good Copy of an interesting collection of associated volumes. (Shelf 4) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
More imagesPublished by Hilscher, Dresden 1778
- First Edition
Seller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.White Fox Rare Books and Antiques, ABAA/ILAB
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Paper pastedown. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 4to. 17 by 11 cm. 168, [4]. 165, [3] pp. Contemporary mottled paper pastedown on boards and spine. Scattered light foxing.