Swindon crowood (87 Ergebnisse)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1994). (1989) 1994 paperback edition. 8vo paperback (165 x 234mm). Pp128. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations, brief bibliography. Slight use and spine-fading but a very good second-hand paperback. "David Batten has been catching big carp with consistent success since the early 1970's, he is well known for his pioneering use of tackle .and methods, and here details the reasons for his success." Chapters include: The species; Fisheries; Location and feeding habits; Tackle; Baits; Methods and tactics; Night fishing; Handling and fish care. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1989) 1991 reprint. 8vo (170 x 241mm). Pp128. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Some use but a good copy. "David Batten has been catching big carp with consistent success since the early 1970's, he is well known for his pioneering use of tackle .and methods, and here details the reasons for his success." Chapters include: The species; Fisheries; Location and feeding habits; Tackle; Baits; Methods and tactics; Night fishing; Handling and fish care. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1991). 1991 1st edition. 8vo (165 x 234mm). Pp96. B/w illustrations. Slight use but solidly intact good-plus second-hand paperback. The author shares his expert knowledge on fishing for trout in stillwaters. All you need to know to get started is explained in a number of straightforward, clearly defined stages, which cover tackle, techniques, trout food and its imitation, and tactics. . …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Crowood Press, Swindon, 1991. Hard cover. Book Condition : Very good, very clean text, appears little read. Jacket has mild shelf wear. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #017393.

Reprint, 1991. With B&W illustrations. Dustjacket price-clipped. A tidy copy in tight binding. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket.

1st.ed. A tidy copy in tight binding Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp272. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in slightly spine-faded, frayed dust-wrapper. This is Martyn Page's sequel to his successful and respected Pike: The Predator Becomes the Prey, teaming up with Vic Bellars to produce this companion volume. Sections covering, considerations of approach; deadbaiting; livebaiting; artificial deception and suspended animation; boats, conservation, man-made fisheries, trout-water pike; the Netherlands, US and flyfishing for pike. The authors compare theory with practice and discuss what useful conclusions may be drawn from experience. A good book. .…

1st Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 144 pages. : ill. ; 24cm. Notes: Includes index. Summary: Practical advice on techniques, tackle, baits and accessories, written by one of the best known coarse anglers in the country. Subjects: Angling. Great Britain. SPORTS & RECREATION / Fishing. Genre: Illustrated text. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 128p : ill ; 24 cm. NotesBibliography: p126. Includes index. SubjectFishing Great Britain. Angling. 1 Kg. …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp272. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in used and clipped dust-wrapper. This is Martyn Page's sequel to his successful and respected Pike: The Predator Becomes the Prey, teaming up with Vic Bellars to produce this companion volume. Sections covering, considerations of approach; deadbaiting; livebaiting; artificial deception and suspended animation; boats, conservation, man-made fisheries, trout-water pike; the Netherlands, US and flyfishing for pike. The authors compare theory with practice and discuss what useful conclusions may be drawn from experience. A good book. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1982/83) 1991 reprint. 4to (217 x 304mm). Pp206. B/w photographs & illustrations. Laminated boards. Slight use and fading but very good. Originally published separately as "Long distance casting" and "The beach fisherman's tackle guide". .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1991). 1991 1st edition. 8vo (165 x 234mm). Pp96. B/w illustrations. From the library of angling author Barrie Rickards, with his name to the half-title. Slight use and fading but very good. The author shares his expert knowledge on fishing for trout in stillwaters. All you need to know to get started is explained in a number of straightforward, clearly defined stages, which cover tackle, techniques, trout food and its imitation, and tactics. .…

First Edition. Previous owner's inscription. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; [192]p : ill ; 26cm. Notes; Includes index. Subjects; Fly fishing. Trout fishing. Trout Angling. Anglers. 1 Kg. …

1st ed. Slight wear to dust jacket at head of spine. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st. Small 4to, 192 pp. Fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket. Profusely illustrated (illustrator).

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp272. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Boards slightly bumped else very good in dust-wrapper. This is Martyn Page's sequel to his successful and respected Pike: The Predator Becomes the Prey, teaming up with Vic Bellars to produce this companion volume. Sections covering, considerations of approach; deadbaiting; livebaiting; artificial deception and suspended animation; boats, conservation, man-made fisheries, trout-water pike; the Netherlands, US and flyfishing for pike. The authors compare theory with practice and discuss what useful conclusions may be drawn from experience. A good book. .…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with unmarked black cloth boards, slight bumping to top of spine and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn with very minor creasing to edges and slight traces of storage. 166pp. The First World War Diary of P D Ravenscroft MC who was posted to France in 1915 and, three years later had become one of the longest serving officers in his batallion, having witnessed both the suffering and death, the camaraderie and the heroism of his fellow soldiers. This is his diary in its entirety, kept every day during his service, providing fascinating insights into the harsh world of trench warfare. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 9.5 x 6.5 inches.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp272. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use else very good in slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. This is Martyn Page's sequel to his successful and respected Pike: The Predator Becomes the Prey, teaming up with Vic Bellars to produce this companion volume. Sections covering, considerations of approach; deadbaiting; livebaiting; artificial deception and suspended animation; boats, conservation, man-made fisheries, trout-water pike; the Netherlands, US and flyfishing for pike. The authors compare theory with practice and discuss what useful conclusions may be drawn from experience. A good book. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp272. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. This is Martyn Page's sequel to his successful and respected Pike: The Predator Becomes the Prey, teaming up with Vic Bellars to produce this companion volume. Sections covering, considerations of approach; deadbaiting; livebaiting; artificial deception and suspended animation; boats, conservation, man-made fisheries, trout-water pike; the Netherlands, US and flyfishing for pike. The authors compare theory with practice and discuss what useful conclusions may be drawn from experience. A good book. .…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, slight tanning to page edges and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn with minor creasing to some edges and traces of storage. 320pp. An in-depth history of the cricket played between the West Indies and England with all their personalities and results. Illustrated. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 10 x 7.75 inches.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 166p 1 map, 1 portrait, and a few illustrations in the text VG/VG dw (small tear repaired).

First Hardback Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 166 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Ravenscroft, Pelham Donovan 1890-1975 soldier, diarist. Ravenscroft, P. D. (Pelham Donovan) 1891?-1975. Great Britain. Army. King's Royal Rifle Corps. Battalion, 2nd. World War, 1914-1918 ; Personal narratives, British. Soldiers Great Britain ; Diaries. World War 1. Army operations by Great Britain Army Biographies. 1 Kg. …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). (1988) 1990 reprint. 8vo (140 x 220mm). Pp176. B/w photographs by Peter Collins, illustrations by John Paley. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults. Good-plus in dust-wrapper. Largely ferreting, but includes chapters on long-netting, snaring and night-shooting. As well as being a keen rabbiter, pike and eel angler, Smithson was gamekeeper to the How Hill Estate in Norfolk until it was sold to the County Council in the 1960s. Introduction by Peter Collins. Chapters include: Know your rabbit; The sporting methods; Tools of the trade; Ferrets - their care and training; Where and how to ferret; Day and night long-netting; Organised rabbit shoots; Night shooting techniques; The efficient use of snares; Appearance, price and the table; Favourite dishes. .…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. A first-hand account via his diary of Lt. Ravenscroft who became one of the longest serving officers at the Front and lived to be demobbed. Includes b/w photographs. 166pp. Spine a little cocked.

Zustand: As New. Paperback, numerous illustrations (including photographs) in b/w, 8vo.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp272. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good copy in dust-wrapper. Ownership signature of pike angling author Malcolm Bannister. This is Martyn Page's sequel to his successful and respected Pike: The Predator Becomes the Prey, teaming up with Vic Bellars to produce this companion volume. Sections covering, considerations of approach; deadbaiting; livebaiting; artificial deception and suspended animation; boats, conservation, man-made fisheries, trout-water pike; the Netherlands, US and flyfishing for pike. The authors compare theory with practice and discuss what useful conclusions may be drawn from experience. .…

Hard Pictorial Cover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. Large 8vo (170 x 240mm). Pp141 + 3pp ads. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w line illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in like dust-wrapper. "In this book [the author] sets out to provide the reader with an understanding of the barbel and its environment. .How this species reacts to danger and varying weather and river conditions [should] assist the angler in making informed tactical decisions, bringing more fish to the bank and a greater enjoyment of the sport". Chapters include: The passion for fishing; Evolution of a barbel fisherman; Barbel biology; Fish location and rivercraft; Tackle; Baits and bait delivery; Techniques and tactics; Getting them on the bank; The barbel season; Other species [chub, mullet, pike and roach]. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). 1991 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp190,ad. Colour and b/w photographs, line drawings by Mick Nicholls. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good. Lacks dust-wrapper. Still widely regarded as the best all-round guide to modern barbel fishing techniques. Chapters include: Tackle and baits; Location and swim selection; Swim preparation and prebaiting; Summer fishing techniques; Fishing in winter; A month on the Cherwell; A Royalty dream; Floodwater fishing; A Stour double; The importance of recognising individual fish; Final success on the Wensum; Snags, hazards and other distractions; The phenomenon of the extra barbule; Double top; Barbel river round-up; Hurricane barbel; Conclusion. .…