David carl forbes (67 Ergebnisse)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1976). 1976 1st edition. 4to (207 x 280mm). Pp77. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations. Pictorial boards. Spine shaken, slight use and fading. Good working copy. One of David Carl Forbes final books brought to publication, following his sudden death, by his wife Maureen together with the help of Donald Downs and Ted Wade. It is a good introduction to coarse, game and sea fishing illustrated with Forbes' wonderful drawings. Chapters include: Introduction; Coarse fishing; Carp and pike fishing; Fixed-spool reel; Game fishing; Fly casting; Knots; Sea fishing. .…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0600339912.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 160 pages, many line drawings, a near-fine hardback in a very good plus price-clipped dust-jacket.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1971). 1971 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp156. B/w illustrations by David Carl Forbes. Turquoise cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight use and browning but good copy in rubbed and used dust-wrapper. A detailed introduction to all aspects of sea angling in British waters, illustrated with drawings by the author. "Beach casting, boat fishing and rock fishing are covered in detail, together with the kinds of tackle required - but, rather than attempt to detail all the known methods for catching fish, David Carl Forbes has set out to convey the particular attitude of mind which, linked to discerning technique, makes for successful fishing." Chapters include: Tackle and technique; Baits and lures; Beach casting; Boat fishing; The boatfisher's quarry; Rock fishing; Angles on sportfish; Some essential knots and hitches. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1971). 1971 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp156. B/w illustrations by David Carl Forbes. Turquoise cloth, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults but good-plus in used / stained dust-wrapper. A detailed introduction to all aspects of sea angling in British waters, illustrated with drawings by the author. "Beach casting, boat fishing and rock fishing are covered in detail, together with the kinds of tackle required - but, rather than attempt to detail all the known methods for catching fish, David Carl Forbes has set out to convey the particular attitude of mind which, linked to discerning technique, makes for successful fishing." Chapters include: Tackle and technique; Baits and lures; Beach casting; Boat fishing; The boatfisher's quarry; Rock fishing; Angles on sportfish; Some essential knots and hitches. .…

Second Edition. Good copy in the original color printed boards. Some wear and tear as with age. Remains preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 4-77 pp. : ill. (chiefly col.), 1 facsim., ports. ; 28 cm. Subjects; Fishing. Fishing Handbooks, manuals, etc. Angling Manuals. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg. …

Second Edition. Good copy in the original color printed boards. Some wear and tear as with age. Remains preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 4-77 pp. : ill. (chiefly col.), 1 facsim., ports. ; 28 cm. Subjects; Fishing. Fishing Handbooks, manuals, etc. Angling Manuals. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Reprint. Forbes, David Carl (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. 1967. First Edition. 234 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations and plates. Clean pages, plates and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Thumb-marking present. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Clipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Visible wear marks to spine and panels. …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1969). 1969 1st edition. 8vo (164 x 233mm). Pp160. B/w illustrations by the author. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Smells rather musty, some foxing but a good copy in uswed dust-wrapper. "The Sporting Gun is all about shooting for the beginner - a complete introduction to the capabilities of gun and cartridge." Chapters include: Gun and cartridge; Handling the gun; Safety and care of the gun; Clothing for all weathers; Sporting birds and others; Aspects of shooting; More about hides; Dogs in the field; The shooter's table; Shooting terms. .…

Zustand: Fair. 1967. First Edition. 229 pages. Illustrated jacket over cloth. Contains in-text line drawn illustrations throughout. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Tape marks to paste-downs and end-papers. End-papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine. Tape marked. …

Hard Back. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 188pp. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. Top text block edge sprayed black. Illustrated endpapers. 8vo. Sun-faded spine, lightly rubbed spine ends. Top and fore text block edge tanning and foxing. Endpapers just starting to tan. Otherwise, internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has very light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage. Forbes, David Carl (illustrator).…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 1972). 1972 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Pp150. B/w photographs, illustrations by the author. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Marks to edges, slight use but a good copy in wrinkled and marked dust-wrapper. U.K. fishing for conger, halibut, sharks, skate, tope and tunny. "This book, the first to deal comprehensively with big-game fishing in British and North European waters, recalls the early history of the sport and the contributions of its pioneers, and records what is known of the movements and habits of the great fish which form the quarry of the saltwater sport-fisherman. The species dealt with are shark - including the ferocious mako from tropical seas - tope, conger eel, halibut, giant skate, tunny, monk fish, angler fish and - a rare but undisputed visitor - the broadbill swordfish. There are detailed descriptions of the techniques and tackle required to catch these fish, and much valuable information about baits and the best fishing-grounds for the various species." A great book illustrated with black and white photographs and David Carl Forbes excellent illustrations. Chapters include:- Big-game tackle; The broadbill swordfish; The conger eel; The halibut; The sharks; The skate; Monk fish and anglers; The tope; The North Sea tunny. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1969). 1969 1st edition. 8vo (164 x 233mm). Pp160. B/w illustrations by the author. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. "The Sporting Gun is all about shooting for the beginner - a complete introduction to the capabilities of gun and cartridge." Chapters include: Gun and cartridge; Handling the gun; Safety and care of the gun; Clothing for all weathers; Sporting birds and others; Aspects of shooting; More about hides; Dogs in the field; The shooter's table; Shooting terms. .…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. Forbes David Carl (illustrator).

Hardback. Printed pages: 156. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dust jacket: Light stain to lower edge. Unclipped. Preserved in a removable jacket protector. Overall jacket condition is Very Good Minus. Book: A little light foxing to top page edge, otherwise excellent. Overall book condition is Very Good. Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches (14.5 x 22 cm).…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1972). 1972 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Pp150. B/w photographs, illustrations by the author. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight foxing and use. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. U.K. fishing for conger, halibut, sharks, skate, tope and tunny. "This book, the first to deal comprehensively with big-game fishing in British and North European waters, recalls the early history of the sport and the contributions of its pioneers, and records what is known of the movements and habits of the great fish which form the quarry of the saltwater sport-fisherman. The species dealt with are shark - including the ferocious mako from tropical seas - tope, conger eel, halibut, giant skate, tunny, monk fish, angler fish and - a rare but undisputed visitor - the broadbill swordfish. There are detailed descriptions of the techniques and tackle required to catch these fish, and much valuable information about baits and the best fishing-grounds for the various species." A great book illustrated with black and white photographs and David Carl Forbes' excellent illustrations. Chapters include:- Big-game tackle; The broadbill swordfish; The conger eel; The halibut; The sharks; The skate; Monk fish and anglers; The tope; The North Sea tunny. .…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. 1st Edition. The dustwrapper is covered in clear plastic stuck to the boards. Otherwise this is a really nice copy by a highly respected angler and writer.

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. First Edition. Reading copy, an ex school library hardback with the usual stamps, title and contents pages excised, page edges foxed, 2 loose pages, in an unclipped dustjacket which is chipped and creased. 152 pages, photos on plates, illustrations in the text. …

Hard with Dust Jacket. Zustand: Very good in like dust jacket. First printing. Very good in like dust jacket. Illustrated by David Carl Forbes. (illustrator).

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1972). 1972 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Pp150. B/w photographs, illustrations by the author. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used and tanned dust-wrapper. Slight fading and spotting. Contains angling bookplate of author Peter Wheat. U.K. fishing for conger, halibut, sharks, skate, tope and tunny. "This book, the first to deal comprehensively with big-game fishing in British and North European waters, recalls the early history of the sport and the contributions of its pioneers, and records what is known of the movements and habits of the great fish which form the quarry of the saltwater sport-fisherman. The species dealt with are shark - including the ferocious mako from tropical seas - tope, conger eel, halibut, giant skate, tunny, monk fish, angler fish and - a rare but undisputed visitor - the broadbill swordfish. There are detailed descriptions of the techniques and tackle required to catch these fish, and much valuable information about baits and the best fishing-grounds for the various species." A great book illustrated with black and white photographs and David Carl Forbes excellent illustrations. Chapters include:- Big-game tackle; The broadbill swordfish; The conger eel; The halibut; The sharks; The skate; Monk fish and anglers; The tope; The North Sea tunny. .…

1969 1st edition with B&W illustrations; dust jacket not price-clipped woth a little wear/chips to front fore-edge and corners; owner's name on front free endpaper; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. Forbes, David Carl (illustrator).

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Reprint. Hardback. Foxing to end inside covers and edge. Tiny piece of D/J. missing from top edge of spine. Crease to corner front D/J. The subjects covered range over all aspects of the sport, from equipment and methods, match fishing, and boat handling to the care of tackle and fly-fishing for coarse fish. A complete section is devoted to fishing for the sixteen primary species encountered in British waters, while chapters on the history of coarse fishing, fish biology, tackle development and fishery management provide the essential background to the practical art of fishing in fresh water. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this companion volume to The Complete Guide to Sea Angling is a book both for reference and enjoyable reading, and its text is admirably complemented by 32 pages of outstanding photographs, as well as numerous drawings by David Carl Forbes, himself a master angler. Illustrated. 216 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.). David Carl Forbes (illustrator). …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1966). 1966 1st edition. Small 8vo (140 x 210mm). Pp151. B/w photographs, illustrations by David Carl Forbes. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Ex-library copy, various faults. Cloth stained, some plates torn but still present. Reading copy only. Based mainly on South Country streams and trout, chub and dace fishing. Includes some good stuff on stream improvement. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1966). 1966 1st edition. Small 8vo (140 x 210mm). Pp151. B/w photographs, illustrations by David Carl Forbes. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Name to front end-paper. Some browning. Good copy in frayed dust-wrapper. Based mainly on South Country streams and trout, chub and dace fishing. Includes some good stuff on stream improvement. .…

Hard Back. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good/very Good. Revised and Reprinted. David Carl Forbes (illustrator).

Card Covers and Cloth Spine. Zustand: Good/Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket as Published. Fourth Impression. 88pp, illustrated with both colour and black & white photos and drawings, some foxing, mainly to prelims and end matter, illustrated soft card covers with blue cloth spine, binding firm. Size: 7.75 x 10. David Carl Forbes (illustrator). Fishing.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1966). 1966 1st edition. Small 8vo (140 x 210mm). Pp151. B/w photographs, illustrations by David Carl Forbes. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Browning to edges and end-papers. Good-plus in rubbed dust-wrapper. Based mainly on South Country streams and trout, chub and dace fishing. Includes some good stuff on stream improvement. .…