 |
CACUTT Len editor |
Twenty One Years Of The Chub Study Group
1994.
1st Edn,.
Boydell Press, Woodbridge.
228 pages, illustrated with photographs and drawings, a fine copy in likewise price clipped dj.
[15053] |
£100.00 |
|
 |
CADMAN Henry |
Harry Druidale Fisherman From Manxland To England
1898.
1st Edn,.
MacMillan and Co.
XVI 321 pages, text illus, some browning to pages, vg in publisher's blue cloth, a partially unopened copy. Fishing the rivers of the North of England including Eden, Wharfe, Esk also North Wales and the Isle of Man.
[16553] |
£150.00 |
|
 |
CAIRNCROSS David |
The Origin Of The Silver Eel With Remarks On Bait and Fly Fishing
1862.
1st Edn,.
G Sheild.
VIII 96 pages, frontis, illus, spotting to frontis and title page, green cloth, paper title label to upper board. W/S49
[15500] |
£35.00 |
|
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CALABI Silvio and SANGER Roger |
Rigby A Grand Tradition
2012.
1st Edn.
Rigby Press.
Dallas, Texas.
xi 196+ pages, landscape 4to., finely illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings etc., pictorial laminated cover, a vg+ copy in dj, dj has 2cm closed tear to base of spine. Much on the big game hunter and their rifles including Jim Corbett, W D M Bell etc, with some excellent period photographs.
[19480] |
£65.00 |
|
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Life of the Salmon With Reference More Especially to the Fish in Scotland
1907.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
XXIV 160 pages, frontis + 7 full page plates, some spotting to prelims, blue cloth, gilt salmon vignette to upper cover. light rubbing to corners, ownership inscription on 1/2 title, bookplate to front paste down.
[18076] |
£25.00 |
|
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Salmon Rivers And Lochs Of Scotland
1909.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
X 442 pages, 4 colour plates, 34 in black and white + maps apart from some light spotting a vg copy in the original brick red cloth. A detailed survey giving details of the fish, fishing, ownership, pollution, netting etc.
[5420] |
£50.00 |
|
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Salmon Rivers And Lochs Of Scotland
1909.
1st Edn,.
X 442 pages, 16pp adv, illus, maps, some occasional foxing, vg.
[8231] |
£120.00 |
|
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CALDERWOOD W.L. |
The Salmon Rivers And Lochs Of Scotland
1909.
1st limited Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
x 442 pages, AEG, 4to.,pages uncut, 4 colour plates, 34 b/w plates from photographs, 18 maps. large 8vo, limited to 250 copies, original 2 tone cloth, rubbing to top outer corner of front board o/w a vg clean copy, seldom found in this condition.
[19453] |
£150.00 |
|
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CALDWELL David H. |
Scottish Weapons And Fortifications 1100-1800
1981.
John Donald Publishing.
Edinburgh.
XVII 452 pages, illus from photographs and drawings, vg in dj. 17 separate essays concerning the history of Scottish weapons and fortifications, authors include Claude Blair, Caldwell, William Reid etc.,
[16196] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
Callahan, Ken & Paul Morgan (J. Fitzgerald Hampton) |
Hampton's Angling Bibliography: Fishing Books 1881-1949 2008: Revised and Expanded by Ken Callahan and Paul Morgan
2008.
1st thus.
Three Beards Press.
303 pages+ advert page Illustrated by Paul Cook SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS. As new in likewise DJ. This is the first subsequent edition, considerably revised and enlarged with over 140 pages of new material. A much-needed new reference book.
[21989] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
CAMPBELL John |
The Winchester Single Shot, Volume Two Old Secrets And New Discoveries
.
Andrew Mowbray.
Lincoln, USA.
4to., 280 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc., publishers black cloth, title in silver, fine in dj. New information on the guns, the people, the factories etc. with over 350 illus.
[22095] |
£40.00 |
|
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CANADA |
Fishing In Canada
nd circa 1925.
Canadian National Railways.
133 + 3 pages, illus from photographs, folding map, light dust soiling to title page, text block pulled away from card where staples rusted. Attractive card cover showing angler to upper flap in colour within a black frame, gilt title decorative margin, vg.
[16349] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
CANFIELD Bruce N |
Complete Guide to the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine
1999.
Imoproved 2nd edn.
Andrew Mowbray Publishers.
Lincoln, U.S.A.
293 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs drawings and gun breakdowns. Publishers pictorial laminated covers. Personal presentation inscription to the front-end paper signed by Bruce Canfield, a fine copy. Expanded and updated coverage of the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine. Detailed photographs show the specific features that separate valuable rarities from fakes and rebuilds.
[23240] |
£80.00 |
|
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CARDEW G.V., CARDEW G.M., ELSOM E.R. |
The Air Gun From Trigger To Muzzle
1978.
reprint.
the authors.
Birmingham.
96 pages, Illustrated from photographs, graphs diagrams etc. Printed pictorial card covers vg. The internal ballistics of spring-operated weapons, the culmination of five years' work.
[22524] |
£30.00 |
|
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CAREY A. Merwyn |
English Irish and Scottish Firearm Makers When, Where And What They Made From The Middle Of The Sixteenth Century To The End
1954.
1st Edn.
Thomas Y Crowell Ltd.
New York.
xv -120 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs, blank pages for notes header A through to Y most with legible handwritten notes in ink on gunmakers with some notes to the text. The ownership name of Bill Read to the front paste down included is a lengthy 3-page letter writing to one side to Read from Mervyn Carey and SIGNEND by him, discussing a previous letter from Read and his findings there are also 2 folding typed lists of Gun Makers. Publishers' red cloth with gilt title and crest to the upper cover vg. ?40
[23953] |
£40.00 |
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CAREY A.Merwyn |
English Irish and Scottish Firearm Makers
1954.
1st Edn.
Thomas Y Crowell Ltd.
New York.
xv -120 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs, blank pages for notes armorial bookplate of Bill Curtis to front end paper. Publishers red cloth gilt title and crest to the upper cover vg. Numerous pencil notes to the blank pages and page margins listing gunmakers and makers references, Bill Curtis was a publisher and a well-respected authority on 19th century gunmakers and shooting. Also a 12page folding typed list of Birmingham Gunmakers 1767 -1800 compiled by Douglas Nie. Guns from the middle of the 16th century to the end of the 19th century.
[22881] |
£40.00 |
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CAREY A.Merwyn |
English Irish and Scottish Firearm Makers
1967.
2nd Edn,.
Arco Publishing Co.,.
New York.
120 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, publishers red cloth vg in dj. Guns from the middle of the 16th century to the end of the 19th century
[20120] |
£25.00 |
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Carr, James |
Savage Automatic Pistols
nd Circa 1969.
1st Edn.
Privately Printed U.S.A.
131 pages, Illustrated throughout from photographs line drawings, showing the guns parts, breakdowns old adverts etc. Publishers' brown cloth with gilt title to upper cover. VG in DJ, DJ evenly fading to the spine. A reference book on the variations, the.32 -.380 calibers the guns evolution.
[23311] |
£50.00 |
|
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CARRINGTON-PEIRCE P. |
A handbook Of Court And Hunting Swords 1660-1820
1937.
1st Edn.
Bernard Quaritch.
100 pages + appendix and blank pages for notes, errata slip, illus in b/w from photographs, publishers 1/4 cream cloth, black paper cover boards. A very good copy of a scarce work which may well be considered a modest continuation of Sir Guy Lakings European Armour and Arms which terminated with the 17th century.
[20998] |
£220.00 |
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CARROLL W. |
The Angler's Vade Mecum Containing A Descriptive Account Of The Water Flies, Their Seasons, And The Kind Of Weather That Brings Them Most On The Water
1818.
1st Edn,.
Archibald Constable and Co.
Edinburgh.
VII 128 pages, 12 hand colored examples of flies arranged under the months from May to September, an extremely clean copy, the contents and plates free from foxing or spotting often found with this title, the plates appear after the direction to binder and before the preface usually the plates appear at the end of the book, Plate 1 being the frontis. Contemporary pebbled cloth, red title label, some rubbing to spine edges, head and spine chipped with loss, small circular ownership label of Alan John Jarvis to front paste down. W/S50.
[17336] |
£460.00 |
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CARROLL W. |
The Angler's Vade Mecum Containing A Descriptive Account Of The Water Flies, Their Seasons, And The Kind Of Weather That Brings Them Most On The Water
1818.
1st Edn,.
Archibald Constable and Co.
Edinburgh.
VII 128 pages, 12 hand colored examples of flies arranged under the months from May to September, a vg clean copy, the contents and plates free from foxing or spotting often found with this title. Recased using the original boards, new calf spine and corners. W/S 50.
[19687] |
£450.00 |
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CARROLL W. |
The Angler's Vade Mecum Containing A Descriptive Account Of The Water Flies, Their Seasons, And The Kind Of Weather That Brings Them Most On The Water
1818.
1st Edn,.
Archibald Constable and Co.
Edinburgh.
VII 128 pages, 12 hand coloured plates of flies showing 194 examples, the first 5 plates have index number neatly added in ink to margin in a near contemporary hand, the contents and plates free from foxing or spotting often found with this title, finely bound in full speckled calf, original boards, new matching spine, gilt ruled borders, red label, gilt ruled tooling to inner boards, a fine copy.
[19400] |
£460.00 |
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CARTER A AND CO LTD |
Rod Line And Bait the Anglers Pocket Encyclopedia
nd Circa 1930.
A Carter and Company Ltd.
122 pages, illus throughout, pictorial card covers, some dust soiling, head and tail of spine chipped, a tight copy, vg. The first 26 pages are a guide to angling in various forms including a guide to flies suitable for various rivers, also brief articles on fish caught on Carters Tackle "The world record 710lb great tunny". Then follows the catalogue of Carters Angling Requisites.
[18155] |
£35.00 |
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CARTER A AND CO LTD |
Rod Line And Bait the Anglers Pocket Encyclopedia
nd Circa 1930.
A Carter and Company Ltd.
122 pages, illus throughout, pictorial card covers, some dust soiling, head and tail of spine chipped, a tight copy, vg. The first 26 pages are a guide to angling in various forms including a guide to flies suitable for various rivers, also brief articles on fish caught on Carters Tackle "The world record 710lb great tunny". Then follows the catalogue of Carters Angling Requisites.
[18156] |
£35.00 |
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CARTER Anthony |
German Ersatz Bayonets 1. A concise Illustrated History Of The Emergency All Metal Designs 1914-18
1976.
1st Edn.
The Lyon Press.
Brighton.
large 4to., 64 pages, illus in b/w from photographs and line drawings, personal presentation inscription on FEP to Tom Mason signed by Anthony Carter, publishers red cloth binding, a fine copy in dj, dj light rubbing to head of spine with some fading to spine. A detailed study on the subject.
[21488] |
£520.00 |
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CARTER Anthony |
Volume I The Models 98/02 and 98/05 Volume II The models 71/84, 69/98, 71/98, 98, KS98, 1914 and 84/98. Volume III The Ersatz, Requisitioned and Captured Bayonets. Volume IV The Regulation Pattern Sword Bayonets 1860-1900.
1984, 1991, 1992, 1994.
1st Edn.
Tharston Press.
Norwich.
124, 239, 303 384 pages, 4 volumes, large 8vo., numerous b/w illus from photographs and line drawings. Vol. I in the original pictorial card covers, the other volumes in publishers blue cloth, Vols III and IV have personal presentation inscription to Tom Mason and signed by Anthony Carter. A vg set of what must be the definitive work on the subject showing bayonets, variations, markings etc.
[21490] |
£520.00 |
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CARTER Anthony, WALTER John |
The Bayonet A History Of knife And Sword Bayonets 1850-1970
1974.
1st Edn,.
128 pages, lge 8vo, with over 300 illus in b/w with line drawings, vg in dj, dj chipped at head of spine.
[21794] |
£25.00 |
|
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Carter, Arthur Hazleton, and Arnold, Archibald Vincent |
Field Artillery Instruction: Complete Manual of Instruction for Prospective Field Artillery Officers.
1920.
G.P.Putnam & Sons.
New York.
v ? 631 pages, with 272 illustrations from photographs drawings and diagrams etc, bound in the publisher's blue cloth VG. An in-depth guide for the beginner in field artillery. Chapters include Materiel, Gun Drill, Fire Discipline, Field Gunnery, Reconnaissance Communications, Horse Care, Riding & Driving, Cleaning and Care etc.
[22046] |
£60.00 |
|
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CAVALRY, SWORD. CARBINE AND PISTOL EXERCISES |
A collection of 4 Pamphlets on Cavalry, Sword, and Gun related exercises All 1819
1819.
1/2/3 are Adjutant General s Office Horse Guards, Published by William Clowes . 1/ Regulations And Instructions For The Cavalry Sword Exercise xii- 94 pp large folding plate before title " Angelos Sword Exercises" + 1 other plate. Two copies located on Library Hub 2/ Instructions For The Carbine And Pistol For The Cavalry (viii) 56pp Two copies located on Library Hub 3/ Instructions In Military Equitation and In The Elements of Field Movements of Cavalry vii -155pp, 20 plate illustrative of "The Riding Lessons" includes practice with Sword, Pistol and Lance at the post. Instructions In Military Equitation and In The Elements of Field Movements of Cavalry. Two copies are located on the Library Hub. 4/ Adjutant Hackett 22nd Light Dragoons Explanation of the Review Man?uvres of a Regiment of Cavalry Particularly Intended For The Instructions of Young Officers New Edition, published T. Egerton 55 pp 19 folding plates18 numbered some occasional offset to the text. Armorial bookplate of T.R. Swinburne to the front paste down, one copy located on Library Hub at the B.L. Bound in a contemporary half tan calf, the upper board holding on the ties, the contents and binding tight.
[23594] |
£520.00 |
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CHALMERS Patrick R. |
At The Tail Of The Weir
2003.
new.
The Flyfisher''s Classic Library,.
Moretonhampstead, Devon..
xxii,277 + (1) pages,m B/w illustrations from old engravings throughout limited to 150 copies, bound in brown bonded leather, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, gilt FFCL motif to upper board, in cloth slipcase, a fine copy. Includes a new forward by David Profumo.
[23654] |
£55.00 |
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Chamberlain R H & Quigley Tom |
Cartridge Reloading Tools Of The Past
.
the author.
Castle Rock, USA.
168 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc, publishers printed card covers includes a brief history of handloading + makers tools etc.
[21028] |
£20.00 |
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CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J., TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
Adams' Revolvers
1976.
1st Edn,.
Barrie Jenkins.
240 pages, 4to., illustrated from photographs and line drawings, vg in an unfaded dj. A major study on the design, evolution, manufacture and use of the Adams Revolvers.
[23969] |
£165.00 |
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CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J., TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
Adams' Revolvers
1976.
1st Edn,.
Barrie Jenkins.
240 pages, 4to., illustrated from photographs and drawings, vg in dj dj evenly faded on spine and edges chipping to the head of the spine, dj now in clear removable sleeve . A major study on the design, evolution, manufacture, and use of the Adams Revolvers.
[23377] |
£130.00 |
|
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Chance, Jack & Julian Paget (editors) and written by members |
The Flyfishers: An Anthology to Mark the Centenary of The Flyfishers' Club 1884-1984 (DELUXE EDITION)
1984.
1st.
The Flyfishers Club.
xi ? 168pp., all edges gilt large 8vo, illustrated with frontispiece plus head & tail piece drawings by Roger McPhail also contains a hand-tied salmon fly inset to front pastedown in sunken mount. Bound in a half green calf over green cloth covered boards, in cloth slipcase. The deluxe edition limited to 85 copies a fine copy. Divided into 3 sections: "A Century of Flyfishing", "The Flyfishers' Club" and "Flyfishing Today and Tomorrow" plus appendices of important dates in the Club's history as well as lists of past presidents, secretaries and subscribers.
[23864] |
£185.00 |
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CHANNEL A.R. |
Red Ivory
1964.
1st Edn,.
Dennis Dobson.
158 pages, illus from scraperboards by BB, original cloth, titles in silver, neat ownership stamp to FEP, a vg copy in dj, dj price clipped, small closed tear 1cm to head and tail of spine but no loss.
[15946] |
£40.00 |
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CHANNEL A.R. |
Red Ivory
1964.
1st Edn,.
Dobson.
158 pages, illus from scraperboards by BB, original cloth, titles in silver, a vg+ copy in dj, dj price clipped.
[4378] |
£45.00 |
|
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CHATTO W.A. [PSEUDO FISHER P] |
The Angler's Souvenir
1886.
Frederick Warne and Co.
311 pages, TEG, large 8vo., edited by G. Christopher Davies. 30 engraved plates on india paper and title page by Beckwith and Topham of angling scenes etc., decorative borders to text of angling scenes, foxing to prelims lesser so to contents. An unopened copy, TEG, bound in near contemporary full vellum. WS 242 notes 250 copies of the large paper edition as does Hampton.
[16579] |
£220.00 |
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CHAYTOR A.H. |
Letters To A Salmon Fisher's Son
1910.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
XVI 288 pages, 8 full page illus, bookplate inscription to EP, original cloth gilt salmon fish to upper board, 1st edition of the classic salmon fishing title.
[9765] |
£50.00 |
|
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CHAYTOR A.H. |
Letters To A Salmon Fishers Son
1910.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
288 pages, illus diagrams, dark red cloth, gilt salmon fly to upper board, a vg copy of the 1st edition of a salmon fishing classic.
[16284] |
£60.00 |
|
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CHAYTOR A.H. |
Letters To A Salmon Fishers Son
1992.
new.
Fly Fishers Classic Library.
Newton Abbot.
CHAYTOR A.H. Letters To A Salmon Fishers Sons 1992 New Fly Fishers Classic Library Newton Abbot xx 316 pages, 8 full page plates from photographs, publishers 1/4 bonded red leather, fine in slipcase. With a new introduction by Hugh Falkus. ?22
[23605] |
£22.00 |
|
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CHEATHAM James |
The Anglers Vade Mecum: Or A Compendious Yet Full Discourse On Angling
1681.
1st Edn,.
Theo Bassett.
180 numbered to 166 pages, table + appendix, bottom margin corner of title page and 1st page some loss with neat repair, loss to date on title and 1 word on verso of 1st page. 10 pages have contemporary notes in a neat hand, some age browning, last 4 pages old water stain to upper margin, overall a vg copy recently bound in full old style specked calf. "Cheatham's prefaces are in diogenes vein, curt and caustic, he escapes from the category of manual makers., and takes rank as one of the original writers on the sport. he is indebted to his forerunners but acknowledges it; he improves on their systems and calls attention to the fact. He is never servile nor plagiaristic always honest, sometimes a little surly" Westwood and Satchell 60
[10996] |
£1200.00 |
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CHEEK J. |
The Young Anglers Guide Comprising Instructions In The Arts Of Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Trolling etc.,
1839.
3rd Edn,.
J Cheek, of The Golden Perch, 52 Strand.
77 24 pages, 2 full page plates of fish and 24 woodcuts to text, even age browning to contents, new end papers, vg in the publishers patterned cloth, gilt title to upper board. Cheek was a tackle maker at the Golden Perch, 52 The Strand. There is a 24 page catalogue at the end of the book for "Fishing, Rod and Tackle, Umbrella, Parasol, Walking Stick and Riding Whip Manufacturer.
[14986] |
£90.00 |
|
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CHEEK J. |
The Young Anglers Guide Comprising Instructions In The Arts Of Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Trolling etc.,
1839.
2nd Edn,.
J Cheek.
XV + 77 pages, 2 full page plates of fish and 24 woodcuts to text, age browning to contents in recent 1/2 tan calf, name erased from upper blank margin of title page. Cheek was a tackle maker at the Golden Perch, 52 The Strand. There is a 25+(1) page catalogue at the end of the book for "Fishing, Rod and Tackle, Umbrella, Parasol, Walking Stick and Riding Whip Manufacturer. W/S 59.
[18096] |
£80.00 |
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CHEEK J. |
The Young Anglers Guide Comprising Instructions In The Arts Of Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Trolling etc.,
1839.
3rd Edn,.
J Cheek, of The Golden Perch, 52 Strand.
77 24 pages, 2 full page plates of fish and 24 woodcuts to text, even age browning to contents, recent cloth spine, vg in the publishers patterned cloth, gilt title to upper board. Cheek was a tackle maker at the Golden Perch, 52 The Strand. There is a 24-page catalogue at the end of the book for "Fishing, Rod and Tackle, Umbrella, Parasol, Walking Stick and Riding Whip Manufacturer.
[24078] |
£80.00 |
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CHETHAM James |
The Angler's Vade Mecum Or A Compendious, Yet Full Discourse On Angling
1689.
2nd very much enlarged Edn,.
T Bassett.
viii 326 (10pp) pages, 2 engraved plates of fish, the lower blank margin of the title page chipped with small loss, some old dust soiling to title page, plates and last advert page, neat contemporary numbers in ink to margin of table relating to the page number, also to the page "Name of the Fish". The last page is an advertisement for "Will Brown, who Maketh all Sorts of Fishing Rods" etc, with the Errata below, to top blank margin a contemporary ink name Edward Chaffers. The book recently bound in a full old-style calf, red title label, "Chetham takes rank among one of the original writers of the sport, he is indebted indeed to his forerunners but acknowledges it". The 1st edition was published anonymously, in the second edition, Chetham is acknowledged on the last page of the preface "J. A. Chetham Smedley near Manchester". Westwood Satchell 59/60
[13999] |
£600.00 |
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CHISNALL Barry & DAVIES Geoffrey |
British Cavalry Carbines & Pistols of The Napoleonic Period
2013.
1st Edn.
Maine Military.
218 pages, 4to finely illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, bound in the publishers pictorial laminated boards. A fine copy. There are some 98 pages of colour photographs covering 91 carbines and pistols of the period. A well-researched book on the subject.
[22714] |
£200.00 |
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Chisnall Barry C |
British Non-Ordnance Military Carbines 1750-1900
2011.
1st Edn.
Maine Business Solutions.
150 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old adverts drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers, a fine copy
[22824] |
£85.00 |
|
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CHOLMONDELEY PENNELL H. |
The Modern Practicle Angler, A Complete Guide To Fly Fishing, Bottom Fishing And Trolling
nd 1870.
Frederick Warne and Co.
xvi -v 286 pages, 2pp of adverts top edge gilt. coloured frontis and 50 engravings of fish and tackle. Later half brown morroco binding. PRESENTATION inscription to upper margin of the title page. "Admiral Pennell with the authors kind love June 1870". Some occasional spotting to the contents faint crease mark to some pages to upper outer corner.
[24029] |
£45.00 |
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CHOLMONDELEY PENNELL H. |
The Sporting Fish Of Great Britain With Notes On Ichthyology
1886.
1st Edn,.
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, And Rivington.
vi) - 185 pages, (i)pp publishers' advert, top edge gilt. Illustrated by 16 lithograph illustrations of fish in gold, silver, and colours, title page printed in red and black, occasional spotting to the frontis and title page, a partly unopened copy. PRESENTATION inscription to the half title "J. Norton Longman Esq with the very kind regards of the author". Publishers' green cloth gilt title and crest to the upper cover, a few small ink spots to spine.
[24033] |
£85.00 |
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CHOLMONDELEY PENNELL H. |
The Sporting Fish Of Great Britain With Notes On Ichthyology LARGE PAPER
1886.
1st Edn,.
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, And Rivington.
(vi) - 185 pages, Publishers advert leaf. Top edge gilt pages uncut. Illustrated by 16 lithograph illustrations of fish in gold, silver, and colours, some occasional foxing to plates, the title page printed in red and black. Foxing to end papers, armorial bookplate of John Hall to front paste down. Original 1/4 backed parchment spine over green cloth covers gilt crest to upper cover, some mottling to the parchment spine. This is the large paper edition although not issued with a limitation page , the advert for the publishers note 100 copies for England and 50 for America.
[10028] |
£120.00 |
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CHOLMONDELEY-PENNELL |
THE BOOK OF THE PIKE WITH A CHAPTER ON SPINNING FOR TROUT IN LAKES AND RIVERS.
nd 1876 revised and enlarged.
3rd.
GEORGE ROUTLEDGE AND SONS LTD.
xiv(i)-272 pages, adverts. Coloured frontis of a pike and 8 full page b/w plates of tackle and baits, + text illustrations, some foxing to the closed page edges. Publishers' green cloth with 3 gilt fishing vignettes within black decorative borders, the spine title blocked in gilt with decorative gilt borders. The binding cleans the gilt bright and in fine condition. Published in "The Pennell Series of Angling And Ichthyological Works", Between the front end papers are 4pp of adverts advertising the 3 works in the series, The Modern Practical Angler, A Popular History Of British Fresh-Water Fish". The advert for this title notes it's the third thousand, revised and enlarged. The other two volumes appear in the same binding. The binding is particularly attractive.
[24035] |
£85.00 |
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Christies Keith Neal Catalogue |
Fine Antique Firearms From The W Keith Neal Collection
2000.
Christies.
356, 4to. 274 Lots, fine colour illustration, publishers pictorial card covers. Neat prices written in ink to some lots. There were 3 sales held of the collection; this is the second sale. Keith Neal assembled one of the finest collections of firearms. An excellent reference on the subject.
[24082] |
£65.00 |
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Christies Keith Neal Catalogue |
Fine Antique Firearms From The W Keith Neal Collection
Thursday 9 November 2000.
Christies.
356 pages, 4to. 274 Lots, fine colour illustration, publishers pictorial card covers, some small creases to cover. There were 3 sales held of the collection, this is the second sale. Keith Neal assembled one of the finest collections of firearms. An early sale in 1995 disposed of 328 Lots. An excellent reference on the subject.
[20984] |
£45.00 |
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Christies Keith Neal Sales |
Christies Fine Antique Firearms From The W Keith Neal Collection and Antique Arms and Armour Including property from the W. Keith Neal and Albert Littler Collections Wednesday 8 November 1995-Thursday 9 November 2000 and Thursday 25 October 2001 Thursday 18 July 2002
.
Christies.
250 -356 - 361and 179 pages, 4to.328 Lots- 273 Lots - 274 Lots and 364 Lots, fine colour illustrations throughout, catalogues for 2000 and 2001 have card invitation from Christies to the viewing. The catalogues in fine condition, Keith Neal assembled one of the finest collections of firearms mostly collected before the second world war, and by the end of the war he was probably the world's foremost specialist in the field.
[24075] |
£335.00 |
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Christies (Sales Catalogue) |
A Portion Of The Famous Collection Of Arms And Armour And Works OF Art. The Property Of The Late Clarence H. Mackay Esq
1939.
1st.
Christies.
37pp, Full page illustrations from photographs, publishers printed paper covered boards, very good copy. The sale consisted of 117 lots which took place July 27 1939
[24068] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
CHUBB OF EDGEWARE |
Sporting Gun Catalogue Of English And Foreign Shotguns
nd circa 1955.
34 pages, oblong 8vo., illus with prices, testimonials etc., also includes shooting requisites, pictorial printed card covers, some markinbg but vg.
[19391] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
CHURCHILL, ATKIN, GRANT & LANG |
Gun And Rifle Makers
1975.
Small 4to, Unpaginated, illustrated throughout showing the makers gun, shooting grounds, and shooting accessories. The last section is "One Hundred And Fifty Years Of Shotgun history Including something about the House of Churchill".
[22445] |
£28.00 |
|
 |
CHURCHILL, ATKIN, GRANT & LANG |
One Hundred And Fifty Years Of Shotgun History
nd circa 1970.
4to., 7 pages, promotional papers on the company's guns + a family tree. A booklet on 150 years of shotgun history Including something about the House of Churchill. Also folding family tree with a loose page "About Us" also 7 loose single pages detailing a gun with specification and illustration of the gun and a page on gun fitting.
[20715] |
£28.00 |
|
 |
CHURCHILL E.G.S.- |
Tarpon Fishing In Mexico & Florida
nd 1906.
1st Edn,.
Harrison & Sons.
73 pages, large 8vo., frontis + various 1/2 tone plates, large folding map. Contained in 2 separate pockets on rear board 16 stereoscopic cards. Original light blue cloth with photo inserts to upper board with title and white borders, also includes a loose printed envelope for tarpon hook mounted by "Barney's Place, Texas", hook not present, also large folded printed sheet with illustration for the 3rd annual deep sea rodeo and tarpon round up Port Akansas, Texas, June 23, 24 and 25 1934 and 2 business cards for "Barney Farley" fishing guide. Very slight rubbing to head of spine, a vg copy of a scarce and unusual title.
[12043] |
£820.00 |
|
 |
CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS Ltd |
Catalogue
1961.
unpaginated 20+ pages, 4to., illus in colour and b/w + loose letter, price list, order form, description of Churchill guns with illustrations of the guns, descriptions, sizes etc, in colour printed card covers with string type binding, some light dust soiling. The Imperial model, Hercules Model, the Regal Model, Premiere.
[20612] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS Ltd |
Catalogue
nd circa 1971.
22 pages, 4to., a catalogue of various Churchill guns, 1 to the page including The Premier, The Imperial, The Hercules Regal XXV, Sporting and Big Game Rifles, The Regal, And Stalking Rifles illus in b/w and colour, includes price list etc. pictorial printed covers string bound, vg.
[20716] |
£40.00 |
|
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CLARKE Captain R.M. |
The Angler's Desideratum, Containing The Best And Fullest Directions For Dressing The Artificial Fly; With Some New And Valuable Inventions by the Author from a Practice of Nearly Half a Century.
1839.
1st edn 2nd issue.
Printed by M. Anderon Mount Place.
Edinburgh.
48 pages, 6mo, text illustrations throughout, , owners name in ink to front paste down slight smudging. Original limp patterned green cloth, contained in a green cloth drop over box. The 1st issue in the same year differs in not having the publisher's name. A early work giving details and practical information on the manufacture of various types of flies. A scarce title and rarely found in the original binding.
[23883] |
£900.00 |
|
 |
CLAWSON Charles W. |
Collector's Guide To Colt .45 Service Pistols Models of 1911 and 1911A1
2004.
3rd with new appendix.
Clawson Publication.
Fort Wayne, USA.
vi 146 pages, illustrated throughout with b/w photographs of the guns + drawings, marks etc, pictorial laminated covers, fine copy of a title much in demand covering the period from 1911 to the end of production in 1945, military identification including all contractors.
[23322] |
£360.00 |
|
 |
Clawson, Charles W. |
Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series) 1912-1970
2005.
2nd.
Clawson Publications.
Fort Wayne U.S.A.
x-230, large 8vo illustrated throughout in B/W from photographs showing the guns magazine breakdowns etc, also diagrams marks. Publishers pictorial laminated covers. A fine copy as new. A revised edition with new information as well as many amendments to the previous edition. An in-depth study on the guns and their history and development. Including Super.38 and .22models,plusNorwegian and Argentinian copies.
[23321] |
£350.00 |
|
 |
CLAYPOLE, H.G.C. |
Grayling
1957.
1st Edn.
Herbert Jenkins.
96 pages, 12mo, illus with text line drawings, vg in dj, dj price clipped o/w complete some light dust soiling to rear flap, now in a clear removable sleave.
[22175] |
£25.00 |
|
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CLERICUS Rev William Cartwright |
Rambles And Recollections Of A Fly-Fisher With An Appendix Containing Ample Instruction To The Novice, Inclusive Of Fly Making, And A List Of Really Useful Flies
1854.
1st Edn,.
Chapman and Hall.
viii 154 pages, AEG, engraved frontis + 7 other full page engraved plates, some occasional foxing and browning to the contents. Publishers blind stamped blue cloth, gilt Mayfly to upper board. A very good copy
[22077] |
£95.00 |
|
 |
CLIFFE John Henry |
Notes And Recollections Of An Anglers Rambles Among The Mountains, Valleys and Solitudes of Wales. With Sketches Of Some Of The Lakes, Streams, Mountains And Scenic Attractions In Both Divisions Of The Principality
1860.
1st Edn,.
Hamilton Adams and Co.
xii 254 pages, advert leaf, light spotting to title page, recased in the publishers blind stamped red cloth, gilt title to upper board, some occasional darkening to cloth.
[19207] |
£65.00 |
|
 |
CLIFFORD Kevin, ARBERY Len |
Redmire Pool
1984.
1st Edn,.
Beekay Publications.
Enfield.
245 pages, lge 8vo, colour and black and white illus from photographs, drawings etc, vg+ in dj.
[15326] |
£85.00 |
|
 |
CLIFFORD Kevin, ARBERY Len |
Redmire Pool
1984.
1st Edn,.
Beekay Publications.
Enfield.
245 pages, lge 8vo, colour and black and white illus from photographs, drawings etc, fading to the very bottom of spine, o/w vg in dj.
[21538] |
£70.00 |
|
 |
CLIFFORD Kevin, ARBERY Len |
Redmire Pool
1984.
1st Edn,.
Beekay Publications.
Enfield.
245 pages, lge 8vo, colour and black and white illus from photographs, drawings plans etc. SIGNEND by Kevin Cliffored and Len Arbery to the front-end paper, bookplate of Fred. J. Taylor to the front paste down, a very copy, in dj. A classic carp fishing title with excellent provenance.
[23642] |
£140.00 |
|
 |
COATES George |
Fishing On The Barrier Reef And Inshore
1971.
4th revised Edn,.
T Willmett and Sons (PTY) Ltd.
Townsville.
128 pages, 4 colour + b/w illus and maps, pictorial paper covers showing leaping marlin, some chipping to edges and rubbing.
[16953] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker British Model
1989.
1st.
Cochran Publishing, Co., USA.
160 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old illustrations line drawings. A fine copy in fine dj. Includes list of guns shipped, serial numbers, bullets headstamps etc. A detailed survey.
[22023] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia
1986.
1st Edn,.
Rapid City, USA.
434 pages, 4to., numerous b/w illus showing the guns, parts, gun breakdowns. Publishers faux leather binding, title in silver to upper board and spine. A fine copy in dj, dj chipped at head and tail of the spine, now in clear removable sleeve.
[22565] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia
1986.
1st Edn,.
Keith Cochran.
Rapid City, USA.
434 pages, 4to., numerous b/w illus, publishers binding, title in silver to upper board and spine. A fine copy in dj.
[21756] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
COGSWELL & HARRISON LIMITED GUNMAKERS |
Catalogue
circa 1964.
136 pages, all aspects from premier shotguns, sporting rifles, revolvers, air weapons etc. card covers, vg.
[20723] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
COGSWELL & HARRISON Ltd |
Catalogue
nd 1962.
136 pages, illus throughout, loose price list, pictorial card covers, vg. A comprehensive catalogue shotguns, rifles, air rifles and pistols, revolvers and pistols, shooting requisites etc.,
[20614] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD |
Guns Rifles Pistols Binoculars & Accessories
nd circa 1959.
120 pages, well illus, pictorial card covers, vg.
[20613] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
COGSWELL AND HARRISON LTD |
List of Guns and Accessories List No R/51
Circa 1954.
47 pages + loose price list, illus throughout, printed pictorial paper covers showing title and sidelock shotgun within green borders, some light dust soiling, written on front blank "given at Cogswells shop March 6/'54
[19850] |
£25.00 |
|
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COLEBY R.J.W. |
Regional Angling Literature A Check List Of Books On Angling And Salmon Fisheries In Scotland, Northern England Wales And Ireland
1979.
1st Edn,.
Billinghay.
95 pages, illus, limited to 500 copies, green cloth, gilt leaping salmon vignette to upper board, big game angling bookplate of Jack Reece to FEP, a fine copy in protective covers made to resemble a dj.
[16880] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
COLEBY R.J.W. |
Regional Angling Literature A Check List Of Books On Angling And Salmon Fisheries In Scotland, Northern England Wales And Ireland
1979.
1st Edn,.
Billinghay.
95 pages, illus, limited to 500 copies, green cloth, gilt leaping salmon vignette to upper board, a fine copy in protective covers made to resemble a dj.
[16380] |
£35.00 |
|
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COLES Captain |
A Musketry Catechism For The Use Of Both Services And Rifle Clubs
1860.
2nd Edn,.
32 pages, 3 plates, 2 of gun locks 1 of a rifle, large folding plate of distance and trajectory, small split on 1 fold, light browning and dust soiling to contents, red cloth covered boards, gilt title to upper board, some darkening to edges, vg-. Covers the stripping of the rifle, principles of firing, aiming, distance etc. Riling 734, Riling does not mention the 1st edition.
[11488] |
£135.00 |
|
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COLES R.E. |
Illustrated Musketry Vade Mecum
1865.
W. Clowes And Sons.
158 pages, frontis diagram showing reproduction of cavalry and infantry at distances with a separate 1/2 moon paper scale showing the rifle and where the bullet descends, 3 other plates of the musket lock and parts, diagrams in text. Original blind stamped red cloth. A captain in the royal regiment and late instructor of musketry fleetwood. The book is layed out as a series of letters with questions and answers. Not in Riling.
[13118] |
£165.00 |
|
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COLQUHOUN John |
Salmon Casts And Stray Shots Being Fly Leaves From The Note Book of John Colquhoun
1858.
2nd Edn,.
William Blackwood and Son.
X 2053 pages, 146pp adverts, bookplate to front paste down, dust soiling and thumbing to contents, original publishers blue blind stamped cloth, vg-. Chapters on trout, loch fishing, salmon, stalking, shooting etc.,
[14149] |
£25.00 |
|
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COLQUHOUN John |
Salmon Casts And Stray Shots Being Fly Leaves From The Note Book of John Colquhoun
1858.
1st Edn,.
William Blackwood & Sons.
X 2053 pages, 146pp adverts, some dust soiling to contents, publishers blue blind stamped cloth, vg-. Chapters on trout, loch fishing, salmon, stalking, shooting etc.,
[4626] |
£35.00 |
|
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COLT |
A Century Of Achievement 1836-1936
1937.
Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co.
Connecticut, USA.
96 pages, b/w illus from photographs etc,. bookplate to blank verso of 1/2 title, deluxe edition, bound in full dark blue leather with raised title and sailor examining a pistol in silver, rarely found in this binding. There was a cloth and a paper edition. There is also a modern facsimile reprint. The book covers, the weapons, manufacturing and shooting. "A concise well written promotional brochure." Riling 2217
[19416] |
£75.00 |
|
 |
COLT |
Colt Firearms The Arms Of Law And Order
nd circa 1930.
36 pages, 4to., well illus showing the guns and the ammunition, 1 page shows ammunition chart for Colt Arms, original printed grey card covers, vg. Covers revolvers and automatic pistols.
[12364] |
£68.00 |
|
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COLT |
Colts's 39 Automatic Gun Browning Patent
nd circa 1912.
24 pages, small 4to., illus from photographs, 3 folding plates of components, pictorial card covers laid down, new matching spine, covers dust soiled some edge soiling to contents.
[12434] |
£80.00 |
|
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COLT |
Revolvers And Automatic Pistols
October 1 1936.
Hartford, Conn, USA.
40 pages, small 4to., illus of guns cartridge etc, vg.
[10185] |
£85.00 |
|
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COLT Samuel |
Armswear: The Home, The Arm And The Armoury Of Samuel Colt, A Memorial
1976.
facsimile rep in a limited Edn,.
399 pages, 1776 numbered copies, the original edition published in 1866, illus, lge 8vo., full brown morroco gilt, a fine copy.
[7863] |
£180.00 |
|
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COLT''S |
Colt's Revolvers And Automatic Pistols
nd circa 1936.
Hertford, Conn, USA.
40 pages, 4 illus of pistols, bullets, components etc. green card covers.
[10182] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
Comfort Sim |
Naval Swords and Dirks; A Study of British, French and American Naval Swords, Cutlasses and Dirks During the Age of Fighting Sail
2008.
1st Edn.
Sim Comfort Associates.
2 volumes and supplement xvi- 540 ?(vi) Supplement (16) 4to illustrated with over 1750 photos in colour detail of the hilts and makers marks etc with commentary which describes each individual piece. A fine set in DJ in the blue cloth covered slipcase, limited to 750 numbered sets signed by Sim Comfort. Volume 1 covers British swords, hangers, cutlasses and dirks up to 1803. Volume 2 continues with British, American & French weapons. The card covered supplement covers The Relics of Captain Robert Cuthbert", "The Surviving Commander of HMS Majestic, under the command of Admiral Lord Nelson The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798.
[23121] |
£170.00 |
|
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COMPLETE FISHERMAN |
The Complete Fisherman's Or Universal Angler Containing Full Directions For Taking All Kinds Of River Fish....... To Whish is added the Whole Art Of Fly Fishing ...... Likewise a Compendious Account Of The Principle Sea Fish
1778.
1st Edn,.
Fielding and Walker.
xii - 92 pages, 4-page publishers' catalogue at the end., 12mo, engraved frontis dated 1st of April 1778, browning to title page in part, ownership stamp for I. Farely 1781 to front inner blank. Bound near contemporary half tan calf over marbled paper covered boards with gilt tooling to the spine compartments red title label. The first edition first issue with the frontis dated, rare in this edition. Westwood Satchell 94. Simpson sale Part 1 Lot 220.
[15009] |
£680.00 |
|
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CONNER H.D. |
The Fisheries (Ireland) Acts, 1842 to 1891, Being The Statutes Relating Salmon, Trout, Pollen, Eel, Oyster, And Other Fisheries In Ireland
1892.
1st Edn,.
John Falconer.
Dublin.
XV 470 pages, spotting to title page, inscription to top blank margin of title page, publishers green cloth, includes an appendix containing by laws and definitions made by the inspectors of fisheries, tables showing the fixed nets and salmon weirs in Ireland, licence duties forms etc.,
[18157] |
£70.00 |
|
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CONWAY James |
Forays Among Salmon and Deer
1861.
1st thus Edn,.
XII 248 pages, original watered silk cloth with paper label to upper board for the Manchester Anglers Assoc., circular paper label on spine, library ownership stamp to front rear end papers.
[738] |
£40.00 |
|
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CONWAY James |
Forays Among Salmon and Deer
1861.
2nd Edn,.
Chapman and Hall.
XII 248 pages, bound in half dark red morroco by Baytun, gilt sporting motifs to spine compartments, top of spine chipped, upper corners lightly rubbed, cloth sides evenly faded. Original cloth spine and cover bound in at rear.
[14215] |
£45.00 |
|
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COOLEY Graham, NEWTON John |
Cogswell & Harrison Two Centuries Of Gunmaking
2000.
1st Edn,.
Sportsman''s Press.
128 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old adverts line drawings of gun breakdowns etc. A fine copy in DJ, signed by both authors on the title page. An insight from their origins in 1770, through their bicentenary in 1970, and up to their restructuring in 1993. Details on the guns the factories shooting grounds and the family etc.
[23011] |
£30.00 |
|
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COOLEY Graham, NEWTON John |
Cogswell & Harrison Two Centuries Of Gunmaking
2000.
1st Edn,.
Sportsman''s Press.
128 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old adverts line drawings of gun breakdowns etc. A fine copy in DJ. An insight from their origins in 1770, through their bicentenary in 1970, and up to their restructuring in 1993. Details on the guns the factories shooting grounds and the family etc.
[22402] |
£30.00 |
|
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COOLEY Graham, NEWTON John |
Cogswell & Harrison Two Centuries Of Gunmaking
2000.
1st Edn,.
Sportsman''s Press.
128 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old adverts line drawings of gun breakdowns etc. A fine copy in DJ. An insight from their origins in 1770, through their bicentenary in 1970, and up to their restructuring in 1993. Details on the guns the factories shooting grounds and the family etc.
[23688] |
£30.00 |
|
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COOPER John S., WESTWOOD Kenneth J. |
John Dafte Gunsmith And The Horrid Conspiracy Of 1683
1989.
1st Edn,.
Cooper Westwood.
xi 80 pages, privately printed by the author, 4to., coloured frontis + b/w illus from photographs etc, folding plate of the Rye House. 1/2 dark red cloth over marbled boards, the book was limited to 100 copies of which 20 were leather bound, this being no 40, presentation inscription to Ed Bullan signed by both authors on 1/2 title. The book traces the conspiracy and describes the search for Daftes premises, his career from apprenticeship to apprentices and the various firearms he produced, includes a detailed illustrated catalogue of 19 located surviving specimens
[21837] |
£220.00 |
|
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COOPER John S., WESTWOOD Kenneth J. |
John Dafte Gunsmith And The Horrid Conspiracy Of 1683
1989.
1st Edn.
Cooper Westwood.
xi 80 pages, privately printed by the authors, 4to., coloured frontis + b/w illus from photographs and drawings, with a folding plate of the Rye House. Specially bound in ? dark brown calf over marbled covered boards in cloth covered slipcase. The book was limited to 100 copies of which 20 were leather bound, this being number 7 of the 20, a fine copy. The book traces the conspiracy and describes the search for Daftes premises, his career from apprenticeship to apprentices and the various firearms he produced, includes a detailed illustrated catalogue of 19 located surviving specimens.
[23459] |
£300.00 |
|
 |
COPE Kenneth L. |
Stevens Pistols And Pocket Rifles
1971.
Museum Restoration Service.
Ottawa, Ontario.
104 pages, sign of old ownership sticker to lower margin of title page, illustrated in b/w from photographs vg in dj.
[7861] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
CORCORAN J.E. |
The Target Rifle In Australia 1860-1900 With Notes on Competitive Shooting and some Rifles and Riflemen of the Time
1975.
1st Edn.
Dolphin Press.
Lane Cove, New South Wales.
223 pages, Illustrated with photographs drawings, old adverts etc. Limited edition of 1000 numbered copies. Publishers' green cloth with gilt gun vignette to upper cover, vg in dj
[22788] |
£40.00 |
|
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CORCORAN J.E. |
The Target Rifle In Australia 1860-1900 With Notes on Competitive Shooting and some Rifles and Riflemen of the Time
1975.
1st Edn.
Dolphin Press.
Lane Cove, New South Wales.
223 pages, illustrated with photographs drawings, old adverts etc. Limited edition of 1000 numbered copies signend on the title page by Corcoran. Publishers' green cloth with gilt gun vignette to upper cover, vg in dj
[23749] |
£45.00 |
|
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CRANZ Dr C., BECKER Captain K. |
handbook Of Ballistics, Volume 1 Exterior Ballistics Being A Theoretical Examination Of The Motion Of The Projectile From The Muzzle To The Target
1921.
1st English Edn,.
HMSO.
VIII 479 pages, 4 photographic plates + text diagrams, tables, etc., green cloth, title to upper board some white spotting to cloth. Single small ownership stamp of H.J.Woodend to front end papers and top title page blank margin. Herbie Woodend was curator of the Pattern room museum amd renowned firearms experts. Translated and reprinted from the 2nd German edition all published. Riling 1690
[18522] |
£60.00 |
|
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CRAWHALL Joseph |
The Compleatest Angling Booke That Ever Was Writ
1881.
2nd Edn,.
Andre Reid for ye Author.
Newcastle Upon Tyne.
ccxxiii (5) pages, top edge gilt 4to. Limited to one hundred copies, the first edition of 1864 was limited to 40 copies. Illustrated, with woodcuts and wood engraved vignettes and illustrations by the author and others, some hand coloured. Original. Fish bookplate of Hugh Tempest Sheringham to the front paste down, some spotting to the first few pages. Recent ? green calf matching cloth sides gilt ruled raised bands to the spine. With one or two exceptions the volume contains all the old plates and nearly as many new ones all displaying the humorous feeling and artistic skill which give Mr Crawhalls work a "place apart" among angling books. A very good copy, Westwood Satchell 70.
[19200] |
£400.00 |
|
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CRAWHALL Joseph |
The Compleatest Angling Booke That Ever Was Writ
1881.
2nd Edn,.
Andre Reid for ye Authour.
Newcastle Upon Tyne.
ccxxiii (5) pages, top edge gilt 4to. Limited to one hundred copies, the first edition of 1864 was limited to 40 copies. Illustrated, with woodcuts and wood engraved vignettes and illustrations by the author and others, some hand coloured. Original. Fish bookplate of Hugh Tempest Sheringham to the front paste down, some spotting to the contents mostly to first and last few pages. Original full black calf board with central blind stamp and blind stamped double ruled borders within a gilt ruled frame, later matching spine. Some rubbing to the edges and corner of the boards, gilt binders stamp of A. Reid Newcastle to lower inner edge of the rear board. With one or two exceptions t5he volume contains all the old plates and nearly as many new ones all displaying the humorous feeling and artistic skill which give Mr Crawhalls work a "place apart" among angling books. An incredibly good copy and with the provenance of the Sheringham bookplate. Westwood Satchell 70.
[8924] |
£485.00 |
|
 |
CRAWHALL Joseph |
Izaak Walton, His Wallet Booke
1885.
Leadenhall Press.
112+ (6) pages uncut, illus throughout with hand coloured plates by Crawhall, publishers original 1/4 parchment over blue paper covered boards with gilt title to spine, a vg+ copy, A title seldom found in this condition.
[21421] |
£260.00 |
|
 |
Crawhall, Joseph & Walton, Izaak |
Izaak Walton, His Wallet Booke
1885.
Field & Tuer, Leadenhalle Press, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington.
119 (i) pages plus 24 blank ruled leaves entitled 'Fysshe Stories' to rear. Hand-coloured woodcut illustrations by the author throughout pages uncut. Labelled linen pockets to pastedowns for "Baccy, Lynes, Fysshe Tales I believe, Hookes & I's, More Baccy" etc to front, and large linen pocket to rear for "Fysshe Stories I don't believe." Some spotting to the pockets. Vellum spine and corners, gilt-stamped parchment sides with gilt title and fish vignette s to upper board with angling scene to lower board, with the original ties. some darkening to the boards with creasing to spine. 36 songs and poems and posies extracted from the fifth edition of Walton's Angler of (1676). As Coigney 126 limited edition measures 9 5/16 x 6 3/8 which is the size of the large paper edition of 100 copies which is usually numbered to verso of the title page with statement. This copy has light abrasion to the paper of the verso of the title page to lower inner bottom edge possible where limitation was removed?
[23180] |
£520.00 |
|
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CRAWHALL Joseph Edt |
A Collection of Right Merrie Garlands for North Country Anglers
1864.
1st thus Edn,.
George Rutland.
Newcastle on Tyne.
XV 312 pages, advert leaf, full page and text illus by Thomas Bewick and Joseph Crawhall, bookplate of John Wadden Martyn to front paste down, publishers 1/4 green leather binding, rubbing to head and tail of spine and cover edges, dust soiling to cloth, vg.
[18487] |
£50.00 |
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CROSSMAN E.C. |
The Book Of The Springfield A Textbook Covering All The Various Military And Sporting Rifles Chambered For The Caliber .30 Model 1906 Cartridge; Their Metallic And Telescopic Sights And The Ammunition Suited To Them
nd circa 1932.
1st Edn,.
Small-Arms Tech. Publishing Company.
Onslow County.
451 opages, 1pp adverts undated illustrated with full page and text illustration from photographs. Bookplate of Gale & Polden Limited to front paste down. Publishers red cloth gilt title to upper board and blind stamped rifleman. Title on spine a little dull. First edition as Smith 90.
[23290] |
£30.00 |
|
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CROSSMAN E.C. |
The Book Of The Springfield A Textbook Covering All The Various Military And Sporting Rifles Chambered For The Calibre .30 Model 1906 Cartridge; Their Metallic And Telescopic Sights And The Ammunition Suited To Them
1932.
1st Edn,.
Onslow County, USA.
451 pages, frontis, illus, red cloth with blind stamp of rifleman to upper book, vg in dj. The dj is from a later edition, the book is a first edition as Smith 5.
[7854] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
CRUDGINGTON I.M., BAKER D.J. |
The British Shotgun Volume I 1850-1870
1990.
reprint Edn,.
Ashford, Buchan and Enright.
256 pages, illus throughout from photographs and drawings, fine in dj, reprinted to match the format of Vol.II.
[16500] |
£30.00 |
|
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CRUM F.M. |
With Rifleman, Scouts And Snipers From 1914 to 1919
1920.
1st.
Printed For Private Circulation.
Oxford.
141 pages, illustrated with 22 photographs and 4 diagrams + xxxviii appendixes, rear blank end paper torn with loss. Recased in the original emerald, blue card covers printed title in black to upper cover with spine relayed some chipping to bottom of the spine crease mark to lower outer corner and the first few pages. Crum a veteran of the Boer War, an ardent supporter of the use of sniping returned to soldering in 1915 and going to France he recounts his experiences in 1916. He was invited by General Skinner to join his staff of the 41st Brigade to run the snipers and intelligence unit, later starting a brigade school for sniping. A keen supporter of the boy scout movement the 38page appendix, Appendix I relates a lecture on scouting to 150 officers at Aldershot "During the next few days is to bring it about that more Bosches maybe killed and more of good fellows spared", Appendix II Final results of experience 1918 with course syllabus. Appendix III works with boy scouts July 1918 to July 1919. A scarce booklet and more so in the original card covers.
[23510] |
£320.00 |
|
 |
CRUM F.M. |
With Rifleman, Scouts And Snipers From 1914 to 1919
1921.
1st Edn,.
Printed For Private Circulation.
Oxford.
141 pages, privately printed, illus with 22 photographs and 4 diagrams + xxxviii appendixes, bookplate to front paste down, publishers emerald blue cloth titles in red. Crum a veteran of the Boer War, an ardent supporter of the use of sniping returned to soldering in 1915 and going to France he recounts his experiences in 1916. He was invited by General Skinner to join his staff of the 41st Brigade to run the snipers and intelligence unit, later starting a brigade school for sniping. A keen supporter of the boy scout movement the 38page appendix, Appendix I relates a lecture on scouting to 150 officers at Aldershot "During the next few days is to bring it about that more Bosches maybe killed and more of good fellows spared", Appendix II Final results of experience 1918 with course syllabus. Appendix III works with boy scouts July 1918 to July 1919. A scarce booklet and more so in the original cloth.
[21069] |
£460.00 |
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CRUM Major F.M. |
Memoirs Of A Rifleman Scout Parts I to IV
nd 1950.
1st Edn,.
A Learmouth and Son.
Stirling.
359 pages, illustrated throughout from photographs, in the original 1/4 brown cloth spine over white printed paper covered boards, title and crests in black to upper cover light dust soiling. The book covers Part I South African War 1899 - 1902, Part II Malta 1903 To the Outbreak Of War 1914, Part III First World War To The Victory Camp 1914 - 1919, Part IV Scouting. Taken from his diary Crum recounts in Part III his 1st World War experiences and his sniping experiences "It was in Sanctuary Wood in July that I first made my debut as a sniping enthusiast" Crum was an ardent supporter of the use of sniping, he was also a supporter of Baden Powell and the scout movement and much of the book covers his continual support of scouting.
[23517] |
£80.00 |
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CRUM Major F.M. |
Memoirs Of A Rifleman Scout Parts I to IV
nd 1950.
1st.
A Learmouth and Son.
Stirling.
359 pagesm, illustrated throughout from photographs, a vg copy in the original 1/4 cloth over white printed paper covered boards. The book covers Part I South African War 1899 - 1902, Part II Malta 1903 To the Outbreak Of War 1914, Part III First World War To The Victory Camp 1914 - 1919, Part IV Scouting. Taken from his diary Crum recounts in Part III his 1st World War experiences and his sniping experiences "It was in Sanctuary Wood in July that I first made my debut as a sniping enthusiast" Crum was an ardent supporter of the use of sniping, he was also a supporter of Baden Powell and the scout movement and much of the book covers his continual support of scouting
[23816] |
£120.00 |
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CRUM Major F.M. |
With The Mounted Infantry In South Africa Being Side Lights On The Boer Campaign 1899-1902
1903.
1st Edn,.
Macmillan and Bowes printed for private circulation.
Cambridge.
(8) - 223 pages, pages uncut, printed for private circulation, signed presentation inscription to front end paper by Crum. Publishers' emerald, green cloth with red tile label, small scruff mark to the label. a very good copy. Crum experiences in the Boer War which made him an ardent supporter of the use of sniping. He was invited by General Skinner to join his staff of the 41st Brigade to run the snipers and intelligence unit, later starting a brigade school for sniping. A keen supporter of the boy scout movement.
[23502] |
£220.00 |
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CRUM Major F.M. |
With The Mounted Infantry In South Africa Being Side Lights On The Boer Campaign 1899-1902
1903.
1st Edn,.
Macmillan and Bowes.
Cambridge.
(8) - 223 pages, pages uncut, printed for private circulation, the contents heavily foxed throughout. Publishers' emerald, green cloth with red tile label, old crease mark to rear lower outer corner a few mark to the cloth, a good + copy. Crum experiences in the Boer War which made him an ardent supporter of the use of sniping. He was invited by General Skinner to join his staff of the 41st Brigade to run the snipers and intelligence unit, later starting a brigade school for sniping. A keen supporter of the boy scout movement.
[23277] |
£120.00 |
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CUTCLIFFE H.C. |
The Art of Trout Fishing on Rapid Streams: Comprising A Complete System of Fishing the North Devon Streams and Their Like: with Detailed Instructions in the Art of Fishing with the Artificial Fly, The Natural Fly, The Fern Web, Beetle, Maggot, Worm, And Minnow, Both Natural And Artificial
1863.
1st Edn,.
W Tucker Square.
South Molton.
xiii 206 pages, small 8vo., browning to EP's, small chipping to inner hinge at end papers lower joint. Near contemporary 1/2 black calf marbled sides. The first edition is particularly difficult to obtain, a popular title running to many editions. WS72
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£95.00 |
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CUTCLIFFE H.C. |
The Art of Trout Fishing on Rapid Streams: Comprising A Complete System of Fishing the North Devon Streams and Their Like: with Detailed Instructions in the Art of Fishing with the Artificial Fly, The Natural Fly, The Fern Web, Beetle, Maggot, Worm, And Minnow, Both Natural And Artificial
1863.
1st Edn,.
W Tucker Square.
South Molton.
xiii 206 pages, small 8vo., ownership signature to front blank J. G. Wood author of the Brook and Its Banks. Publishers blind stamped pattern blue cloth, gilt title to upper board and vignette of crossed rods and basket to spine, the gilt bright lit rubbing to the head of spine, a vg copy. The first edition is particularly difficult to obtain, a popular title running to many editions.
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£180.00 |
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CUTCLIFFE H.C. |
The Art of Trout Fishing on Rapid Streams: Comprising A Complete System of Fishing the North Devon Streams and Their Like: with Detailed Instructions in the Art of Fishing with the Artificial Fly, The Natural Fly, The Fern Web, Beetle, Maggot, Worm, And Minnow, Both Natural And Artificial
1863.
1st Edn,.
W Tucker.
South Molton.
xiii 206 pages, small 8vo., ownership signature to front blank J. G. Wood author of the Brook and Its Banks. Publishers blind stamped pattern blue cloth, gilt title to upper board and vignette of crossed rods and basket to spine, the gilt bright lit rubbing to the head of spine, a vg copy. The first edition is particularly difficult to obtain, a popular title running to many editions.
[19347] |
£220.00 |
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