old stalker (7 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1926. First edition. xv, 262pp., a frontispiece portrait of the author, 7 black and white plates, and 4 sketch maps. This book arose from a series of articles that were sent to Eric Parker at the offices of 'The Field' magazine, where he was shooting editor. They describe the daily life of a stalker in the Highlands of Scotland, and have been divided into the following parts: The Stalker, The Rifle, The Forest, and Stalking Days. The identity of the author of the articles is not known. The book is bound in the original green cloth covered boards with gold titling on the spine and a small blind-stamped publisher's emblem on the bottom corner of the rear board. The case of the book is in very good condition with some shelf wear and light soiling to the boards and bumping to the spine ends. The contents are tight and clean with a name and date (1926) written on the front free endpaper and a bookplate on the front free and fixed endpapers.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 1996). (1926) 1996 new edition. 8vo (144 x 224mm). Ppxx,262. B/w photographs, illustrations. Numbered copy of a limited edition of 300 copies. Gift inscription to end-paper but very good in slightly used and spotted dust-wrapper. "Reading old books on deerstalking is entertaining, but there is also much to learn from them. By reading these fascinating accounts of the experiences of others we can improve our knowledge, and perhaps this delightful book - with greatly improved illustrations from the earlier edition - will help to illustrate the viewpoint of the professional stalker, whose knowledge and efforts are paramount to the success of most stalking." From the foreword to this 1996 edition. .

hardcover. 1996 rep Limited Edition. 262pp, Fine in Fine dw. Limited Edition No. 76 of 300 copies. A beautiful copy. . Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. None (illustratore). First edition. A lovely first edition of this work on deer-stalking, illustrated throughout and published under the pseudonym 'An Old Stalker'. Split into four parts covering: 'The Stalker', 'The Rifle', 'The Forest' and 'Stalking Days'.Written under the pseudonym 'An Old Stalker', with a foreword by Eric Parker; a prior owner has identified an old stalker as David Taylor.With the ownership bookplate of Ian A. Ewing to the front pastedown.Illustrated with four sketch maps and eight plates besides. Collated, complete.A first edition of this work. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart, with just a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and the odd spot to the boards. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound, bar a slight strain to the binding at the first part. Pages have just the odd spot. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. xiv 262 pages, frontis + 7 plates from photographs, 4 sketch maps. Publishers' green covers, a very good copy. The book in 4 sections, The stalker, The rifle, The forest, Stalking days, also includes a 7 page introduction by Eric Parker.

1st Edn,. xiv 262 pages, frontis + 7 plates from photographs, 4 sketch maps. Publishers' green cloth a very good copy. The book in 4 sections, The stalker, The rifle, The forest, Stalking days, also includes a 7 page introduction by Eric Parker.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1926. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 296, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 296 296.