Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2011
ISBN 10: 1846890829 ISBN 13: 9781846890826
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Zustand: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. Square 8vo. Pp104. Cartoon illustrations by James Wade, pictorial end-papers. Laminated boards. Fine new copy. Mick Badshot is what Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey would have been if he hadn't had the money. Plus a dash of Joe Grundy and Tony Hancock. The Shooting Times' great contribution to British culture. "Mick Badshot is dangerous to know. Unless you are a rabbit, pheasant, pigeon or deer he's trying to shoot. .He meddles in rough shooting, game shooting, wildfowling, stalking, falconry, ferreting, eel fishing, beagling and cider making. He takes the countryside gospel into schools, starts a mobile pet euthanasia service, has a market stall selling products made from road-kill and takes his dog for psychoanalysis." This is a highly amusing collection of articles penned by our hero, sifted from the august journalism that is the Shooting Times. (And to be honest, a useful guide for the bluffer, from so many angles.). PREVIOUS PRICE £14.99.
Verlag: Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890292 ISBN 13: 9781846890291
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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Zustand: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp168. Colour photographs, bibliography. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. This book "is aimed at those with a moderate amount of experience and who would like to learn more practical aspects of the sport. Based on the use of broadwings and in particular the Harris hawk. The book covers all aspects of modern falconry from selection of birds to their general day to day husbandry." James McKay runs the National Falconry School in Derbyshire. In this book he gives us the benefit of his years of experience, particularly with broadwings, and especially the Harris hawk. "Equipment, housing, training, the use of ferrets and dogs, first aid and veterinary treatment of hawks are all included. He describes how to achieve success when flying birds in the field and a section on captive breeding is also included." Chapters include: A brief history of falconry; Suitable species of hawk; General husbandry; Training; Ferrets; Equipment; Fitness training the hawk; Field tactics; First aid and health; Captive breeding; Lost birds. Appendices cover ferreting, technical terms, useful organisations. A useful and interesting modern manual. PREVIOUS PRICE £25.00.
Verlag: Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890659 ISBN 13: 9781846890659
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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Zustand: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp224. B/w vignette illustrations, bibliography, silk marker. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight shelf-wear, else fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "This is a collection of 350 entries on the subject of fox hunting past and present. Articles range from snippets such as the fact that the Essex Foxhounds of the early 18th century had to cancel a day because one of their members, a Piccadilly fishmonger, smelled so strongly of fish that the hounds were put off the scent. .Everything to do with fox hunting is here, including profiles of hunting eccentrics such as Mad Jack Mytton .and Harry, Marquis of Hastings whose tendency to arrive on the field two hours late and sozzled made his brief mastership of the Quorn a disaster." PREVIOUS PRICE £16.95.
Verlag: Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890772 ISBN 13: 9781846890772
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (163 x 240mm). Pp208. Colour photographs. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly torn/ rubbed dust-wrapper. "Deer give rise to many problems: in their management and conservation, .their annoying habit of eating trees and garden plants." As well as some of the practicalities of deer stalking, Richard Prior assembles hundreds of questions which he has received either directly from the public or through the Shooting Answers column in the Shooting Times. Subject matter is arranged thematically: antlers, behaviour, damage, stalking kit, and so on. Each section is prefaced with a general appreciation of the subject at hand and suggestions as to how such problems may be overcome. "Practical well-tested solutions .backed by the author's lifetime experiences." A great book from a true expert. .
Verlag: Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890772 ISBN 13: 9781846890772
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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Zustand: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (165 x 240mm). Pp208. Colour photographs. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "Deer give rise to many problems: in their management and conservation, .their annoying habit of eating trees and garden plants." As well as some of the practicalities of deer stalking, Richard Prior assembles hundreds of questions which he has received either directly from the public or through the Shooting Answers column in the Shooting Times. Subject matter is arranged thematically: antlers, behaviour, damage, stalking kit, and so on. Each section is prefaced with a general appreciation of the subject at hand and suggestions as to how such problems may be overcome. "Practical well-tested solutions .backed by the author's lifetime experiences." A great book from a true expert. PREVIOUS PRICE £20.00.
Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890756 ISBN 13: 9781846890758
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp200. Colour photographs. Burgundy boards. Fine in dust-wrapper. This is a good up to date account of all aspects of woodland deer stalking by an author and deer stalker of note. Chapters include; getting started - choice of rifle and ammunition, ancillary equipment, assessing population and activity; in the field - tactics, going on foot, high seats, calls and calling, time of day, teamwork; after the shot - dogs, moving the carcass, the stalker's larder, dealers and direct sales, from larder to kitchen. Of particular interest is the author's consideration of recent changes in legislation. Recent changes have made it possible for stalkers to sell meat and carcasses, on a small scale, direct to customers without having to sell to game dealers, as before. A lot of useful information, with many good photographs, is given on the practicalities of processing and storing venison. A notable contribution to the literature of British deer. PREVIOUS PRICE £25.00.
Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890845 ISBN 13: 9781846890840
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp144. B/w illustrations taken from old engravings. Cloth-backed pictorial boards. Slight bump to top edge / slight mark to rear board else a very good copy. Tom Quinn's latest book "brings together for the first time all the most hilarious, extraordinary and bizarre tales of sporting shooting from around the world. Given the huge popularity of the sport there are stories of big game hunting in Africa and India during the 19th century; tales from the Wild West of America; grouse moors; rough shooting and wildfowling; tales of poachers and diverse tales from eccentric Royals to Russian secret servicemen. All the great shooting characters of the past are well represented." .
Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890527 ISBN 13: 9781846890529
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (196 x 252mm). Pp176. Colour photographs, map, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Dust-wrapper and top edge of boards slightly faded else a very good copy. Professor Colin Trotman presents a wide ranging and detailed discussion of the European woodcock as sporting quarry, with a large amount of up to the minute information on the encouraging development of the British and French woodcock population as well as lots on current studies in which he and his colleagues are engaged. Plenty on shooting too, chiefly in Wales and Brittany, something on the springer spaniel, guns and ammunition, and a useful chapter on cookery. Chapters include: Woodcock today; Natural history; Migration; Fieldcraft and woodcock shooting; Tools for the job; From the field to the table; Future woodcock. An excellent book which will retain a significant place in the literature of the sport for years to come. .
Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890691 ISBN 13: 9781846890697
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. Oblong 4to (290 x 237mm). Pp216. Colour photographs throughout. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in rubbed dust-wrapper. "David Grant is an internationally renowned photographer of guns and in this book he has photographs of the best examples of contemporary British gunmaking along with choice historical examples. Detailed captions describe the guns illustrated and there is strong emphasis on the craftsmen who built these guns. The book includes an appendix which provides history and background information on the various gunmakers and companies involved and this also includes contact information. Amongst the manufacturers whose work appears in the book are examples from David McKay Brown, Purdey, Holland & Holland, Boss, Greener, Peter Nelson, Westley Richards, William Powell, David Sinnerton and many others." .
Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890691 ISBN 13: 9781846890697
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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Zustand: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. Oblong 4to. Pp216. Colour photographs throughout. Blue boards. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "David Grant is an internationally renowned photographer of guns and in this book he has photographs of the best examples of contemporary British gunmaking along with choice historical examples. Detailed captions describe the guns illustrated and there is strong emphasis on the craftsmen who built these guns. The book includes an appendix which provides history and background information on the various gunmakers and companies involved and this also includes contact information. Amongst the manufacturers whose work appears in the book are examples from David McKay Brown, Purdey, Holland & Holland, Boss, Greener, Peter Nelson, Westley Richards, William Powell, David Sinnerton and many others." PREVIOUS PRICE £35.00.
Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890527 ISBN 13: 9781846890529
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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Zustand: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (196 x 252mm). Pp176. Colour photographs, map, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Professor Colin Trotman presents a wide ranging and detailed discussion of the European woodcock as sporting quarry, with a large amount of up to the minute information on the encouraging development of the British and French woodcock population as well as lots on current studies in which he and his colleagues are engaged. Plenty on shooting too, chiefly in Wales and Brittany, something on the springer spaniel, guns and ammunition, and a useful chapter on cookery. Chapters include: Woodcock today; Natural history; Migration; Fieldcraft and woodcock shooting; Tools for the job; From the field to the table; Future woodcock. An excellent book which will retain a significant place in the literature of the sport for years to come. .
Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890896 ISBN 13: 9781846890895
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (215 x 276mm). Pp240. Colour illustrations by Rodger McPhail, decorative end-papers, silk marker. Pictorial gilt maroon boards. Marks to boards else a very good unused copy. "This beautifully produced large format journal is ideal for both game shooting and fishing records and has ample space for date, location, guns/rods, bag and comments. Illustrated with Rodger McPhail's colour paintings of game and fish species, with full colour end-papers and a ribbon marker." A good, straightforward game book in the style of the popular but now out-of-print Country Sportsman's Record Book and Journal, with great vignette paintings by Rodger McPhail, and loads of space for entries. .
Verlag: Quiller. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890896 ISBN 13: 9781846890895
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
Zustand: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2022). (2010) 2022 reprint. 4to (216 x 277mm). Pp240. Colour illustrations by Rodger McPhail, decorative end-papers, silk marker. Maroon boards, spine & upper board titled & decorated in gilt, issued without a dust-wrapper. Fine new copy, issued without a dust-wrapper. "This beautifully produced large format journal is ideal for both game shooting and fishing records and has ample space for date, location, guns/rods, bag and comments. Illustrated with Rodger McPhail's colour paintings of game and fish species, with full colour end-papers and a ribbon marker." A good, straightforward game book in the style of the popular but now out-of-print Country Sportsman's Record Book and Journal, with great vignette paintings by Rodger McPhail, and loads of space for entries. .
Verlag: Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890543 ISBN 13: 9781846890543
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp208. Colour photographs throughout. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults but a very good copy in dust-wrapper. "A comprehensive and authoritative guide .to the excitement of fishing for a large, wild and challenging quarry. .Techniques, tackle, flies and tactics which are tried and tested by the author and his many pupils." "The book covers many types of water from small English rivers and old estate lakes to huge Irish loughs, Scottish lochs, Welsh lakes and English trout reservoirs - even the Baltic." Chapters include: - Getting started; Tackle; Flies for pike; Patterns and tying instructions; The pike fly-fisher's year; Spring tactics; Summer tactics; Autumn tactics; Winter tactics; Stillwaters; Rivers; 'Big ponds'; Trout reservoirs; Boats and belly-boats; Destination fishing; Pressure, care and conservation; Useful contacts. .
Verlag: Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890543 ISBN 13: 9781846890543
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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Zustand: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp208. Colour photographs throughout. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new unread copy in dust-wrapper. "A comprehensive and authoritative guide .to the excitement of fishing for a large, wild and challenging quarry. .Techniques, tackle, flies and tactics which are tried and tested by the author and his many pupils." "The book covers many types of water from small English rivers and old estate lakes to huge Irish loughs, Scottish lochs, Welsh lakes and English trout reservoirs - even the Baltic." Chapters include: - Getting started; Tackle; Flies for pike; Patterns and tying instructions; The pike fly-fisher's year; Spring tactics; Summer tactics; Autumn tactics; Winter tactics; Stillwaters; Rivers; 'Big ponds'; Trout reservoirs; Boats and belly-boats; Destination fishing; Pressure, care and conservation; Useful contacts. .
Verlag: Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1846890543 ISBN 13: 9781846890543
Anbieter: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp208. Colour photographs throughout. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine copy in dust-wrapper. Signed by the author. "A comprehensive and authoritative guide .to the excitement of fishing for a large, wild and challenging quarry. .Techniques, tackle, flies and tactics which are tried and tested by the author and his many pupils." "The book covers many types of water from small English rivers and old estate lakes to huge Irish loughs, Scottish lochs, Welsh lakes and English trout reservoirs - even the Baltic." Chapters include: - Getting started; Tackle; Flies for pike; Patterns and tying instructions; The pike fly-fisher's year; Spring tactics; Summer tactics; Autumn tactics; Winter tactics; Stillwaters; Rivers; 'Big ponds'; Trout reservoirs; Boats and belly-boats; Destination fishing; Pressure, care and conservation; Useful contacts. .