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Grey Zane
Tales of Swordfish and Tuna
New York: Harper & Brothers 1927. First edition. With 90 illustrations from photographs taken by the author and from drawings by Frank E. Phares. 1 vols. 4to. Original dark blue cloth gilt. Inner hinge just starting else a fine bright copy without jacket. First edition. With 90 illustrations from photographs taken by the author and from drawings by Frank E. Phares. 1 vols. 4to. With an Original Zane Grey Photo Annotated by Grey. Accompanied by the ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH for Plate 11 in the book "The 684 pound tuna" which is annotated on the rear by Zane Grey with the printer's crop marks and signed by his son Loren Grey. A choice copy thus of this most wonderfully illustrated and highly prized Grey title. Bruns G 179 Harper & Brothers unknown
Bookseller reference : 35615
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Woodcock Oberthur Joseph
Bécasse bécassines et petits échassiers. Avec la collaboration de C. Aubert. At head of title: Le monde merveilleux des bêtes
Paris: Durel éditeur 1948. First edition one of 500 numbered copies on Vélin blanc. Numerous black and white illustrations after drawings by Oberthur. 195 3 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Original wrappers uncut in printed dust wrapper. Fine. First edition one of 500 numbered copies on Vélin blanc. Numerous black and white illustrations after drawings by Oberthur. 195 3 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Fine paper copy of the eighth volume in the author-artist's series Le monde merveilleux des bêtes. Devoted to the woodcock and related species. Fragugilone p. 372. Mouchon 1207 Durel éditeur unknown
Bookseller reference : 57127
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Edgeworth Richard Lovell
Essai sur la construction des routes et des voitures . augmenté d'une Notice sur le Système Mac-Adam
Paris: Anselin et Pochard 1827. First edition in French. . Traduit de l'anglais sur la deuxième édition. 4 folding engraved plates and 2 folding Tables. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary quarter calf and boards. Light rubbing to edges final folding table loose otherwise a very good copy. First edition in French. . Traduit de l'anglais sur la deuxième édition. 4 folding engraved plates and 2 folding Tables. 1 vols. 8vo. Public Roads and Transportation. Barbier attributes the translation to "Bailliet maître des requêtes"who perhaps also authored the substantial original section pp. 285-469 entitled "Considerations et Recherches sur Les Voies Publiques de France." Edgeworth 1744-1817 the father of novelist Maria Edgeworth first published his book in London 1813; this translation was based on the second edition of 1817. Barbier I: 238 Anselin et Pochard unknown
Bookseller reference : 28208
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Hardy John James
Salmon Fishing
London: Country Life"; George Newnes 1907. First Edition. Illustrated; xii 169 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Green cloth upper board pictorial in gilt. Some water staining at the front else Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated; xii 169 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Country Life"; George Newnes unknown
Bookseller reference : 231870
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Hardy afterwards GATHORNE HARDY Alfred Erskine Hon
Autumns in Argyleshire with Rod and Gun
London: Longmans Green and Co 1900. Second edition. Illustrated by Archibald Thorburn. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in three quarter green morocco for Hatchards. Very good front joint repaired. Second edition. Illustrated by Archibald Thorburn. 1 vols. 8vo. Longmans, Green, and Co unknown
Bookseller reference : 56414
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Lawrence John
The History and Delineation of the Horse In All His Varieties. Comprehending the Appropriate Uses Management and Progressive Improvement of Each; With a Particular Investigation of the Character of the Race-Horse and the Business of the Turf. Illustrated by Anecdotes and Biographical Notices of Distinguished Sportsmen
Printed at the Albion Press for James Cundee and John Scott 1809. First edition. Thirteen engraved plates plus elaborate engraved title and dedication page and 11 wood engravings in the text. 1 vols. 4to. Contemporary marbled boards brown calf spine and corners a little rubbed occasional foxing rebacked with spine laid down else a fine crisp well-margined copy; with the armorial bookplate of Edmund H. Thurton. First edition. Thirteen engraved plates plus elaborate engraved title and dedication page and 11 wood engravings in the text. 1 vols. 4to. An Important Book on the Horse. A nice copy of the beautifully designed and illustrated work in which Lawrence deals with the configuration of the racehorse and others and their breeding breaking training and general management. Podeschi 91; Huth p.78; Wells 4429; Loder 610 Printed at the Albion Press for James Cundee and John Scott unknown
Bookseller reference : 4624
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Reeves Richard Stone
Color Print: Crystal Water defeats Cascapedia and Caucasus The Hollywood Gold Cup Los Angeles June 18th 1977
New York: The Newmarket Gallery of New York City. 505/750 signed by the artist. Printed in the U. S.A. by Triton Press Inc. 10 x 15-1/2 inches. Very Fine. 505/750 signed by the artist. Printed in the U. S.A. by Triton Press Inc. 10 x 15-1/2 inches. The Newmarket Gallery of New York City unknown
Bookseller reference : 225083
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Burke Dr. Edgar
American Dry Flies and How to Tie Them
New York: Privately Printed for the Anglers' Club by the Derrydale Press 1931. First edition one of 500 copies. With errata slip tipped in. Frontispiece. 25 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original blue printed boards. Near fine very small snag at top of spine. In custom blue quarter morocco slipcase and chemise with gilt stamped logo of Derrydale Press on spine. First edition one of 500 copies. With errata slip tipped in. Frontispiece. 25 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Frazier notes the book's "extreme" fragility and notes that it is "hard to find in fine unchipped condition" Siegel 46; Frazier B-24-a; Bruns B299 Privately Printed for the Anglers' Club [by the Derrydale Press] unknown
Bookseller reference : 242672
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Heywood Gerald GP. G. P.
Charles Cotton and his River
Manchester: Sherratt & Hughes 1928. First edition. With 8 plates folding map head- and tailpiece illustrations after drawings by the author printed in green the pieces laid down within ruled borders. xvi 191 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Original green cloth. Near Fine. First edition. With 8 plates folding map head- and tailpiece illustrations after drawings by the author printed in green the pieces laid down within ruled borders. xvi 191 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Uncommon and beautifully produced volume on the history topography and angling of the Dove and its place in the Compleat Angler of Walton and Cotton. Frazier H-17-b; Coigney p. 397; Hampton's Angling Bibliography p. 147 Sherratt & Hughes unknown
Bookseller reference : 225563
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Walton Izaac and Charles COTTON
The Complete Angler . To which is now prefixed The Lives of the Authors and Notes Historical Critical and Explanatory By John Hawkins
London: Printed for J. Rivington . T. Caslon . and R. Withy 1766. Second Hawkins Edition. 30 engraved plates by Mr. Ryland. Pp. lvi xxii 303 1 xlviii iv ii iv 128 6 index 2 ads. 1 vols. 8vo. Nineteenth century green morocco spine gilt with angling motifs boards with gilt rules and floral tooling at corners a.e.g. by Bradstreet. Bookplates of Henry William Poor Samuel Lambert and one other. Spine toned to brown some rubbing to extremities. Second Hawkins Edition. 30 engraved plates by Mr. Ryland. Pp. lvi xxii 303 1 xlviii iv ii iv 128 6 index 2 ads. 1 vols. 8vo. Second Hawkins Edition Distinguished Provenance. Westwood & Satchell note that the engraver was subsequently hanged for forgery. WIth the morocco labels of Henry W. Poor New York collector whose library was sold by the Anderson Galleries 1909 R. A. Witthaus and the angling bookplate of Samuel Lambert. An attractive copy with a distinguished provenance. Westwood & Satchell p. 221-222; Coigney 10 Printed for J. Rivington ... T. Caslon ... and R. Withy unknown
Bookseller reference : 235686
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Grimble Augustus
The Salmon and Sea Trout Rivers of England and Wales
London: Kegan Paul Trübner & Co. Ltd 1904. First edition one of 350 copies. Folding map in each volume illustrated throughout with sepia plates. xiv 280; 225 pp. 2 vols. 4to. Quarter vellum and gray boards paper title labels. The labels and spine are a bit grubby corners are bumped internally fine. Henry Portong bookplates. First edition one of 350 copies. Folding map in each volume illustrated throughout with sepia plates. xiv 280; 225 pp. 2 vols. 4to. Coleby pp. 66 77; Hampton 2008 p. 125; Bibliotheca Salmo Salar 44 Kegan, Paul, Trübner & Co., Ltd unknown
Bookseller reference : 240718
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Needham TH. pseudonym of TB. JOHNSON T. H. T. B.
The Complete Sportsman; A Compendious View of Ancient and Modern Chase. A concise History of the various Kinds of Dogs used in the Sports of the Field.Angling and laws relative to the diversions of the Field
London: Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall Stationers' Court Ludgate-Street Johnson Printer Liverpool 1817. First edition with half-title. 312 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in later full green morocco a.e.g by Cuneo some internal foxing else fine. First edition with half-title. 312 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Biscotti Six Centuries of Foxhunting p. 211-12 Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationers' Court, Ludgate-Street (Johnson, Printer, Liverpool) unknown
Bookseller reference : 36264
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Beach Alfred
Uncle Nat; or The Good Time Which George and Frank Had Trapping Fishing Camping Out etc. By Alfred Oldfellow
New York: D. Appleton and Company 443 & 445 Broadway 1865. First edition. 224 4 ads pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Brown pebbled blind-stamped cloth gilt stamped fishing scene on upper board and spine. Lower board lightly soiled last page of ads with closed tear else near fine. Incribed in pencil on ffep "Chriny Wilmerding from Papa Christmas 1866. First edition. 224 4 ads pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Early Baseball Reference. Chapter Five of this work contains the earliest fictional reference to the game of baseball. D. Appleton and Company 443 & 445 Broadway unknown
Bookseller reference : 212289
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Piscatorial Society
The Book of the Piscatorial Society 1836-1936
London: The Piscatorial Society 26 College Street 1936. First edition. Color frontispiece and 34 full-page black-and white plates. x 128 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Original faux morocco green cloth. Fine. Bookplate of Henry Portong. First edition. Color frontispiece and 34 full-page black-and white plates. x 128 pp. 1 vols. 4to. The Piscatorial Society 26 College Street unknown
Bookseller reference : 240523
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Boone and Crockett Club Grinnell George Bird editor
American Big Game in Its Haunts. The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club
New York: Forest and Stream Publishing Company 1904. First Edition. Photographic frontispiece of Theodore Roosevelt the Club's founder and numerous illustrations. 1 vols. 8vo. Original maroon cloth faded cloth trimmed at head and foot of spine internally very nice; library duplicate with card pocket on inside back cover small unobtrusive blind stamp on title and cancel stamp on bookplate on front pastedown. First Edition. Photographic frontispiece of Theodore Roosevelt the Club's founder and numerous illustrations. 1 vols. 8vo. The fourth book of the Club; included among articles of shooting in Alaska bear sheep and moose is an article "Wilderness Reserves" by Theodore Roosevelt. Forest and Stream Publishing Company unknown
Bookseller reference : 8735
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Scotland
Reasons for improving the fisheries and linnen manufacture of Scotland. Wherein are shewn the advantages that must accrue to England by the increase of the Scots linnen manufacture. That the fishing in deep water is equally an advantage to all the subjects of Great Britain. And that England and Scotland are now so closely united in point of interest that severally they must be directly affected in profit and loss by the prosperity or sufferings of each other.Humbly submitted to the consideration of the right honourable and honourable the members of both houses of Parliament
London: Printed for J. Roberts near Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane 1727. First Edition wih half-title. 4. 1- 31 1 4 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Later cloth and boards. text toned. Bookplate of John Gerard Heckscher. First Edition wih half-title. 4. 1- 31 1 4 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Westwood & Satchell p 299; Hanson 3668; Kress 3719; Goldsmiths 6505; European Americana 727/195 Printed for J. Roberts, near Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane unknown
Bookseller reference : 240440
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Munro Capt. J. N. ed.
The Rasp. Annual of the Mounted Service School U.S. Army. 1913 and 1914
Fort Riley KS: Mounted Service School U.S. Army 1914. First editions. 342; 477 pp plus advertisers' booklets at rear. 2 vols. 4to. Original cloth brown 1913 and burgundy 1914. About Fine. 1913 volume inscribed to F.S. Von Stade. First editions. 342; 477 pp plus advertisers' booklets at rear. 2 vols. 4to. In the preface the editor declares that the purpose of the annual in not to record the history of the school but ".it has been our idea to make the book a potent influence for the revival of interest in the American Horse. We are convinced that The Mounted Service School should and can be the center of such influence." Listed on "The Rasp Board" for 1914 is Associate Editor Lieut. G.S. Patton. Mounted Service School, U.S. Army unknown
Bookseller reference : 212612
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Coaching Delisle de Sales
Lettre de Brutus sur les Chars Anciens et Modernes bound with Jean Henri Maubert de Gouvest's "Lettres Chérakésiennes. Mises en Françoise de la Traduction Italienne. Par. J. J. Rufus Sauvage Europén
A Londres but Paris; Rome: Second work: De l'Imprimerie du Sacre College de la Propagande 1771. pp. 287 p 13 misbound at back of work; 168. 1 vols. 8vo. The two bound together in contemporary sprinkled calf red morocco labels the first reading "Piece Divers." Some waterstaining of lower portion at the back generally light some light discoloration else very good. pp. 287 p 13 misbound at back of work; 168. 1 vols. 8vo. Delisle de Sales curious work on carriages. Maubert de Gouvest's work was first published under the title "Lettres Iroquoises" in 1752. Not in Rittenhouse Second work: De l'Imprimerie du Sacre College de la Propagande unknown
Bookseller reference : 29751
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Boone and Crockett Club Ely Alfred and HE. Anthony and RRM. Carpenter H. E. R. R.
North American Big Game. A Book of the Boone and Crockett Club Compiled by the Committee on Records of North American Big Game
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Published with the Cooperation of the National Collection of Heads and Horns of the New York Zoological Society and American Museum of Natural History 1939. First edition. Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. Original cloth. Fine. First edition. Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. Charles Scribner's Sons. Published with the Cooperation of the National Collection of Heads and Horns of the New York Zoological unknown
Bookseller reference : 26787
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Crowther Samuel and Arthur Ruhl
Rowing and Track Athletics
New York: Macmillan 1905. Large Paper Edition Number 5 of 100 copies. Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. 3/4 red morocco t.e.g. others uncut panelled spine gilt a little cover and joint wear else fine. Large Paper Edition Number 5 of 100 copies. Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. Rare Rowing Volume One of 100 Copies. An extensive history of rowing activities organizations and techniques in America from the earliest days by Crowther and a similar study of the development of track events--sprints and distance running cross country hurdles jumps and pole vaulting weights and weight-throwers and even competitive walking by Ruhl. Part of the series The American Sportsman's Library edited by Caspar Whitney. Part 1: Rowing. Part 2: Track Athletics.Including chapters in Part I : Collegiate Rowing; Yale and Harvard Rowing ; American Rowing Association; Coaching; Equipment. Part 2: Beginnings of Modern Track Athletics; Sprinting; Hurdling; Weights; Walking etc SCARCE. Macmillan unknown
Bookseller reference : 19621
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Dimock AW. A. W.
The Book of the Tarpon
New York: Outing Publishing Company 1915. Second edition. Profusely illustrated with photos by Julian Dimock. 256 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Blue cloth with mounted half-tone plate on front cover. Very good. Bookplate of Stephen Fairbanks and his signature 1916. Second edition. Profusely illustrated with photos by Julian Dimock. 256 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. "These photos have never been surpassed . " Bruns. Bruns D74; Callahan Partial Bibliography of the Tarpon p. vii Outing Publishing Company unknown
Bookseller reference : 240974
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Lamb Dana S.
On Trout Streams and Salmon Rivers
Barre Mass 1963. First edition one of 1500 copies. 1 vols. 8vo. Cloth. Fine in slipcase. First edition one of 1500 copies. 1 vols. 8vo. First Book. Bruns L14 unknown
Bookseller reference : 41451
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Woodcock Schaldach William J.
Topping the Thicket. Etching depicting a Woodcock in flight
1931. Edition of 100. Drypoint Etching with monogram WJS in the plate signed by the artist in pencil the lower right corner. 1 vols. 13-3/4 x 11-3/4 inches. Framed and glazed. FIne. Edition of 100. Drypoint Etching with monogram WJS in the plate signed by the artist in pencil the lower right corner. 1 vols. 13-3/4 x 11-3/4 inches. Illustrated in Upland Gunning no. 23; Ordeman 1987 p. 107 unknown
Bookseller reference : 57352
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Wulff Lee
The Atlantic Salmon
New York: A.S. Barnes 1958. First Trade Edition. Illustrated with photographs. 222 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Original blue cloth a little foxed else near fine in chipped dust jacket lacking spine. First Trade Edition. Illustrated with photographs. 222 pp. 1 vols. 4to. "It can be said that this is a definitive work on the noble fish" -Bruns Inscribed on flyleaf "For Albert Berol friend and salmon angler who has become the pleasure of the River of Ponds. a wish for the best in the sport. Lee Wulff." Bruns W176 A.S. Barnes unknown
Bookseller reference : 238404
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Rundall Lieut. LB. L. B.
The Ibex of Sha-Ping and Other Himalayan Studies
London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1915. First edition. With numerous pen and Ink sketches and coloured plates by the Author. 1 vols. 4to. Original green cloth spine very slightly dulled otherwise a near fine copy with bookplate of Arthur R. B. Gossart and his ownership inscription on flyleaf dated 1925. First edition. With numerous pen and Ink sketches and coloured plates by the Author. 1 vols. 4to. Macmillan and Co., Limited unknown
Bookseller reference : 57149
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Horse Racing
'st. Cloud" Hand-Colored Lithograph. Signed by artist in pencil inside plate mark lower right. Captioned St. Cloud lower right in pencil
1 vols. 11-1/4 x 14 To plate mark 20 x 22 Total. Framed and glazed. 1 vols. 11-1/4 x 14 To plate mark 20 x 22 Total. unknown
Bookseller reference : 34084
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Eastman George
Chronicles of an African Trip
Rochester: Privately Printed for the Author 1927. First edition. Illustrated with 56 inserted half-tone plates after photographs taken by Eastman Martin Johnson and others; illustrated endpapers showing a Chart of the Hunting Route. 87 pages of text. 1 vols. 8vo. Original linen-backed boards paper spine label. Spine and edges of boards slightly faded otherwise fine. First edition. Illustrated with 56 inserted half-tone plates after photographs taken by Eastman Martin Johnson and others; illustrated endpapers showing a Chart of the Hunting Route. 87 pages of text. 1 vols. 8vo. "Written as a memento to his employees the famous founder of Eastman-Kodak Company details his safari to East Africa hunting around Mt. Kenya crossing the Guaso Nyiro River and bagging lion buffalo and plains game. He was accompanied by Martin and Osa Johnson with Philip Percival as his professional hunter. On the second leg of his journey Eastman and his party traveled to the Gurumeti and Meru rivers of Tanganyika where they hunted buffalo lion and rhinoceros. Interestingly Eastman later returned to African sic to collect an elephant a trophy most elusive on his first venture" Czech. Czech Africa p. 90 Privately Printed for the Author unknown
Bookseller reference : 214754
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Prime William Cowper
The Owl Creek Letters
New York: Baker & Scribner 1848. First edition. 203 1 pp. S.W. Benedict Printer. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blind-stamped cloth. About fine. First edition. 203 1 pp. S.W. Benedict Printer. 1 vols. 8vo. Author's first book. Bruns P144; Sabin 65546 Baker & Scribner unknown
Bookseller reference : 239988
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Bilton William
The Angler In Ireland; or An Englishman's Rambles Through Connaught and Munster During The Summer of 1833
London: Richard Bentley New Burlington Street 1834. First edition. Aquatint frontispieces folding map. xii 315; v 312 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Bound in quarter contemporary morocco and marbled boards. Some foxing else very good. First edition. Aquatint frontispieces folding map. xii 315; v 312 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Westwood & Satchell p.30 mispelling author's name as Belton Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street unknown
Bookseller reference : 240209
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Leech John Mills John
The Flyers of the Hunt.Illustrated by John Leech
London: The Field" Office.and Ward and Lock 1859. First edition. With 6 hand-colored etched plates after Leech. viii 115 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original full blue pebbled cloth a.e.g. with orange endpapers with diamond shaped binder's ticket of Burn on back pastedown. Almost fine in blue cloth open-faced slipcase. Leech John. First edition. With 6 hand-colored etched plates after Leech. viii 115 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Presentation Copy. Presentation copy inscribed on flyleaf "Presented to Mr. Perry Wallington M.P. with the best compliments of John Mills July 29th 1859." Schwerdt II p. 28; Biscotti Six Centuries of Foxhunting p. 255 The Field" Office...and Ward and Lock unknown
Bookseller reference : 219233
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Whistler Rex De la Mare Walter
The Lord Fish
London: Faber & Faber 1933. First edition No. 15 of 60 copies SIGNED by the author and specially bound. Engraved title page 4 tintedfull-page plates and seven black-and-white headpieces by Rex Whistler. 1 vols. 8vo. Full purple vellum with yapp edges gilt vignette of Lord Fish after Whistler on upper cover endpapers with Whistler vignettes printed in green t.e.g. Beautiful unfaded copy in the original dust jacket with Whistler's design on the front panel. Rare. Whistler Rex. First edition No. 15 of 60 copies SIGNED by the author and specially bound. Engraved title page 4 tintedfull-page plates and seven black-and-white headpieces by Rex Whistler. 1 vols. 8vo. Beautiful copy in its rarest state. Five magical fairy tales from Walter de la Mare including the title story about the strange adventures of lazy young man who loves and lives only to fish. With Rex Whistler's delightful illustrations. Whistler & Fuller 454 Faber & Faber unknown
Bookseller reference : 238566
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Napier Lt. Colonel E.
Wild Sports in Europe Asia and Africa
London: Henry Colburn Publisher Great Marlborough 1844. First edition. 2 Frontispieces &5 black and white lithographs Xii320; viii 354 24 ads. 1 vols. 8vo. Original cloth recased. First edition. 2 Frontispieces &5 black and white lithographs Xii320; viii 354 24 ads. 1 vols. 8vo. Henry Colburn, Publisher, Great Marlborough unknown
Bookseller reference : 56431
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Salter TF. T. F.
The Troller's Guide A New and Complete Practical Treatise On the Art of Trolling or Fishing for Jack and Pike.To Which is Added the Best Method of Baiting and Laying Lines for Large Eels
London: Printed by Carpenter & Son.and Sold for the Author by T. Tegg 1820. First edition. Frontispiece title-page vignette numerous wood-engravings. 1 vols. 8vo. Original boards some wear and soiling to spine and upper cover internally fine. First edition. Frontispiece title-page vignette numerous wood-engravings. 1 vols. 8vo. Westwood & Satchell p.187 Printed by Carpenter & Son...and Sold for the Author by T. Tegg unknown
Bookseller reference : 5828
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Grabhorn Press Grant Ed
The Tame Trout. A Tale of the Maine Woods narrated by Ed Grant of Beaver Pond Maine
San Francisco: Reprinted for Francis P. and Marjory B. Farquhar by The Grabhorn Press 1939. 9 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original blue printed wrapper. Fine. 9 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Grant ran a fishing and hunting camp in Maine. His story first published in 1904 was reprinted here for Marjory and Francis Farquhar. Bruns p. 187 [Reprinted for Francis P. and Marjory B. Farquhar by The Grabhorn Press] unknown
Bookseller reference : 228836
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St. John Charles
Wild Sports & Natural History of the Highlands. With introduction and notes by the Rt. Hon. Sir Herbert Maxwell
London: T.N. Foulis 1919. First edition thus. With 50 illustrations including 30 tipped-in color plates by G. Denholm Armour and Edwin Alexander. 4to. Publisher's tan cloth lettered in gilt and brown top edge tan others uncut and unopened minor toning to front and rear free endpapers and very faint shelf wear else fine. With the engraved Gloucester book plate on front pastedown. First edition thus. With 50 illustrations including 30 tipped-in color plates by G. Denholm Armour and Edwin Alexander. 4to. Inscribed to H.R.H. Prince Henry by His Sister Princess Mary. INSCRIBED TO H.R.H. PRINCE HENRY DUKE OF GLOUCESTER BY HIS SISTER PRINCESS MARY: "To darling Harry from his devoted sister / Mary / Xmas 1919" on front free end paper. The fact that Prince Henry did not read this unopened copy is probably due to the press of other affairs: in 1919 he matriculated at Trinity College Cambridge and in 1920 joined the 10th Royal Hussars. T.N. Foulis unknown
Bookseller reference : 227846
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Abbett Robert
Fishing Print: "Fall Fishing" depicting a fisherman in a river in the midst of fall foliage
Privately printed for Theodore Gordon Flyfishers in a limited edition of three hundred copies. 1 vols. 17 x 25-3/4 inches image size. Unframed. Signed by the artist in pencil on the mount "Robert Abbett. 1 vols. 17 x 25-3/4 inches image size. Privately printed for Theodore Gordon Flyfishers in a limited edition of three hundred copies unknown
Bookseller reference : 57416
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Littauer VS. V. S.
Riding Forward. Modern Horsemanship for Beginners
New York: Wiliam Morrow 1934. First edition No. 50 of the "Boots and Saddles edition" limited to 350 copies NUMBERED AND SIGNED by the author. Illustrated with photos. 166 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original red cloth lettered in gilt. A few tiny specks to upper cover otherwise a clean bright copy with front flap only of dust jacket preserved. First edition No. 50 of the "Boots and Saddles edition" limited to 350 copies NUMBERED AND SIGNED by the author. Illustrated with photos. 166 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. One of 350. Scarce guide for beginners by this author from the Russian Imperial Cavalry of two classic Derrydales: JUMPING THE HORSE 1931 and BE A BETTER HORSEMAN 1941. His book is profusely illustrated with striking photos and the author has supplied and provided with a brief bibliography of riding by the author Although frequently reprinted this signed limited first printing is very very scarce. This is the first copy we have seen. Wiliam Morrow unknown
Bookseller reference : 211678
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Fairchild George Moore Jr.
Rod and Canoe Rifle and Snowshoe in Quebec's Adirondacks
Quebec City: Printed by Frank Carrel. Daily Telegraph Office 1896. First edition. Illustrated. 207 9 ads pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original marbled wrappers printed on front cover. splitting in middle of text block else very good. First edition. Illustrated. 207 9 ads pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Includes much on angling for salmon and ouananiche trout camping hunting folklore. A scarce work by a knowledgeable Quebec chronicler George Moore Fairchild 1854-1912. See Lande S-751 for another work. Not in Lande; Bruns F4 Printed by Frank Carrel. Daily Telegraph Office unknown
Bookseller reference : 240098
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Garsault M. de
The Art of the Tennis-Racket-Maker and of Tennis. By M. de Garsault. Originally published in French in 1767 and now translated into English for the first time by Catherine W. Leftwich B.A.
Baltimore: Racquet Sports Information Service 1977. One of 750 copies. With five full page plates. 1 vols. 4to. Original full orange cloth fine in matching slipcase. One of 750 copies. With five full page plates. 1 vols. 4to. A reprint of the first English translation privately printed 1938 of the French classic of 1767. Racquet Sports Information Service unknown
Bookseller reference : 35788
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Perley MH. M. H.
Reports on the Sea and River Fisheries of New Brunswick
Frederickton: J. Simpson Printer to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty 1852. Second edition. xvi 294 pp. Quarter original cloth and green printed paper over boards. Fine. Second edition. xvi 294 pp. Quotes Frank Forester on p. 207. "The Noble salmon which honest Izaak Walton justly calls 'the king of fresh water fish' is so well known in the North American Colonies as to need no description.Fly-fishing for salmon in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick increases annually.In New Brunswick the best rivers are the South West Miramachi from Boiestown upwards and the Nepisiquit River." pp. 199-202. Bruns P 56; Westwood and Satchell pp. 169 & 194 J. Simpson, Printer to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty unknown
Bookseller reference : 44089
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Wertheim Maurice
Salmon on the Dry Fly
New York: Privately Printed at the Elm Tree Press Woodstock Vermont 1948. First edition. Limited to 500 copies. Illustrated by Ogden M. Pleissner and photographs. vi 18 4 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original boards cloth spine. Fine. First edition. Limited to 500 copies. Illustrated by Ogden M. Pleissner and photographs. vi 18 4 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. From a story in Field & Stream magazine. "We are breaking the rule of numbering items of under 24 pages because of the importance and scarcity of this work" - Bruns. Bruns W67; Bibliotheca Salmo Salar 127 Privately Printed [at the Elm Tree Press, Woodstock, Vermont} unknown
Bookseller reference : 228784
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Manchester Herbert
Four Centuries of Sport in America 1490-1890. Introduction by Harry Worcester Smith
New York: The Derrydale Press 1931. Limited edition one of 850 copies. Illustrated from original sources. xxiv iv 245 3 pp. 1 vols. Large 4to. Original brown cloth gilt printed paper label on upper cover t.e.g. Fine copy. Limited edition one of 850 copies. Illustrated from original sources. xxiv iv 245 3 pp. 1 vols. Large 4to. "Ernest Gee felt that FOUR CENTURIES was one of Connett's most important books" Siegel. Siegel 50; Frazier M-2-d The Derrydale Press unknown
Bookseller reference : 240062
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Skene Dhu Lang Cecil
The Mighty Mahseer and another Fish or Hints to Beginners on Indian Fishing
Madras: Higginbotham & Co 1906. Second edition first edition was 1903. Folding map & 25 plates. xvi 260 2 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Green pictorial cloth. Near fine. Uncommon. Second edition first edition was 1903. Folding map & 25 plates. xvi 260 2 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Uncommon. OCLC records only one copy of the first edition at Princeton; and this second edition only at the NYPL; Hampton in Modern Angling Literature notes only later works by the author. Hampton Modern Angling Literature p. 86 1923 ed. OCLC: 18284900 Higginbotham & Co unknown
Bookseller reference : 221954
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Whiteman JA. J. A.
Lake George Camp and Canoe-Chats. Gossip on canoes camps religion social manners medicine and law gastronomy politics & marriage. Illustrated with ten phototypes of beautiful views on the lake
New York: Published by Private Subscription "Press of John C. Franklin Jr. 34 Cortlandt St." - Printer's device and imprint on verso of title 1887. First edition. With 10 phototype plates; vignette head- and tailpieces. vi 134 pp. 1 vols. Folio. Evergeen silky cloth upper board stamped in black and gilt floral endpapers. One corner rubbed else a fine fresh copy. First edition. With 10 phototype plates; vignette head- and tailpieces. vi 134 pp. 1 vols. Folio. A look at resort life on Lake George with occasional mentions of trolling for trout pp. 96 & 103 camping canoeing etc. Beautifully illustrated with fine early photo-mechanical collotype plates. Plum Adirondack Bibliography 578 Published by Private Subscription ["Press of John C. Franklin, Jr., 34 Cortlandt St." - Printer's device and imprint on verso o unknown
Bookseller reference : 232026
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Annabel Russell
Tales of a Big Game Guide
New York: Derrydale Press 1938. First edition no. 79 of 950 copies. Illustrated from 26 photographs. xvi 198 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Publisher's maroon cloth spine and corners in cream-colored linen maroon spine label. Almost fine copy. Bookplate of Edward Sands Litchfield. First edition no. 79 of 950 copies. Illustrated from 26 photographs. xvi 198 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. An attractive late Derrydale production in better condition than usually encountered. Siegel 141; Frazier A-5-a; Biscotti p. 11 Derrydale Press unknown
Bookseller reference : 239324
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Spangler AM. A. M.
Near By" Fresh and Salt Water Fishing or Angling Within a Radius of One Hundred Miles of Philadelphia. Where to Go; When to Go; How to Go
Philadelphia: Spangler & Davis 1889. First edition. Illustrated. 96 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original brown cloth black titling on upper cover. Faint wear to extremities else a very fine copy of an extremely scarce work. First edition. Illustrated. 96 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bruns S237 "Rare" Spangler & Davis unknown
Bookseller reference : 42880
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Germany
Route des postes par l'Allemagne et les pays limitrophes avec des notes trés utiles aux voyageurs
Francfort sur le Mein: Chez Frederic Wilmans 1821. Two folding tables. 1 vols. 12mo. Contemporary rose boards green printed label publisher's advertisement on front pastedown. Tape repair to chipped label some darkening and rubbing of boards joints cracking else a very good copy with the signature of P. Dietrichstein on the upper cover. Two folding tables. 1 vols. 12mo. Postal Routes. Chez Frederic Wilmans unknown
Bookseller reference : 33184
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Frost AB. A. B.
Autograph Letter signed "A.B. Frost" to Mr. Enos B. Hunt Jr. regarding the price of his drawing 'Trout Fishing in the North Woods'
Convent Morris County NJ 1901. 1 page. 1 vols. 8vo. Fine. 1 page. 1 vols. 8vo. Regarding the Sale of 'Trout Fishing in the North Woods'. Frost apologizes for his delay in responding "I have had to let my correspondence remain at a stand still for some time" but adds: "I have the drawing you refer to and will sell the original for $100: It is about 20 x 28 in size. Yours very truly A.B. Frost Trout Fishing in the North Woods.". unknown
Bookseller reference : 11370
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Horse Racing
American Race Horses. An Annual Review of the Breeding and the Performances of the Outstanding Thoroughbreds of the Year Engaged in Racing Steeplechasing and Hunt Races. Annual Volumes for 1941 1944 1945 1946
New York: Sagamore Press 1946. First edition. Illustrated. 4 vols. 4to. Cloth. First edition. Illustrated. 4 vols. 4to. Sagamore Press unknown
Bookseller reference : 42449
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Barcellon Pierre
Rules and Principles of Tennis . 1800. Translated by Sir Richard Hamilton. Foreword by The Rt. Hon. The Lord Aberdare.
Oxford: Ironbark Ronaldson Publications 1987. First edition of this translation Number 41 of 50 copies in the Library edition signed by the translator. Illustrated. 47 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in brown leather a.e.g. marbled endpapers by the Green Street Bindery. Fine in fine red and white dust jacket designed by Anthony Hobson. First edition of this translation Number 41 of 50 copies in the Library edition signed by the translator. Illustrated. 47 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. ONE OF 50 SIGNED. Ironbark Ronaldson Publications unknown
Bookseller reference : 239363
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