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A fascinating memoir of salt water fishing in America, the personal copy of fishing enthusiast and former Brighton police officer, Jack Reece. Written by Van Campen Heilner, an American sportsman and avid hunter and fisherman.A fascinating memoir of Heilner's time salt water fishing in America.The first edition of this work.Containing three illustrated plates in colour, and twenty-one plates in black-and-white. Illustrations are based off paintings by Frank Stick and photography by the author. Collated and complete.This was the personal copy of fishing enthusiast and former Brighton police officer, Jack Reece, noted by his bookplate to the front pastedown. Not only was Reece an avid shark fisherman, he also happened to be head of Brighton's CID at the time of the IRA bombing of the Brighton Grand Hotel in 1984. Reece's police force was responsible for the capture of Patrick Magee, the perpetrator of the bombing, and collection of vital evidence that helped convict him. In the publisher's original blue cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with just minor shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. A few creases to the spine. Bookplate of Jack Reece to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 814J17
Title: Adventures in Angling: A Book of Salt Water ...
Publisher: Stewart Kidd Company, Cincinnati
Publication Date: 1922
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Frank Stick
Condition: Very Good Indeed
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the captivating world of big-game fishing, a popular pastime in the early 20th century. Through vivid descriptions of thrilling encounters with marlin, sailfish, and other magnificent creatures, the author invites you to experience the challenges and rewards of pursuing these elusive targets in turquoise seas and along the wild shores of Florida. The book's detailed accounts of fishing expeditions, combined with insightful observations of the natural world, provide a window into a bygone era of adventure and exploration. The author also touches on the important themes of conservation and the dangers of unchecked exploitation of natural resources. This captivating narrative underscores the importance of respecting and preserving the delicate balance of the natural world. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330437858_0
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Seller: Booksavers of Virginia, Harrisonburg, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Flat, unmarked pages. Fine crack at front hinge. Pages secure. Blue boards scuffed. No DJ. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee. Seller Inventory # mon0000262794
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330437858
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781313058889
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Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 404. Seller Inventory # B9781313058889
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330437858
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781313058889
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 156. Seller Inventory # C9781016825009
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