Curtis w s introduction (4 risultati)

PB. Condizione: good, wraps (softcover). unpaginated ISBN 0912334355. B&W illustrations (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 4th Edition. Hardback. Excellent reprint of the 1859 second edition. This Edition (4th) has a new Introduction by W.S.Curtis 3pp. Original material 70pp., figs. Very good condition in somewhat marked still good green dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. This copy is in new, unmarked and seemingly unread condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This copy is a facsimile of the original published in 1789 by Grueber and McAllister of Dame Street, Dublin and contains instructions "attaining the art of shooting, the methods of training pointers, and a short description of the game of this country, as connected with the amuse of shooting. The whole interspersed with summary observations on the various subjects of sport" Ref WW 6. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. No Dustjacket as Issued. Previous owner name; a bright, fresh copy. A reprint edition; originally published in 1864. Heaton's detailed study of the problems of light an shade and the effect these have, not only on the target but also on the open sights of Enfield, are of the greatest value to the many modern shooters of these historical rifles. With discussion on qualifications requisite to make a good shot, positioning (including shooting from the back position), dress, training, sights, aiming, ammunition, loading, method of cleaning a rifle, wind and allowances, light, atmosphere, keeping notes, description and peculiarities of the principal rifle ranges in Great Britain, and more. Heaton also describes a number of small-bore rifles: Baker, Beasley, Bissell, Crockart, Edge, Henry, Kerr, Lancaster, Newton, Parsons, Rigby, Turner and Whitworth. Heaton served in the 14th Foot (West Yorkshire Regiment) and was considered one of the great rifle shots from the earliest days of the Volunteer Movement of the National Rifle Association. A sought after and uncommon title. …