Fleming john arnold 1871 1966 (2 risultati)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1974). (1934) 1974 reprint. 4to (210 x 280mm). Ppxv,114. B/w photographs, bibliography. Red boards. Dust-wrapper yellowed and covered in adhesive plastic. Edges slightly browned but a good-plus copy. "His (the author's) close observations of the psychology of his hawks are invaluable. While his practical knowledge and his description of wing-power and how it operates are illuminating, his work is indeed a valuable contribution to the art of flying as well as bird life." Bob Dalton, in the introduction to his Falconry Heritage Series edition, while praising Fleming's knowledge of flight and aviation, criticises his anthropomorphism and finds much fault with his knowledge as a falconer. .…

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2023). (1934) 2023 new edition. 8vo (160 x 250mm). Pp145. B/w photographs, bibliography. Green boards, spine & upper board titled in gilt, printed marbled end-papers. Edition limited to only 150 numbered copies. Fine new copy in protective card sleeve. "His (the author's) close observations of the psychology of his hawks are invaluable. While his practical knowledge and his description of wing-power and how it operates are illuminating, his work is indeed a valuable contribution to the art of flying as well as bird life." The two-page introductory note by the editor, while praising Fleming's knowledge of flight and aviation, criticises his anthropomorphism and finds much fault with his knowledge as a falconer. .…