 |
TATE Douglas |
Birmingham Gunmakers
1997.
2nd Edn,.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, USA.
xi 190 pages, 4to, finely illus in colour and b/w from photographs, fine in dj. A complete overview of the Birmingham gun trade and its history as well as a listing of the Birmingham Gunmakers
[21573] |
£60.00 |
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TAUNT Henry W. |
A New Map Of The River Thames From Thames Head to London (On A Scale Of Two Inches To A Mile) From Entirely New Surveys Finished During The Summer Of 1878, Combined With Guides Giving Every Information Required By The Tourist, The Oarsman And The Angler
nd Circa 1879.
3rd Edn,.
Henry W Taunt & Co.
Oxford.
215 pages including adverts, frontis illus + folding distance map + 33 double page maps of parts of the river with photo insert to margin + 1 other single sheet plate with photo. Presentation inscription to top blank margin of title page to "Mr Porter with the authors best wishes Xmas 79". Publisher's brown cloth with river scene in black with gilt title and mayfly vignette to upper cover, decorative spine. A vg copy, details of where to fish, what fish are likely to be encountered etc. A book which is often broken for the attractive maps.
[20039] |
£220.00 |
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TAVERNER Eric |
The Making of a Trout Stream
nd 1953.
1st Edn,.
Seeley Service.
140 pages, TEG, illus in b/w from woodcuts, map end papers, limited to 250 copies of which 225 are for sale, this is an unnumbered copy, signed by the author. a fine copy in the original slipcase.
[19934] |
£60.00 |
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TAVERNER Eric, SERVICE Douglas |
The Fly Fishers' Club Libary Catalogue 1935
nd 1935.
1st Edn,.
37 pages, illus, vg
[4482] |
£38.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
The Revolver 1865-1888
1966.
1st American.
Crown Publishers.
New York.
292 pages, illustrated in b/w with plates showing numerous guns from photographs, also text drawings and gun breakdowns throughout the text. VG in Dj the Dj small, closed tear and rubbing to the base of the spine. The second volume on Taylersons exhaustive study of the revolver. The American edition was published the same year as the 1st UK edition.
[23396] |
£45.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
The Revolver 1889-1914
1970.
1st Edn,.
Barrie and Jenkins.
324 pages, illus, inscription on FEP, vg in dj, dj faded on spine.
[18506] |
£40.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F., ANDREWS R.A.N., FRITH J. |
The Revolver 1818-1865, 1865-1888, 1889-1914
1968, 1966, 1970.
1st.
Herbert Jenkins.
London.
3 volumes, 360, 292, 324 pages, well illus in b/w with 151 plates showing numerous guns from photographs, also text drawings and break downs throughout the text. Tape offset mark to end papers of volume 1 from dj protection, also offset mark to the spine from dj title. All vg in djs , two of the djs evenly faded to spines. The djs are now in clear removable sleeves. A vg set in dj of a comprehensive and well researched book taking over 4 years to complete. A major and exhaustive work on the subject.
[21998] |
£150.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F., CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J. |
Revolvers Of The British Services 1854-1954
1989.
1st Edn.
USA Museum Restoration Service.
Alexandria Bay, New York.
xv 80 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w with photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers blue faux leather binding, gilt initial W D to upper board, a fine copy of an exhaustive work by two of the leading authors on the pistol.
[23992] |
£100.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F., CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J. |
Revolvers Of The British Services 1854-1954
1989.
1st Edn.
USA Museum Restoration Service.
Alexandria Bay, New York.
V - 80 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w with photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers blue faux leather binding, gilt initial W D to upper board, Ownership signature and bookplate of Wilfred Ward to the front paste down. Tipped onto the front end paper a printed slip from the publishers asking for a review. and above another slip detailing the book. A fine copy of an exhaustive work by two of the leading authors on the pistol. The Wilfrid Ward Collection of Antique Firearms, Date - 27th October 1993,
[24063] |
£85.00 |
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TAYLOR Fred |
Tench
1971.
1st Edn,.
Macdonald.
xiii 150 pages, illus, vg in dj. Published in the Richard Walker Angling Library series.Chapters include: Thoughts on tench and tench waters; Early days - The Waterfall, The Pits, The Lake; The reservoir; The middle lake; The Warrells; The Sawmills; Woldale Lake; The Narrows; The Island; Arlesey Lake; The Clay Pits; The Canal; Castle Lake; The Mere; River tench; Winter tench; Future developments; Baits and groundbaits; Float developments. .
[15061] |
£45.00 |
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TAYLOR Fred |
Tunny Fishing For Beginners
n/d 1934.
1st Edn,.
Seeley Services And Co Ltd.
XVI 102 pages, 18 full page plates taken from photographs, spotting to closed page edges, light green publishers cloth, dj price clipped and some spotting to rear flap, a scarce title particularly in dj. Big game tunny fishing of Scarborough the world record was broken here in 1932 and again in 1933 over 100 fish were landed with an average weight just under 600lb.
[16946] |
£95.00 |
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TAYLOR Fred J. |
Angling In Earnest
1958.
1st Edn,.
MacGibbon & Kee.
148 pages, illus, vg in dj, light rubbing to dj edges. A classics of coarse fishing. Chapters on all the main coarse angler's fishes.
[5831] |
£35.00 |
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TAYLOR Fred J. |
Favourite Swims
1961.
1st Edn,.
MacGibbon and Kee.
125 pages, illus, vg in dj, signed presentation to Jack from Fred J Taylor 69. (Jack is Jack Thorndike author and editor of Trout and Salmon).
[10797] |
£80.00 |
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TAYLOR Fred J. |
Favourite Swims
1961.
1st Edn,.
Macgibbon & Kee.
125 pages, illus, vg in dj, introduction by Richard Walker.
[20690] |
£50.00 |
|
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TAYLOR Leslie B. |
A Brief History Of Westley Richards Firm 1812 - 1913
1913.
1st Edn,.
Shakespeare Head Press.
Stratford Upon Avon.
94 pages, uncut pages, 12 full page illus + text illus, original 1/4 cloth with paper covered boards, title in black with cloth spine recased with the spine relayed, paper title label to spine, label chipped at edge. A scarce title, Riling 1769
[6514] |
£120.00 |
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TAYLOR Samuel |
Angling In All Its Branches Reduced To A Complete Science Being the Result Of More Than Forty Years Real Practice And Strict Observation Throughout The Kingdoms Of Great Britain And Ireland
1800.
1st Edn,.
T N Longman and O Rees.
XV 298 pages, recently bound in old style 1/2 calf binding, the book is in 3 parts, first The Rivers, and Others, Nature Of England And Wales, Scotland, Ireland And The Fish They Provide. Secondly The Fish Taken By Angling, Baits, Biting Time, And How To Angle etc. Thirdly A List Of Artificial Flies (The Completest Collection Ever Yet Known) And How To Make Each, Night Fly Fishing etc. " The whole forming a work of real utility", vg+.
[5315] |
£130.00 |
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TAYLOR Samuel |
Angling In All Its Branches Reduced To A Complete Science Being the Result Of More Than Forty Years Real Practice And Strict Observation Throughout The Kingdoms Of Great Britain And Ireland
1800.
1st Edn,.
T N Longman and O Rees.
XV 298 pages, TEG, 6pp adverts, vg recased in the original full tan calf board with new matching spine retaining the original label. The book is in 3 parts, first The Rivers, and Others, Nature Of England And Wales, Scotland, Ireland And The Fish They Provide. Secondly The Fish Taken By Angling, Baits, Biting Time, And How To Angle etc. Thirdly A List Of Artificial Flies (The Completest Collection Ever Yet Known) And How To Make Each, Night Fly Fishing etc. " The whole forming a work of real utility". WS105
[18111] |
£130.00 |
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TAYLOR Samuel |
Angling In All Its Branches Reduced To A Complete Science Being the Result Of More Than Forty Years Real Practice And Strict Observation Throughout The Kingdoms Of Great Britain And Ireland
1800.
1st Edn,.
T.N.Longman and Rees.
XV 298 pages, 6pp of adverts, bound in recent 1/4 calf, before title on prelim blanks in contemporary ink recipes "glue to make", "to make salmon roe, to cure, and how to use it as bait" numerous margin notes in the same hand, many relating to the places to fish also notes beside the types of flies, best times to use etc, single handwritten index page at end, to top margin of title page inscription "from John Barrow to John Ulfree? 26 June 18** (date smudged) at Ulswater Lake", below title John Barrow 1801, note on lower margin relating to Lathy and Salter's title to be found. Some spotting to contents and browning, tide mark to last blank and handwritten index. The book is in 3 parts, first The Rivers, and Others, Nature Of England And Wales, Scotland, Ireland And The Fish They Provide. Secondly The Fish Taken By Angling, Baits, Biting Time, And How To Angle etc. Thirdly A List Of Artificial Flies (The Completest Collection Ever Yet Known) And How To Make Each, Night Fly Fishing etc. " The whole forming a work of real utility", vg.
[15624] |
£150.00 |
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TAYLOR William M.A., DIACK Peter M.A. |
Student And Sniper-Sergeant, A Memoir Of J.K.Forbes MA, 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders Who Died For His Country, 25 September 1915
1916.
1st Edn,.
Hodder Stoughton.
viii- 182 pages, frontis illustration of J.K. Forbes in uniform, original publishers red cloth showing rubbing to head and tail of the spine and lesser so to edges, vg- copy of a scarce title. The book details Forbes life from University to France and the trenches and becoming a sniper sergeant and the formation and training of a section of crack shots. Forbes found that his experiences trekking through the highlands of Scotland when he was ordered to train the snipers in his battalion of the Gordon Highlands.
[23478] |
£200.00 |
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TAYLOR William M.A., DIACK Peter M.A. |
Student And Sniper-Sergeant, A Memoir Of J.K.Forbes MA, 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders Who Died For His Country, 25 September 1915
1916.
1st Edn,.
Hodder Stoughton.
viii- 182 pages, frontis illustration of J.K. Forbes in uniform, original red cloth showing rubbing to head and tail of the spine, vg- copy of a scarce title. The book details Forbes life from University to France and the trenches and becoming a sniper sergeant and the formation and training of a section of crack shots. Forbes found that his experiences trekking through the highlands of Scotland when he was ordered to train the snipers in his battalion of the Gordon Highlands.
[23130] |
£220.00 |
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TEASDALE BUCKELL G.T. |
Experts On Guns And Shooting
1900.
1st Edn,.
Samson, Low, Marston and Company.
xxvii 590 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings, diagrams, photos etc., brick red cloth with title in black to upper board, a vg+ clean copy rarely found in this condition. This is the second state binding, without the Record Game Register followed by several pages of adverts. An important work on the evolution of shooting over the 19th century; shooting schools, guns, game shooting, shotgun patterns, great shots, famous guns, gunmakers, loading cartridges etc. Riling 1510 "A meticulously detailed work on all aspects of guns and their use" Chute 622, Riling 1510
[22392] |
£120.00 |
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TEASDALE BUCKELL G.T. |
Experts On Guns And Shooting
1900.
1st Edn,.
Samson, Low, Marston and Company.
XXVII 590 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings, diagrams, photos etc., brick red cloth with title in black to upper board, a vg+ clean copy rarely found in this condition. An important work on the evolution of shooting over the 19th century; shooting schools, guns, game shooting, shotgun patterns, great shots, famous guns, gunmakers, loading cartridges etc. Riling 1510 "A meticulously detailed work on all aspects of guns and their use" Chute 622, Riling 1510
[18137] |
£150.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A. |
Identification Manual On The .303 British Service Cartridge. No:2- Blank Ammunition
1986.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
95 pages, illus, printed card covers, vg.
[18199] |
£20.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, Manufacture, Training Arms & Accessories
1995.
1st.
B.A.Temple.
Kilcoy, Australia.
461-634 pages, 4to., illus from photographs + line drawings, publishers green pictorial laminated cover, a fine copy in dj small, closed tear to lower rear spine edge of the DJ. The last book in the series on the Martini.
[23783] |
£130.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini The .40 & .303 Martinis 1880-C1920
1989.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
xvii 247 to 460 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs and line drawings etc, publishers pictorial laminated binding a fine copy in a worn DJ. The progressive development of the .40 bore experimental and service Martinis from the Martini-Henry rifle.
[23791] |
£50.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini The .40 & .303 Martinis 1880-C1920
1989.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
xvii 247 to 460 pages, 4to., illus in b/w from photographs and drawings etc, pictorial laminated binding as issued in dj, a fine copy. The progressive development of the .40 bore experimental and service Martinis from the Martini-Henry rifle.
[21375] |
£60.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini The .40 & .303 Martinis 1880-C1920
1989.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
xvii 247 to 460 pages, 4to., illus in b/w from photographs and drawings etc, pictorial laminated binding as issued in dj, a fine copy. The progressive development of the .40 bore experimental and service Martinis from the Martini-Henry rifle.
[22040] |
£60.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1983.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers original cloth, pictorial covers title in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, spine evenly faded.
[21784] |
£45.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1983.
1st Edn,.
B A Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers' original cloth, pictorial covers title in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, spine evenly faded.
[22840] |
£45.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1996.
reprint.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers' original , pictorial covers titled in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, a fine copy. The 1st volume in the trilogy on the gun.
[22828] |
£55.00 |
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TENNENT Sir J.Emerson |
The Story of the Guns
1864.
1st Edn,.
Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green.
xxii 364 pages, 3 full page and text illus. inscription "from the author" to half title, bookplate to front paste down, front hinge cracked, (binding tight), publishers green cloth, vg-. The book is split into 3 sections, The Rifles Musket, Rifles Ordnance. The Iron Navy. Riling 818 particularly notable for data on the development and approval of the Whitworth Rifle system.
[19737] |
£85.00 |
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Thames Album (Lord Keith of Inverurie) |
Fishing Album including Thames related material
1897.
small folio, 35 thick card pages each side (7) filled with tipped in letters and fishing related printed ephemera photos etc. Bound in full black leather title to spine "Fishing 1897". The album assembled by Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall, (12 August 1852 - 3 March 1930). The letters are all to or from him in many cases double sided or more in a clear legible hand, and neatly tipped into the album. Many relating to the Thames Restocking Assoc of which he is the president and some of Thames's fishing interest. There are also printed rules of the association, reports, annual dinner menus etc. Also letters on headed paper from the Kingston Piscatorial Society, (Lord Inveruire was president of the society). Many of the letters are from Frederick Amphlett, (author of 2 Thames Angling books) and editor of The Thames News. Some pages of the news have been tipped in including the front page of volume 1 number 1, which has an article by Lord Inveruire on Thames Trouting also printed various ephemera of the society. There are also related newspaper cuttings from the fishing gazette throughout the album. Other area mentioned is Lord Inverurie estate in Scotland at Keth Hall relating to restocking the river Urie River Don, many of the fish for restocking the Thames and his estate come from Manor Fishery, Caistor, Lincs, various letters are present from the fishery. There is communication between his lordship with R.B.Marston editor of the fishing gazette and author. A printed broadside inviting his lordship for a donation to fund a panoramic model of the river Thames from and signed by Marston. Letters asking and excepting fishing excursions in various are his lordship appears to be well connected! Overall, a great deal of material present and further research needed
[22609] |
£850.00 |
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THE CARP SOCIETY |
Carp Hunters
1994.
1st Edn,.
Carp Society.
Ilford.
238 pages, Illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs + line drawings, fine in dj. Contributions by Tim Paisley, Rob Maylin, Jim Gibbinson, Chris Yates and many leading carp anglers.
[22917] |
£40.00 |
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THE WAR OFFICE |
Infantry Training Volume 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet No 4 the Sub-Machine Gun (all arms)
1955.
37 illus i b/w from photographs and drawings, printed card covers, punch holes to spine edges, vg.
[21711] |
£25.00 |
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The War Office |
Training in Fieldcraft and Elementary Tactics. Military Training Pamphlet No. 33. 1940
1st.
The War Office.
58 pages, Text line drawings staple bound in printed tan card covers lightly dust soiled. Includes field craft, camouflage, cover from fire, scout training, field firing etc.
[23197] |
£20.00 |
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The War Office. |
Training in Fieldcraft and Elementary Tactics. Military Training Pamphlet No. 33. 1940.
1940.
1st.
The War Office.
58 pages, Text line drawings staple bound in printed tan card covers lightly dust soiled. Includes field craft, camouflage, cover from fire, scout training, field firing etc.
[23198] |
£20.00 |
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THEAKSTON Michael |
British Angling Flies
1862.
rep Edn,.
Simpkin Marshall.
Ripon.
IX 154 pages, 8 plates of flies, plate of minnow tackle, front end papers have pencil notes regarding the history of Theakston's book and publishers, also paper contemporary label for G.R.Watson chemist, The Market Place, Richmond, some spotting to contents and age browning. Publishers green cloth faded, recased with spine relayed, some old marking to cloth. WS135
[18100] |
£200.00 |
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THEAKSTON Michael |
British Angling Flies
1883.
William Harrison.
Ripon.
VIII 145 pages, adverts + 7 page guide to Ripon, illus + 8 plates of flies, a very good copy in the publishers green cloth, gilt title with two flies in gilt to upper board, vg. This edition was revised and annotated by Francis M Walbran.
[12220] |
£95.00 |
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THEAKSTON Michael |
British Angling Flies
1888.
2nd revised Edn,.
William Harrison, Sampson Low.
Ripon - London.
VIII 145 pages, advert, 8pp guide to Ripon, 8 plates of flies and various illus, original green cloth, gilt title and 2 flies to upper cover, the cloth is bright and clean. This edition was revised and annotated by Francis Walbran.
[16037] |
£75.00 |
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THEAKSTON Micheal |
A List Of Natural Flies That Are Taken By Trout Grayling And Smelt In The Streams Of Ripon
1853.
1st Edn,.
W Harrison.
Ripon.
ix (i) -129 pages, 8 full page plates of flies bound at end, 3 text engraving of fish. Circular bookplate of Chas. F. Humbert to front paste down and ink signature above of S.N Rudge esq August /56. Original green cloth even fading to the spine, with pink paper title label to upper cover light rubbing to the head of the spine, a very good clean copy. Published anonymously when Theakston was 68. The first edition is particularly scarce a second issue appeared the same year using the same publishers with 154 pages and is often mistaken as the first. Theakston was born in Ripon and spent most of his life in the area, the book was a result of a lifetime in angling, the drawings of the natural insects in the book were drawn from nature by his daughter. "Those who have themselves contributed so little to our knowledge of our trout and grayling rivers, forget the monumental task to which Theakston and his daughter set themselves almost 200 years ago". Magee, Fly Fishing The North Country Tradition, W.S 135
[24071] |
£520.00 |
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Thiomas Dean |
Round Ball to Rimfire: History of Civil War Small Arms Ammunition. Part Four. Contribution to the History of the Confederate Ordnance Bureau.
2010.
1st EDN.
Thomas Publications.
Gettysburg, USA.
xii -312 (2) 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings. Signed by Dean Thomas on the title page. Publishers' pictorial laminated binding a fine copy. Excellent illustrations of the bullets loading equipment, cap tins etc.
[22774] |
£135.00 |
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Thomas Bland & Sons Gun and Rile Makers |
Blands 12, 16, & 20 ? bore Sporting Shot ? Guns
nd Ciurca 1915.
Large folding advert 50 cm x 37.5 cm when unfolded, 11cm x 14 .5 cm folded. A large advert printed on one side showing iollustrated showing 6 shotguns with descriptions to the top two thirds. Along the bottom details of the Shooting school, Gun Cases, Cartridges, Clay Bird Trap. Wildfowling Guns showing "Blends special d.b 1 ? inch half pound Gun mounted for use in a punt" blue crayon marks to the advert border. Some small splits to some folds
[23161] |
£25.00 |
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THOMAS Henry Sullivan |
The Rod In India Being Hints How To Obtain Sport With Remarks On The Natural History Of Fish And Their Culture And Illustrations Of Fish Tackle
1881.
2nd Edn,.
Hamilton Adams and Co.,.
xxiv 436 pages, TEG, 25 plates, 8 are coloured lithographs of fish, come occasional spotting to contents, bookplate to front paste down and oval gilt leather ownership label of Alfred Densiaton, Finely bound in 1/2 mottled tan calf, spine in 6 compartments, red label with gilt fish motifs within floral corner pieces, gilt ruled bands, light rubbing to corners. The second and best edition, nearly half of the second edition contains new material. A comprehensive guide much on mahseer, the colour plates are particularly fine. WS/208.
[19381] |
£300.00 |
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Thompson, Jess; Dillon, C Ron; Hallock, Allen; Loos, Bill; and Rowe, Tom (compiler) |
Alte Scheibenwaffen Old German Target Arms 1860-1940 Volume 1
1990.
1st Edn.
Tom Rowe.
Rochester NY, USA.
388 Landscape 4to, illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, old prints, line drawings etc. Publisher green faux leather binding with gilt title to the upper cover, fine unmarked copy in DJ. The history of German target shooting from the Middle Ages to World War II the guns and people.
[22841] |
£70.00 |
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Thompson, Jess; Dillon, C Ron; Hallock, Allen; Loos, Bill; and Rowe, Tom (compiler) |
Alte Scheibenwaffen Old German Target Arms 1860-1940 Volume 3
2004.
Tom Rowe.
Rochster, NY, USA.
386 pages, Landscape 4to, illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, old prints, line drawings etc. Publisher green faux leather binding with gilt title to the upper cover, fine unmarked copy in DJ. The history of German target shooting from the Middle Ages to World War II the guns and people.
[22860] |
£70.00 |
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THOMPSON Phil |
Waiting For Waddle, A Carp Fishing Odyssey
1995.
1st Edn,.
published by the author,.
203 pages, illustrated in colour from photographs, fine in likewise dj. A scarce self-published classic on carp angling ,Phil Thompson's ability to catch big carp from any venue particularly Wraysbury "Waddle was the mythical Wraysbury monster".
[23637] |
£400.00 |
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THRALE Christopher |
Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005
2010.
1st Edn,.
Robert Hale.
269 pages, 4to, illustrated with colour and b/w photographs, drawings and diagrams, a fine copy in dj. A comprehensive history of all the air rifles made by Webley between 1925 and 2005 including the advertising promotional material.
[23728] |
£200.00 |
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TIDY Gordon |
Surtees On Fishing
1931.
1st Edn,.
Constable and Co Ltd.
63 pages, 7 hand coloured plates from facsimiles of old prints, limited to 500 copies, partially unopened, vg in worn dj.
[18090] |
£25.00 |
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TOWNSHEND R.B. |
The Complete Air Gunner
1907.
1st English Edn,.
L Upcott Gill.
X - 88-page ,12+ pages of related adverts many illustrated, 16 full pages of full page plates from photographs + a folding plate at the rear of a gun breakdown of a "B.S.A" air rifle + text illustrations. Publisher's card covers printed in red and black priced at 1/- on front cover with some light marking to the red title block. A very good copy of what is an any early book on the subject and quite scarce not listed in Riling. Includes chapter on air guns of the past, the gun of the future, snap shooting and the running man, shooting from horseback telescopic sights etc.
[23193] |
£250.00 |
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TOWNSHEND R.B. |
The Complete Air-Gunner
1992.
3rd rep of the 1907 1st Edn,.
103 pages, advs, illus, card covers, vg+.
[17114] |
£20.00 |
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TRACY Captain C.D. |
The Service Revolver And How To Use It
nd circa 1918.
1st Edn,.
Harrison and Sons.
128 pages, 12mo., full page and text illustrations, original slate blue cloth with title and revolver in black to upper board, a vg+ copy of this scarce title. "An excellent treatise in the use of the revolver with special reference to Mark I, Mark 1* II III IV V & VI of the Webley Service Pistol" Riling 1870
[23742] |
£200.00 |
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TRAHERNE John P. |
Salmon Fishing With The Fly Also A Few Notes On Fly Fishing For Sea Trout, Salmon Fishing With the Fly Also A Few Notes On Fly Fishing For Sea Trout
1995.
1st thus Edn,.
Fly Fishers Classic Library.
Bovey Tracey.
2 Vols, iv 95, iv 95 pages, frontis illus of the author + text illus of flies etc., new introduction by David Burnett. This being No 37 of the de-luxe edition bound in full blue morocco, all edges gilt with an original Fra Diavolo Salmon Fly dressed by Frank Myhre Hansen of Norway in sunken mount on front inner cover, also includes a copy of the ordinary edition, contained in a silk lined cloth drop over box. A fine set, this essay first appeared in the Salmon and Trout Fishing in the Badminton Library Series.
[19118] |
£280.00 |
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TRI-CAST |
Tri-Cast Specimen Rods Light Years Ahead
nd Circa1884.
Tri-Cast.
Rochdale.
Two loose folded pages making a catalogue of Tri-Cast Specimen Rods with prices for Blank, Kit, Rod. Also, promotional letter from Leatherbarrows specialist tackle and Rod builders to CAA members + an unrelated printed letter ref a meeting from the CAA.
[22608] |
£20.00 |
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Trout Match |
"Amoco Troutmatch 82"
1982.
4to printed card covered collection of ephemera In September 1982 sponsored "Flyfishers first Televised Pro/Celebrity Match" Ten of Britain's top-class flyfishing celebrities and professionals are taking part in Amoco Trout match 82 at Bayhem Lake Trout fishery. Organized by Field Sports Promotions, filmed on location by TVS, features Jack Charlton, Roger Daltrey. Leonard Parkin, Chris Tarrent, and Frankie Vaughan paired off with famous professional Flyfishers Bob Church, Naughton Dunn, Brian Harris , Ron Holloway and Taff Price. The folder contains 2 photos of the fishery, 2 invitations, 3 different press information letters. One is 3 pages giving brief details of the contestants signed by Bob Church, Brian Harris, Frankie Vaughan, Taff Price, Jack Charlton, Roger Daltry, Leonard Parkin, Chris Tarrent. A 2-page list of sponsors, 3 related press cutting, some background notes on Field Sports Promotions. 27 trot was the winning catch.
[22645] |
£65.00 |
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TRUESDELL S.R. |
The Rifle Its Development For Big Game Hunting
1992.
reprint of the 1947 1st Edn.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, CA, USA.
274 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc. A fine in dj, the development of the rifle from1834 to 1946, the author lists and analyzes 558 rifles used by 170 prominent big game hunters.
[22844] |
£25.00 |
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TURING Penelope & Christopher |
A History Of The Salmon And Trout Association 1903-2003
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1st Edn.
The Salmon And Trout Assoc..
128 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, publishers bland stamped blue cloth with gilt title to upper cover. A fine copy limited to 175 copies in cloth, 25 in leather.
[19991] |
£25.00 |
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TURNER-TURNER J. |
The Giant Fish Of Florida
1902.
1st Edn,.
C. Arthur Pearson Limited.
206 pages, + index, 4to., 48 illustrations from photographs, original red cloth with gilt title to upper board with vignette hook and lines in silver and gold, spine lightly but evenly faded, fade mark to rear board, vg. A guide to angling and reminiscences on fishing and the fish from personal experience, much on tarpon fishing.
[5836] |
£120.00 |
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TURNER-TURNER J. |
The Giant Fish Of Florida
1902.
1st Edn,.
C. Arthur Pearson Limited.
206 pages, + index, 4to., 48 illustrations from photographs, original red cloth with gilt title to upper board with vignette hook and lines in silver and gold, vg. A guide to angling and reminiscences on fishing and the fish from personal experience, much on tarpon fishing. Presentation inscription to front blank gioving the book to The Manchesters Anglers by J.H.Lea 1906.
[12529] |
£180.00 |
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TURRELL W.J. |
Ancient Angling Authors
1910.
1st Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
xi 239 pages, frontis + 4 other plates, vg.
[15516] |
£25.00 |
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TWEEDALE Geoffrey |
The Sheffield Knife Book, A History And Collectors' Guide
1996.
1st.
The Hallamshire Press.
Sheffield.
320 pages, large 8vo., illus in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings old adverts etc., pictorial laminated cover. A fine copy covers profiles of Sheffield's leading knife manufacturers the history, the knives, identification and dating, leading manufacturers etc.
[22377] |
£120.00 |
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TWEEDALE Geoffrey |
Stan Shaw, Master Cutler: The Story of a Sheffield Craftsman
1993.
1st.
The Hallamshire Press.
Sheffield.
96 pages, Illustrate throughout wit photographs, old adverts, line drawings etc. Pictorial card covers a fine clean copy. Stan Shaw one of the most skilled and dedicated cutlers of any era.
[23100] |
£50.00 |
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TWEEDIE William [publisher] |
Fishing, Where And How To Fish Without Live Bait
1862.
. Edn,.
32 pages, text woodcuts of fish, printed card covers, title to upper covers, advert to rear for Tweedies publications, Young Englands Library, small ownership label of Alan Jarvis to inner blank front cover, light dust soiling to the paper cover in 1/4 calf solander box. Copac list only 1 copy at the British Library, BL's copy queries the first edition as possibly 1861 with title page pasted into their copy with imprint Joseph Thickbottom. WS94 only lists the Tweedie copy, Simpson Sale Part 2 2005 had a rebound copy.
[18139] |
£220.00 |
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TWEEDIE William [publisher] |
Fishing, Where And How To Fish Without Live Bait
1862.
. Edn,.
32 pages, text woodcuts of fish, printed card covers, title to upper covers, advert to rear for Tweedies publications, Young Englands Library, a vg clean copy. Copac list only 1 copy at the British Library, BL's copy queries the first edition as possibly 1861 with title page pasted into their copy with imprint Joseph Thickbottom. WS94 only lists the Tweedie copy, Simpson Sale Part 2 2005 had a rebound copy.
[18108] |
£170.00 |
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TYSON T. |
Angling An Illustrated Book on Bottom Fishing With Full and Complete Instructions For Following That Harmless and Agreeable Recreation of Special Interest to Anglers in Sheffield and Neighbourhood
nd circa 1888.
Sheffield.
VIII 228 pages, 7pp adverts, 12mo, frontis illus of the river Derwent, text illus, original blue cloth with title in black to upper board with perch vignette, cloth shows some rubbing to head and spine and corners, 1cm x 1cm piece missing from spine edge. Chapters including breaming at Trent loch, the River Dove, ground baiting, a trip to Keadby, one of the adverts for fishing tackle is for Thomas Tyson Post Office Renishaw.
[18104] |
£200.00 |
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TYSON T. |
Angling An Illustrated Book on Bottom Fishing With Full and Complete Instructions For Following That Harmless and Agreeable Recreation of Special Interest to Anglers in Sheffield and Neighbourhood
nd circa 1888.
Sheffield.
VIII 228 pages, 7pp adverts, 12mo, frontis illus of the river Derwent, text illus, original brown cloth with title in black to upper board with perch vignette, a vg copy of a scarce title, chapters including breaming at Trent loch, the River Dove, ground baiting, a trip to Keadby, one of the adverts for fishing tackle is for Thomas Tyson Post Office Renishaw.
[2953] |
£250.00 |
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