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Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1940., 1940
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Erstausgabe
Zustand: new. (Hardcover, 1940). 1940 1st edition. 8vo (127 x 188mm). Pp216. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Light blue cloth, spine titled in black with black publisher's logos to base of spine and lower board. Internally clean but spine torn and cloth faded so a working copy only. Lacks dust-wrapper. "In this new book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1945., 1945
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding A - Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. 8/6 net. Cloth faded and slightly stained, some foxing and browning throughout. Good only. Lacks dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus". This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include: Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1951., 1951
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1951). (1940) 1951 3rd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Maroon cloth, spine titled in black. Owner's details to front end-paper. Some foxing, good-plus. Lacks dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus". This 1951 third edition is printed on a higher quality paper than the second edition. Chapters include: Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1951., 1951
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1951). (1940) 1951 3rd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Maroon cloth, spine titled in black. Some foxing but good-plus in chipped dust-wrapper laminated by previous owner. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1951 third edition is printed on a higher quality paper than the second edition. Chapters include: Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1940., 1940
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Erstausgabe
Zustand: new. (Hardcover, 1940). 1940 1st edition. 8vo (127 x 188mm). Pp216. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding A - Dark blue cloth, spine titled in gilt, blind-stamped publisher's logo to lower board. Slightly bumped and rubbed, spine faded. Browning to end-papers and edges else good. Lacks dust-wrapper. "In this new book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1945., 1945
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Blue cloth, spine titled in blue-green. 8/6 net. Usual browning and use but good copy in poor chipped and marked dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1945., 1945
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding A - Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. 8/6 net. Some browning and use but good copy in slightly chipped and frayed dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1951., 1951
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1951). (1940) 1951 3rd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. 9/6 net. Various minor faults. Good-plus in slightly chipped and torn dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1951 third edition is printed on a higher quality paper than the second edition. Chapters include: Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1964., 1964
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1964). (1930) 1964 3rd edition. 12mo (128 x 190mm). Pp147. Not illustrated. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults, bookplate, slight browning. Good-plus in frayed dust-wrapper. 153 of your rifle and shotgun questions answered by the leading authority of his day. "The author of this book is known as one of the greatest living experts on firearms. The book is one which should be in every gunroom, as its hints on cleaning and what ought to be done with a jammed gun and on other matters are admirable." (The Gamekeeper). .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1945., 1945
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding A - Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. 8/6 net. Signature and small bookseller's label to front end-paper. Quite browned as usual o/w very good in slightly frayed, neatly repaired dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1940., 1940
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Erstausgabe
Zustand: new. (Hardcover, 1940). 1940 1st edition. 8vo (127 x 188mm). Pp216. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Light blue-green cloth, spine titled in black with black publisher's logos to base of spine and lower board. Foxing to edges and end-papers else good-plus in slightly frayed, price-clipped dust-wrapper. "In this new book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1944., 1944
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Erstausgabe
(Hardcover, 1944). 1931 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 220mm). Pp252. B/w photographs, illustrations. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Some wear and damage to slightly discoloured spine, corner bumped, some marks to slightly foxed end-papers and edges, some previously badly repaired pages have come loose again. Working copy. This is JUST a single copy of Volume I: The Gun. Chapters include: The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .
Verlag: Ashford Press. Southampton. 1986., 1985
ISBN 10: 0907069134ISBN 13: 9780907069133
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Buch
(Hardcover, 1986). (1931) 1986 reprint. 8vo (140 x 221mm). Pp327. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green pictorial cloth gilt, issued without dust-wrapper. Very good copy. This is JUST a single copy of Volume II: The Cartridge. Chapters include: Powders; Powders (continued); Caps; Cartridge cases; Wadding, shot and loading; Pressure; Velocity; Velocity (continued); Recoil. Eight appendices give detailed information on the calculation of shot velocities, recoil, time of flight and so forth. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1940., 1940
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Erstausgabe
Zustand: new. (Hardcover, 1940). 1940 1st edition. 8vo (127 x 188mm). Pp216. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Light blue-green cloth, spine titled in black with black publisher's logos to base of spine and lower board. Foxing to edges, owner's name on front end-paper otherwise very good in just slightly frayed but complete dust-wrapper. "In this new book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1947., 1947
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1947). (1931) 1947 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 220mm). Pp242. B/w frontispiece, photographic plates, illustrations. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Signature, ex-Boots library copy, spine ends bumped, browning to edges and end-papers. Good-plus, lacking dust-wrapper. This is JUST a single copy of Volume I: The Gun. Chapters include: The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .
Verlag: Ashford Press. Southampton. 1985., 1985
ISBN 10: 0907069126ISBN 13: 9780907069126
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Buch
(Hardcover, 1985). (1931) 1985 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppii,242. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green pictorial cloth gilt, issued without dust-wrapper. Very good. This is JUST a single copy of Volume I: The Gun. Chapters include: The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1956., 1956
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1956). (1934) 1956 3rd edition. 8vo (144 x 221mm). Pp217. B/w photographs and illustrations. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Staining to edges, end-papers and cloth. Good only in frayed and stained, price-clipped dust-wrapper. Pioneering work which introduced the forensic examination of firearms and ammunition to the judicial system. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1951., 1951
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1951). (1934) 1951 2nd edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp217. B/w photographs and illustrations. Green cloth, gilt tiles to spine, blind-stampted publisher's logo to rear board. Slight use but very good. Lacks dust-wrapper. This is the pioneering work which introduced the forensic examination of firearms and ammunition to the judicial system. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1930., 1930
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1930). (1930) ND 3rd printing. 12mo (126 x 188mm). Pp125 + 2pp ads. Not illustrated. Green cloth, upper board and spine titled in black. Pages rather browned, owner's name to front end-paper. Good copy in slightly stained, price-clipped dust-wrapper. "One hundred questions concerning shotguns answered by one of the greatest living gun experts. A unique and necessary little book to every man who handles shotguns or rifles, for it gives information that is not obtainable elsewhere." .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1956., 1956
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1956). (1934) 1956 3rd edition. 8vo (144 x 221mm). Pp217. B/w photographs and illustrations. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight browning to edges else very good. Sticker ghost to front of chipped and frayed dust-wrapper. Pioneering work which introduced the forensic examination of firearms and ammunition to the judicial system. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1951., 1951
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1951). (1934) 1951 2nd edition. Pp217. B/w photographs, illustrations. Very good in used dust-wrapper. Pioneering work which introduced the forensic examination of firearms and ammunition to the judicial system. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1951., 1951
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Zustand: new. (Hardcover, 1951). (1930) 1951 2nd edition. Small 8vo (126 x 190mm). Pp147. Not illustrated. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt. Dent to spine, inscription. Very good in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. "One hundred questions concerning shotguns answered by one of the greatest living gun experts. A unique and necessary little book to every man who handles shotguns or rifles, for it gives information that is not obtainable elsewhere." "It is now more than twenty years since the first appearance of this littlebook. .As the years have passed, I have found that some problems seemed to become out of date, while others have been repeated again and again and seem never to lose their attraction or interest. But there have also been new difficulties and possible misunderstandings which must almost inevitably accompany any new departures in fire arms and ammunition .In this new Edition I have, therefore, tried to bring the subjects included up to date, while at the same time retaining those which by constant repetition have been proved to be of more than individual or passing interest, and thus increasing the total number of Questions and Answers considerably." .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1951., 1951
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Zustand: new. (Hardcover, 1951). (1930) 1951 2nd edition. Small 8vo (126 x 190mm). Pp147. Not illustrated. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use, slight browning to end-papers and edges. Very good in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. "One hundred questions concerning shotguns answered by one of the greatest living gun experts. A unique and necessary little book to every man who handles shotguns or rifles, for it gives information that is not obtainable elsewhere." "It is now more than twenty years since the first appearance of this littlebook. .As the years have passed, I have found that some problems seemed to become out of date, while others have been repeated again and again and seem never to lose their attraction or interest. But there have also been new difficulties and possible misunderstandings which must almost inevitably accompany any new departures in fire arms and ammunition .In this new Edition I have, therefore, tried to bring the subjects included up to date, while at the same time retaining those which by constant repetition have been proved to be of more than individual or passing interest, and thus increasing the total number of Questions and Answers considerably." .
Verlag: Charles Scribner's Sons. New York. 1934., 1934
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Erstausgabe
Zustand: New. (Hardcover, 1934). (1934) 1934 1st US edition. 8vo (150 x 221mm). Pp220. B/w photographs and illustrations. Dark blue cloth, blind-stamped title and border to upper board, spine titled in gilt. Some foxing and use but good-plus. Lacks dust-wrapper. Although the spine is stamped in gilt "Herbert Jenkins", this is the first American edition published simultaneously by Charles Scribner's Sons of New York. Pioneering work which introduced the forensic examination of firearms and ammunition to the judicial system. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1930., 1930
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Erstausgabe
(Hardcover, 1930). 1930 1st edition. 12mo (128 x 190mm). Pp125 + 2pp ads. Not illustrated. Green cloth, black ruled border to upper board, upper board and spine titled in black. Some fading to cloth, browning to edges and end-papers with previous owner's name. Good plus in browned and chipped dust-wrapper. "One hundred questions concerning shotguns answered by one of the greatest living gun experts. A unique and necessary little book to every man who handles shotguns or rifles, for it gives information that is not obtainable elsewhere." . .
Verlag: Edward Arnold & Co. London. 1925., 1925
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1932). (1920) 1925 2nd edition. Small 8vo (120 x 185mm). Pp96 + 19 pp ads. B/w diagrams. Green cloth, spine & upper board titled in black. Few pages at the front are loose. Good. ~. .
Verlag: A. S. Barnes and Company. New York. 1964., 1964
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Erstausgabe
(Hardcover, 1964). (1931) 1964 1st US Edition. Two volumes in slip-case. Ppii,317;iv,522. 8vo (145 x 214mm). B/w photograph frontispiece, b/w photographs and illustrations, graphs. Grey cloth, spine titled in grey and black to black printed spine-labels. Owner's name stamp and bookplate to front end-papers, slight use else very good. Insect damage to edge of slip-case. "A comprehensive work in three volumes on sporting guns and ammunition". Volume I: The Gun. Volume II: The Cartridge. Volume II: The Gun and The Cartridge. Contents include: Volume I - the barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. Volume II - powders; Powders (continued); Caps; Cartridge cases; Wadding, shot and loading; Pressure; Velocity; Velocity (continued); Recoil. Eight appendices give detailed information on the calculation of shot velocities, recoil, time of flight and so forth. An appendix gives typical patterns at different ranges. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .
Verlag: Ashford Press. Southampton. 1990., 1990
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1990). (1931) 1985 reprints. Three volumes. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp242;328;512. B/w photographs, illustrations. Gilt shotgun and titles to green boards, spine titled in gilt. Facsimile reprints of 1955 3rd edition. A very good set. This is a very nice set of three reprints published by Ashford Press in The Field Library in 1985. Volume I: The Gun. Volume II: The Cartridge. Volume II: The Gun and The Cartridge. "A comprehensive work in three volumes on sporting guns and ammunition". Contents include: Volume I - The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; single triggers; Over and under guns. Volume II - Powders; Powders (continued); Caps; Cartridge cases; Wadding, shot and loading; Pressure; Velocity; velocity (continued); Recoil. Eight appendices give detailed information on the calculation of shot velocities, recoil, time of flight and so forth. Volume III - Boring and pattern; Factors affecting pattern; More problems of pattern; Choice of boring and pattern; Stringing of shot; Effect of stringing on pattern; Loads; Loads and forward allowance; General conclusions on loads; Comparative merits of different bores; Choice of action and barrel length; Fitting a gun; Cost of guns, special guns and second-hand guns; Cleaning and care of guns; Proving of guns; Bursts; Bursts caused by obstructions in the bore; More about bursts; Thoughts on shooting. An appendix gives typical patterns at different ranges. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1947., 1947
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
(Hardcover, 1947). (1931) 1947 rep, 1950 2nd edn, 1948 2nd edn. Three volumes. Pp242;315,ii[ads];512,ii[ads]. B/w photograph plates, b/w illustrations. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Owner's name (ex-libris to Vol I) and slight browning to end-papers and edges. Very good set in slightly used, matching dust-wrappers. 3 volumes. "A comprehensive work in three volumes on sporting guns and ammunition". Volume I: The Gun. Volume II: The Cartridge. Volume II: The Gun and The Cartridge. Contents include: Volume I - The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. Volume II - Powders; Powders (continued); Caps; Cartridge cases; Wadding, shot and loading; Pressure; Velocity; Velocity (continued); Recoil. Eight appendices give detailed information on the calculation of shot velocities, recoil, time of flight and so forth. Volume III - Boring and pattern; Factors affecting pattern; More problems of pattern; Choice of boring and pattern; Stringing of shot; Effect of stringing on pattern; Loads; Loads and forward allowance; General conclusions on loads; Comparative merits of different bores; Choice of action and barrel length; Fitting a gun; Cost of guns, special guns and second-hand guns; Cleaning and care of guns; Proving of guns; Bursts; Bursts caused by obstructions in the bore; More about bursts; Thoughts on shooting. An appendix gives typical patterns at different ranges. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .
Verlag: Herbert Jenkins. London. 1925., 1925
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Erstausgabe
(Hardcover, 1925). 1925 1st edition. Large 8vo (154 x 240mm). Pp320. B/w photograph plates, line illustrations, coloured maps, fold-out maps. Blind-stamped blue cloth. Nice clean copy, gift inscription to end-paper. Good-plus. "With sections by Col. A.G. Arbuthnot, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.A. ; W.B. Cotton, I.C.S. ; Col. G.H. Evans, C.B.E., C.I.E. ; Sir Otway Wheeler-Cuffe Wheeler-Cuffe, Bart., and F.C. Lowis." This is a detailed guide to the Himalayas and Tibet for the big game hunter. It was the first such guide published in twenty years and the only one, to the author's knowledge, which was "likely to help the sportsman in his desire to find game by striking off the beaten track." Chapters include; The geography of the Himalayas; Stalking; Still hunting; Black bear; Burrhel; Gooral; Ibex; Kashmir stag or barasingh; Leopard Markhor; Oorial or shapu; Ovis ammon or nyan; Red bear; Sambhur; Thar; Tibetan antelope; General hints on shooting in the Himalayas; Outfit; Particulars of the principal Himalayan states. .