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Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vol 52, No 3, Sept, 1918, pp. 184-193, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a Pamphlet, first page in facsimile else VG, 1st ed.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1940). 1940 1st edition. 8vo (127 x 188mm). Pp216. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Light blue-green cloth, spine titled in black with black publisher's logos to base of spine and lower board. Cloth faded, some foxing, name to end-paper but a good copy, lacks dust-wrapper. "In this new book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1951). (1940) 1951 3rd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Maroon cloth, spine titled in black. Owner's details to front end-paper. Some foxing, good-plus. Lacks dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1951 third edition is printed on a higher quality paper than the second edition, and the title is hyphenated for the first time. Chapters include: Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding A - Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. 8/6 net. Cloth faded and slightly stained, some foxing and browning throughout. Good only. Lacks dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus". This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include: Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Blue cloth, spine titled in blue-green. 8/6 net. Minor stain to fore-edge, name to end-paper, slight browning, cloth faded but good-plus. Lacks dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. . …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Blue cloth, spine titled in blue-green. 8/6 net. Usual browning and use but good copy in poor chipped and marked dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1940). 1940 1st edition. 8vo (127 x 188mm). Pp216. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding A - Dark blue cloth, spine titled in gilt, blind-stamped publisher's logo to lower board. Slightly bumped and rubbed, spine faded. Browning to end-papers and edges else good. Lacks dust-wrapper. "In this new book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1951). (1940) 1951 3rd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. 9/6 net. Various minor faults. Good-plus in slightly chipped and torn dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1951 third edition is printed on a higher quality paper than the second edition, and the title is hyphenated for the first time. Chapters include: Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding A - Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. 8/6 net. Some browning and use but good copy in slightly chipped and frayed dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1986). (1931) 1986 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 221mm). Pp327. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green pictorial cloth gilt, issued without dust-wrapper. Very good copy. This is JUST a single copy of Volume II: The Cartridge. Chapters include: Powders; Powders (continued); Caps; Cartridge cases; Wadding, shot and loading; Pressure; Velocity; Velocity (continued); Recoil. Eight appendices give detailed information on the calculation of shot velocities, recoil, time of flight and so forth. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1951). (1940) 1951 3rd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Maroon cloth, spine titled in black. Slight browning to end-papers and edges else very good in slightly frayed dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1951 third edition is printed on a higher quality paper than the second edition, and the title is hyphenated for the first time. Chapters include: Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1945). (1940) 1945 revised 2nd edition. Small 8vo (127 x 190mm). Pp160. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding A - Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. 8/6 net. Signature and small bookseller's label to front end-paper. Quite browned as usual o/w very good in slightly frayed, neatly repaired dust-wrapper. "In this book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." This 1945 edition was produced to the authorised economy standards and so is rarely found in very good condition. Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Account Of The Operations Of The Great Trigonometrical Survey Of India Xixa. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). (1932) 1986 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 221mm). Pp512. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green pictorial cloth gilt. Very good copy. Volume III - Boring and pattern; Factors affecting pattern; More problems of pattern; Choice of boring and pattern; Stringing of shot; Effect of stringing on pattern; Loads; Loads and forward allowance; General conclusions on loads; Comparative merits of different bores; Choice of action and barrel length; Fitting a gun; Cost of guns, special guns and second-hand guns; Cleaning and care of guns; Proving of guns; Bursts; Bursts caused by obstructions in the bore; More about bursts; Thoughts on shooting. An appendix gives typical patterns at different ranges. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1969). (1931) 1969 reprint. 8vo (140 x 220mm). Pp242. B/w photographs, illustrations. Slight spotting, some paper from d/w adhering to cloth to rear and foot of spine but very good in used price-clipped chipped dust-wrapper. This is JUST a single copy of Volume I: The Gun. Chapters include: The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). (1931) 1985 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppii,242. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green pictorial cloth gilt, issued without dust-wrapper. Top edge dusty but very good. This is just a single copy of Volume I: The Gun. Chapters include: The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1964). (1930) 1964 3rd edition. 12mo (128 x 190mm). Pp147. Not illustrated. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults, bookplate, slight browning. Good-plus in frayed dust-wrapper. 153 of your rifle and shotgun questions answered by the leading authority of his day. "The author of this book is known as one of the greatest living experts on firearms. The book is one which should be in every gunroom, as its hints on cleaning and what ought to be done with a jammed gun and on other matters are admirable." (The Gamekeeper). .…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Plates. 8vo (8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches), 242-pages. Original cloth.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1940). 1940 1st edition. 8vo (127 x 188mm). Pp216. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Light blue-green cloth, spine titled in black with black publisher's logos to base of spine and lower board. Foxing to edges and end-papers else good-plus in slightly frayed, price-clipped dust-wrapper. "In this new book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

PF. Condition: New.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1969). (1931) 1969 reprint. 8vo (140 x 220mm). Pp242. B/w photographs, illustrations. Slight spotting but very good in used price-clipped dust-wrapper. This is JUST a single copy of Volume I: The Gun. Chapters include: The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. . …

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1940). 1940 1st edition. 8vo (127 x 188mm). Pp216. B/w plate and illustrations. Binding B - Light blue-green cloth, spine titled in black with black publisher's logos to base of spine and lower board. Foxing to edges, owner's name on front end-paper otherwise very good in just slightly frayed but complete dust-wrapper. "In this new book the author has expounded all the principles of the tying of trout, sea-trout and salmon flies in a manner which has never been surpassed; and these principles are enforced by numerous diagrams each of which shows all essentials yet nothing that is superfluous. The result is that the beginner can learn as easily as if he were watching an expert at work, while the experienced fly dresser cannot fail to profit by the experience of forty years which has enabled the author to compile a book which is as complete as it is concise." Originally published in serial form in Game And Gun, under the pen-name, "Argus." Chapters include:- Outfit and accessories; How to tie a hackled quill dry fly; The hackled alder; Dubbed bodies; More bodies and winged wet flies; Winged dry flies; Ribbing hackles and detached bodies; Unorthodox trout flies; Salmon flies; The thunder and lightning; The silver grey; The Durham ranger and Akroyd; Odds and ends; Keeping materials. An appendix gives dressings for nine salmon flies. .…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1944). 1931 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 220mm). Pp252. B/w photographs, illustrations. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Some wear and damage to slightly discoloured spine, corner bumped, some marks to slightly foxed end-papers and edges, some previously badly repaired pages have come loose again. Working copy. This is JUST a single copy of Volume I: The Gun. Chapters include: The barrels; Actions; The locks; The locks (continued); Ejectors; Fore-ends, stocks and finishing; Special actions; Single triggers; Over and under guns. A classic in its field. Merits a place on any bookshelf. .…