phyllis barclay smith (62 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "Reader's Digest" Book of British Birds This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Zustand: Very Good. 1776693257. 4/20/2026 1:54:17 PM.

Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Paperback. Zustand: Fine.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1999). (1939) 1999 paperback edition. Large 8vo paperback (187 x 268mm). Ppxii,48. Colour plates by Philip Rickman. Covers 5mm (3/16") short of fore-edge - but still a fine unread copy. "It is one of the signs and portents of our times that the future of many species of ducks should be less dependent on their fate at the hands of nature than at the hands of man. . Marshes are drained: bricks and mortar restrict the country, and where forty years ago (c1900) there was wild game, no wire fences and very little disturbance, to-day those conditions have gone. It is no good crying about it. The job of the present generation is to see that we stabilise affairs before they go too far." Hugh Pollard in the Introduction. The authors give the reader necessary background information for achieving this aim. Good colour illustrations. Chapters include: By Hugh Pollard - Grouse and Black Game; Partridges and Quail; Pheasants. By Phyllis Barclay-Smith - Wild Turkey, Woodcock and Snipe; Geese and Ducks. Shooting in Great Britain, by Hugh Pollard. Shooting in America, by Eugene V. Connett. This edition has French-fold card covers which unfortunately fall 3/16" short of the fore-edge. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 12.95.

Zustand: Good. 1952. Reprint. 31 pages. No dust jacket. Beige pictorial boards with black lettering. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning. Splitting to spine joints.

Zustand: Fair. 1946. Reprinted. Unpaginated. No dust jacket. Yellow illustrated paper covered boards with lettering. Contains colour illustrations. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Lettering is clear.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. 1952. Reset & Reprinted. 31 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over pictorial paper covered boards. Colour illustrated plates throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking.

Reprint. Good copy in the original color-printed paper-covered boards in good dust-wrapper. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Minor browning to the boards. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 35 pages, 20 pages of col. plates: illustrations; 19 cm. Series: King Penguin books ; K19. Subjects: Birds Great Britain. Birds; Pictorial works. Natural History - Ornithology - United Kingdom. Illustration - Natural History. Iconography. Birds - Art. Birds Depictions 19th century. Birds Depictions 20th century. Genre: Children's books - England - 1946. 1 Kg.

Zustand: Good. 1951. First Edition Thus. 34 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over pictorial paper covered boards. Black and white and colour illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. hardback, quarto measuring 12" x 10", foxing to closed page edges o/w a very good tightly bound copy in a chipped and age-toned printed dust wrapper, tissue guarded colour plates by Philip Rickman and an additional chapter on Shooting in America by Eugene V Connett, 48 pages of text.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. (ornithology, birds, animals, natural history) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. hardback, quarto measuring 12" x 10", mild foxing to closed page edges and endpapers else a very good tightly bound copy in a price clipped dust wrapper, small bookplate of a previous owner to front pastedown, text unmarked and clean, tissue guarded colour plates by Philip Rickman and an additional chapter on Shooting in America by Eugene V Connett, 48 pages of text.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. The Derrydale Press, 1993. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ. Limited Edition, Derrydale Press. 1385 of 2500. Beautiful book! Limited edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Peter Shepheard (illustrator). 1st Edition. Decorated stiff card covers with repeat design to the clipped dust-wrapper. In excellent condition. A smart copy.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1993). (1939) 1993 edition. 4to (195 x 272mm). Ppxii,48. Colour plates of game birds by Philip Rickman, marbled end-papers, all edges gilt. Colour engraving of pheasants to gilt decorated green faux leather, issued without a dust-wrapper. Limited to 2,500 numbered copies. Slight mark to cover but a near fine copy. "It is one of the signs and portents of our times that the future of many species of ducks should be less dependent on their fate at the hands of nature than at the hands of man. . Marshes are drained: bricks and mortar restrict the country, and where forty years ago (c1900) there was wild game, no wire fences and very little disturbance, to-day those conditions have gone. It is no good crying about it. The job of the present generation is to see that we stabilise affairs before they go too far." Hugh Pollard in the Introduction. The authors give the reader necessary background information for achieving this aim. Good colour illustrations. Chapters include: By Hugh Pollard - Grouse and Black Game; Partridges and Quail; Pheasants. By Phyllis Barclay-Smith - Wild Turkey, Woodcock and Snipe; Geese and Ducks. Shooting in Great Britain, by Hugh Pollard. Shooting in America, by Eugene V. Connett. .

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First UK Edition. Green cloth boards, black title on spine, clean and tightly bound.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. Browning to reverse of d/w, wear to edges.

1st edition. Very good paper-covered copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 34 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (page 18). Subjects; Ducks. Ducks Great Britain. Ducks Variation. Ducks Behavior. Ducks ; Identification. Canards. Ducks ; Juvenile literature. Natural History - Ornithology - United Kingdom. Iconography, Great Britain. 3 Kg.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1993). (1939) 1993 edition. 4to (195 x 272mm). Ppxii,48. Colour plates of game birds by Philip Rickman, marbled end-papers, gilt edges. Colour engraving of pheasants to gilt decorated green faux leather. Fine unread copy - still in publisher's box. "It is one of the signs and portents of our times that the future of many species of ducks should be less dependent on their fate at the hands of nature than at the hands of man. . Marshes are drained: bricks and mortar restrict the country, and where forty years ago (c1900) there was wild game, no wire fences and very little disturbance, to-day those conditions have gone. It is no good crying about it. The job of the present generation is to see that we stabilise affairs before they go too far." Hugh Pollard in the Introduction. The authors give the reader necessary background information for achieving this aim. Good colour illustrations. Chapters include: By Hugh Pollard - Grouse and Black Game; Partridges and Quail; Pheasants. By Phyllis Barclay-Smith - Wild Turkey, Woodcock and Snipe; Geese and Ducks. Shooting in Great Britain, by Hugh Pollard. Shooting in America, by Eugene V. Connett. .

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. Rickman, Philip (illustrator). 1st Edition. Book - very good (some foxing), dust jacket - fair (tatty). 20 coloured plates.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Limited Edition. Lyon, MS: The Derrydale Press, 1993. Limited edition, one of 2500 copies printed. Rich midnight blue bonded leather/leatherette printed in gilt with color illustration mounted on the front cover, all edges gilt, attached ribbon bookmark.Fne condition, looks and feels new and unread, tight binding, clean pages, no names or other markings. . Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Green card covers. Zustand: Good. First Edition. G: in good condition without dust jackets as issued. Rusting to binding staples. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). 278pp + plates. 20 plates (4 with colour). 6 issues complete, comprising: January-February, March-April, May-June, July-August, September-October, & November-December.

Green card cover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. G: in good condition without dust jackets as issued. Staining to covers. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). 242pp + plates. 13 plates (2 with colour). 6 issues complete, comprising: January-February, March-April, May-June, July-August, September-October, & November-December.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. Pages and plates excellent. Hardcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> This book, British and American Game-Birds by H B C Pollard, is a comprehensive resource intended for those interested in game birds on both sides of the Atlantic. Major Pollard, a recognised authority in the field, draws upon his extensive practical knowledge regarding grouse, pheasants, partridge, and quail, sharing insights that reflect his expertise and experience as a member of the International Committee for Bird Preservation.In addition, the book features contributions from Miss Phyllis Barclay-Smith, a noted ornithologist, who presents a section dedicated to the principal British and American ducks and waders. This collaborative work provides readers with a rich tapestry of information, encompassing various species and their habitats. Chapters specifically directed towards sportsmen include practical hints and advice adapted for both American visitors to Britain and British visitors to the United States, authored by Major Pollard and Mr. Eugene We Connett, respectively.The book is complemented by plates created from water-colours by Philip Rickman, one of Britain?s foremost bird artists, enhancing the visual appeal and educational value of the text. This illustrated guide serves as both a practical handbook and an informative exploration of game birds, making it a valuable reference for enthusiasts and sportsmen alike.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. The wraps are rubbed and marked.Internally clean.Well bound.Very good copy.A journal of the avicultural society.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Illustrated boards. Zustand: Good Plus. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Peter Shepheard (illustrator). First Edition. A King Penguin hardback book with illustrated boards and matching dust-jacket. 34 pages and 16 coloured plates. Unclipped dust-jacket is worn on spine with some repair to extremities. Endpapers darkened.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Phyllis Barclay-Smith (illustrator). cover worn.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. J. C. Harrison et al. (illustrator). First Edition. This collection of 15 monthly parts (no duplicates) includes: Jan-Feb 1962, Jan-Feb 1963, Jan-Feb 1964, March-April 1965, July-August 1965, Sept-Oct 1965, Nov-Dec 1965, Jan-Feb 1966, Jan-Feb 1968, Jan-Feb 1969, March-April 1969, May-June 1969, 2002, no. 2, no. 3 & no. 4. Coloured plates by J. C. Harrision and others, further b/w illustrations and photographic plates. Original printed wrappers generally very good, Contents clean. A good collection of 15 odd issues in their original wrappers. Size: 8vo [21.5 x 14.5 cm]. Book.