David Harcombe, First Edition (12 results)

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. Small 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppvi,150. B/w illustrations by Neil Evans. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. A novel, set in South Wales, about Cadno the fox and his pursuers. "An emotive and powerful novel set in the period between the two great wars it tells of a fox's life and describes with graphic detail and realism, the difficulties and delights of existence in the wild. Much has been written about the fox, and this work, though fictional, is a true and accurate account of its nature and habits. The principal characters are Cadno the fox, Bruiser the terrier and Tom Thomas, his owner, known forever as Tom Flanders after his return in 1918 from the battlefields of World War I. Born a country man, Tom lived for a time in the grim valley coalfields of South Wales and pursued a career as a prize fighter before returning, in disillusion, to the places of his youth. We see the world through the interwoven lives of these three characters and though it is the same world, each lives it in an entirely different manner. The story takes us into the wilderness world of the fox and we follow his progress, observing the hostile environment of the wild creature from all possible angles and viewpoints. Pursuit and persecution has done so much to shape the habits, the nature and the survival of the fox that it would be impossible to consider the life of the animal without making extensive reference to it. This then, is a combination of three stories. At the end of the book the reader may find his sympathies lie with any one of those portrayed, for the aim is not to mount any particular platform but to faithfully represent every viewpoint and therefore the book should appeal not only to fieldsportsman but to naturalists, conservationists, and those who seek simply an interesting, unusual and lively read." Chapters include:- A time to be born; Under the oaks; Tom Flanders; The quarry face; Cadno; Bruiser; A bargain is struck; Freedom; Return to the valley; The family of foxes; Something to celebrate; Shoulders a burden; Another season; Farewell good bitch; The circle of life; The hand of fate; For all is vanity. PREVIOUS PRICE £19.95.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. Small 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppvi,150. B/w illustrations by Neil Evans. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in dust-wrapper. Inscribed on end-paper by author to previous owner - "To Jim and his fine terriers, Jacqueline & Walter, Best Wishes, David Hacombe, 27/3/92". Compliments slip with message from author also enclosed. A novel, set in South Wales, about Cadno the fox and his pursuers. "An emotive and powerful novel set in the period between the two great wars it tells of a fox's life and describes with graphic detail and realism, the difficulties and delights of existence in the wild. Much has been written about the fox, and this work though fictional, is a true and accurate account of its nature and habits. The principal characters are Cadno the fox, Bruiser the terrier and Tom Thomas, his owner, known forever as Tom Flanders after his return in 1918 from the battlefields of World War I. Born a country man, Tom lived for a time in the grim valley coalfields of South Wales and pursued a career as a prize fighter before returning, in disillusion, to the places of his youth. We see the world through the interwoven lives of these three characters and though it is the same world, each lives it in an entirely different manner. The story takes us into the wilderness world of the fox and we follow his progress, observing the hostile environment of the wild creature from all possible angles and viewpoints. Pursuit and persecution has done so much to shape the habits, the nature and the survival of the fox that it would be impossible to consider the life of the animal without making extensive reference to it. This then, is a combination of three stories. At the end of the book the reader may find his sympathies lie with any one of those portrayed, for the aim is not to mount any particular platform but to faithfully represent every viewpoint and therefore the book should appeal not only to fieldsportsman but to naturalists, conservationists, and those who seek simply an interesting, unusual and lively read." Chapters include:- A time to be born; Under the oaks; Tom Flanders; The quarry face; Cadno; Bruiser; A bargain is struck; Freedom; Return to the valley; The family of foxes; Something to celebrate; Shoulders a burden; Another season; Farewell good bitch; The circle of life; The hand of fate; For all is vanity. .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Gift quality first edition hardcover in rust textured paper covered boards showing sharp tips and lightly bumped spine ends. Internally flawless, no names, tears or soil in the tight, crisp 150pp text. Original, un-clipped (and un-priced) color illustrated dust wrapper shows negligible color loss at tips and head of rear gutter. From front flap: 'A novel, set in South Wales, about Cadno the fox and his pursuers. "An emotive and powerful novel set in the period between the two great wars it tells of a fox's life and describes with graphic detail and realism, the difficulties and delights of existence in the wild. Much has been written about the fox, and this work, though fictional, is a true and accurate account of its nature and habits. The principal characters are Cadno the fox, Bruiser the terrier and Tom Thomas, his owner, known forever as Tom Flanders after his return in 1918 from the battlefields of World War I. Born a country man, Tom lived for a time in the grim valley coalfields of South Wales and pursued a career as a prize fighter before returning, in disillusion, to the places of his youth. We see the world through the interwoven lives of these three characters and though it is the same world, each lives it in an entirely different manner. The story takes us into the wilderness world of the fox and we follow his progress, observing the hostile environment of the wild creature from all possible angles and viewpoints. Pursuit and persecution has done so much to shape the habits, the nature and the survival of the fox that it would be impossible to consider the life of the animal without making extensive reference to it. This then, is a combination of three stories. At the end of the book the reader may find his sympathies lie with any one of those portrayed, for the aim is not to mount any particular platform but to faithfully represent every viewpoint and therefore the book should appeal not only to field sportsmen but to naturalists, conservationists, and those who seek simply an interesting, unusual and lively read'.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1987). 1987 1st edition thus. Small 8vo paperback (147 x 209mm). Pp96. B/w photographs, advertisements. Red card covers titled in white with b/w photograph on front. Slight shelf-wear, a few pages stuck together, not affecting text, or slight abrasion from separation, but a fine unread paperback. Volume 5 of this famous publication. Articles, many by Harcombe. Includes a three-page advertisement for Plummer's country pursuits and self-sufficiency courses in Caithness. I dare not ask either of the great rivals how that came about! contents include: Editorial; Off to a good start; Important verdict for field sport writing; Foundations of 'The Fell & Moorland'; The book collector's corner; Behold, I tell you a mystery; The 'typical' meet; Name that - Tyke!; The veteran - John Parks; Ferrets; Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain; A figure from the past; Forum; Fox number five; Respect for the quarry; Terrier tales; List of terrier shows; The last wolf; The Cairn Terrier; Heads of the Valleys Tales; When will they ever learn? Red card cover with photograph of Sealyham-type terrier. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1987). 1987 1st edition thus. Small 8vo paperback (147 x 209mm). Pp96. B/w photographs, advertisements. Red card covers titled in white with b/w photograph on front. Rear cover unobtrusively marked but a very good unread second-hand paperback. Volume 5 of this famous publication. Articles, many by Harcombe. Includes a three-page advertisement for Plummer's country pursuits and self-sufficiency courses in Caithness. I dare not ask either of the great rivals how that came about! contents include: Editorial; Off to a good start; Important verdict for field sport writing; Foundations of 'The Fell & Moorland'; The book collector's corner; Behold, I tell you a mystery; The 'typical' meet; Name that - Tyke!; The veteran - John Parks; Ferrets; Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain; A figure from the past; Forum; Fox number five; Respect for the quarry; Terrier tales; List of terrier shows; The last wolf; The Cairn Terrier; Heads of the Valleys Tales; When will they ever learn? Red card cover with photograph of Sealyham-type terrier. .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. No dustwrapper issued.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. A little rubbed and creased.

Softcover. 1st ed. 251 S. Ehem. Bibliotheksexemplar mit Signatur und Stempel. GUTER Zustand, ein paar Gebrauchsspuren. Ex-library with stamp and library-signature. GOOD condition, some traces of use. 9780864420091 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2016). 2016 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 216mm). Ppxiv,202. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine new copy. "As this will most likely be my last book on Terriers I must put on record my thanks to the people I have met and the friends I have made during that last thirty years of my life since moving to west Wales, particularly those involved in my digging and hunting. Perhaps it's best not to mention any by name for I should certainly not be able to include everyone and none deserve to be left out and so, to all those who have helped and befriended me along the way, to all who have been part of these last memorable thirty years, I offer genuine thanks." David Harcombe, October 2016. Chapters include: A fiver changed my left; Too many dogs, too many diggers; Canine heroes; Travellers; Canine heroes; Striking gold in the West; The luck of the draw; Leaving the valley; West is best!; Vermin; Canine heroes; Back to where it started. .

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2006). 2006 1st edition thus. Ppviii,425 + 1 page ad. B/w photographs, illustrations. Laminated boards. Fine new copy. "More thank sixteen years have passed since the last of the Working Terrier Year Books, volume 8, was produced and none of the issues in this compilation have been available since then. This compilation volume includes the very best of the five issues and offers a fascinating insight into terriermen of the past." .

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2016). 2016 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 216mm). Ppviii,349. Colour and b/w photographs. Pictorial laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Fine new unread copy. This is volume six of David Harcombe's popular and well-thought-of autobiography in which he describes his sporting career between 2007 and 2010. The sixth instalment of the life of the man himself. Essential reading for the terrier enthusiast. Chapters include: The law is an ass; Today and yesterday; The hunstmen of Cwmgwrach; In my dreams; Age v. youth; Moving in; A friend I never met; The ever rolling stream; December 2007 editorial; Last meet of the year; It's all in the mind; Flat out; Keep hunting! Keep digging!; Sam - a typical working terrier; Does it get any better?; Complete happiness; A forgotten pleasure; Too many dogs?; In days of old; Be prepared; The future's bright; Better luck next time!; Changes; The spirit was willing; New Moon, New Year; Four foxes and a terrier; Deep and dark November; Comrades in arms; A terrierman's vocation; Reliable buries, reliable digs; The old railway waggon (and the terrier and the sporran); Hounds and terriers; Live lamb, dead fox; Working lines; Call of the wild; Out and about; Bolt him!; A change of mind; Get a ladder; Once again .you can't win 'em all; Forever blowing bubbles; Blood and thunder; Wives and girlfriends; Slaughter on the mountain. .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Harcombe, David. The world of the working terrier. First edition, inscribed, dated and signed by the author "from a terrierman to a deerhunter" to ffep. Llandeilo: Fieldfare Publications, 1989. Hardback, VG, in unclipped dustjacket with light shelfwear, a little crushed to top of the spine. Green cloth with silver lettering to spine. Binding strong. 183pp., b/w photographs. Contents clean and bright. Working Jack Russells and Patterdales, Border terriers and Sealyhams, David Harcombe describes the real rural life of the working terrier. Many examples of entering, digging and drawing foxes and badgers along with breeding and care, and of course, the terriermen who work them. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing. Signed by Author(s).