James irvine robertson editor (3 risultati)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). (1990) 1990 reprint. Large 8vo (174 x 241mm). Pp224. B/w photographs and illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Stain to fore-edge else good-plus in dust-wrapper. Stories, articles and anecdotes from the Shooting Times between 1884 and 1938. "How do you shoot a lion? And how do you avoid being eaten when you miss? What is the best rifle for shooting down Zeppelins? Who holds the world bat shooting record? What was the cost of the jewelled collar belonging to Fantine, the Duchess of Marlborough's lapdog? And what does the King have for lunch when out shooting? For the answers to such questions of perennial interest to the Sportsman, you need look no further." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. Large 8vo (174 x 241mm). Pp224. B/w photographs and illustrations. Grey cloth, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults, slight use / inscription / slight marks to end-paper and edges else good-plus in used dust-wrapper. Stories, articles and anecdotes from the Shooting Times between 1884 and 1938. "How do you shoot a lion? And how do you avoid being eaten when you miss? What is the best rifle for shooting down Zeppelins? Who holds the world bat shooting record? What was the cost of the jewelled collar belonging to Fantine, the Duchess of Marlborough's lapdog? And what does the King have for lunch when out shooting? For the answers to such questions of perennial interest to the Sportsman, you need look no further." .…

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. This mint unmarked copy is bound in cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. There is a small neat signature to the f.e.p. The price clipped dust wrapper is in mint condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. From the mid-19th century "The Field" was the definitive magazine for the country gentleman, in which he recorded his observations and complaints and enjoyed arguments and discussions with his peers. Over the years his letters reflect the changes that were taking place in the countryside, while many of the subjects he wrote about remained the same. Not only do the letters make a contribution to the science of natural history, but they also reveal the interests, attitudes, prejudices and humour of the writers as they joined in the great debates of the day. Should women ride astride? Should farm labourers be permitted to copulate? How do you lasso a wasp and why? Do bears lust after native girls? Are snails better songsters than mice? This selection of letters, chosen by the editor of "Random Shots", plumbs the more obscure depths of English eccentricity and answers country questions. Ref EEE2.…