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OAKESHOTT Ewart |
European Weapons And Armour From Renaissance To The Industrial Revolution
1980.
1st Edn,.
Lutterworth Press.
XVIII 288 pages, lge 8vo, illus from photographs and drawings, vg in dj.
[16197] |
£45.00 |
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OAKESHOTT R.Ewart |
The Sword In The Age Of Chivalry
1981.
revised Edn,.
156 pages, illus, vg in dj.
[8551] |
£30.00 |
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OATES Capt W.Coape |
Wild Ducks How to Rear and Shoot Them
1905.
1st Edn,.
Longmans Green And Co.
IX 80 pages, 4 photogravure plates from drawings by G.E.Lodge and 12 illus from photographs, original blue cloth, gilt title to upper boards, vg. All the Edwardians needed to know from rearing to shooting mallard. Chute 480.
[20095] |
£20.00 |
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OATES Capt W.Coape |
Wild Ducks How to Rear and Shoot Them
1905.
1st Edn,.
Longmans Green And Co.
IX 80 pages, 4 photogravure plates from drawings by G.E.Lodge and 12 illus from photographs, original blue cloth, gilt title to upper boards, vg+. All the Edwardians needed to know from rearing to shooting mallard. Chute 480.
[19787] |
£30.00 |
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OATES Capt W.Coape |
Wild Ducks How to Rear and Shoot Them
1905.
1st Edn,.
Longmans Green And Co.
ix 80 pages, 4 photogravure plates from drawings by G.E.Lodge and 12 illus from photographs, original blue cloth, gilt title to upper boards, vg. All the Edwardians needed to know from rearing to shooting mallard. Chute 480.
[21144] |
£20.00 |
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OATES Frank |
Matabele Land And The Victoria Falls, A Naturalists Wanderings In The Interior Of South Africa
1889.
2nd Edn.
Kegan Paul, Trench & Co.
xlix 433 pages, + 8 pages at rear of press notices of the first edition, frontis portrait of Oates on card, 6 chromolithograph hand-coloured plates and a further14 hand-coloured plates in the Appendix showing ornithological entomological and botanical subjects also woodcuts throughout the text + 4 folding maps the large folding map of South Eastern Africa coloured in outline. Bound in the publisher's olive-green cloth gilt and brown scene of a sunrise with 2 zebras to upper board, gilt title, and vignette of antelope horns to spine and gilt bustard to rear. An exceptional copy the contents free of foxing or marks. The cloth clean and fresh with no chips or splits. Oates hunted elephant, kuon, lion, buffalo etc. on his expedition to explore the region of the Victoria Falls late in 1874. On his return journey he was stricken with fever and died shortly after. C.G. Oates edited his brother's notebooks and published them in 1881, many of the first editions were destroyed by fire. The second edition included updated information not found in the 1st + a six-page preface by C.G. Oates explaining the nature of a second edition,"his account of Matabeleland is one of the best of the earlier modern works of the country" Mendelssohn Vol 2 112. Czech 210.
[22253] |
£2500.00 |
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O''CALLAGHAN Sir Desmond |
Guns, Gunners And Others
1925.
1st Edn,.
Chapman and Hall Ltd.
XI 261 pages, illus, vg+ in dj. dj worn at head of spine. The author was one of the chief reformers of the English artillery services, he was also an accomplished actor and sportsman.
[14054] |
£20.00 |
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OCONNOR Jack |
The Big Game Rifle
1952.
1st Edn,.
Alfred A Knopf.
New York.
XIII 370 XI pages, illustration from photographs, bookplate and signature of Henk Visser to FEP, publishers white cloth green lettering, a vg clean copy in dj, dj worn at head of spine, some rubbing and chipping to edges. A definitive work on the subject when published.
[14317] |
£120.00 |
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OCONNOR Jack |
The Big Game Rifle
1994.
reprint.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, CA, USA.
xii 370 xi pages, illustrations in b/w from photographs, slight spotting to closed page edge o/w fine in dj. A definitive work on the subject when published.
[19507] |
£26.00 |
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O''CONNOR Jack |
Hunting In The Rockies
1988.
revised Edn,.
Safari Press.
Longbeach, California, USA.
297 iii pages, b/w illus from photographs + maps, fine in dj. Includes the game, equipment, the guns etc.
[19595] |
£40.00 |
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O''Connor, Jack |
Sheep and Sheep Hunting: The Definitive Book on Wild Sheep
1974.
1st.
Winchester Press.
New York.
xii ? 308pp., illustrated throughout with b/w photographs drawings and map, photographic end papers. Publishers' blue cloth in DJ, DJ has a small chip to the head of the spine of DJ, now in a clear removable sleeve. A vg+ copy of the 1st edition of a classic title. This is the first book by a hunter-naturalist to be devoted exclusively to North America's most coveted trophies. It thoroughly covers all aspects of the game and hunting methods in every kind of sheep country, from the parched Mexican deserts to the mountain pastures of the Yukon." ?100
[23528] |
£100.00 |
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OFFICERS OF THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT |
Report Of Experiments With Small Arms For The Military Service
1856.
1st Edn,.
Washington,USA.
117 + 35 pages, illus, 2 folding diagrams, original cloth with gilt ordnance dept. crest to upper board, covers faded and marked, g+. Riling 664. Experiments with the rifle A Tige, Th Minie Bullets, barrels etc.,
[10836] |
£90.00 |
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OGDEN James |
Ogden On Fly Tying
1995.
new edition.
Flyfisher''s Classic Library.
Bovey Tracey.
xvi 89 pages, frontis illus of the author + full page and text illus, No 117 of a limited edition of 125 copies bound in full brown morocco, AEG, in cloth slipcase, mint. This edition has a new introduction by David Burnett, 1st published in 1879, Ogden fished in Derbyshire and later Cheltenham.
[19234] |
£85.00 |
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OGDEN James |
Ogden On Fly Tying
1995.
new.
Fly Fishers Classic Library.
Bovey Tracey.
xvi 89 pages, b/w illus, No 33 of a special limited edition of 55 numbered copies bound in full brown morroco, all edges gilt with an Ogden Fancy Fly tied by Annie Douglas in sunken mount inside the front cover. The book contained in silk lined cloth drop over box. A fine copy, this edition includes a new introduction by David Burnett
[19116] |
£160.00 |
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Ogilvie-Grant, W.R., Arthur Acland HOOD, J.G. MILLAIS, et al |
The Gun At Home And Abroad; Volume I, British Game Birds And Wilfowl. Volume II, British Deer And Ground Game. Volume III, The Big Game Of Africa And Europe. Volume IV, the Big Game Of Asia And North America
1912-1915.
The London And Counties Press Association Ltd..
xii 443, xvi 345, xix 408, xix 433 pages, title pages printed in red and black TEG, large 4to., illustrated throughout with colour plates by leading artists after G. Lodge, A. Thorburn, V. R. Balfour-Browne, and E. Caldwell; + photogravure, monochrome and half tone plates, and numerous illustrations and tables in the text. Bound in the publisher's full brown leather bindings. 3 of the volumes having some scratch marks to the rear boards. A very good complete set of the monumental work, 500 copies were produced as sets, this being a consecutive numbered set 142. Individual volumes were also issued in various limitation numbers and not numbered on the spine as this set is. Leading hunters and sportsmen of the day contributed to the volumes including F.C.Selous, J.G.Millias, Frank Wallace, D Carruthers etc. encompassing all aspects of shooting, stalking and big game hunting. A lavishly produced and richly informative work documenting a bygone sporting age. Czech Asia 45, Africa 252, Chute 482.
[22477] |
£1200.00 |
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O''GORMAN James |
The Practice Of Angling Particularly As Regards Ireland
1993.
Flyfisher''s Classic Library.
Bovey Tracey.
2 volumes, xxx 320 pages + vi 260 pages, TEG, frontis portrait to Volume 1 + illus of flies, limited to 1000 copies, bound in 1/4 green bonded leather in cloth slipcase. VG set, this edition has a new introduction by Kenneth McKenna
[23625] |
£36.00 |
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OKE George C. |
A Handy Book Of Fishery Laws
1903.
3rd Edn,.
Butterworth and Co.
XXIV 369 pages, brown cloth, vg. Includes Bund's salmon fishery acts.
[15504] |
£20.00 |
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OLIVER Stephen |
Scenes And Recollections Of Fly-Fishing In Northumberland, Cumberland, And Westmoreland
1834.
1st Edn,.
Chapman and Hall.
212 pages, Engraved title, text illus, pencil note on verso of front blank noting Oliver was the pseudo name of William Chatto with notes on his life and writing also occasional pencil margin notes to the text relating to the book, original blind stamped cloth even fading to spine.
[15928] |
£110.00 |
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OLIVER Stephen |
Scenes And Recollections Of Fly-Fishing In Northumberland, Cumberland, And Westmoreland
1834.
1st Edn,.
212 pages, Engraved title, text illus, bookplate to front paste down, top corner of 2nd blank front end paper small piece missing, publisher's cloth, bottom of spine chipped, vg-.
[14139] |
£90.00 |
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OLIVER Stephen |
Scenes And Recollections Of Fly-Fishing In Northumberland, Cumberland, And Westmoreland
1834.
1st Edn,.
212 pages, Engraved title, text illus, some spotting to last few pages, book plate to front paste down, recased in the original cloth, some fading vg-.
[6200] |
£70.00 |
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OLSON Ludwig |
Mauser Bolt Rifles
1957.
1st Edn.
Fadco Publishing Company.
Beverley Hills, California.
xv 296 pages, 4to., illustrated from photographs and drawing, gun breakdowns, Publishers tan cloth titled in brown, vg in worn dj large section missing from upper flap, now in clear removable sleeve. The first edition of what has become a classic title on the Mauser Rifles. Giving details on the history, the guns production, variations in detail.
[23354] |
£40.00 |
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OLSON Ludwig |
Mauser Bolt Rifles By Ludwig
2002.
3rd Edn,.
Brownell & Son,.
Montezuma, Iowa, USA.
372 pages, 4to illustrated with colour and b/w photographs gun breakdowns line drawings etc. A fine copy in DJ. This edition updated & expanded and includes Bibliographical References. The classic and definitive study on the Mauser bolt rifle.
[23565] |
£50.00 |
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OMMUNDSEN H., ROBINSON E.H. |
Rifles And Ammunition And Rifle Shooting
1915.
1st Edn,.
Cassell and Company Ltd.
xvi -335 pages, TEG, 65 plates and many other illustrations in the text, some occasional spotting to the contents. Publishers' green cloth with gilt title and ruling in gilt to upper board, gun and bullet vignette in black, the cloth clean and bright. Tipped in before the dedication page a printed note on Ommundsen and his death in action in Flanders in 1915. An account of the history, design, manufacture and use of military and sporting weapons, and their ammunition from the earliest time to date with an emphasis on military rifles with excellent illustrations. Riling 1799
[22800] |
£110.00 |
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OMMUNDSEN H., ROBINSON E.H. |
Rifles And Ammunition And Rifle Shooting
nd Circa 1915.
1st Edn,.
Waverley Book Co Ltd.
XVI 335 pages, 63 plates and many other illus, foxing to end papers and occasional foxing through the book, attractive pictorial covers showing a standing rifleman to upper cover within ornate borders including gilt target and bullet vignette, decorative spine with 2 rifles within similar borders. The publishers of the 1st edition were Cassell and the cover design differed. the 2nd edition had added material and a note on Ommundsen who died in 1915.
[18194] |
£120.00 |
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OMMUNDSEN H., ROBINSON E.H. |
Rifles And Ammunition And Rifle Shooting
1915.
1st Edn,.
Cassell and Company Ltd.
xvi 335 pages, TEG, 63 plates and many other illus, bookplate to front paste down, some occasional foxing, publishers green cloth, gilt title and ruling in gilt to upper board, gun and bullet vignette in black, slight bumping to corners, cloth clean. Account of the history, design, manufacture and use of military and sporting weapons, and their ammunition from the earliest time to date with an emphasis on military rifles. Riling 1799
[19313] |
£90.00 |
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ORCHARD-LISLE Jo |
Fishing Huts The Anglers Sanctuary
2008.
Excellent Press.
Ludlow.
192 pages, 4to illustrated with colour photographs. A fine copy in similar dj, In 3 sections, Scotland, England and Wales. A history of dozens of huts including Walton's temple hut on the Dove, Halford's on the Test etc. Details of rivers and illustrated with 270 colour photos.
[23613] |
£80.00 |
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Ordnance Department U.S.A |
Artillery And Small - Arms Targets And Equipment Of Target Ranges
1904.
Government Printing Office.
Washington U.S.A.
22 pages, 12 folding plates, faint tide mark to the title page and lower margin of text pages not affecting plates. Crossing out in black pencil to "Shot Marks" 5 lines of text. Presumably done at publication. Staple bound in the original printed rust brown paper covers. Some faint marking to the upper cover corresponding with the mark on the title page. Quite scarce only one copy located on WorldCat at US Army War College. The plates show line drawings of revolving rolling, static, skirmish, artillery, rapid fire targets.
[23584] |
£95.00 |
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ORDNANCE SCHOOL |
Ordnance School Text Ammunition General Volume 1 Parts 1-11, pages 1-79, Military Explosives, Small Arms Ammunition
1942.
3rd Edn..
Ordnance School.
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA.
79 pages, b/w illus from photographs, drawings etc., printed card covers, vg.
[19427] |
£30.00 |
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ORDNANCE SCHOOL |
Ordnance School Text Shotguns
1941.
The Ordnance School.
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA.
99 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings etc, printed card covers vg. Covers the Remington and Winchester shotguns.
[19426] |
£30.00 |
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O''Reilly (Tom), Compiler. |
WILLOW PITCH: VOLUME II. BY VARIOUS CONTRIBUTORS
2012.
1st.
The Little Egret Press.
St Germans, Cornwal.
ii ? 293 pages, All edges gilt, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, drawings and vignette chapter headings and tail pieces. Number 16 of a limited edition of 25 copies bound in full brick red oasis goat skin leather with carp head in relief to the upper cover, in slipcase. A fine copy.
[23617] |
£200.00 |
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ORME Andy |
Barbel Mania
1990.
1st Edn,.
Swindon.
144 pages, text and full page illus, vg+ in dj.
[12257] |
£25.00 |
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ORME Andy |
Barbel Mania
1990.
1st Edn,.
Crowood Press.
Swindon.
144 pages, text and full page illus from photographs including some in colour, a fine copy in dj. A scientific approach to locating, hooking, playing and landing barbel in a variety of conditions.
[15059] |
£25.00 |
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ORME Andy |
Barbel Mania
1990.
1st Edn,.
Crowood Press.
Swindon.
144 pages, text and full page illus from photographs including some in colour, a fine copy in dj. A scientific approach to locating, hooking, playing and landing barbel in a variety of conditions.
[16118] |
£25.00 |
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ORME Andy |
Roving For Barbel Part 1 Theory
1994.
1st Edn,.
Seer Rods.
Bromyard.
72 pages, b/w illus from photographs, pictorial card covers, a fine copy. Signed by Andy Orme on ther first page. Orme concentrates on the technique and skills, fish location, bait presentation, bite detection etc.
[22160] |
£30.00 |
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ORME Andy |
Roving For Barbel Part 1 Theory
1994.
1st Edn,.
Seer Rods.
Bromyard.
72 pages, b/w illus from photographs, pictorial card covers, a fine copy. Orme concentrates on the technique and skills, fish location, bait presentation, bite detection etc.
[18407] |
£25.00 |
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OSBALDISTON William Augustus |
The British Sportsman, or Nobleman, Gentleman, and Farmer's Dictionary of Recreation and Amusement, including a most improved System of modern Farriery, and anatomical Dissections of a Horse, with concise Rules for Chusing good Horses, and the Secrets of Training them with Wind and Vigour for the Course, Field, and Road, particular Instructions for Riding, Racing, Hunting, Coursing, Hawking, Shooting, Setting, & Fishing, with the most approved Methods of Breeding, Curing, and Managing all Sorts of Cattle, particularly Oxen, Cows, Deer, and Sheep, and for Breeding, Training, and Managing Dogs, Hawks, Cocks, Doves, Pigeons, Singing-Birds, &c., with a new and interesting Description of all the Traps, Nets, Engines, Baits, and magical Contrivan
1812.
3rd Edn,.
W Lewis.
iv 672 pges, 4to 42 engraved plates 1 plate part strengthening to verso along inner margin not affecting the image. Ownership name to front paste down and repeated on first page blank margin. Original ? brown calf over marbled boards red title label, 3cm crack to lower front spine edge, rubbing to lower outer corners. A tight copy first published in 1792 "The pleasure and convenience of being well informed in the Recreations and Amusements of a Country Life, are objects of themselves sufficiently interesting, to justify the Author in presenting this Work to the Public.". Chute 491 Schwerdt vol 2 54, Swift 442 -01/02 (1st)
[22472] |
£280.00 |
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OSMASTON B.B. |
Wild Life And Adventure In Indian Forests From The Diaries Of B.B. Osmaston C.I.E. Imperial Forest Services 1888 1923
1977.
1st Edn,.
178 pages, privately printed, 4to., frontis of the author + 1 other plate and map, map EP's, presentation inscription signed by Gordon Osmaston. A scarce work limited to 125 copies, Osmaston arrived in India in 1888, bagging his first tiger near Mundali, he spent much of his career as a forest officer in various regions and recounts numerous encounters with big game; much of the book is related to the birds and fauna of India, Czech 155
[13055] |
£300.00 |
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O.T.C |
Team-Training and Teamcraft. With a chapter on Ashburton Shield teams
Circa 1914.
1st Edn.
W.W.Greener.
102, (4) pages of adverts for Greener Guns, some occasional spotting to contents. Publishers ice blue cloth. Title to upper cover small scratch mark to base of the spine. Quite scarce only 2 copies located in UK libraries giving the date of 1914 not recorded by Riling, VG-. A guide to the forming, selection, team training, methods etc of a rifle shooting team.
[22834] |
£100.00 |
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OVERFIELD T.Donald |
G.E.M. Skues, The Way Of A Man With A Trout
1977.
1st Edn,.
Ernest Benn Ltd.
288 pages, illus, fine in dj. A compilation of Skues works with Overfield's appreciation and comments.
[20054] |
£20.00 |
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OWEN Ieuan D. |
Trout Fisherman's Saga
1959.
1st Edn,.
89 pages, illus by BB Watkins Pitchford, browning to FEP, vg in dj, light browning to dj. Fishing in Welsh streams
[15885] |
£60.00 |
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OWEN Ieuan D. |
Trout Fisherman's Saga
1959.
1st Edn,.
Putnam.
89 pages, illus by BB Watkins Pitchford, spotting to closed page edges and edge folds of dj, vg in price clipped dj. Fishing in Welsh streams
[14322] |
£50.00 |
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OWEN Ieuan D. |
Trout Fisherman's Saga
1959.
1st Edn,.
Putman.
89 pages, illus by BB Watkins Pitchford, fishing in Welsh streams
[15684] |
£75.00 |
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OWEN Ieuan D. |
Trout Fisherman's Saga
1959.
1st Edn,.
89 pages, illus by BB Watkins Pitchford, browning to FEP, spotting to closed page edges, vg in dj. Fishing in Welsh streams
[5158] |
£60.00 |
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