tom speedy (41 risultati)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1988). 1988 1st edition thus. 4to paperback (200 x 265mm). Ppiv,76. B/w illustrations. Very good. This is an intersting collection of extracts from earlier writings by Michell, Speedy, and Salvin and Brodrick. The articles are printed in facsimile, preserving the original illustrations, many of which are by George Lodge. .

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

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

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

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 444 pages, plus 4 pages of 'Opinions of the Press'. Sound binding, rear cover with a long vertical ink mark, clean unmarked pages. Introductions to the first and second editions. Small impress stamp to the first endpaper "W H Smith & Son, Library, 186 Strand" plus previous owner name, date 1898 on the first endpaper. Fishing and hunting in Scotland, some of the advice still applies today. Training dogs, trout and salmon fishing, grouse shooting, mountain hare, deer stalking, birds of prey, etc. Illustrated with drawings, some full page.

Nimrod Press, Alton, 1988. Illustrated with drawings. 7.75" x 10.5". 72 pp. Paperbound. Includes the article "Modern Falconry" by Michell, reproduced from Natural History Of Sport In Scotland With Rod And Gun by Speedy, and "Mode of training the eyess peregrine, with the implements, etc.", taken from Falconry In The British Isles by Slavin and Brodrick. Very good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. William Blackwood and Sons : Edinburgh and London, 1st Ed., 1920, Hardcover, large 8vo., 440 pages. Front hinge loose with chipping to front hinge pastedown paper, faded covers, with light dampstains probably from being improperly cleaned. Overall good reading copy, Condition: Fair. Well packaged, ships fast with tracking.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Green cloth binding with gilt decoration and bevelled edges, all edges gilt. Coated endpapers. Very sturdy binding. Light foxing sporadically. No inscriptions etc. Three leaves loose at the beginning, otherwise very good condition. A sound copy.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Craigmillar and Its Environs: With Notices of the Topography, Natural History, and Antiquities of the DistrictGreat Hall Queen Mary s Room - The curtain walls of the castle - Skeleton found in dungeon - The to.

Condizione: Good. Green cloth boards with gilt eagle and hare to the front, gilt lettering to spine. Spine has damage along the left shoulder. Edges are bumped. Pages are age tanned with occasional foxing. Light spotting to endpapers. Pages are rough cut. Front hinge is cracking but binding is otherwise tight. Previous owner's signature dated 1920 on flyleaf. Black and white illustrations by Millais.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history and fascinating features of Craigmillar Castle, a formidable fortress near Edinburgh, Scotland. The author meticulously explores the castleââ â¢s architectural evolution, from its early construction as a Scottish keep to its later additions and modifications. Through detailed descriptions of its rooms, towers, and defensive structures, the book offers a vivid glimpse into life within the castleââ â¢s walls. Beyond its physical structure, the book delves into the castleââ â¢s captivating history. It traces the ownership of Craigmillar through the centuries, from the de Capellas to the Prestons, noting the significant role the castle played during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. Readers will learn of the royal conferences held within its walls, the intrigues and conspiracies that unfolded, and the echoes of the tumultuous period of Scottish history. The book explores the castleââ â¢s connection to events like the murder of Darnley and the subsequent political upheavals, offering insights into the complexities of power struggles and personal relationships that shaped the nation. The author goes beyond the castle itself to examine the surrounding district, its wildlife, flora, and geology. This broader perspective provides a richer understanding of the natural landscape that has surrounded Craigmillar for centuries. Through vivid descriptions of local flora and fauna, and insightful details of the region's geology, the author captures the beauty and unique character of this historic location. This book provides a compelling and comprehensive exploration of Craigmillar Castle, offering a window into Scotlandââ â¢s past and an appreciation for its enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Gebunden. Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Craigmillar and Its Environs: With Notices of the Topography, Natural History, and Antiquities of the DistrictGreat Hall Queen Mary s Room - The curtain walls of the castle - Skeleton found in dungeon - The to.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. The boards have age related marks. The spine is slightly cocked and worn. There are signs of dampness within the front board and on the front end page. There is a previous owner's inscription at the back of the front end page. The pages are tanned, but internally clean and tightly bound. The back end page is chipped. Complete with 248 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Green hardback cloth cover. Condizione: Good. Second Edition. G : in good condition. Cover rubbed. Spine darkened. Inner hinge cracking. 230mm x 150mm (9" x 6"). xx, 444pp, 4pp + plates. 14 b/w plates + 38 b/w vignettes. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. xx., 444 pp., + advertsGreen cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine. Frontis and illustrations throughout. Splitting to hinges, rubbing to spine and corners. Some light spotting throughout. Large 8vo. Ex-Library.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. (E4) Hard back in green cloth binding with gilt title on spine and decorations to front cover (eagle and hare); Large 8vo. Pp xxviii, 440. Portrait frontis, plates and illustrations in the text. Original cloth, stamped and lettered gilt. Corners bruised and wear to the edges, with the top and bottom of the spine pulled. Some wear to the spine and outer hinges; foxing to preliminaries and edges but internally largely clean and sound.**(Please note that shipping prices may differ from quotes given on website due to weight or destination for delivery. Pictures upon request.)**. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. 1886 Second Edition. xx, 440pp, original green cloth with gilt titling, professionally recased with new endpapers, VG+. A nice tight and bright copy. . Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Cloth. Condizione: Poor. No Jacket. Second Edition. Rubbed, bumped, boards dampstained, disbound - prelims detached but extant, hinges/gutters cracked, shaken, owner inscriptions to ffep and fly title, but pp clean and bright apart from the occasional smudge mark, small portion of loss to edge of p.17, not impinging. Size: 8vo.

[1924], 16th edition. (Hardcover) Very good, no dust jacket. 589, xii pp. Mauve cloth with color pastedown illustration. Frontispiece, index, ribbon marker, mounted color illustrations. Contributors include Douglas Graham, H. Shaw Kennedy, John Lamb, P.D. Malloch, Charles Reid, Tom Speedy. Locale:. (Natural History, Birds, Dog Training, Fish, Gamekeeping, Guns).

hardcover. 1884 Edition. 412pp, 40 illusts, green cloth boards, new spine with original spine label retained, marbled page edges, VG . Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Condizione: Good. First Edition. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Foxing to prelims. 230mm x 150mm (9" x 6"). xviii, 412pp. Numerous b/w plates and vignettes. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. Green/gilt hardback cloth cover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 4to.440pp. With numerous illustrations by J.G. Millais. In green cloth, gilt vignette to upper cover. A few minor marks, edges uncut, but a good copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Second Edition. Pictorial green clot in bright condition, slightly rubbed in places, previous owners name, contents clean, 444pp. 4, 24pp, catalogue Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Illustrated by J.G.Millais 4to, inscribed presentation copy from the author, 4to, pp440, good copy in original green cloth, little rubbed,

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Craigmillar and Its Environs, with Notices of the Topography, Natural History, and Antiquities of the District. With Numerous illustrations. By Tom Speedy. Published by George Lewis and Son, Selkirk. 1892 first edition. A very good green cloth hardback with gilt design to front and spine, featuring Mary Queen of Scots to front. Cover with light bumping and wear, and some mild give in the spine. Endpapers intact without cracking at inner hinges. Text is bright and clean throughout. A nice copy of an uncommon volume. Text in English. xv + 248pp + 2pp Advertisements + Plates. Approximate dimensions: 218mm high x 178mmcm wide x 28mm deep. Weighs approximately 884g unpacked. More photos on request.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Royal8vo, pp,xxviii,440, portrait frontispiece with numerous illustrations by Lieutenant-Commander J. G. Millias, green clothg titled in gilt to the spine with motif to the front cover, olive green cloth which is generally lightly rubbed, uncut, early names to the leading free endpaper, age-toning and some foxing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Green covers with gilt titles to spine which shows shelf wear. Black and gilt illustration of Deer to front. Brown eps.Name in pencil on reverse of ffep and second ep.Tissue guarded frontis. plus many other illustrations many full page.444pp plus 4pp opinions of the press and 26pp publishers catalogue.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Illustrated by J.G.Millais 4to, inscribed presentation copy from the author, 4to, pp440, good copy in original green cloth, Inscribed by Author(s).

8vo., Second Edition, with frontispiece (original tissue guard present), 13 plates and numerous illustrations in the text; original green pictorial cloth, upper board blocked in gilt and black, gilt back, chocolate endpapers, uncut, upper hinge starting (but binding wholly sound), a remarkably bright, fresh copy. First published in 1884. Hampton p.260.