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1950254777Newark DE: Privately Printed 1950. First edition no. 35 of about 80 copies hand bound by the author from a total edition of 200. Illustrated. 235 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original 3/4 black morocco blue cloth sides gilt spine title and sporting devices A FINE COPY. Bookplate of Joseph Delaplaine Bates. First edition no. 35 of about 80 copies hand bound by the author from a total edition of 200. Illustrated. 235 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Wetzel's landmark bibliography of American angling with an excellent history of the sport. An essential work. Bruns W-73 Privately Printed unknown
1955237947Harrisburg Pa: The Stackpole Company 1955. First edition number 88 of the Deluxe Issue signed by the Author. Illustrated by the Author. 29 plates 12 of which are hand-colored by the author. 152 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Padded brown calf. About fine. First edition number 88 of the Deluxe Issue signed by the Author. Illustrated by the Author. 29 plates 12 of which are hand-colored by the author. 152 pp. 1 vols. 4to. JOE BATES'S COPY with an inscription to him from Fred Nagler 10/10/76 and an earlier one from Ferris Mack to Nagler dated 5/18/56. Bruns W76 The Stackpole Company unknown
1883256562London: W. Satchell 1883. First edition Large Paper Issue. xxiv 397 1 pp. 1 vols. 4to 11-1/2 x 9-1/4 inches; 285 x 220 mm. Original green cloth spine titled in gilt. Bookplate of Walter LeRoy Heiberg and his pencil ownership signature dated 1932. Annotated in pencil chiefly records of bibliographical points or auction prices circa 1900. With a pencil notation opposite title "100 copies on large paper of which 50 were for sale." Spine ends bumped else fine. First edition Large Paper Issue. xxiv 397 1 pp. 1 vols. 4to 11-1/2 x 9-1/4 inches; 285 x 220 mm. The essential classic angling reference work in its rarest state. Walter L. Heiberg was a career naval officer and served as U.S. Naval attaché in Sweden during World War II. W. Satchell unknown
1856220874Brussels: J.H. Briard 1856. First edition. viii 72 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original red cloth gilt slightly darkened blind stamped covers a.e.g. A nice copy overall. First edition. viii 72 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Presentation copy inscribed by Westwood "from the author Feb. 1861" and with a 4-page ALS dated Oct 28 /63 and addressed "Dear Sir" laid in discussing a proposed bibliography of the Garlands and other angling matters. "I send you with this a rough copy of the skeleton bibliography of the Garlands praying you to look it over & add expunge & correct as you may deem expedient . I will ask Bohn for Chatto's address."<br /> <br /> "Westwood produced many poems and published a number of collections but was conscious that they lacked something. In a humorous sonnet entitled 'The Small Poets' he wrote 'Oh for a wizard's sleight . to turn this swarm of mites into one Mighty!'. However W. S. Landor remarked that he would have liked to have written Westwood's 'Love in the Alpuxaras'" DNB. 'The Small Poets' appears on p. 32 of the present work.<br /> <br /> Westwood who knew Charles and Mary Lamb and Wordsworth in his youth lived in west Flanders Belgium for much of his later life and was a pioneering bibliographer of angling. He published the first of his labors in the same year as this inscription A New Bibliotheca Piscatoria quickly followed by the Chronicle of the Compleat Angler in 1863. The Bibliotheca Piscatoria of 1883 was written in collaboration of Thomas Satchell.<br /> <br /> A choice association copy. J.H. Briard unknown
1834252264Gillingham: Printed by E. Neave; and Sold by J. Hatchard Piccadilly 1834. First edition. Pp. viii 132 1 errata 1 blank; 2 Appendix. 1 vols. 8vo. Black morocco spine and drab boards. Minor traces of rubbing at extremities else fine. Bookplate. First edition. Pp. viii 132 1 errata 1 blank; 2 Appendix. 1 vols. 8vo. History of Cranborn Forest or chace deer preserve in Dorsetshire and the laws pertaining to the herd of fallow deer in the region.<br /> <br /> WIth a two-page Appendix inserted at end dated 1834 and bearing the imprint of Bastable Printer Shaftesbury and recording the circumstances of the book's composition by "a retired Agriculturalist" and how in the year following its publication a legal action between a landowner and "the noble proprietor of the deer" came to trial; the decision resulted in the disenfranchisement of Cranborn Chace and "At this period Midsummer 1834 the deer are almost wholly extirpated - the full use of the lands is restord to the proprietors of the soil - and the country is released from many grievances formerly incident to the system of forest or chace."<br /> <br /> Uncommon. Upcott 608 Printed by E. Neave; and Sold by J. Hatchard, Piccadilly unknown
1989002929London United Kingdom: Arrow Books Limited 1989. A definitive biography of this famous cricketer written by Peter West a well known broadcaster. 184 pages with many old photographs SIGNED by RICHARD and NICHOLAS COMPTON number 349 of a limited edition of 500. Book and dustwrapper are near fine in a very good slipcase with just a few light marks. A very nice copy SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Signed Limited Edition. First Signed Limited Edition. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 24 Cms X 16 Cms. Hardcover. Arrow Books, Limited Hardcover
1977K2331977. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover/Gd. condition/254 pages - Treasury drills of basketball clinic's are discussed in this text. K233HT7 hardcover
42796LIVERPOOL WILLIAM POTTER 1921. SECOND EDITION. A VERY GOOD COPY IN SLIGHTLY WORN BROWN BUCKRAM. MINOR SPOTTED FOXING. BEING AN ANGLER`S RECORD OF INSECTS SEEN AT THE WATERSIDE AND THE METHOD OF TYING THE FLIES. EIGHTEEN PLATES COMPLETE. LIVERPOOL, WILLIAM POTTER, 1921 hardcover
2016045686Berlin Germany: Elsengold Verlag GmbH 2016. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 176pp w appendix. Illust w photographs. Mapped rear endpapers. Photo illustrated boards are clean and without wear. Binding square and sound. Photo illustrated DJ - identical to boards - clean and without wear. Quarto: 298 x 230mm. <br/> <br/> Elsengold Verlag GmbH hardcover
19408659C1940. London: Wembley Sports Arena. 1940. ca. 25 x 178 cm. 12 p. English Language. Original boards softcover with illustrated title to front cover. Boards with low signs of use inside well preserved. Generally in good condition. The small publication contains a lot of text detail and images concerning the planned 34th meeting in the sixth season. Very rare programme for an ice hockey event during first year of the Second World War! paperback
2006095601Harpswell ME: Anchor Publishing 2006 Book. Very Good . Soft cover. First Edition. 112 page illustrated story of The Don - a shipwreck tragedy which took place in the waters of Casco Bay near the islands of Harpswell Maine in 1941 with the loss of 34 persons. Anchor Publishing paperback
197510192Los Angeles: Western Airlines 1975. Poster 88 cm x 61 cm / 34.5" x 24" printed in full-color. Linen backed. Bright. Skiing poster from Western Airlines to promote their skiing destinations that features a psychdelic image of a woman skiing in profile. Before its merger with Delta Airlines Western was the oooonly way to fly.<br /> <br /> Western Airlines operated between 1926 and 1987 when it merged with Delta Airlines. They began operation as Western Air Express on April 17 1926 flying between Salt Lake City Utah and Los Angeles California via Las Vegas Nevada as the first commercial air flight to carry United States mail. On May 23 1926 Western Air Express started carrying passengers. In 1941 they changed their name to Western Airlines. Western Airlines and Delta Airlines merged on April 1 1987. Western Airlines unknown
26478THE LAMBOURN PRESS 1988. FIRST EDITION OBLONG QUARTO FINE IN DUSTWRAPPER. FINE COLOUR PLATES BY SNAFFLES. THE LAMBOURN PRESS, 1988 unknown
20182064New York: Skyhorse Publishing 2018. Second printing. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Signed and inscribed by Dick Foasbury and Bob Welch on the title page "To Bill - May you soar like Foz!" and dated Oct 2018. Black hardcover with silver spine titles 2nd printing in dustjacket. A very good copy with minimal wear to the spine tips. Interior is clean and unmarked other than the signatures. The book opens widely at the half title page but the binding is solid as are the hinges. The unclipped jacket is also very good- clean and bright with minimal edgewear. 282 pp. indexed black and white photo gathering at the center. Fosbury's passing in early 2023 was a blow to the track and field community in Oregon where he pioneered the Fosbury Flop - used by most competitors in the high jump to this day. <br/><br/> Skyhorse Publishing hardcover
20182055New York: Skyhorse Publishing 2018. Second printing. Hardcover. Good/very good. Signed without inscription by Dick Foasbury and Bob Welch on a corporate Sapient holiday book plate affixed to the front free endpaper. Black hardcover with silver spine titles 2nd printing in dustjacket. A good only copy with wear to the spine tips bumping to the lower board corners and some dots of brown to the bottom of the front board. Interior is clean and unmarked other than the ghost of a previous bookstore price erased at the top of the ffep. The book opens widely at the half title page but the binding is solid as are the hinges. The unclipped jacket is much better - clean and bright with minimal edgewear. 282 pp. indexed black and white photo gathering at the center. Fosbury's passing in early 2023 was a blow to the track and field community in Oregon where he pioneered the Fosbury Flop - used by most competitors in the high jump to this day. <br/><br/> Skyhorse Publishing hardcover
22427Longmans Green London 1889. First edition.Plates. 8vo 7 1/4 x 5 inches. 423-pages. Finely bound contemporary full tan marbled calf gilt border to sides. Spine gilt in compartments with black lettering piece all edges marbled. Foxing to prelims. & at end. plate detached and torn. The binding by Gordon & Gotch Melbourne with their ticket. With the bookplate of Bertram E. Fenwick on front pastedown. Longmans, Green, London, 1889. unknown
19719010New York: Winchester Press 1971. Limited edition one of 975 copies numbered and signed by the artist. 24 full color plates also reproduced in black and white. 1 vols. Folio. Tan boards gilt brown leatherette spine front inner pocket holding the set of plates mint in substantial slipcase. Limited edition one of 975 copies numbered and signed by the artist. 24 full color plates also reproduced in black and white. 1 vols. Folio. A portfolio of 24 sumptuous full color paintings of masterpieces of decoy-making by the classic illustrator of the subject; accompanying each page of explanatory text is a full-size black and white reproduction of the relevant painting. A beautiful and important work. Winchester Press unknown
19100124411910. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First edition Benziger Brothers 1910. Very good tan cloth hardcover. Illustration on cover bright and clean in red and black. Dime size spot to rear cover. Previous owner's 1918 inscription to flyleaf. Text clean and unmarked. Scarce. Hardcover
1979162159London: Motor Racing Publications 1979. 1st edition. Nice copy. small quarto. hardback in original cloth 303pp. b/w plates text ills. appends. No dust jacket & neat ownership details o/w a nice copy of a scarce title Motor Racing Publications hardcover
1952012444Ariel 1952. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edition Ariel 1952. Good hardcover in a very good Brodart protected dust jacket. Some rubbing to green cloth cover. Scarce in dj. Ariel Hardcover
192318156Port Angeles WA: The Evening News Inc. Near Fine. 1923. First Edition. Softcover. The only defect The book was bound upside-down! ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 227 pages . The Evening News, Inc. paperback
1949009042London: Grenville 1949. Very informative book on Brooklands motor racing course 344 pages in bright clean condition just very small foxing spots to front and rear endpapers not elsewhere i the book.Many B/w photographs and illustrations all present as published plus very informative text Dustwrapper is clean with light rubbing to edges and V shaped scuff which hes folded the paper back at some time and it has been flattened out and repaired inside with inert tape not price clipped. Outer boards are clean with just a few very small marks. A nice example of this book SEE IMAGES. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST . First Impression. Boards. Very Good/Good Plus. 7 ½ x 5 Inches. Hardcover. Grenville Hardcover
1991A10816aMontreal: Kylix 1991. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. The Book Is In Very Good Condition. 101 Pages. Hard Cover. This Book Is Not Signed.- Specializing in academic collectible and historically significant providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us. Kylix hardcover
1974154G1325Vancouver B.C.: Canucks Publishing 1974. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 72 pages. Features: Colour photo of Bobby Orr in Yardley ad inside front cover; Tom Reid Profile; Past Trades Revisited; New Canuck Faces; Return of Henry Boucha; Bill Goldsworthy profile; "Babe" Dye feature; Don Lever - Player of the week; Photos of the Minnesota North Stars players; Nice photo ad for the CKNW sports team of Jim Robson John McKeachie Jim Cox and Al Davidson; Photos of Canucks players and executives; Cesare Maniago is featured in a VanCity ad; Barry Wilkins photo feature; Bobby Schmautz photo in cothing ad; Tracy Pratt is pictured in a large ad for the New York International Development Corp.; plus many other great vintage ads. Umarked with light wear. Small coupon clipping from page 39. A nice vintage copy. Canucks Publishing Paperback
1974154G1329Vancouver B.C.: Canucks Publishing 1974. Magazine. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 72 pages. Features: Colour photo of Bobby Orr in Yardley ad inside front cover; A Good Point Shot - Ab DeMarco; Jim Pappin Interview; Billy Reay - a winner; Chicago's Mr. Zero - Tony Esposito; Photos of Canucks staff executives and players; Photos of the Chicago Black Hawk players; Bobby Schmautz photo in clothing ad; Nice CKNW photo ad featuring Jim Robson John McKeachie Al Davidson and Jim Cox; Charlie Conacher feature; Colour photo ad for Kokanee in stubby bottle; Rosters of the Canucks and Black Hawks; Gary Smith - Player of the week; The Wildest Game in Hockey History - 5 April 1970 - Chicago 10 Montreal 2; Molson Canadian colour photo ad - stubby bottle; Canucks Quiz; Tracy Pratt in suspicious-looking financial ad; Stan Mikita in VanCity ad which offers 10.5% interest on term deposits!; Tracy Pratt photo feature; How the Canucks have woven together; plus many other great vintage ads. Light wear. A nice vintage copy. Canucks Publishing Paperback
