George c simpson (29 Ergebnisse)

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. Square 8vo (151 x 201mm). Pp80. Colour photographs throughout. Blue boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Spotting to top edge. Good-plus in slightly used dust-wrapper. This "fully illustrated directory describes more than 100 imitative and non-imitative patterns providing, in each case, examples of the dressing together with advice on how best to fish the fly to make it behave like a real insect". Chapters include: Why fly choice is important; The main food groups; Fly fishing techniques; Imitative patterns - mayflies, true flies, caddisflies, stoneflies, damselflies and dragonflies, crustaceans; miscellaneous insects and organisms; Non-imitative patterns - dry flies, wet flies, nymphs. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 2002). (1996) 2002 paperback edition. Slim 8vo paperback (121 x 212mm). Pp192. Colour photographs throughout, identification keys, brief bibliography. Crease to front cover, previous owner's name under front flap else a very good second-hand paperback. "For any angler who has found him- or herself surrounded by rising fish while contemplating the flybox in bewilderment, or encountered a lake apparently devoid of life and pondered what to do next [this book] offers advice that is above all practical and applicable anywhere in the world." Chapter 5, Fishing Decisions gives a two-page flow-chart of the questions to ask and the observations to make in order to arrive at a rational course of action, with a detailed discussion of each question / observation occupying the remainder of the chapter. Part II, The Angler's Identifier presents "all the common orders of insects (and other prey species) .described and illlustrated with outstanding colour photographs which show insects not only in their adult phase but also in their nymphal and emergent stages. Accompanying the description of each insect order is a carefully chosen selection of imitative fly patterns, with details of dressings and hints on how to fish them naturally." Chapters include: Part I, The Trout and it's Prey: Identifying animals the easy way (and, why bother?); How to use this book; The principles of trout feeding behaviour; Equipment for discovering the trout's prey; Fishing decisions; Identifying things caught or seen; Introduction to the insect prey; How to create and use the artificial flies. Part II, The Angler's Identifier: Mayflies; Dragonflies and damselflies; Stoneflies; Grasshoppers and crickets; Bugs; Alderflies, dobsonflies, and fishflies; Beetles; True flies; Caddisflies; Moths and butterflies; Sawflies, wasps, ants, bees; Crayfish, shrimps, waterlice, etc; Miscellaneous organisms. An appendix gives "suggested reading, associations, and stockists." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1996). 1996 1st edition. 8vo (126 x 217mm). Pp192. Colour photographs, identification keys, decorative end-papers. Orange boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slight use else very good in slightly used & spine-faded dust-wrapper. "For any angler who has found him- or herself surrounded by rising fish while contemplating the flybox in bewilderment, or encountered a lake apparently devoid of life and pondered what to do next [this book] offers advice that is above all practical and applicable anywhere in the world." Chapter 5, Fishing Decisions gives a two-page flow-chart of the questions to ask and the observations to make in order to arrive at a rational course of action, with a detailed discussion of each question / observation occupying the remainder of the chapter. Part II, The Angler's Identifier presents "all the common orders of insects (and other prey species) .described and illlustrated with outstanding colour photographs which show insects not only in their adult phase but also in their nymphal and emergent stages. Accompanying the description of each insect order is a carefully chosen selection of imitative fly patterns, with details of dressings and hints on how to fish them naturally". Chapters include: Part I, The Trout and its prey: Identifying animals the easy way (and, why bother?); How to use this book; The principles of trout feeding behaviour; Equipment for discovering the trout's prey; Fishing decisions; Identifying things caught or seen; Introduction to the insect prey; How to create and use the artificial flies. Part II, The Angler's Identifier: Mayflies; Dragonflies and damselflies; Stoneflies; Grasshoppers and crickets; Bugs; Alderflies, dobsonflies, and fishflies; Beetles; True flies; Caddisflies; Moths and butterflies; Sawflies, wasps, ants, bees; Crayfish, shrimps, waterlice, etc; Miscellaneous organisms. An appendix gives "suggested reading, associations, and stockists." . …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1996). 1996 1st edition. 8vo (126 x 217mm). Pp192. Colour photographs, identification keys, decorative end-papers. Orange boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Fine in dust-wrapper. "For any angler who has found him- or herself surrounded by rising fish while contemplating the flybox in bewilderment, or encountered a lake apparently devoid of life and pondered what to do next [this book] offers advice that is above all practical and applicable anywhere in the world." Chapter 5, Fishing Decisions gives a two-page flow-chart of the questions to ask and the observations to make in order to arrive at a rational course of action, with a detailed discussion of each question / observation occupying the remainder of the chapter. Part II, The Angler's Identifier presents "all the common orders of insects (and other prey species) .described and illlustrated with outstanding colour photographs which show insects not only in their adult phase but also in their nymphal and emergent stages. Accompanying the description of each insect order is a carefully chosen selection of imitative fly patterns, with details of dressings and hints on how to fish them naturally." Chapters include: Part I, The Trout and its prey: Identifying animals the easy way (and, why bother?); How to use this book; The principles of trout feeding behaviour; Equipment for discovering the trout's prey; Fishing decisions; Identifying things caught or seen; Introduction to the insect prey; How to create and use the artificial flies. Part II, The Angler's Identifier: Mayflies; Dragonflies and damselflies; Stoneflies; Grasshoppers and crickets; Bugs; Alderflies, dobsonflies, and fishflies; Beetles; True flies; Caddisflies; Moths and butterflies; Sawflies, wasps, ants, bees; Crayfish, shrimps, waterlice, etc; Miscellaneous organisms. An appendix gives "suggested reading, associations, and stockists". PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 12.95.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. HARDCOVER; ex-library; light foxing of edges; several sentences underlined; otherwise in good condition. Book.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. ORIGINAL 1930 PUBLICATION; ex-corporate library; minor edgwear; rear hinge reinforced with tape; o/w in very good condition. Book.

Softcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Paperback. Ex Library, with minimal signs - some stamps. Card covers in loose plastic sleeve. Small label to base of spine.

Könemann, Köln 1997. 80 sider. Rigt illustreret i farver. Paperback. Velholdt.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. 1st Edition. viii+360+4 (pub.list, mostly phrenology); dated sig.of eminent historian of science R.M.Young fr.free endpaper above British Phrenological Society stamp, pencilled sig.of the ubiquitious Brighton-based phrenologist J.Millot Severn fr.free endpaper, who would have donated this to the Brit.Phren.Soc. from who it passed to Young on the Society's dissolution, a much earlier ink sig.on t.p. which is quite inoffensive, endpapers browning a little, sm.spot of red sealing wax rear free endpaper, otherwise internally clean, tight & unmarked, sl.gutter opening between pp.144/145, but this not at all serious; covers sound but boards inevitably a little grubby and worn, pale cloth sp.has some splitting along fr.joint and slightly to top back joint, label present but barely legible due to surface rubbing, top.sp.sl.chipped. A sound copy despite faults, with an interesting provenance.…

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8°, gebunden Ausgabe. Zustand: Sehr gut. 80 S. kleinere Gebrauchsspuren, innen sauber und ordenlich V16 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 159.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1 v. ; 18 cm. ; "An edition of 300 printed in April, 1922" ; beige colord boards ; mostly uncut ; two spots on front cover ; Contents : OFFICERS -- COUNCIL -- COMMITTEES -- CONSTITUTION -- Name and Object -- Origin and Membership -- Government -- Powers of the Council -- The President -- The Treasurer -- The Secretary -- Nominating Committee -- Membership -- Entrance Fees and Yearly Dues -- Meetings of the Club -- Meetings of the Council -- Standing Committees -- Amendments and alterations -- Notices -- Penalties -- Removals -- Construction of Constitution and Rules -- BY-LAWS -- HOUSE RULES -- MEMBERS: RESIDENT -- MEMBERS: NON-RESIDENT -- HONORARY MEMBERS -- ANNUAL REPORTS -- President -- Treasurer -- Secretary -- Committee on Publications -- Committee on Arrangements -- Library Committee -- EXHIBITIONS AND ADDRESSES ; VG. Book.…

perfect. Zustand: Sehr gut. Seiten; B2299-188 3829012926 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The editors have sought to suggest in the title of these selected papers the range, complexity, and unity of Odum's thought as he moved from the Afro-American and black folksongs to the folk society and folk sociology, from race relations and the southern region to regionalism and regional-national planning, from folkways to technicways and stateways, and from social values to social action.Originally published in 1964.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 7th edition. 500 pages. 10.98x8.54x1.06 inches. In Stock.

pamplet. Zustand: Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. Slight stains on back, Sm 4to, 12 pgs.

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. Second Edition. Octavo, xvi, 214pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine and front cover. Top edge dyed green. No additional printings listed. Solid text block, foxed edges, a near fine example. In a near fine dust jacket, faint sunning to spine, light wear to corners. Vibrant colored plate of carnations on front panel. Inscribed with "best wishes to Mr. Simpson, the Royal Gardener. Montagu C. Allwood 16/2/37" on the front free endpaper. George Simpson worked as the King's head gardener at Windsor Castle throughout the 1940s and 50s. Simpson was well respected in the field of gardening, serving as a judge in the Olympia Flower Show in 1950. Inscribed by the author to George Simpson, head gardener at Windsor Castle, the second edition of Carnations and All Dianthus by Montagu C. Allwood. (illustrator). Signed.…

Pamphlet. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDOffprint. Collectible; Offprint, Research was done in the Tabernacle Butte area of Wyoming; pages are clean, Sm 4to, 12pgs.

Cloth. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. Third Edition. Octavo, xxxii, 380pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine. No additional printings listed. Solid text block, slight bow to front cover, bumped corners, foxed edges, a very good example. In a very good dust jacket with wear to top edge. Vibrant colored plate of carnations on front panel. Inscribed "For G. Simpson / An old Friend + famous grower of Carnations. From The Author Montagu C. Allwood 14/1/48" on the front free endpaper. Includes a signed letter from Allwood to Simpson, wishing him a happy New Year and recognizing that he has "done so much for the Carnation." George Simpson worked as the King's head gardener at Windsor Castle throughout the 1940s and 50s. Simpson was well respected in the field of gardening, serving as a judge in the Olympia Flower Show in 1950. Inscribed by the author to George Simpson, head gardener at Windsor Castle, the third edition of Carnations and All Dianthus by Montagu C. Allwood. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Fair. A collection comprising : 'Last Days in New Guinea'. 1922, clean internally, folding map with one tear, library label on rear endpaper, cloth very faded and marked. 'Knight Errant of Papua', 1935, some foxing throughout but otherwise sound, blue cloth good. 'Papua & New Guinea', 1961, a clean duplicate from the British Library. 'The Chimbu - a study of change in the New Guinea Highlands' 1973, a clen ex-lib copy in good dustwrapper. 'I Come From the Stone Age' 1964, a clean copy in dustwrapper, with the signature of David Sayers. 'Adam in Plumes' 1955, a blemish to the fore-edge, otherwise clean internally, black cloth slightly dull. 'New Guinea Diary' 1944, very worn. [A heavy lot - extra postage will be required.].…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 161, xxv pp. ; green and red cloth with designs ; no dustjacket ; Contents: The progress of the American Rose Society / S S Pennock -- The use of the rose in the landscape / Wilhelm Miller -- The literature of the rose -- The rose in the "Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture" / L H Bailey -- Francis Parkman on roses / M N Baker -- The practical book of outdoor rose-growing / J Horace McFarland -- The oldest rose-garden in the United States -- The American rose advance / J Horace McFarland -- Roses worth while for everybody / George C Thomas, Jr -- Selections from recent garden roses / Aaron Ward -- Rose bloom records at Egandale / W C Egan -- E G Hill's forthcoming roses / Sarah A Hill -- The new American roses of 1917 / J Horace McFarland -- The basis of merit in roses / Jesse A Currey -- Methods of rose-growing / J Horace McFarland -- Propagation by budding / Robert Huey -- The trenching method of rose propagation / C D Beadle -- Springfield roses / John M Good -- Rose importations / j Horace McFarland -- How to conduct an amateur rose show / J Horace McFarland -- Details and classification for amateur shows / Jesse A Currey --The rose all over America / J Horace McFarland -- A great rose-garden and its message / G A Parker -- The garden clubs and the rose / Mrs. Francis King -- Work and play in a Texas rose-garden / WIlliam A Anderson -- The Minneapolis Municipal Rose Garden at Lyndale Park / Theodore Wirth -- In my rose-garden / E M Mills -- The national rose test-garden / F L Mulford -- The Cornell Rose Test-Garden / A C Beal -- The Portland National Rose Test Garden / J Horace McFarland -- Roses in the Arnold Arboretum / J Horace McFarland -- Rose-growing in a Northern Latitude / W B Burgoyne -- The enemies of the rose / J Horace McFarland -- Rose diseases / L M Massey -- An entomologist and his rose-garden / A D Hopkins -- Greeting from abroad / J Horace McFarland -- Cut-flower rose-growing / J Horace McFarland -- The cut-rose production of America / J Horace McFarland --Cut-flower rose-growing in America in 1916 / Wallace R Pierson -- Cut-flower rose-growing in Canada / John R. Dunlop -- In Memoriam -- A partial list of roses introduced in America / Charles E F Gersdorff, J Horace McFarland -- The work of the American Rose Society : Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, with Presiden't Address and reports of the Secretary and Treasurer -- The Washington and Cornell Meetings -- Meetings of the Executive Committee -- Awards at Philadelphia Show of 1916 -- The story of rose black-spot -- new roses registered in 1916 -- Rules for registration of new roses -- Regulations for judging and scale of points -- American Rose Society medals for novelties -- Committees governing rose test-gardens -- At the Hartford Test Gardens --Local societies affiliated -- The eighteenth Annual Meeting of the American Rose Society -- Medals awarded in 1916 -- Lest of members -- Index -- Index to advertisers -- List of Plates -- John Cook's unnamed American seeding (colored plate) -- Benjamin Hammond, Secretary American Rose Society -- New hybrid tea rose, Mrs. Henry Winnett -- Fred H Howard's new American rose, Los Angeles (colored plate) -- New hybrid Wichuriana rose, Alida Lovett -- New Hardy Climbing rose, Seedling No. 48 -- Acres of American-grown roses -- The important rose test-gardens -- Native roses for roadside adornment in the Arnold Arboretum -- The oldest rose-garden in the United States [Van Courtlandt Manor, Croton, NY] ; stamp of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum on front endpaper ; with 25 pages of illustrated adverisments ; ; slight foxing, else FINE ; extremely scarce 2nd year of the series which began in 1916. Book.…