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SKENE Dhu |
The Mighty Mahseer And Other Fish Or Hints To Beginners On Indian Fishing
1906.
2nd Edn,.
Madras.
XVI 260 pages, + fishing diary, advert leaf, folding map before title, 25 plates, 21 being of fish and 4 being of flies, tackle etc., slight darkening to spine, a vg+ copy in the original green cloth with printed title in black to front board with fish taking bait in white, scarce title and seldom found in vg condition.
[11213] |
£200.00 |
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SKENE Dhu |
The Mighty Mahseer And Other Fish Or Hints To Beginners On Indian Fishing
1906.
2nd Edn,.
Madras.
XVI 260 pages, illus, large folding map, advert leaf, 25 plates of fish and tackle, pictorial green cloth with fishing scene of fish in white following bait, a vg copy of a scarce title.
[2838] |
£200.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian |
.45 Thompson Sub Machine Gun
2003.
1st Edn,.
Ian D Skennerton.
Australia.
48 pages, 4to., illus, diagrams etc. pictorial card covers, vg+. Published in Small Arms Identification Series, details parts, stripping, assembly etc.,
[15807] |
£20.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs and drawings, publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, fine in dj. An in depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[21454] |
£85.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs and drawings, publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, signed on the copywright page by Ian Skennerton, fine in dj. An in depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[22033] |
£100.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian |
Lee-Enfield Story: A Complete Study of the Lee-Metford, Lee-Enfield, S.M.L.E. and No.4 Series
1993.
1st Edn,.
Ian Skennerton.
Ashmore City, Australia.
503 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with b/w photographs line drawings gun breakdowns, illustrated end papers. Publishers' pictorial laminated binding small chip to bottom spine corner, in DJ, DJ chipped at head tail of the spne 4cmm closed tear to front flap, DJ now in clear removable sleeve. A detailed history and illustrated inventory.
[23574] |
£75.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian |
List Of Changes In British War Material In Relation To Edged Weapons, Firearms And Associated Ammunition And Accoutrements Volume 1 1860-1886
1980.
1st thus.
Ian D Skennerton.
Margate, Australia.
170 pages, Illustrated with text drawings throughout, a fine copy in DJ. The List of Changes In British War Material constitutes the original text for articles introduced into the British military service.
[22812] |
£30.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian & LABUDDA Brian |
Accurizing & Shooting Lee-Enfields
2005.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton Publishing.
Labrador, Australia.
35 pages, 4to., illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings etc, pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[23576] |
£30.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
7.62mm L42A1 Sniper L39A1 2A and Lee-Enfield Conversions
2004.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton.
Labrador, Australia.
48 pages, 4to illustrations throughout from photographs line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers cream printed laminated card covers, some even fading to the spine and edges. VG copy published in Small Arms Identification Series No 18.
[23563] |
£40.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D. |
The British Service Lee. The Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles And Carbines 1880-1980
1982.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton.
Margate, Queensland,.
410 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings marks etc. A fine copy in DJ. The study of one of the most famous rifles covers the wide spectrum of nearly 100 different models over 100 years. And manufacture in five different countries.
[23134] |
£85.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
The Broad Arrow, British And Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection. Armourers, Unit & Issue Markings
2001.
1st Edn.
the author.
Australia.
140+ pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers, a fine copy. Includes service markings and their applications, a prime reference source.
[23767] |
£100.00 |
|
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Skennerton Ian D |
Lee Enfield Parts Catalogue (Small arms identification series No23)
2009.
the author.
Labrador, Australia.
48 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with photographs line drawings etc. Pictorial printed card covers a fine copy. Parts identification lists, Manufacturer notes, Exploded parts drawings, Armourers instructions, Parts view & inspection margins.
[22332] |
£30.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
Small Arms Identification Series .303 Magazine Lee-Mitford And Magazine Lee-Enfield, Parts Identification Lists, M.L.M. & M.L.E. Series Notes, Exploded Parts Drawings, Descriptions, Accessories & Fittings
1997.
1st Edn.
the author.
Ashmore City Australia.
4to., 49 pages, illus with drawings, diagrams, pictorial card covers.
[20539] |
£25.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
Small Arms Identification Series .450 and .303 Martini Rifles And Carbines Parts Identification & Lists .....
2002.
Ian Skennerton.
48 pages, 4to., illus with drawings, diagrams, photographs etc., pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[20541] |
£25.00 |
|
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SKERTCHLY Sydney B.J. |
The Manufacture Of Gun Flints
1984.
facsimile reprint.
Museum Restoration Service.
Bloomfield, USA.
x 80 pages, frontis and numerous text illus, facsimile edition of 1879 1st published 1/4 simulated leather binding, a fine copy limited to 450 copies, this being no 9 for review. Includes an update on the original by Seymour de Lotbiniere. A study of the manufacture of gun flints in England.
[22755] |
£80.00 |
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SKIMIN & WOOD |
Sporting Guns
nd circa 1920.
Birmingham.
26 pages, small landscape 4to., 24 guns, one to the page includes traps, pigeon, sidelock etc hammer and hammerless. gunsmiths stamp "Fred Shearer" to title page, original printed card covers, non matching spine and repairs to edges.
[20801] |
£55.00 |
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SKINNER J.S. |
The Dog And The Sportsman
1845.
1st Edn,.
Philidelphia, USA.
XVI 223 + 1 pages, engraved frontis + 3 other full page plates, some age browning to page edges, recased in the publishers blind stamped cloth, old spine relayed with gilt sportsman motif showing some loss to head and tail. Gives details of the use of breeding, training, diseases of dogs and an account of the different kinds of game with their habits also hints to shooters. Believed to be the first American book on sporting dogs.
[10970] |
£95.00 |
|
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Skues G E M & Hayter Tony |
The Way Of A Man With A Nymph, The Nymph Dressings Of G E M Skues
2005.
1st Edn.
Creel Press.
Elstead Surrey.
xix 100 pages, AEG, 2 volumes, one of text, one containing flies both volumes bound in full blue morroco in slipcase. A fine set limited to 55 copies signed and numbered (13) by Timothy Benn the publisher, begun by Donald Overfield and Timothy Benn but publication had to be cancelled due to the death of Overfield. In 2002 the project was reviewed with Tony Hayter using flies tied by the late Jim Nice. The text volume contains an extended essay by Tony Hayter on G.E.M.Skues and the nymph, an excerpt from The Fly Fishers Journal describing a club debate in 1938 on nymph fishing in chalk streams and Skues nymphs and other fly dressings by Overfield. Timothy Benn provided introductory remarks and Kenneth Robson the preface. The fly volume contains 20 flies tied by Jim Nice with an appreciation of Jim Nice by Tony Griffiths.
[21217] |
£1100.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Itchen Memories
1951.
1st Edn,.
Herbert Jenkins.
xvi 128 pages, illus by Alex Jardine, map end papers, fade mark to head of spine, in worn dj.
[19997] |
£38.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Itchen Memories
1951.
1st Edn,.
Herbert Jenkins.
xvi 128 pages, illus by Alex Jardine, map end papers, fade mark to spine
[19772] |
£35.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Minor Tactics Of The Chalk Stream And Kindred Studies
1914.
2nd.
Adam and Chrles Black.
xiv-133 pages, adv leaf, coloured frontis of flies, publishers' olive-green cloth, blind stamped title to upper board, faint scuff mark to part of rear board. VG first published in 1910 Skues book challenged the "dry fly only" orthodoxy of F.M. Halford. Skues' use of wet flies and nymphs on the chalk streams of the south of England was considered heresy by many which he acknowledged in the second edition
[22276] |
£45.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Minor Tactics of the Chalk Stream and Kindred Studies
1924.
3rd Edn,.
A & C Black.
XIV 133 pages, Lge 8vo. coloured frontis, some occasional spotting to contents, original cloth, vg.
[12863] |
£25.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Minor Tactics of the Chalk Stream and Kindred Studies
1924.
3rd Edn,.
A & C Black.
XIV 133 pages, Lge 8vo. coloured frontis, neat ownership stamp for Grassington Angling Club, some neat pencil underlining to contents, occasional foxing.
[1858] |
£25.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Nymph Fishing for Chalk Stream Trout
1939.
1st Edn,.
A & C Black.
ix135 pages, colour frontis + 2 b/w plates, vg in the publishers brown cloth. Skues thoughts on nymphs and nymph fishing.
[2214] |
£40.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Nymph Fishing for Chalk Stream Trout
1939.
1st Edn,.
A & C Black.
ix 135 pages,colour frontis + 2 b/w plates, vg in the publishers brown cloth. Skues thoughts on nymphs and nymph fishing.
[2115] |
£40.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Nymph Fishing For Chalk Stream Trout
1939.
1st Edn,.
A & C Black Ltd.
ix 135 pages,colour frontis + 2 b/w plates, vg in the publishers brown cloth. Skues thoughts on nymphs and nymph fishing.
[7779] |
£40.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Nymph Fishing for Chalk Stream Trout
1939.
1st Edn,.
Adam and Charles Black.
IX 135 pages, colour frontis, + 1 plate, light foxing to prelims, small ownership sticker to front paste down, vg in worn dj, dj chipped to head of spine.
[20036] |
£70.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Side Lines, Side Lights and Reflections, Fugitive Papers of A Chalk Stream Angler
nd 1932.
1st Edn,.
Seeley Service and Co Ltd.
473 pages, adv leaf, illus, small bump 2cm to top edge of front board, slight mottling to very outer front board edge, o/w vg.A collection of articles reprinted from The Journal of the Flyfishers' Club, The Field, Fishing Gazette, Salmon & Trout Magazine, the Bulletin of the Anglers' Club of New York, etc
[19945] |
£50.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Side Lines, Side Lights and Reflections, Fugitive Papers of A Chalk Stream Angler
nd 1932.
1st Edn,.
Seeley Service and Co Ltd.
473 pages, adv leaf, illus, slight string mark to rear board, o/w vg.A collection of articles reprinted from The Journal of the Flyfishers' Club, The Field, Fishing Gazette, Salmon & Trout Magazine, the Bulletin of the Anglers' Club of New York, etc
[13596] |
£40.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Side Lines, Side Lights and Reflections Fugitive Papers of a Chalk Stream Angler
1932.
1st Edn,.
Seeley Service and Co.
473 pages, advert leaf, full page and text illus, small ownership stamp to front and rear EP for The Grassington Anglers Club, vg. A collection of articles reprinted from The Journal of the Flyfishers' Club, The Field, Fishing Gazette, Salmon & Trout Magazine, the Bulletin of the Anglers' Club of New York, etc
[3009] |
£50.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Side Lines, Side Lights and Reflections Fugitive Papers of a Chalk Stream Angler
no date 1932.
1st Edn,.
Seeley Service and Co.
473 pages, advert leaf, frontis illus and 7 other plates. Some spotting to the first few pages and closed page edge. A collection of articles reprinted from The Journal of the Flyfishers' Club, The Field, Fishing Gazette, Salmon & Trout Magazine, the Bulletin of the Anglers' Club of New York, etc
[22528] |
£60.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Sidelines, Sidelights And Reflections, Fugitive Papers Of A Chalk Stream Angler
1932.
1st Edn,.
Seeley Service and Co..
473 pages, advert leaf, frontis and 7 full page illustrations + text illus. some spotting to the title page publisher's olive green cloth. A very good copy. A collection of articles reprinted from The Journal of the Flyfishers' Club, The Field, Fishing Gazette, Salmon & Trout Magazine, the Bulletin of the Anglers' Club of New York, etc.
[22285] |
£50.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Silk Fur and Feather, the Trout Fly Dressers Year
1950.
1st Edn,.
The Fishing Gazette Ltd.
Beckenham.
113 pages, text illus, 12 mo. rexine binding, vg.With publisher's slip pasted on to the title-page giving the true name of the author. "'Silk, Fur and Feather' is by G.E.M. Skues (Val Conson of 'The Fishing Gazette.) The name was originally suppressed at his special request as he feared its publication might be prejudicial to the publishers of his other book."a series of articles published by the Fishing Gazette. Skues wrote them under the name Val Conson.
[2117] |
£30.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Silk, Fur and Feather, The Trout Fly Dressers Year
1950.
1st Edn,.
The Fishing gazette.
113 pages, text illus, 12 mo. rexine binding, vg. With publisher's slip pasted on to the title-page giving the true name of the author. "'Silk, Fur and Feather' is by G.E.M. Skues (Val Conson of 'The Fishing Gazette.) The name was originally suppressed at his special request as he feared its publication might be prejudicial to the publishers of his other book."a series of articles published by the Fishing Gazette. Skues wrote them under the name Val Conson.
[3995] |
£30.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Silk Fur and Feather, the Trout Fly Dressers Year
1950.
1st Edn,.
The Fishing Gazette.
Beckenham.
113 pages, text illus, 12 mo. rexine binding, vg.With publisher's slip pasted on to the title-page giving the true name of the author. "'Silk, Fur and Feather' is by G.E.M. Skues (Val Conson of 'The Fishing Gazette.) The name was originally suppressed at his special request as he feared its publication might be prejudicial to the publishers of his other book."a series of articles published by the Fishing Gazette. Skues wrote them under the name Val Conson.
[8084] |
£30.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
Silk Fur and Feather, the Trout Fly Dressers Year
1950.
1st Edn,.
The Fishing Gazette.
Beckenham.
113 pages, text illus, 12 mo. rexine binding, inscription to fep vg.With publisher's slip pasted on to the title-page giving the true name of the author. "'Silk, Fur and Feather' is by G.E.M. Skues (Val Conson of 'The Fishing Gazette.) The name was originally suppressed at his special request as he feared its publication might be prejudicial to the publishers of his other book."a series of articles published by the Fishing Gazette. Skues wrote them under the name Val Conson.
[14661] |
£70.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M. |
The Way Of A Trout With A Fly And Some Further Studies In Minor Tactics
1921.
1st Edn,.
A C Black.
xv 259 pages, illus, 3 full page plates, 2 in colour, some spotting to first few pages and closed page edges, related newspaper cuttings pasted to FEP, bookplate to front paste down, publishers olive green cloth.
[19367] |
£110.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
The Way Of A Trout With A Fly And Some Further Studies In Minor Tactics
1921.
1st Edn,.
XVI 259 pages, 3 coloured plates, some foxing to closed page edges and last few pages, vg-.
[13608] |
£110.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
The Way Of A Trout With A Fly And Some Further Studies In Minor Tactics
1928.
2nd Edn,.
A and C Black Ltd.
xv 259 pages, large 8vo., illus 2 in colour, bookplate to front paste down, vg.
[17100] |
£25.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
The Way of a Trout With a Fly and Some Further Studies in Minor Tactics
1949.
4th Edn,.
A & C Black.
XVIII 271 pages, 3 plates of flies, spotting to EP's, inscription to FEP, vg. This edition has two new chapters.
[18682] |
£25.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
The Way of a Trout With a Fly and Some Further Studies in Minor Tactics
1949.
4th Edn,.
A & C Black.
xviii 271 pages, 3 plates of flies, ownership name to front end paper ,vg+ in dj, this edition has two new chapters.
[16547] |
£25.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M. |
The Way Of A Trout With A Fly And Some Further Studies In Minor Tactics
1993.
new.
Fly Fishers Classic Library.
Bovey Tracy.
xx 274 pages, illustrated with frontis and 3 plates, ? bound in dark red bonded leather, fine in slipcase. With new introduction by David Burnett
[23631] |
£30.00 |
|
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SKUES G.E.M., WALKER C.F.Editor |
The Angling Letters of G E M Skues
1956.
1st Edn,.
Adam & Charles Black.
XV 153 pages, 4 plates from photographs, vg in dj. Small chip to top spine of dj, the letters were edited by C.F.Walker.
[19771] |
£45.00 |
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SKUES G.E.M., WALKER C.F.Editor |
The Angling Letters of G E M Skues
1956.
1st Edn,.
Adam & Charles Black.
XV 153 pages, 4 plates from photographs, vg in dj. the letters were edited by C.F.Walker.
[6895] |
£70.00 |
|
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SMEETON |
The Angler's Guide Containing Practical Directions For the Choice Of The Rod, Line, Floats and Hook and Instructions As To The Manner Of Taking The Several Varieties Of The Finny Tribe, Their Haunts, Proper Baits etc.,
nd Circa 1832.
1st thus Edn,.
Dean and Munday.
62 pages, 24mo., engraved frontis, browning to contents, original printed paper covered wraps, front flap laid down, new matching spine, rear flap chipped on corners. A reprint of Smeetons Art Of Angling with new title WS8 the miniature edition WS17 contained in a purpose made cloth drop over box.
[15561] |
£260.00 |
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SMILES Paul |
Land Of The Black Buffalo
1961.
1st Edn,.
Faber and Faber.
184 pages, vg+ in dj. Stories of hunting Cape buffalo by a game ranger in Bechuanaland in South-West Africa, ". who managed to effectively carry out his duties in spite of the loss of an arm" Czech 257
[23543] |
£75.00 |
|
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SMILLIE Ian Scott |
A Guide To The Stalking Of Red Deer In Scotland
1983.
1st Edn,.
Regency Press.
137 pages, Illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs a fine copy in dj. ?45 Chapters include: Ecology; Antlers; Weather; Equipment; Transport on the hill; The professional stalker; Hazards of the chase; Something about stalking; More about stalking; The final approach; The wounded stag.
[22367] |
£35.00 |
|
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Smith Guy. N |
A Century Of The History Of Shotgun Cartridges
2019.
1st Edn.
Black Hill Books.
185 pages Well-illustrated throughout with colour photograph, showing, the boxes, cartridges etc. Pictorial laminated covers, a fine copy.
[23021] |
£35.00 |
|
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SMITH ALBERT AND CO LTD |
Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Catalogue 19
1939.
176 pages, illus, card covers, typed list for tackle for 1948, stapled to inner cover, two sheet list of lines for 1941 stapled to inner rear cover, some pencil crossing out to some items in the catalogue.
[9957] |
£30.00 |
|
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SMITH AND WESSON |
The Revolver For The Pocket For The Military And For Target Practice
nd Circa 1915.
. Edn,.
Smith & Wesson.
Springfield, Mass, USA.
45 pages, square 8vo., b/w illus from photographs, printed grey card covers, gilt title and revolver vignette to upper flap, vg. The first 9 pages covers a brief history of the revolver followed by the merits of Smith & Wesson Guns. "The catalogue contains illustrations of all makes of Smith & Wesson revolvers, now manufactured and outlines of ammunition best adapted for use in each."
[16965] |
£165.00 |
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SMITH AND WESSON Manufacturers Of Superior Rifles |
85th Anniversary Catalog
1938.
Springfield, Mass, USA.
52 pages, small 8vo, illus, spotting to title page, original card covers, stapled to inner rear cover retail price list for 1937, scarce.
[10180] |
£65.00 |
|
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SMITH Andrew |
Andrew Smith Born 2nd November 1874, Died 4th September 1905
1907.
. Edn,.
Perth.
XXXV 123 pages, AEG, frontis portrait of Smith, some foxing to contents, full black pebbled soft leather, gilt monogram to upper cover, vg. Contains a lengthy introduction by John Stirling, articles on angling etc by Smith. "A tribute to the fountain of the short lived" The Scots angler magazine, Hampton revised 257, Colby 54.
[18103] |
£180.00 |
|
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SMITH Arthur |
The Thames Angler
1860.
1st Edn,.
80 pages, wood engraved frontis and text engravings, foxing to EP's., vg in a near contemporary 1/2 green morroco binding, vg. partly humorous partly practical, the woodcut original appears in the Halls Book of the Thames
[6123] |
£235.00 |
|
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Smith, Brian R. |
Samworth Books: A Descriptive Biography
1990.
1st Edn.
Marksman Bookshelf.
Luke, MD U.S.A.
320 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, Limited to 1000 copies. Signed by the author to top blank of the title page. Publishers' blue cloth binding with gilt Samworth medallion to upper cover. A fine copy in DJ.
[23374] |
£25.00 |
|
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SMITH Edmund Ware |
Tall Tales And Sport
1938.
The Derrydale Press.
New York.
187 pages, illustration by Milton C Weiller, green publishers cloth, gilt fishing vignette to upper board in slipcase, limited to 950 copies, this being number 144.
[15131] |
£80.00 |
|
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SMITH E.Elliot |
Elephants And Ethnologists
1924.
1st Edn,.
135 pages, lge 8vo, a study of the elephant in early sculpture and art, 1/4 backed cloth boards, vg
[7267] |
£56.00 |
|
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SMITH Loren W. |
Home Gunsmithing The Colt Single Action Revolvers
1995.
revised and updated Edn,.
Ray Riling.
Philadelphia, Pa, USA.
155 pages, illus throughout in b/w from photographs, vg in repaired dj.
[22028] |
£25.00 |
|
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SMITH Mervyn A. |
Sport And Adventure In The Indian Jungle
1904.
1st Edn,.
Hurst and Blackett Ltd.
x 307 pages, 1 page advert, full page illus from drawings and photographs, ownership inscription on FEP for George Hewitt Pitt with his armorial bookplate to front paste down + later inscription to FEP. Green publisher's cloth title and tiger skin vignette in black to upper board, vg. The authors experiences and stories related to him include hunting rogue elephants, buffalo, bear and encounters with man eating tigers. Czech 191.
[20398] |
£140.00 |
|
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SMITH OGDEN |
catalogue
nd Circa 1932.
139 pages, numerous illus, 16 colour plates + text illus, pictorial card covers with salmon flying to upper boards, vg.
[14599] |
£45.00 |
|
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SMITH OGDEN |
Supplementary Price List Salmon, Trout Dry Fly Tackle
nd Circa 1925.
64 pages, 16 colour plates + text illus, card covers light dust soiling.
[14597] |
£45.00 |
|
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SMITH Paul |
Rainbow's End, The Search For Big Fish
1983.
1st Edn,.
Ironbridge Publications.
Telford.
224 pages, Illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs and line drawings, a fine copy in DJ. Chapters on Smith's tactics and successes with a range of specimen coarse fish: chub, zander, bream, eels, rudd, hybrids, catfish, roach, perch, Tench, pike, barbel, crucian carp and carp.
[10819] |
£90.00 |
|
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SMITH Paul |
Rainbow's End, The Search For Big Fish
1983.
1st Edn,.
Ironbridge Publications.
Telford.
224 pages, Illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs and line drawings.Signend on front end paper " Best Wishes Phil Smith", a fine copy in DJ. Chapters on Smith's tactics and successes with a range of specimen coarse fish: chub, zander, bream, eels, rudd, hybrids, catfish, roach, perch, Tench, pike, barbel, crucian carp and carp.
[23669] |
£120.00 |
|
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SMITH Robert |
The Universal Directory For Taking Alive And Destroying Rats, And All Other Kinds Of Four Footed And Winged Vermin, In A Method Hitherto Unattempted; Calculated For The Use Of The Gentleman, The Farmer And The Warrener by Robert Smith, Late Rat Catcher To The Princess Amelia
1768.
1st Edn,.
the author.
VII 218 pages, 6 plates 4 of which are folding. Original full tan calf retaining the original boards, new matching spine retaining the original label, a vg copy of the first edition, to the verso of title page printed note "If any person shall reprint this book or offer to pirate it, they will be prosecuted according to the law". Robert Smith states he was rat catcher to Princess Amelia the contents cover the fox, badger, sheep killing dogs, numerous birds of prey etc., the plates show various traps. A much reprinted title, the 1st edition is particularly hard to find.
[18277] |
£320.00 |
|
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SMITH Robert |
The Universal Directory For Taking Alive And Destroying Rats, And All Other Kinds Of Four Footed And Winged Vermin, In A Method Hitherto Unattempted; Calculated For The Use Of The Gentleman, The Farmer And The Warrener by Robert Smith, Late Rat Catcher To The Princess Amelia
1812.
4th Edn,.
J Walker.
VIII 150 pages, pages uncut, 6 plates, 4 of which are folding, some foxing to plates, light dust soiling to contents, later 1/4 calf, vg. Robert Smith states he was rat catcher to Princess Amelia the contents cover the fox, badger, sheep killing dogs, numerous birds of prey etc., the plates show various traps.
[18266] |
£180.00 |
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SMITH Sydney |
Snowden Slights Wildfowler
1984.
rep of the 1912 Edn,.
Major Ian Grahame.
Lamarsh, Bures.
XI 117 pages, advs, illus, this edition some of the illus differ from the 1912 edition some previously unpublished, limited to 500 copies, this being No 495, a fine copy in the 1/4 dark blue leather binding.
[20088] |
£190.00 |
|
 |
SMITH Sydney H. |
Snowden Slights, Wildfowler
1912.
1st Edn,.
T.A.J. Waddington.
York.
xi 117 pages, adverts, full page illus including 1 folding from photographs, recased in the original slate blue cloth, gilt title and flying duck vignette to front board, spine relayed, vg. The author was a professional wildfowler and basket maker on the river Derwent. The subscriber's list at end includes Daniel Higson, Sir Ralph Payne Galwey, Stanley Duncan. A difficult title to find. Chute 579.
[20099] |
£220.00 |
|
 |
SMITH Sydney H. |
Snowden Slights, Wildfowler
1912.
1st Edn,.
T.A.J. Waddington.
York.
xi 117 pages, adverts, full page illustrations including 1 folding from photographs by the author, in the original green cloth, gilt title and flying duck vignette to front board, faint splash mark to rear board vg. The author was a professional wildfowler and basket maker on the river Derwent. The subscriber's list at end includes Daniel Higson, Sir Ralph Payne -Galwey, Stanley Duncan. A difficult title to find. Chute 579.
[22509] |
£200.00 |
|
 |
SMITH T.Murray |
The Nature Of The Beast
1963.
1st American Edn,.
Coward McCann Inc.
206 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, vg+ in dj. The author's life as a hunter and his observations on the animals he met.
[21518] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
SMITH Walter H B |
MANNLICHER RIFELS AND PISTOLS (An NRA Library Book)
1947.
1st Edn.
The Military Service Publishing Company.
Harrisburg USA.
239 pages, Illustrated throughout will line drawings of gun breakdowns. Ownership stamp to front end paper 2 small tape marks to paste downs from DJ. Publishers' tan cloth titled in blue. VG in worn DJ.
[23313] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
Smith Wesson |
3rd Generation Semiautomatics
.
nd Circa 1990.
Smith Wesson.
Springfield USA.
4to file issued by Smith Wesson for a conference of the unveiling of the Third Generation Smith Wesson Semiautomatics. The file divided in sections, Product Specification, Physical Plant, Presentation, Product Photographs. Includes type script introduction history descriptions etc Illustrated with numerous b/w loose photographs inserted in clear sleeves. Showing the guns, the factory and factory production some 68 photos some single page and some 2 to the page mostly with reference number which correspond with a page of text opposite describing the photo. In a company file with SW logo to upper cover, a very good copy of an unusual item.
[22151] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
SMITH W.H.B. |
A Basic Manual Of Military Small Arms
1945.
reprint Edn,.
Military Service Publishing Co.,.
Harrisburg, USA.
351 pages, 4to., well illustrated, bookplate of Henk Visser, publishers brown cloth letters in black. How to load, operate and strip small arms of every nation.
[15381] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SMITH WHB |
Mauser Rifles And Pistols
.
reptint.
Wolfe Publishing Company.
Prescott USA.
232+ pages, illus from photographs and drawings, simulated green leather binding, title in gold.
[20178] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
SMITH W.H.B. |
Smith's Standard Encyclopedia of Gas, Air & Spring Guns of the World
1978.
rep Edn.
Arms and Armour Press.
vii 279 pages, 4to, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings, tables etc, vg in dj,
[21651] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
SMITH W.H.B. |
Smith's Standard Encyclopedia of Gas, Air & Spring Guns of the World
1978.
rep Edn,.
Arms Armour Press.
vii 279 pages, 4to, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings, tables etc, vg in dj, Ist edition of a classic work on air guns.
[21779] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
SNAFFLE |
The Impossible Island Corsica Its People And Its Sport
1923.
1st Edn,.
H.F. & G.Witherby.
224 pages, illus with frontis + 8 plates from watercolour sketches by Miss D Forster Knight, publishers cloth with gilt crest vignette to spine, a vg+ copy includes some shooting for deer, boar, small birds etc.
[20790] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
SNAFFLE (Charles Johnson Payne) |
More Bandobast
1936.
1st Edn,.
Collins.
unpaginated, 4to., 12 tipped in colour plates and full-page drawings by Snaffle. Publishers' cream cloth title to the upper cover and spine in dark brown. A vg copy in the pictorial dj, dj has chipping to head and tail of spine. The author recounts pig sticking exploits with brief notes on sabur and tiger, with excellent colour plates and drawings. Czech 193
[23727] |
£85.00 |
|
 |
SNAFFLE Robert Dunkin |
In The Land of the Bora or Camp Life and Sport in Dalmatia and the Herzegovina 1894-5-6
1897.
1st Edn,.
Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co.
viii 406 pages, errata slip pages uncut, frontis and 9 full page illud by Harry Dixon, some loght spotting to prelims. Publishers green cloth, gilt bear vignette to upper board, includes deer, chamois, bear, game birds etc.
[22386] |
£95.00 |
|
 |
SNAFFLE (ROBERT DUNKIN) |
The Roedeer A Monograph
1904.
Subscribers edition, 1st.
192 pages, large 8vo., TEG, coloured frontis + 3 other coloured plates, pages uncut, foxing to end papers, some occasional foxing to contents. original limp red cloth binding with gilt roebuck being attacked by hound to upper board. The book is in 1/4 morroco clampshell box, cloth sides, spine in 6 compartments with title and rolled gilt tooling. Limited to 100 copies. This was the first book in English solely devoted to the Roe. Part 1 The Natural History; Part II Roe Hunting; Part III Roe Shooting; Part IV The Roe In Heraldry; Part V Management Of Roe. An extremely scarce title, there were 72 initial subscribers to this book, which included many leading sportsmen of the day, libraries and institutions. A book which seldom appears for sale. A vg copy in the original binding of a scarce title in particularly good condition and well presented in the clapshell box.
[21718] |
£600.00 |
|
 |
"SNAFFLES" Charles Johnson Payne |
My Sketch Book in the Shiny
nd circa 1930.
1st Edn,.
Gale And Polden Ltd.
Unpaginated, large 4to., illustrated throughout in b/w and full-page sepia illustrations by the author. Publishers tan cloth titled in brown with and insert illustration of pig sticking to upper cover. A vg clean copy in the pictorial dj, dj has loss to the head of the spine. The author recounts his pig sticking adventure while stationed in India with his superb illustrations and captures a bygone era in Anglo-India during the heyday of the British Raj. Czech 193.
[23726] |
£165.00 |
|
 |
Snaffles, pseud. Charles Johnson Payne. |
Four-Legged Friends and Acquaintances
1951.
1st Edn,.
Collins.
96 pages, Top edge gilt 4to. Colour frontispiece and three other coloured illustrations, together with many others full page and text illustrations from pencil sketches, sepia watercolours etc by Snaffles. One of an unspecified limited editions this being No 8 with the coloured hunting scene print bookplate to the front paste down signed and numbered by Snaffles. Some light spotting to the blank end papers. Bound in the publishers ? red leather with matching red cloth covered boards with gilt whip and horn vignette to the upper cover. Original card slipcase some fading and rubbing to corners and edges. A collection of Snaffles sporting episodes and other observations including hunting and pig sticking in India, shooting, fox hunting etc
[23454] |
£220.00 |
|
 |
Snaffles, pseud. Charles Johnson Payne. |
A Half Century of Memories
1949.
1st Edn,.
Collins.
95 pages, Top edge gilt 4to. Colour frontispiece and four other coloured illustrations, together with many others full page and text illustrations from pencil sketches, sepia watercolours etc by Snaffles. One of an unspecified limited editions this being No 45 with the coloured hunting scene print bookplate to the front paste down signed and numbered by Snaffles. Some off sett browning to the front and rear end paper from the glassine DJ the glassine discoloured. Bound in the publishers ? red leather with matching red cloth covered boards. Original card slipcase some fading marking and wear to edges and corners. Snaffles reminiscences in the army with life and sport in India, the war years, shooting, fox hunting, horse racing etc.
[23457] |
£235.00 |
|
 |
SNART Charles |
Practical Observations On Angling In The River Trent By A Gentleman Resident In The Neighbourhood
1801.
1st Edn,.
Newark.
X 130 pages, 12mo. an uncut copy in the original boards, spine and edges rubbed contained in a 1/4 leather calf solander box. The author notes from upwards of 20 years study the fish to be encountered i.e. salmon "This fish is constantly found", hints and observations, equipment rods, floats, baits etc. A sought after title seldom found in the original state, Westwood Satchell 211 "Attributed to Mr Charles Snart Attorney of Law of Newark Upon Trent, this work has become scarce"
[2124] |
£700.00 |
|
|
SNODGRASS A.M. |
Arms And Armour Of The Greeks
1982.
rep Edn,.
117 pages, illus, vg+ in dj.
[10122] |
£24.00 |
|
 |
SOBIESKI John, STUART Charles Edward |
Lays Of The Deer Forest
1985.
1st thus.
Anthony Altha.
Diss.
175 pages, TEG, landscape 4to. 12 full page colour plates, and full page and text illustrations by Ian Oates, with an introduction by Lord Lovat. Limited to 350 numbered copies this being number 139, Publishers green cloth with gilt stag head vignette to upper board and stag head motifs to spine. In the publisher's card slipcase there is some fading and light rubbing to the edges of the slipcase, a vg + copy. Originally published in 2 volumes in 1848. The second volume from which the text of this book is drawn. It contains fascinating descriptions of deer stalking as it was practiced at that time both in the Highlands and on the Continent
[23278] |
£130.00 |
|
 |
SOBIESKI John, STUART Charles Edward |
Lays Of The Deer Forest With Sketches Of Olden And Modern Deer Hunting; Traits Of Natural History In The Forest; Traditions Of The Clans; Miscellaneous Notes
1848.
1st Edn,.
William Blackwood and Sons and Charles Dolman,.
Edinburgh.
ix 381 + 560 pages, 2 volumes TEG, errata slip, pages uncut, tinted frontis to each volume. Publishers 1/4 straight green roan, gilt harp motif in floral borders to each spine a vg+ copy. Volume a collection of related verse . Volume 2 recounts "the old days in the Highlands before the deer were driven from the hill ". Schwerdt vol 2 231pp
[23274] |
£130.00 |
|
|
SOLC Vaclav |
Swords And Daggers Of Indonesia
nd circa 1960.
1st English Edn,.
Spring Books.
70+ pages, large 8vo., illus with numerous black and white and coloured plates showing weapons with accompanying text. Original ornate pictorial cloth with a metal fastener in the style of a sword, vg.
[7053] |
£55.00 |
|
 |
SOLC Vaclav |
Swords And Daggers Of Indonesia
nd circa 1960.
1st English Edn,.
Spring Books.
70+ pages, large 8vo., illus with numerous black and white and coloured plates showing weapons with accompanying text. Original ornate pictorial cloth with a metal fastener in the style of a sword, vg in card slipcase.
[14893] |
£55.00 |
|
 |
SOLTAU G.W. |
Trout Flies Of Devon And Cornwall, When And How To Use Them
1847.
2nd Edn,.
Plymouth.
100 pages, advs, 4 plates 2 being coloured of flies, foxing to the coloured plates, blue cloth with paper title label to upper boards, head and tail of spine rubbed.
[11473] |
£285.00 |
|
 |
SOTHEBYS |
The Visser Collection Fine, rare And Important Arms Part II
1991.
4to., 199 Lots + index of makers illus in colour, green cloth gilt title to upper cover, fine in dj. Auction catalogue of 199 Lots which took place 3rd June 1991, Part I took place July 1990.
[20917] |
£40.00 |
|
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SOUTHGATE Frank |
Wildfowl And Waders, Nature And Sport In The Coastlands
1928.
1st Edn,.
Country Life.
VIII 82 pages, 4to, 16 full page colour plates by Frank Southgate and black and white illus, limited to 950 copies in the original 1/4 vellum papers covered boards, light rubbing to corners, vg-.
[8864] |
£120.00 |
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SOUTHGATE Frank, POLLARD Hugh |
Wildfowl and Waders Nature And Sport in the Coastlands
1940.
popular Edn,.
VIII 87 pages, 4to, frontis + 15 colour plates and 43 black and white illus from paintings by Frank Southgate, green cloth, gilt title to upper cover. the 1st edition published in 1928 was a limited edition of 950.
[973] |
£40.00 |
|
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SOUTHGATE Frank, POLLARD Hugh B.C. |
Wildfowl and Waders Nature and Sport in The Coastlands
1928.
1st Edn,.
Country Life.
VIII 82 pages, 4to illus including 16 in colour by Frank Southgate. Limited edition of 950 copies, original 1/4 vellum binding, paper covered boards with insert title label to upper board. A vg+ copy free of rubbing and darkening to the spine and paper cover boards seldom found in this condition. Chute 522.
[18922] |
£180.00 |
|
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SOWERBY Arthur de Clare |
Fur And Feather In North China
1914.
1st Edn,.
The Tientsin Press.
Tientsin, North China.
190 pages, large 8vo., errata slip, 28 full page plates + text drawings, some spotting to prelims, 2cm split to very inner blank margin where frontis attached to inner hinge, tan cloth, title in black with forest scene to upper board with standing wild sheep vignette to spine, 1cm chip to head of spine, cloth clean. A title rarely found in good condition includes hunting wild sheep, roe deer, wild boar, antelope. Sowerby was perhaps the most prolific author concerning sport in china. Czech 195.
[18121] |
£320.00 |
|
 |
SPACKMAN W.H. |
Trout In New Zealand Where To Go And How To Catch Them
1892.
1st Edn,.
Wellington, New Zealand.
ii 99 pages, illus, folding plan, 2 plates of Otago trout, coloured plan of the Society's ponds at Masterton and large folding map of New Zealand showing the trout streams, blue cloth covered boards, gilt title to upper cover, vg.
[19888] |
£260.00 |
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SPARROW Walter Shaw |
Angling In British Art Through Five Centuries, Prints, Pictures, Books.
1923.
1st Edn,.
John Lane, Bodley Head.
xxii 288 pages, 4to., TEG, pages untrimmed, 200 illustration including 39 in colour with a special etching by Norman Wilkinson forward by H.T.Sheringham. This copy is No 17 of a limited edition of 125 copies signed by Walter Shaw Sparrow, original white cloth, titles in gilt to upper board. Apart from 1 small puncture mark to rear board, a near fine copy which is often found soiled, this is clean and in very bright condition. A major and highly respected work, the etching by Norman Wilkinson only appears in the limited edition
[4436] |
£250.00 |
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Speed, Jon. |
THE MAUSER ARCHIVE
2007.
1st edn.
Collector Grade,.
Cobourg Ontario.
xxvi ? 544 pp. 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs old documents etc pictorial map end papers. Publishers dark brown faux leather a fine copy in dj. Details on production and sales records etc, using details from company records.
[23368] |
£145.00 |
|
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SPEED Lancelot |
A Sojourn In The Highlands, Achanalt 1885
.
privately printed.
104 (16) pages, 4to., tipped in original albumen photograph frontis of Mary Bignold, over 100 illus from drawings throughout. the last (16) pages printed on 1 side are sepia illus and drawings by Speed "of various spots scattered about the forests of Loch Rosque, Strathbran and Achanalt in the more recent seasons". Some spotting to frontis and tissue guard, original maroon cloth, gilt antlers to upper board with the letters MB beneath, some light discolouration to cloth in places. A rare title COPAC located only 2 copies at Durham University and the National Library of Scotland. A journal of a sporting season in Achanalt Ross-shire from leaving Euston Station in August 1885 to the last entry on December 21st followed by "deaths 1885", days recorded all have illustrations for the days of sport etc., The book is dedicated to "Mistress Bignold" by Lancelot Speed, the estate was owned by Mary's father Sir Arthur Bignold, it is thought Mary inherited the estate on his death in 1915. The book was reprinted in a limited edition in 1996 by David Grayling using Kenneth Whiteheads copy
[20949] |
£850.00 |
|
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SPEED Lancelot |
A Sojourn In The Highlands, Achanalt 1885
1996.
facsimile reprint Edn,.
David Grayling.
Ravensworth.
103+ pages, 4to., illus throughout the text, a fine copy in the transparent wrapper, limited to 400 copies. A journal of a sporting season in Achanalt Ross-shire from leaving Euston Station in August 1885 to the last entry on December 21st followed by "deaths 1885", days recorded all have illustrations for the days of sport etc., The book is dedicated to "Mistress Bignold" by Lancelot Speed, the estate was owned by Mary's father Sir Arthur Bignold, it is thought Mary inherited the estate on his death in 1915. First published privately in 1886.
[23252] |
£38.00 |
|
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SPENCE Edward F. |
The Pike Fisher
1928.
1st Edn,.
A & C Black.
XV 264 pages, frontis illus of the author + 7 full page plates and text illus, original cloth showing pike being weighed to upper board, lure to spine printed in black, a vg copy of a difficult title to find.
[18177] |
£120.00 |
|
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SPENCER Michael G., PHILPOTT Fiona A. |
Early European Hand-Firearms In Liverpool Museum
1992.
1st English Edn,.
Alan Sutton.
107 pages, large 8vo., illus from photographs, fine in dj, includes a hand written letter to David (David Back) from Michael Spencer thanking David for his help and encouragement with the work, he also notes in ink on the contents page regarding referring to the Arms and Armour Society for amendments to this work. From the library of David Back.
[18338] |
£35.00 |
|
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SPENCER Sidney |
The Art Of Lake Fishing (With Sunk Fly) A Practical Handbook Of Trout And Salmon Fishing And The Growth And Preservation Of Trout In Lake
1934.
1st Edn,.
Witherby.
224 pages, illus, light spotting to prelims, original cloth vignette of trout to upper board and spine, some light foxing o/w vg.
[13975] |
£25.00 |
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SPENCER Sidney |
Game Fishing Tactics
1974.
1st Edn,.
HF & G Witherby.
156 pages, illus, vg in dj. Spencer shows how, by studying and understanding the behaviour of fish and adapting tactical methods to the weather and conditions at the time,
[5564] |
£20.00 |
|
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SPENCER Sidney |
Game Fishing Tactics
1974.
1st Edn,.
Witherby.
156 pages, illus, vg in dj.
[18802] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
SPENCER Sidney |
Pike On The Plug Notes On Bait Casting By The American Method
1936.
1st Edn,.
Wetherby.
183 pages, 6 full page illus + text illus, some spotting to contents, small typed note pasted to FEP "Chichester and District Angling Society fr G.D.Rokeling, publishers green cloth, title in white, cloth a little dull, rubbing to upper cover.
[19366] |
£36.00 |
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SPENCER Sidney |
Ways Of Fishing Trout, Sea Trout And Salmon
1972.
1st Edn,.
Witherby.
223 pages, illus in colour, vg in dj.
[14887] |
£48.00 |
|
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SPENCER Sidney |
Ways Of Fishing Trout, Sea Trout And Salmon
1972.
1st Edn,.
Witherby.
223 pages, illus in colour, vg in dj, light fading to dj.
[18799] |
£38.00 |
|
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SPORTING AND DRAMATIC NEWS |
Sporting Prints After The Paintings By Archibald Thorburn
n.
14 pages, small oblong 8vo., a catalogue for 13 Thorburn plates with illus in sepia, prices for black and white or coloured by hand, original card covers printed in black.
[13193] |
£20.00 |
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SPORTING REPOSITORY |
The Sporting Repository, Containing Horse Racing, Hunting, Coursing, Shooting, Archery, Trotting And Tandem Matches, Cocking, Pedestrianism, Pugilism, Anecdotes On Sporting Subjects
1904.
X 478 pages, TEG, 22 hand coloured plates after Alken and others, some spotting to prelims, inscription on FEP, original 2 tone green cloth with gilt mounted huntsman to upper board. the Sporting Repository was a magazine on sporting interest published in 1822, this edition is limited to 500 copies.
[13073] |
£220.00 |
|
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SPORTSMAN [CLAYTON SIR RICHARD] |
A Treatise On Greyhounds With Observations on Treatment And Disorders Of Them
1819.
1st Edn,.
Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mayor and Jones.
XIII 122 pages, some spotting to engraved frontis and engraved vignette to title page, presentation inscription on first blank "To F Freeling with Sir Rich Clayton's best regards Lile? 8 Jan 1820", Francis Freeway armorial bookplate to front paste down, bound without 1/2 title in 1/2 tan calf boards, original boards retained but with new matching spine with the original label relayed. World Cat gives Sir Richard Clayton as the author. A vg copy of a scarce title with author's presentation. Copac located 2 copies at the British Library and the National Library Of Scotland. Schwerdt Vol.2 268 illustrated the title page and notes "This treatise is composed principally of fragments collected from different publications and should be useful today to breeders of these noble beasts and lovers of so ancient sport"
[18288] |
£400.00 |
|
 |
SPY Glass |
Tramps In The India Jungles
1923.
The Pioneer Press.
Allahabad.
181 pages, 7 full page plates from photographs, 1 of the plates not called for in list nor noted in Czech, it shows tiger and leopard skins very much in the same style as the other plates, publishers green cloth with title and sitting tiger vignette in black to upper board, cloth unevenly faded. The author describes his own hunts after big cats in various regions including Bangalore. There are other references to Bear and other game, a scarce title, Copac locates 1 copy in the British Library
[20370] |
£350.00 |
|
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ST JOHN Charles |
Natural History And Sport In Moray
1863.
1st Edn,.
Edinburgh.
XIVII 332 pages, 24pp advs, frontis illus + text drawings, recased at the original brown publishers cloth with old spine relayed, some rubbing to edges, vg-. The book was completed after the authors death from his journals and letters.
[12130] |
£45.00 |
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ST JOHN Charles |
Natural History And Sport In Moray
1863.
1st Edn,.
XIVII 332 pages, 24pp advs, frontis illus, original brown publishers cloth, rubbed inner hinge paper cracked, the book was completed after the authors death from his journals and letters.
[8856] |
£80.00 |
|
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ST. JOHN Charles |
Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands
1846.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
vi- 281 pages, top edge gilt, armorial bookplate to front paste down and free end paper, bound in a contemporary full tan calf inner gilt rolled tooling, the spine in 6 compartments with contrasting labels and ornate gilt tooling bound by Sotheran. The first edition of a classic work and much reprinted on Scottish sport and natural history with observations on wildlife mingled with shooting, fishing, and stalking anecdotes Chute 547, WS 185.
[22937] |
£100.00 |
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ST JOHN Charles |
Short Sketches Of The Wild Sports And Natural History of the Highlands
1846.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
vi- 281 pages, armorial bookplate to front end paper, , bound in a contemporary 1/2 dark green morroco, light rubbing to corners and edges good +. The first edition of a much reprinted work, contains observations on wildlife mingled with shooting, fishing, and stalking anecdotes Chute 547, WS 185 . ?35
[22433] |
£80.00 |
|
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ST JOHN Charles |
Short Sketches Of The Wild Sports And Natural History of the Highlands
1846.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
vi- 281 pages, 16 pages of adverts armorial bookplate to the front paste down with signature to the front-end paper. Publishers blind stamped red cloth darkening mark to lower ? of rear. The first edition of a much-reprinted work contains observations on wildlife mingled with shooting, fishing, and stalking anecdotes Chute 547, WS 185.
[22438] |
£50.00 |
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ST JOHN Charles |
Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands
1893.
9th Edn,.
XXIII 319 pages, tall 8vo., illus, vg, this edition has a life of the author and notes not previously published by him.
[1321] |
£45.00 |
|
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ST JOHN Charles |
Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands
1893.
9th Edn,.
John Murray.
XXIII 319 pages, tall 8vo., illus, vg, this edition has a life of the author and notes not previously published by him.
[15151] |
£45.00 |
|
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ST JOHN Charles |
A Tour Of Sutherland With Extracts From The Field Book Of A Sportsman Naturalist
1849.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
xiii 296, viii- 288 pages, 16pp adverts, 2 volumes 10 full page woodcut illus, armorial bookplate to front end papers in both volumes. A vg copy in the original blind stamped green cloth with gilt hooded falcon to upper board. A month-by-month account of a tour from St Johns Journals with 2 additional chapters on deer stalking also chapters on natural history and shooting. Scotch streams and lochs, dogs, fisheries, game dealers etc. Chute 548, WS185
[22432] |
£95.00 |
|
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ST JOHN Charles |
A Tour Of Sutherland With Extracts From The Field Book Of A Sportsman Naturalist
1849.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
xiii 296, viii- 288 pages, 16pp adverts, 2 volumes 10 full page woodcut illus, bookplate to front end papers in both volumes also old booksellers slip to volume 1. Some occasional spotting to some the plates A vg copy in the original blind stamped green cloth with gilt hooded falcon to upper board. A month-by-month account of a tour from St Johns Journals with 2 additional chapters on deer stalking also chapters on natural history and shooting. Scotch streams and lochs, dogs, fisheries, game dealers etc. Chute 548, WS185 ?80
[22436] |
£80.00 |
|
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ST JOHN Charles |
A Tour Of Sutherland With Extracts From The Field Book Of A Sportsman Naturalist
1849.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
xiii 296, viii- 288 pages, 16pp adverts, 2 volumes 10 full page woodcut illus, a vg copy in the original blind stamped green cloth with gilt hooded falcon to upper board. To front board of both volumes a couple of small splash marks to boards o/w the cloth is clean and free of defects. A month-by-month account of a tour from St Johns Journals with 2 additional chapters on deer stalking also chapters on natural history and shooting. Scotch streams and lochs, dogs, fisheries, game dealers etc. Chute 548, WS185
[22469] |
£80.00 |
|
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ST JOHN Charles |
Wild sports & natural history of the highlands. Introduction and notes by the Rt. Hon. Sir Herbert Maxwell . & fifty illustrations, thirty being reproduced in colour, from pictures by G. Denholm Armour & Edwin Alexander.
1919.
1st thus Edn.
T.N.Foulis.
Edinburgh & London.
xxix, [1], 471, [1], [4] ads; top edge gilt pages uncut small 4to, illustrated with 39 plates, 28 of them in colour and mounted, plus other vignette illustrations in the text. Armorial bookplate to the front paste down some occasional light browning. The deluxe issue printed on handmade paper and bound in the publisher's full vellum binding with gilt title to the upper board and standing stag vignette limited to 250 copies. A finely illustrated and produced book of Charles St Johns classic work on highland sport and natural history first published in 1846 and much reprinted.
[22783] |
£160.00 |
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ST JOHN Charles |
Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands
1919.
reprint Edn,.
Edinburgh.
xxix 472 pages, advs, small 4to., 50 illus. 30 being reproduced in colour from pictures by G D Armour and Edward Alexander, bookplate to front paste down, Tan cloth mountain scene with deer to upper board, vg this edition has an introduction and notes by Sir Herbert Maxwell.
[14841] |
£30.00 |
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ST JOHN Charles |
Wild Sports And Natural History Of The Highlands
1927.
reprint Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
XXIX 471 pages, 50 illus 28 being in colour by Denholm Armour and Edwin Alexander, a vg clean copy in dj.
[20418] |
£50.00 |
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ST JOHN Charles |
The Wild Sports And Natural History Of The Scottish Highlands
1888.
popular Edn,.
Hamilton Adams and Co.
335 pages, 12pp advs, foxing to end papers, o/w vg.
[16050] |
£28.00 |
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ST JOHN, The Honourable Ferdinand |
Rambles In Germany, France, Italy And Russia In Search Of Sport
1853.
1st Edn.
Longmans, Brown, Green and Longman.
viii 244 pages, 32 pp adverts, coloured frontis + 3 other colour plates. A vg copy in the original publishers green cloth includes capercailie and black game, wild boar, roe and red deer in Bavaria, chamois, partridge and hawking in Hungary, wild fowl, bear, trout fishing in Germany etc., Abby Traval 43, Schwerdt Vol II 144
[21245] |
£200.00 |
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STADT Ronald W. |
Winchester Shotguns And Shotshells,
1984.
1st Edn,.
Armory Publication.
Tacoma U.S.A.
184 pages, 4to., Coloured frontis with numerous illustrations in b/w from photographs, showing the guns and old adverts. Inscription to blank verso of the frontis, a fine copy in DJ.
[23320] |
£20.00 |
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STANDARD SPORTING GUNS LTD |
List No 5
Circa 1930''s.
Birmingham.
10 pages, oblong 8vo., illus, pictorial card covers, 2 notes in ink to rear flap, shotguns only, 10 guns featured, 1 to each page with specifications.
[14442] |
£40.00 |
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STANLEY Henry M. |
In Darkest Africa On The Quest Rescue And Retreat of Emin Governor of Equatoria
1890.
1st Edn,.
Sampson, Low Marston, Searle and Rivington.
2 Vols, xv 529, xv 472 pages, adv, 2 folding maps, the large folding route map to Vol. 1 has been neatly removed from the blank stub attaching it to the binding with a neat folding flap attached to protect the map and similarly to the large map in Vol. 2; some foxing to contents, publishers brown cloth with travel scene with native below title in gilt and black, vignette to spine showing and Stanley and native boy, cloth clean and bright.
[8517] |
£285.00 |
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STANLEY Henry M. |
In Darkest Africa On The Quest Rescue And Retreat of Emin Governor of Equatoria
1890.
1st Edn,.
Sampson, Low Marston, Searle and Rivington.
2 Vols, xv 529, xv 472 pages, adv, 2 folding maps, some foxing to contents, amorial bookplate of Walter Henry Harris to front paste down with his signature address and date 1890 to verso of frontis Volume 1, publishers brown cloth with travel scene with native below title in gilt and black, vignette to spine showing and Stanley and native boy, vg.
[19794] |
£220.00 |
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STANLEY Henry M |
In Darkest Africa Or The Quest, Rescue And Retreat Of Emin, Governor Of Equatoria
1890.
1st thus.
Sampson Low & Co.
2 volumes, large 8vo, xxxii 529 & xv 472 pages, 2 pages advs, all edges gilt, 62 full page plates + text illus, the introduction by Scot Keltie contains 5 full page plates which are not called for in the plate list, 4 maps 3 are folding, one of the larger folding maps has closed tear to top with no loss. Bound in the publishers red cloth with gilt signature of Stanley to upper board. The subscriber's edition has 62 plates against 36 found in the ordinary 1st edition of 1890 and the Keltie introduction on Stanley in Africa. A vg clean copy seldom found in this condition, the text block is heavy and pulls from the binding in many cases. Stanley's expedition through the heart of East Africa to the land of the Nile originally intended as a rescue mission for Emin Pasha although failing in its primary objective Stanley discovered the snowcapped range of Ruwenzori the mountains of the moon. A new lake which he named the Albert Edward Nyanza etc.
[20485] |
£650.00 |
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STANLEY Robert |
Angling Anecdotes
.
Sampson Low Marston.
adverts, 12mo., full page illus from drawings and photographs, presentation inscription to front end paper to the Bank of England Sports Club signed by Robert Stanley, bank bookplate to front paste down. Bound in contemporary 1/2 green morroco with gilt fish vignette to spine includes coarse fishing and sea fishing.
[19024] |
£50.00 |
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STAR BONIFACIO ECHERVERRIA SPAIN |
Automatic Pistols
nd.
Folding card 4 sides giving instructions for handling of the Star automatic pistol, Calibre.27 long rifle and parts list for models F sport and F target.
[13134] |
£12.00 |
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Star Guns |
Star Automatic Pistols and Submachine Guns
.
Star Bonifacio Echeverria.
Spain.
A collection of 21 handbooks for automatic pistols and 3 for submachine guns + some leaflets. Mostly small 8vo no date but circa 1980s mostly illustrated with photographs and drawings all in vg condition English text.
[22153] |
£45.00 |
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STAYNER Steve |
Barbel A Thirst For Knowledge
2004.
1st Edn,.
South Normanton.
144 pages, published by the author, colour and b/w illus from photographs and drawings, signed on the title page by Steve Stayner, pictorial card covers, a fine copy, limited to 500 copies. An informative on modern day barbel fishing.
[18386] |
£35.00 |
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STEBBING E.P. |
Jungle By-Ways In India Leaves From The Note Book Of A Sportsman And A Naturalist
1911.
2nd Edn,.
XXVII 306 pages, TEG, 16pp adverts, illus from photographs and drawings by the author and others, some occasional spotting, inscription on 1/2 title, original green cloth with decorative borders in white of stags. Stebbings spent 2 decades in the Indian Forest Service vg. The author's sporting experiences over 20 years in Northern India, Czech 190
[12853] |
£40.00 |
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STEBBING E.P. |
Jungle By-Ways In India Leaves From The Note Book Of A Sportsman And A Naturalist
1911.
2nd Edn,.
XXVII 306 pages, TEG, 16pp adverts, illus from photographs and drawings by the author and others, original green cloth with decorative borders in white of stags, light rubbing to edges and in one place going through the cloth 2cm, g+. Stebbings spent 2 decades in the Indian Forest Service. The author's sporting experiences over 20 years in Northern India, Czech 190
[14839] |
£28.00 |
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STEBBINS Henry M. |
How To Select And Use Your Big Game Rifle
1912.
1st Edn,.
Washington, USA.
237 pages, illus, vg.
[10191] |
£20.00 |
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STEPHEN & JOSEPH LANG LTD |
Gun And Rifle Makers Since 1821
nd circa 1930.
27 pages, Landscape 8vo., illus with accompanying text showing single guns in most cases. Light brown printed card covers. A very good copy, showing the best London guns including cordite rifles, highest quality "under and over" gun etc
[22446] |
£125.00 |
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STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG LTD |
Gun And Rifle Makers
nd circa 1940.
16 pages, landscape 8vo., illus with accompanying text, pictorial card covers includes twelve twenty gun, highest quality "under and over" gun, High Velocity Double Barrell Rifles etc. a clean copy.
[22464] |
£30.00 |
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STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG LTD |
Gun And Rifle Makers
nd circa 1940.
16 pages, landscape 8vo., illus with accompanying text, pictorial card covers includes twelve twenty gun, highest quality "under and over" gun, High Velocity Double Barrell Rifles etc. a clean copy.
[22465] |
£30.00 |
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STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG LTD |
Gun And Rifle Makers
nd circa 1940.
16 pages, landscape 8vo., illus with accompanying text, pictorial card covers includes twelve twenty gun, highest quality "under and over" gun, High Velocity Double Barrell Rifles etc. a clean copy.
[18829] |
£30.00 |
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STEPHENS Frederick J |
Edged Weapons A Collectors Guide
1976.
1st Edn.
Spurbooks Ltd.
Bourn End.
large 8vo., 160 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, vg in dj. Old repair to head of spine to verso, a comprehensive guide with some excellent photographs.
[21601] |
£20.00 |
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Stephens, Frederick John |
Fighting Knives: An Illustrated Guide to Fighting Knives and Military Survival Weapons of the World
1985.
1st UK.
Arems & Armour Press.
195 pages, (2) large 8vo illustrated with over 600 illustrations from photographs and line drawings. A very good copy in DJ.
[22733] |
£35.00 |
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STEPHENS Martin |
Fair Game The Open Air Of Four Continents
1936.
1st Edn,.
XI 274 pages, full page illus from photographs, publishers cloth has some light marking. Hunting big game in Africa including Elephant, contains North America and Asia for Sheep. Czech Asia 2000, Africa 154
[19028] |
£25.00 |
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STERLING |
User Handbook Sterling Carbine 9-mm MK 6
1982.
Sterling Engineering Company Limited.
Dagenham.
23 pages, Landscape 8vo a staple bound booklet with numerous line drawings of the guns mechanism etc. Also, photo of the gun to inner front cover, and a brief history to inner rear cover. Pictorial laminated card covers printed in blue as issued.
[22122] |
£25.00 |
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STERN Daniel K. |
10 Shots Quick The Fascinating Story Of The Savage Pocket Automatics
1967.
1st Edn,.
Globe Printing Company.
San Jose, California.
XVI 153 pages, illus, diagrams etc., red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg in dj. dj evenly faded to spine, small chip to head of spine.
[19820] |
£70.00 |
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STERN Daniel K. |
10 Shots Quick The Fascinating Story Of The Savage Pocket Automatics
1967.
1st Edn,.
Globe Printing Company.
San Jose, California.
XVI 153 pages, illus, diagrams etc., red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg+ in dj.
[10196] |
£80.00 |
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STERNBERG Dick |
Fishing With Artificial Lures
1985.
1st Edn,.
Minnetonka, USA.
160 pages, 4to., illus in colour, 1/4 cloth pictorial laminated boards, published in the hunting and fishing library, vg+.
[11318] |
£24.00 |
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STEUART Dave |
Angling
2012.
1st Edn.
Fishing Book Sender.
Sarn, Powys.
340 pages, illus with sepia and b/w photographs, publishers brown cloth, circular gilt fishing motif to upper board, as new in dj, ltd to 550 copies. A collection of articles written for Angling magazines from 1967 to 1977
[21535] |
£28.00 |
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STEVENS Herbery Lynn |
The Autobiography Of A Border Policeman, A Narrative Of War And Adventure In Bechuanaland And Matabeleland
1927.
1st Edn..
H F & G Witherby.
320 pages, small publishers paper ticket to front paste down with the Witherby vignette (from the publishers file copies), a very clean copy in the publishers green cloth in the rare dj, no loss or tears to dj. A scarce title and more so in the original dj. Although not a big game hunting title it gives an account of fighting in the first Matabele war and the pursuit of Lobengula king of the Matabele.
[20659] |
£480.00 |
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