Editore: Octopus Publishing Group, United Kingdom, London, 1990
ISBN 10: 0854932011 ISBN 13: 9780854932016
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book explores the evidence that large salmon prefer being caught by women anglers. Based on a detailed study of the salmon's brain and nervous system, Professor Behan has devised a theory to account for this phenomenon, and includes hundreds of accounts by women anglers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Editore: H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd, London, 1991
ISBN 10: 0854932011 ISBN 13: 9780854932016
Prima edizione
Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition, First Printing. 176 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Editore: H. F. & G. Witherby LTD, 1990, 1990
Da: Aeolian Books, Marysville, WA, U.S.A.
Boards. Fine/Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 176 pages including index and acknowledgments. Illustrated.
Da: Bruce Cave Fine Fly Fishing Books, IOBA., Citrus Heights, CA, U.S.A.
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
London. H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd. 1990. First Edition. 8vo. (8 x 6). 176 pp. including index. Color photo frontispiece. Color plates showing women with some very large salmon. Black and white photos. Text drawings. Have you wondered why women usually catch the largest fish? How about the most fish? Is it just luck or is it something much deeper - the feminine mystique which also entices men to do silly things at times also invites salmon to do the same? I vote for the mystique point-of-view. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A nice book. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Editore: Witherby. London. 1990, 1990
ISBN 10: 0854932011 ISBN 13: 9780854932016
Da: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp176. Colour and b/w photographs. Lengthy introduction by Hugh Falkus. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Large gift inscription to end-paper. Good-plus in slight used, spine-faded dust-wrapper. Very few women go fishing, but many of them number amongst the most successful of anglers. Wilma Paterson and Peter Behan investigate. "It has long been a source of irritation, and sometimes amusement, to male salmon fishers that women, a very small group among those who angle for the king of fishes, account for an extraordinary number of the biggest ones caught. Worse still, women also seem to be able to catch salmon when men cannot, often in bizarre circumstances. Thirdly, the statistics show that some of the most phenomenal catches of salmon have been achieved by women, (and finally, that it is) three women hold the most coveted salmon fishing records". .
Editore: London H. F. & G. Witherby, 1990
Da: Grove Rare Books PBFA, Skipton, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Blue cloth gilt in very good unclipped dustwrapper. Very light spotting to top edge, but a very good copy. p.p. 176. With numerous colour and black and white illustrations.
Editore: Witherby. London. 1990, 1990
ISBN 10: 0854932011 ISBN 13: 9780854932016
Da: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp176. Colour and b/w photographs. Lengthy introduction by Hugh Falkus. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Very few women go fishing, but many of them number amongst the most successful of anglers. Wilma Paterson and Peter Behan investigate. "It has long been a source of irritation, and sometimes amusement, to male salmon fishers that women, a very small group among those who angle for the king of fishes, account for an extraordinary number of the biggest ones caught. Worse still, women also seem to be able to catch salmon when men cannot, often in bizarre circumstances. Thirdly, the statistics show that some of the most phenomenal catches of salmon have been achieved by women, (and finally, that it is) three women hold the most coveted salmon fishing records". .
Editore: Witherby. London. 1990, 1990
ISBN 10: 0854932011 ISBN 13: 9780854932016
Da: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp176. Colour and b/w photographs. Lengthy introduction by Hugh Falkus. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used/faded dust-wrapper. Very few women go fishing, but many of them number amongst the most successful of anglers. Wilma Paterson and Peter Behan investigate. "It has long been a source of irritation, and sometimes amusement, to male salmon fishers that women, a very small group among those who angle for the king of fishes, account for an extraordinary number of the biggest ones caught. Worse still, women also seem to be able to catch salmon when men cannot, often in bizarre circumstances. Thirdly, the statistics show that some of the most phenomenal catches of salmon have been achieved by women, (and finally, that it is) three women hold the most coveted salmon fishing records". .
Editore: H.F. & G. Witherby. London. 1990, 1990
ISBN 10: 0854932011 ISBN 13: 9780854932016
Da: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp176. Colour and b/w photographs. Lengthy introduction by Hugh Falkus. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults. Good-plus in slightly used / spine-faded used dust-wrapper. Very few women go fishing, but many of them number amongst the most successful of anglers. Wilma Paterson and Peter Behan investigate. "It has long been a source of irritation, and sometimes amusement, to male salmon fishers that women, a very small group among those who angle for the king of fishes, account for an extraordinary number of the biggest ones caught. Worse still, women also seem to be able to catch salmon when men cannot, often in bizarre circumstances. Thirdly, the statistics show that some of the most phenomenal catches of salmon have been achieved by women, (and finally, that it is) three women hold the most coveted salmon fishing records". .
Editore: London H.F. & G. Witherby, 1990
Da: Chaucer Head Bookshop, Stratford on Avon, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardback, 24cm x 16cm blue cloth boards, gilt titles, first edition, 176pp. plus index, Colour illustrations. Black and white illustrations. Photographic illustrations. Very Good/Good +++. Book is tight, bright and clean with no obvious imperfections. Dustwrapper is clean with evidence of occasional handling only. Witty yet informative exploration of the apparently disproportionate success enjoyed by women salmon fishers. Catalogue: Sport and games. Keywords: salmon, angling, fishing, women.