David Brian Plummer (235 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.6.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

HRD. Condition: New. Martin Knowleden (illustrator). New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2006). (1990) 2006 2nd edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp157. B/w illustrations by Sonas McLean. Black bonded leather, titled in gilt on spine & upper board. Edition limited to 1,000 numbered copies. Very slight shelf-wear but a very good numbered copy. Brian Plummer describes his move from Staffordshire to Caithness and his attempts at self-sufficiency there. A new edition of this sought-after book, fully bound in black bonded leather and limited to 1,000 numbered copies. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1988). (1986) later reprint. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp147. B/w photographs, illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use and spine-fading. Good-plus in like dust-wrapper. An interesting group of profiles of some modern hunters, terriermen, lurchermen and falconers. Derry Argue, John Bromily, Terry Duggan, Eric Furness, David Hancock, Eddie 'Gummy' Hodgson, Derek Hume, Martin Knowelden, Jack Ivester Lloyd, Phil Lloyd, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Price, Dan Russell, Frank Sheardown, John Jock Tait, Alan Thomas, Ted Walsh. Well worth a read. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1986). 1986 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp147. B/w photographs, illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and used but good copy in used dust-wrapper. An interesting group of profiles of some modern hunters, terriermen, lurchermen and falconers. Derry Argue, John Bromily, Terry Duggan, Eric Furness, David Hancock, Eddie 'Gummy' Hodgson, Derek Hume, Martin Knowelden, Jack Ivester Lloyd, Phil Lloyd, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Price, Dan Russell, Frank Sheardown, John Jock Tait, Alan Thomas, Ted Walsh. Well worth a read. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1986). 1986 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp147. B/w photographs, illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and used, slight soiling to edges, smells slightly of soap but good copy. Tape repair to rear of torn and used dust-wrapper. An interesting group of profiles of some modern hunters, terriermen, lurchermen and falconers. Derry Argue, John Bromily, Terry Duggan, Eric Furness, David Hancock, Eddie 'Gummy' Hodgson, Derek Hume, Martin Knowelden, Jack Ivester Lloyd, Phil Lloyd, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Price, Dan Russell, Frank Sheardown, John Jock Tait, Alan Thomas, Ted Walsh. Well worth a read. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). (1976) 1981 2nd edition. 8vo (145 x 210mm). Pp133. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use - very good in dust-wrapper. This is Brian Plummer's complete manual for terrier work with the Jack Russell. Lots of practical advice, strong opinion and readable anecdotes of the author's own experiences. Chapters include:- The Jack Russell terrier; Choosing a terrier; Entering to quarry; The rat; The stoat; The fox; Entering to fox; Badger; Rabbit hunting; Terrier packs; General tips which may help; Breeding; Working terrier shows; Disease; Diseases and pests your dog may get. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. 8vo (141 x 223mm). Ppviii,180. B/w photographs. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Ex-library, usual faults, end-paper excised. Good reading copy only. Not a book about sporting dogs, but Plummer's sensible advice on turning out a biddable, well-behaved pet of any breed. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1986). 1986 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp147. B/w photographs, illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Blue boards, spine titled in silver gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. An interesting group of profiles of some modern hunters, terriermen, lurchermen and falconers. Derry Argue, John Bromily, Terry Duggan, Eric Furness, David Hancock, Eddie 'Gummy' Hodgson, Derek Hume, Martin Knowelden, Jack Ivester Lloyd, Phil Lloyd, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Price, Dan Russell, Frank Sheardown, John Jock Tait, Alan Thomas, Ted Walsh. Well worth a read. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1986). 1986 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp147. B/w photographs, illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Blue boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Owner's names to front and rear end-papers, smells slightly musty from long storage but clean. Good-plus in slightly spine-faded and used dust-wrapper. Signed by the author. An interesting group of profiles of some modern hunters, terriermen, lurchermen and falconers. Derry Argue, John Bromily, Terry Duggan, Eric Furness, David Hancock, Eddie 'Gummy' Hodgson, Derek Hume, Martin Knowelden, Jack Ivester Lloyd, Phil Lloyd, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Price, Dan Russell, Frank Sheardown, John Jock Tait, Alan Thomas, Ted Walsh. Well worth a read. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. 8vo (141 x 223mm). Ppviii,180. B/w photographs. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight use to cloth, some pencil annotations. Good-plus, lacks dust-wrapper. Not a book about sporting dogs, but Plummer's sensible advice on turning out a biddable, well-behaved pet of any breed. .

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2006). (2005) 2006 new edition. 12mo paperback (112 x 189mm). Pp70. Line illustrations. Fine new copy. Titled inside, "The Plummer Terrier Bible." A slim booklet based on a series of articles and letters written by Plummer in the 1980s discussing the breeding of his strain of terriers, and advising his "followers" on the way forward in breeding and promotion of the Plummer Terrier. Previously reprinted as "The Plummer Bible 2005" by The Plummer Terrier Club of Great Britain. .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2008). (2000) 2008 paperback edition. 8vo (147 x 206mm). Ppvi,190. B/w line illustrations. Fine new copy. "Brian Plummer has bred dogs virtually all [his] life and has experience most of the problems attendant with the birth of puppies. He readily admits that he has also made most of the mistakes dog breeders makes, though his scientific training has perhaps allowed him to check and dodge most of the unscientific hokum that sometimes clouds the minds of conventional dog breeders. This practical and comprehensive book is essential reading for anybody who intends to breed dogs, be it an occasional litter or as a full time occupational. It is full of telling and instructive anecdotes coupled with sound professional advice from one of the UK's top breeders. The book covers all aspects of breeding, from choosing, and maintaining breeding stock through to the birth and rearing of puppies and on to their sale. It also deals candidly with some of the less palatable aspects of dog breeding including vivisection, culling and the disposal of kennel waste." Chapters include: The reasons for breeding dogs; Points to consider before starting up; Making a start; Rearing and maintaining breeding stock; Exercise; Stud dogs; The act of mating; Pregnancy; Parturition or the process of whelping; Rearing puppies; Selling one's wares; Dealing with clients; Hand rearing a litter; An idiot's guide to genetics; Breeding for vivisection; Disposing of elderly stock; Kennel staff; Bedding and the disposal of kennel waste; The future of dog breeding. Appendices cover, the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973, Licence for Keeping a Breeding Establishment for Dogs, Tail docking. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 14.95.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 1998). (1992) 1998 paperback edition. 8vo paperback (155 x 234mm). Ppvi,167. B/w photographs, illustrations by Derek Homden, bibliography. Fine new unread copy. Plummer applies his usual intelligence and common-sense to keeping, rearing and working ferrets. Everything you need to know and a whole lot more besides! Chapters include: Polecats or ferrets; From polecat to ferret; Hobs, jills, size and colour; Housing; Feeding; Breeding; Entering to quarry; Nets; The lie up; The ferreter's dog; Ratting; Ratting dogs; Ferret shows; Diseases of the ferret. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 12.95.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 4to. Publishers Cloth in Original Dustwrapper. Tape Repaired Tears and Some Wear to Wrapper. Slight Soiling. Slight Wear to Edges. No Inscriptions. PBFA Member. We Welcome Direct Contact With Our Customers. Contact Neil Ewart Rare Books If You Require Any Further Information or Images.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Photographs By Keith Ruston (illustrator). NF-/VG+++. Hardcover with dust jacket. Remainder mark on foot of page ends and 1/4 closed tear on head of front cover. Very nice copy.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. 8vo (141 x 223mm). Ppviii,180. B/w photographs. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Not a book about sporting dogs, but Plummer's sensible advice on turning out a biddable, well-behaved pet of any breed. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. 8vo (141 x 223mm). Ppviii,180. B/w photographs. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Corners slightly bumped, slight spotting but good-plus in price-clipped / rubbed dust-wrapper. Not a book about sporting dogs, but Plummer's sensible advice on turning out a biddable, well-behaved pet of any breed. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1999). 1999 1st edition. 8vo paperback (154 x 232mm). Pp167. B/w photographs, illustrations. Very good paperback. "This autobiographical account of Brian Plummer's life in the years between the end of his teaching career in the Midlands, his move to the North of Scotland, and his subsequent move further south, is interwoven with the tale of Polly, a white German Shepherd Dog. An unusual story of a very special dog, told in Brian's usual style, and full of anecdotes and fascinating facts about both people and animals." .

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 158 pages; illustrated with photos. Light discoloring; a sound binding. The jacket has some wear and tear. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Animals & Birds; ISBN: 0851151213. Inventory No: 183308.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1988). 1988 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 242mm). Pp159. B/w illustrations by Romey Brough. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slight use else very good in slightly faded / marked dust-wrapper. A violent and disturbing novel of a captive badger and the unpleasant world of badger-baiters and dog-fighters. Standard Plummer stuff then. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). 1981 1st edition. 4to (216 x 281mm). Ppiv,187. B/w photographs. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Numerous small dents to boards, spotting to end-papers. Good in well-used dust-wrapper. This book "is an entertaining and unusual record of a year's activities with a pack of Jack Russell terriers, half a dozen lurchers, as many ferrets and a varied cast of human characters". Terrier, lurcher and ferret breeding, lots of rat hunting as well as rabbiting, a bit of falconry and much else besides. Also includes an inside account of the television documentary which was made about the author, Rat Hunting Man. .

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.