Hills john waller (229 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. pp. 252.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1973). (1921) 1973 2nd UK edition. 8vo (138 x 222mm). Ppviii,244. B/w plates after old illustrations, decorative initials, bibliography. Brown boards, gilt titling on spine. Ex-library copy with stamps to title-page, ex-libris book-plate to end-paper, picture of author tipped onto paste-down else very good in spine-faded and clipped dust-wrapper. A good guide the early angling literature of Britain and of France, with a useful bibliography of English and French angling books. "This excellent book (which has become a fishing classic) traces the art of fly fishing from its beginnings in the fifteenth century. Major Hills has succeeded in identifying almost all the artificial flies mentioned by the early writers (including The Boke Of St. Albans), and his account of the evolution of rods, lines, reels and tackle is very complete. The advent of up-stream fishing and the dry fly are also dealt with at length." (Contemporary advertisement). "It covers the period from the close of the fifteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth, from the Treatyse to Andrew Lang. The story is very well told and must have involved considerable research. Generous in his appreciations, he can always be relied upon to give an unbiased judgement. The book sets a high standard and one can refer to him with confidence on moot points in angling literature on trout fishing." (Robb. Notable Angling Literature). .…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Decorative covers with dark green faux leather spine and hinges. Gold lettering on spine is bright. Light soiling on upper and lower page ends. Text is clean and unmarked. Hinges are tight. Includes a very nice book mark from a sporting goods store in Kalamazoo, MI. Slipcase is in fine condition with light wear and soiling on edges and corners. Chapters detail sporting literature in France and England, early fly fishing in France, the evolution of the trout fly, the literature of fly fishing and much more. Originally published in 1921. All books are individually examined and described. Never ex-lib unless stated. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. 1st Edition. Ex-lib with usual markings plus presentation plate pasted to the inside front cover. Gold lettering on spine has light wear and staining. Navy blue cloth covers exhibit moderate wear, soiling and bumping on corners. Heavy wear with tears, chipping and fraying on upper spine end. Heavy soiling and shelf wear to covers and spine. Moderate staining on edges. Faded underlining in pencil on the first page of Chapter I. The rest of the text and the b&w illustrations are clean and unmarked. Hinge is cracked but still attached. Chapters detailing the art of the angler, diseases of fish, breeding and stocking, fly-boards and much more. All books are individually examined and described. Never ex-lib unless stated.…

Second Edition. Very good paperback copy; wrappers slightly edgeworn and dust-dulled, with prelims and text edges faintly foxed. Remains well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Series; Modern fishing classics. Physical description; xvi, 271 pages, 12 pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm. Notes; Facsimile of the 1930 edition published by Philip Allan. Subjects; Trout fishing England Test River 20th century. Fly fishing England Test River 20th century. 1 Kg.…

Magazine. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Small crease at the top right corner of the back cover and a little spotting to the page edges but the covers and pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. Cover illustration by Roy Virgo. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. Virgo, Roy (illustratore).…

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hardcover. Condizione: As New. A nice hardcover in a slipcase with a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Second Edition. Very good paperback copy; wrappers slightly edgeworn and dust-dulled, with prelims and text edges faintly foxed. Remains well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Series; Modern fishing classics. Physical description; xvi, 271 pages, 12 pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm. Notes; Facsimile of the 1930 edition published by Philip Allan. Subjects; Trout fishing England Test River 20th century. Fly fishing England Test River 20th century. 1 Kg.…

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. River Keeper: The Life of William James Lunn. Book.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .