Downes Stephen Foreword Martin Knowelden (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The dustjacket is in Very Good+ condition. Patterned on Izaak Walton's classic book, this volume describes in detail the lives, lore, and habitats of the diverse varieties of freshwater fish. will be made privy to the habits and strategies of each of the freshwater fish, and the ingenious methods required to lure them to you. The author discusses the life of the sporting chub, the weed-loving reclusive tench, the voracious pike, the repulsive wels, the biting trout, the leaping salmon and shoals more. He describes, with numerous fascinating asides and enchanting diversions, the etymology of their names and their evolutionary descent. His knowledgeable yet humorous text is complemented by the outstanding illustrations created especially for this book". Chapters include: A fish like ripe grapes; Ice-Age relics; Legendary monster; The pursuit of the uneatable; Pikebait, matchweight; Idle longevity; Tiddlers; Up from the estuary; Oddities; The mysterious eel. Endorsed by the Izaak Walton League of America.

3rd Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 176 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Notes: Includes index. Subject: Fishing. Foreword by Richard Walker. Illustrated. 1 Kg. Item is Shipped from Ireland or US locations.

3rd Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 176 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Notes: Includes index. Subject: Fishing. Foreword by Richard Walker. Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Hard Back. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Martin Knowelden (illustrator). Reprint Black Cat Imprint. foreword by Richard Walker.

Hard Back. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Martin Knowelden (illustrator). 2nd Edition. foreword by Richard Walker.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Knowelden, Martin (illustrator). First Thus.

Hard Back. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Martin Knowelden (illustrator). 1st Edition. foreword by Richard Walker.

Cloth Over Board. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good (Protective cover). Knowelden, Martin (illustrator). tight binding; clean pages; some discoloring due to age; sticker residue bottom right corner front cover Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Knowelden, Martin (illustrator). Overszied hardcover with unclipped dust jacket in very good condition. Signed and dedicated by the illustrator, Martin Knowelden, with beautiful colour and black and white illustrations throughout. Jacket is scuffed and sunned. Edges are creased and nicked. Boards are faded in places. Corners and spine ends are bumped and rubbed. Spine is slightly cocked. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW. Signed and Dedicated By Artist. Used.