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Published by Ernest Benn. London & Tonbridge. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225152ISBN 13: 9780510225155
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
Dorothea Von Elbe (illustrator). (Hardcover, 1978). (1977) 1978 1st UK edition. 8vo (145 x 215mm). Ppxvi,155. B/w illustrations, illustrated end-papers. Tan paper-covered boards with black cloth spine. Good-plus in faded dust-wrapper. An American angler fishes in Walton's footsteps. "At home in America Deindorfer, a devotee of Walton and his work, conceived his grand tour of English waters, his intention being to use Walton's book as a guide to a fishing trip on the master's best loved rivers, and also occasionally to draw upon his original suggestions for tackle and techniques." .
Published by Ernest Benn. London & Tonbridge. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225160ISBN 13: 9780510225162
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1978 ). 1978 1st edition. Slim 8vo (106 x 202mm). Pp112. B/w line illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Issued without dust-wrapper. Edges browned, end-papers lightly foxed. Good-plus. The first of a well regarded series, followed by Fifty Favourite Dry Flies and Fifty Favourite Nymphs, with illustrations by the author. "This book is intended to bring to the expert and novice fly-dresser alike those patterns that have qualified for the term 'favourite', a word that can be applied equally to the ancient Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear or such relatively modern patterns as Richard Walker's Chomper series. It is important to mention that the term 'nymph' has been applied loosely, and that I include some shrimps and beetles." Most illustrations are "drawn from life, for many of the flytyers mentioned in the book kindly provided me with patterns of their work". .
Published by Ernest Benn. London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225179ISBN 13: 9780510225179
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. 12mo paperback (104 x 192mm). Ppiv,116. B/w photographs and illustrations. Slight shelf-wear but a very good second-hand paperback. A really useful guide to collecting, storing and using sea fishing baits. .
Published by London: Ernest Benn Limited , (1978) dj, 1978
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover - Later printing. Reprinted many times, this is the author's best known novel, "founded on fact, of the West Indies of the early nineteenth century. . . Robert Rutherford is sent to the Islands to learn the planter's business from the bottom. He becomes an overseer at Rosehall, the property of a young widow, Mrs Palmer, whose three husbands have all died in curious circumstances." 255 pp. Photo on back of dust jacket is of Rosehall, now in ruins. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Published by London: Ernest Benn Ltd. 111 p. 1978, 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225160ISBN 13: 9780510225162
Seller: ADAMS ANGLING BOOKS, BERKELEY, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. T. Donald Overfield (illustrator). 1st Edition. 12mo with Illustrations by the Author. 1st Ed.57-181. Very Fine in pictorial boards.
Published by London, Ernest Benn, 1978; 0-510-00016-9, 1978
ISBN 10: 0510000169ISBN 13: 9780510000165
Seller: Wheen O' Books, Selkirk, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
1st UK edition; Hardback; Very good/ Dj Very Good; 9" x 6.5"; 86pp with Illustrations by Shelley Freshman; Green covers with gilt title on spine; Three delightful stories by this distinguished poet and critic: The Cricket, Aucassin & Nicolette & Mr & Mrs Vinegar.
Published by Ernest Benn. London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225128ISBN 13: 9780510225124
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book
(Paperback, 1978). (1955) 1978 6th edition. Small format paperback (103 x 193mm). Maps. Some signs of use else a very good second hand paperback. A guide to freshwater fishing locations and prospects for Londoners, covering an area within 35 miles radius of Central London. .
Published by Ernest Benn. London & Tonbridge. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225160ISBN 13: 9780510225162
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1978 ). 1978 1st edition. Slim 8vo (106 x 202mm). Pp112. Line illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Owner's name to front end-papers else good-plus. The first of a well regarded series, followed by Fifty Favourite Dry Flies and Fifty Favourite Nymphs, with illustrations by the author. "This book is intended to bring to the expert and novice fly-dresser alike those patterns that have qualified for the term 'favourite', a word that can be applied equally to the ancient Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear or such relatively modern patterns as Richard Walker's Chomper series. It is important to mention that the term 'nymph' has been applied loosely, and that I include some shrimps and beetles." Most illustrations are "drawn from life, for many of the flytyers mentioned in the book kindly provided me with patterns of their work". .
Published by Ernest Benn. London & Tonbridge. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225160ISBN 13: 9780510225162
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1978 ). 1978 1st edition. Slim 8vo (106 x 202mm). Pp112. Line illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Issued without dust-wrapper. Slight use/ spotting, good-plus. The first of a well regarded series, followed by Fifty Favourite Dry Flies and Fifty Favourite Nymphs, with illustrations by the author. "This book is intended to bring to the expert and novice fly-dresser alike those patterns that have qualified for the term 'favourite', a word that can be applied equally to the ancient Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear or such relatively modern patterns as Richard Walker's Chomper series. It is important to mention that the term 'nymph' has been applied loosely, and that I include some shrimps and beetles." Most illustrations are "drawn from life, for many of the flytyers mentioned in the book kindly provided me with patterns of their work". .
Published by Ernest Benn. Tonbridge & London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510210066ISBN 13: 9780510210069
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Paperback issue. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp199. B/w photographs and illustrations. Creases to cover, notes to half-title. Good reading copy. "Frank Guttfield who is no fool when it comes to catching the odd specimen or two, has recruited a really talented group of anglers, the elite of the big fish men, to find out just how they do it. Several .are appearing in print for the first time in this book, others already contribute to the angling press, .their accounts are based on hard-won experience of the capture of big fish." Len Head on tench, Kevin Clifford on carp, John Everard on Thames barbel, Peter Frost on catfish, Graham Marsden on bream, John Wilson on chub and dace, John Sidley on big eels, John Probert on perch, John Bailey on roach and rudd, Martin Gay and Barrie Rickards on pike and zander. .
Published by Ernest Benn. Tonbridge & London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510210066ISBN 13: 9780510210069
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Paperback issue. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp199. B/w photographs and illustrations. Well used and browned, creases to cover but intact second-hand paperback. "Frank Guttfield who is no fool when it comes to catching the odd specimen or two, has recruited a really talented group of anglers, the elite of the big fish men, to find out just how they do it. Several .are appearing in print for the first time in this book, others already contribute to the angling press, .their accounts are based on hard-won experience of the capture of big fish." Len Head on tench, Kevin Clifford on carp, John Everard on Thames barbel, Peter Frost on catfish, Graham Marsden on bream, John Wilson on chub and dace, John Sidley on big eels, John Probert on perch, John Bailey on roach and rudd, Martin Gay and Barrie Rickards on pike and zander. .
Published by Ernest Benn. London & Tonbridge. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225160ISBN 13: 9780510225162
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Slim 8vo (106 x 202mm). Pp112. Line illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Slight crease to first corner else very good. The first of a well regarded series, followed by Fifty Favourite Dry Flies and Fifty Favourite Nymphs, with illustrations by the author. "This book is intended to bring to the expert and novice fly-dresser alike those patterns that have qualified for the term 'favourite', a word that can be applied equally to the ancient Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear or such relatively modern patterns as Richard Walker's Chomper series. It is important to mention that the term 'nymph' has been applied loosely, and that I include some shrimps and beetles." Most illustrations are "drawn from life, for many of the flytyers mentioned in the book kindly provided me with patterns of their work". .
Published by Ernest Benn. London & Tonbridge. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225160ISBN 13: 9780510225162
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1978 ). 1978 1st edition. Slim 8vo (106 x 202mm). Pp112. Line illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Inscription to half-title else very good. The first of a well regarded series, followed by Fifty Favourite Dry Flies and Fifty Favourite Nymphs, with illustrations by the author. "This book is intended to bring to the expert and novice fly-dresser alike those patterns that have qualified for the term 'favourite', a word that can be applied equally to the ancient Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear or such relatively modern patterns as Richard Walker's Chomper series. It is important to mention that the term 'nymph' has been applied loosely, and that I include some shrimps and beetles." Most illustrations are "drawn from life, for many of the flytyers mentioned in the book kindly provided me with patterns of their work". .
Published by Ernest Benn. Tonbridge & London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510210066ISBN 13: 9780510210069
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp199. B/w photographs and illustrations. Spine quite faded otherwise a good-plus second-hand paperback. "Frank Guttfield who is no fool when it comes to catching the odd specimen or two, has recruited a really talented group of anglers, the elite of the big fish men, to find out just how they do it. Several .are appearing in print for the first time in this book, others already contribute to the angling press, .their accounts are based on hard-won experience of the capture of big fish." Len Head on tench, Kevin Clifford on carp, John Everard on Thames barbel, Peter Frost on catfish, Graham Marsden on bream, John Wilson on chub and dace, John Sidley on big eels, John Probert on perch, John Bailey on roach and rudd, Martin Gay and Barrie Rickards on pike and zander. .
Published by London, Ernest Benn Limited, (1978)., 1978
8vo; pp. xvi, 155; illustrated endpapers, b/w illustrations; original papered boards, with black cloth spine, dustjacket; spine of dustjacket faded, writing on front free endpaper; otherwise a very good copy.
Published by ernest benn london 1978, 1978
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
first edition 86pp ills.[b/w by shelley freshman] NF (green cloth,dealer's label to front pastedown,sl.cocked) in NF d/w (sl.soiled).
Published by Ernest Benn. Tonbridge & London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510210066ISBN 13: 9780510210069
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Paperback issue. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp199. B/w photographs and illustrations. Creases to cover, slight soiling to edges else solidly intact, second-hand paperback. "Frank Guttfield who is no fool when it comes to catching the odd specimen or two, has recruited a really talented group of anglers, the elite of the big fish men, to find out just how they do it. Several .are appearing in print for the first time in this book, others already contribute to the angling press, .their accounts are based on hard-won experience of the capture of big fish." Len Head on tench, Kevin Clifford on carp, John Everard on Thames barbel, Peter Frost on catfish, Graham Marsden on bream, John Wilson on chub and dace, John Sidley on big eels, John Probert on perch, John Bailey on roach and rudd, Martin Gay and Barrie Rickards on pike and zander. .
Published by Ernest Benn. London & Tonbridge. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225160ISBN 13: 9780510225162
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1978 ). 1978 1st edition. Slim 8vo (106 x 202mm). Pp112. Line illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Slight use but good-plus. Title-page presentation inscription from the author to Roy Eaton of Trout and Salmon Magazine. The first of a well regarded series, followed by Fifty Favourite Dry Flies and Fifty Favourite Nymphs, with illustrations by the author. "This book is intended to bring to the expert and novice fly-dresser alike those patterns that have qualified for the term 'favourite', a word that can be applied equally to the ancient Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear or such relatively modern patterns as Richard Walker's Chomper series. It is important to mention that the term 'nymph' has been applied loosely, and that I include some shrimps and beetles." Most illustrations are "drawn from life, for many of the flytyers mentioned in the book kindly provided me with patterns of their work". .
Published by Ernest Benn. Tonbridge & London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510210066ISBN 13: 9780510210069
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Paperback issue. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp199. B/w photographs and illustrations. Dedication by the author to Maurice (Mole) Pledger to half-title page. Slight signs of use but a clean, solidly intact second-hand paperback. "Frank Guttfield who is no fool when it comes to catching the odd specimen or two, has recruited a really talented group of anglers, the elite of the big fish men, to find out just how they do it. Several .are appearing in print for the first time in this book, others already contribute to the angling press, .their accounts are based on hard-won experience of the capture of big fish." Len Head on tench, Kevin Clifford on carp, John Everard on Thames barbel, Peter Frost on catfish, Graham Marsden on bream, John Wilson on chub and dace, John Sidley on big eels, John Probert on perch, John Bailey on roach and rudd, Martin Gay and Barrie Rickards on pike and zander. .
Published by Ernest Benn, London, 1978,, 1978
ISBN 10: 0510000401ISBN 13: 9780510000400
Seller: BRIMSTONES, Lewes, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
1st edition, hardback, large 4to, unpaginated, colour cartoon illustrations, slight browning, clean and sound, no inscriptions, laminated pictorial boards, slightly faded, Good condition. ISBN: 0510000401.
Published by London, Ernest Benn Limited, 1978, 1978
Octavo, x+548 pages, original boards in dustwrapper, a very good copy.
Published by Ernest Benn. Tonbridge & London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510210066ISBN 13: 9780510210069
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Paperback issue. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp199. B/w photographs and illustrations. Crease to front cover, very slight fading to spine but good-plus. Signed by the author. "Frank Guttfield who is no fool when it comes to catching the odd specimen or two, has recruited a really talented group of anglers, the elite of the big fish men, to find out just how they do it. Several .are appearing in print for the first time in this book, others already contribute to the angling press, .their accounts are based on hard-won experience of the capture of big fish." Len Head on tench, Kevin Clifford on carp, John Everard on Thames barbel, Peter Frost on catfish, Graham Marsden on bream, John Wilson on chub and dace, John Sidley on big eels, John Probert on perch, John Bailey on roach and rudd, Martin Gay and Barrie Rickards on pike and zander. .
Published by London-Tonbridge, Ernest Benn Ltd 1978, 1978
ISBN 10: 0510389066ISBN 13: 9780510389062
Seller: Antiquariaat Schot, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands
Book
Original publisher's sewn paperback, pictorial fontcover, 8vo: 286pp., illustrations, bibliography, maps, index.
Second impression Hardcover. Small quarto. Fine in pictorial boards as issued. Moore's famous Christmas poem, originally published in 1823, here illustrated superbly in colour by Trimby, using as a model a setting from the artist's favourite house on the Atlantic coast of Cornwell. Postage within Australia for this small/light book is set at $5, so please disregard any site default rate, which will be adjusted downwards when the order is processed by the bookseller.
Published by Ernest Benn Limited (1978), London, 1978
Seller: Old New York Book Shop, ABAA, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Second edition/Second Impression. 222p octavo, illustrated . A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.
Published by Ernest Benn. Tonbridge & London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 051021004XISBN 13: 9780510210045
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (140 x 223mm). Pp199. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. A very good copy. Lacks dust-wrapper. "Frank Guttfield who is no fool when it comes to catching the odd specimen or two, has recruited a really talented group of anglers, the elite of the big fish men, to find out just how they do it. Several .are appearing in print for the first time in this book, others already contribute to the angling press, .their accounts are based on hard-won experience of the capture of big fish." Len Head on tench, Kevin Clifford on carp, John Everard on Thames barbel, Peter Frost on catfish, Graham Marsden on bream, John Wilson on chub and dace, John Sidley on big eels, John Probert on perch, John Bailey on roach and rudd, Martin Gay and Barrie Rickards on pike and zander. The hardback issue is quite hard to find. .
Published by Published by Ernest Benn Limited, 25 New Street Square, London First Edition . 1978., 1978
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards, daffodil end papers. 4to. 11'' x 8½''. The title character is a dishevelled, accident-prone Afghan Hound puppy, whose real name is Prince Amir of Kinjan. Small bumps to the corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE.
Published by Ernest Benn. London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225225ISBN 13: 9780510225223
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Paperback issue. Tall 12mo paperback (102 x 192mm). Pp96. B/w photographs, illustrations. Slight use, crease to rear cover but a very good paperback copy. This is a good and wide ranging manual of instruction on the making of floats, individually and in batches. Chapters include: Materials; Tools; Float construction; Painting and varnishing; Shotting; Float patterns; Conclusion. The foreword is by Richard Walker. .
Published by Ernest Benn. London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 0510225225ISBN 13: 9780510225223
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition
(Paperback, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Paperback issue. Tall 12mo paperback (102 x 192mm). Pp96. B/w photographs, illustrations. Spine faded o/w a very good copy of a scarce book. This is a good and wide ranging manual of instruction on the making of floats, individually and in batches. Chapters include: Materials; Tools; Float construction; Painting and varnishing; Shotting; Float patterns; Conclusion. The foreword is by Richard Walker. .
Published by Ernest Benn. Tonbridge & London. 1978., 1978
ISBN 10: 051021004XISBN 13: 9780510210045
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1978). 1978 1st edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (140 x 223mm). Pp199. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Good-plus in torn but tape-repaired dust-wrapper. "Frank Guttfield who is no fool when it comes to catching the odd specimen or two, has recruited a really talented group of anglers, the elite of the big fish men, to find out just how they do it. Several .are appearing in print for the first time in this book, others already contribute to the angling press, .their accounts are based on hard-won experience of the capture of big fish." Len Head on tench, Kevin Clifford on carp, John Everard on Thames barbel, Peter Frost on catfish, Graham Marsden on bream, John Wilson on chub and dace, John Sidley on big eels, John Probert on perch, John Bailey on roach and rudd, Martin Gay and Barrie Rickards on pike and zander. The hardback issue is quite hard to find. .