Osman sirdar mohamed (9 risultati)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2005). 2005 1st edition. Paperback. Ppxxxii,238,i. Three tipped-in plates, one of them in colour & one folding, b/w photographs. Fine copy. One of 310 numbered paperback copies of total edition of 985. In a sequel to his 2001 title, "Falconry in the Land of the Sun", celebrated Afghan falconer Sirdar Mohamed Osman gives the world a unique view both of falconry and of his native land. Osman comes from a long line of falconers, and has flown many raptors himself. He discusses the birds of prey of Afghanistan, as well as giving us a view of his country, its proverbs, history and agriculture. Osman is the leading authority on birds of prey of Agfhanistan and Northern India. He has also written on birds of prey for the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society and for the Eryr Press. In addition to this book's discussion of raptors, a complete list of all Afghan gamebirds is also included, with discussion of Afghan ornithology in general. Well illustrated with drawings by Capt. Robert A. Widmeier, who was stationed in India in 1943. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 18.00.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition. 8vo (151 x 220mm). Ppxxxii,238,i. Tipped-in colour & b/w plates, b/w photographs, folding plate, pictorial end-papers. Untitled red cloth. Slightly shelf worn but very good in used dust-wrapper. One of an edition limited to 625 numbered copies. In a sequel to his 2001 title, "Falconry in the Land of the Sun", celebrated Afghan falconer Sirdar Mohamed Osman gives the world a unique view both of falconry and of his native land. Osman comes from a long line of falconers, and has flown many raptors himself. He discusses the birds of prey of Afghanistan, as well as giving us a view of his country, its proverbs, history and agriculture. Osman is the leading authority on birds of prey of Agfhanistan and Northern India. He has also written on birds of prey for the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society and for the Eryr Press. In addition to this book's discussion of raptors, a complete list of all Afghan gamebirds is also included, with discussion of Afghan ornithology in general. Well illustrated with drawings by Capt. Robert A. Widmeier, who was stationed in India in 1943. The preliminary pages of the 625 cloth-bound copies are printed on hemp paper. The spine is untitled and the binding is not of the highest quality. It has 5 tipped-in plates while the paperbound issue has three. The number of all issues printed totals 985 copies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition. 8vo (151 x 220mm). Ppxxxii,238,i. Tipped-in colour & b/w plates, b/w photographs, folding plate, pictorial end-papers. Untitled red cloth. Fine in dust-wrapper. Edition limited to 625 numbered copies. In a sequel to his 2001 title, "Falconry in the Land of the Sun", celebrated Afghan falconer Sirdar Mohamed Osman gives the world a unique view both of falconry and of his native land. Osman comes from a long line of falconers, and has flown many raptors himself. He discusses the birds of prey of Afghanistan, as well as giving us a view of his country, its proverbs, history and agriculture. Osman is the leading authority on birds of prey of Agfhanistan and Northern India. He has also written on birds of prey for the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society and for the Eryr Press. In addition to this book's discussion of raptors, a complete list of all Afghan gamebirds is also included, with discussion of Afghan ornithology in general. Well illustrated with drawings by Capt. Robert A. Widmeier, who was stationed in India in 1943. The preliminary pages of the 625 cloth-bound copies are printed on hemp paper. The spine is untitled and the binding is not of the highest quality. It has 5 tipped-in plates while the paperbound issue has three. The number of all issues printed totals 985 copies. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 30.00.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Condition: Fine (Book is like new, never read and very crisp). Dust Jacket Condition: Good (see photo - tear on top of spine section). 1st Edition. Original gilt-titled green cloth. 268 Pages. Illustrated with numerous b/w photos and drawings, and color map on the endpapers. This book has been in the collection of an avid collector of birds of prey books until recently.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2001). 2001 1st edition. Large 8vo (178 x 261mm). Pp268. B/w photographs, illustrations, colour end-paper maps, foreword by Tom Cade. Green cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. This is a fascinating account of the life of Sirdar Mohamed Osman, grandson of the king of Afghanistan, geophysicist, one-time project manager of the Helmand Valley Authority, life-long falconer in a family of falconers. He "has led an amazing life centred around his falconry and the in-depth study of the wildlife that surrounded him. He travelled throughoutIndia, Pakistan and Afghanistan in pursuit of falconry, in fact his adventures cover a great deal of Central Asia." Osman's experience also covers trapping, training and flying a vast range of species and sub-species, including all the hawk-eagles and shortwinged birds. A fascinating book and a terrific read. .…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. *1st Edition* Western Sporting Publications, 2001. 8vo, pp268 with black and white photographs throughout. Hardcover with dustjacket. DJ in very good condition with a little rubbing to all edges. Green cloth binding with gilt lettering in near fine condition. Inside near fine. An excellent copy. Booksellers inventory#869bird.…

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2001). 2001 1st edition. Large 8vo (178 x 261mm). Pp268. B/w photographs, illustrations, colour end-paper maps, foreword by Tom Cade. Green cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt. Fine in dust-wrapper. A new copy, but the boards may be slightly bowed and the dust-wrapper may show slight shelf-wear. This is a fascinating account of the life of Sirdar Mohamed Osman, grandson of the king of Afghanistan, geophysicist, one-time project manager of the Helmand Valley Authority, life-long falconer in a family of falconers. He "has led an amazing life centred around his falconry and the in-depth study of the wildlife that surrounded him. He travelled throughout India, Pakistan and Afghanistan in pursuit of falconry, in fact his adventures cover a great deal of Central Asia." Osman's experience also covers trapping, training and flying a vast range of species and sub-species, including all the hawk-eagles and shortwinged birds. A fascinating book and a terrific read. .…

Hardcover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). 268 pps.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Original gilt-titled green cloth in illustrated jacket 19 x 27cm. 268pp illustrated with numerous b/w photos and drawings, and colour map to the endpapers. Book fine, jacket near fine with some wear at the edges.