Glasier Philip (89 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A Hawk in the Hand This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 16897098. 1777024679. 4/24/2026 9:57:59 AM.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Clean and unmarked book. Dustwapper with single small and neatly-repaired tear near top of spine.

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Heinemann, London, 1963. Hard cover, green boards, silver titles. Book condition : Very good. Clean unmarked text. Superb photographs. Bookplate inside cover. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #JT022207.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1978). (1963) 1978 Futura Publications edition. Small 8vo paperback (109 x 180mm). Pp223,ads. B/w photographs & b/w vignette illustrations. Usual slight browning but good-plus second-hand paperback. A falconry classic by Jemina Parry-Jones's father, the founder of the National Birds of Prey Centre at Newent. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 241mm). Ppxiv,188. Colour and b/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Quite damp-stained but a good reading copy in dust-wrapper. "In this highly entertaining autobiography, Phillip Glasier introduces us to many of the different animals and birds (not to mention a few of the people) who have enriched his extraordinary life. .It is not unusual to find a deer on the stairs or a baby barn owl waddling about the sofa. .He tells of Mozart the eagle owl, who attended the Royal College of Music, his pioneer work breeding rare species in captivity, flying falcons for TV advertisements and travelling overland to Afghanistan." Chapters include: Off in the Gypsy; Dust and diversions; Musical wagons, Persian escapades; From Kandahar to Kabul; Bagpipes and bells; Strathconon; The Falconry Centre; Running the show; Captive breeding; Prize performers; A medley of birds; Lost, strayed and injured; Courses; The balloon trick; Yours desperately; American interlude; Search and rescue; Tunisian delight; Bloodhounds on the trail; A bustard hunt; Flying displays; Visitors and VIPs; A hawk of all seasons. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 3rd Edition. Hardcover (1978) 2005 3rd edition reprint. Condition Very Good. 4to (193 x 255 mm) Pp 352 Colour and black and white photographs Colour plates by G.E. Lodge. Illustrations. Dark Green boards, spine titled in Gilt. Pictorial end-papers. Slight shelf-wear to lower spine and corners lightly bumped. Top of text-block has some staining (see photograph) otherwise pages are bright and unmarked. A lightly read copy. No P/O name or inscriptions. D/J condition Good/Fair. Spine is very good with light crushing at top-edge and light shelf-wear at lower-edge. Back of d/j is also very good. The top of the front flap of d/j has a V shaped tear that continues around to the front of the d/j with a crease ( see photographs). Front lower-edge of d/j near the corner has a crease with a 1 cm tear. Due to the weight of this book, there will be extra charges to post overseas. Mary Browning, Paul Bevan, John Haywood, Dinah Glasier (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. This copy is in very fine condition, never read and well maintained by a collector. The dust cover shows minor signs of shelf wear. This 1986, 2nd edition includes 344 pages, 47 Line Illustrations, 125 photographs and 10 color photographs.…

Unknown Binding. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. no jacket, missing front page.

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. FJ is clean and complete but has light creasing. It has been price clipped. Contents are clean and bright throughout. Free from markings or inscriptions.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1990) 1991 reprint. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxiv,188. Colour & b/w photographs. Introduction by Eric Hosking. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in price-clipped dust-wrapper. "In this highly entertaining autobiography, Phillip Glasier introduces us to many of the different animals and birds (not to mention a few of the people) who have enriched his extraordinary life. .It is not unusual to find a deer on the stairs or a baby barn owl waddling about the sofa. .He tells of Mozart the eagle owl, who attended the Royal College of Music, his pioneer work breeding rare species in captivity, flying falcons for TV advertisements and travelling overland to Afghanistan." Chapters include: Off in the Gypsy; Dust and diversions; Musical wagons, Persian escapades; From Kandahar to Kabul; Bagpipes and bells; Strathconon; The Falconry Centre; Running the show; Captive breeding; Prize performers; A medley of birds; Lost, strayed and injured; Courses; The balloon trick; Yours desperately; American interlude; Search and rescue; Tunisian delight; Bloodhounds on the trail; A bustard hunt; Flying displays; Visitors and VIPs; A hawk of all seasons. .…

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1978) 1991 2nd edn reprint. 4to (192 x 255mm). Pp352. Colour plates by G.E.Lodge, Colour & b/w photographs, illustrations, pictorial end-papers. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. A classic text on the subject and still considered the definitive guide for falconers. It covers all aspects of falconry from its history and development to training, housing, tools, equipment and skills. Chapters include: An historical outline; The birds themselves; Training in brief; Housing; Tools and equipment; Equpiment, part II; Hoods and hooding; Handling the new arrival; Condition; Manning and early trianing; Flying free and getting fit; Flying falcons out of the hood; flying short-wings; Merlins; Game hawking; Moulting, imping and coping; Lost hawks; Hack and hacking back; dogs for hawking; Hood-making; Making bells and hawking bags; Glove-making; Health and disease; Conservation and captive breeding; Hood patterns. The end-papers have full-size patterns for hoods which are easily photocopied and cut out. Patterns are given for the following: Falconry Centre hoods - peregrine tiercel, gyr, falcon ('a very old pattern'), sparrow hawk (Afghan), falcon (Arab), merlin, Bonelli's eagle and changeable hawk-eagle; Anglo-Indian hoods - saker, male goshawk, sparrow hawk. Patterns for jesses and so forth are given in the text, with full instructions. . …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1990) 1991 reprint. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxiv,188. Colour & b/w photographs. Introduction by Eric Hosking. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. "In this highly entertaining autobiography, Phillip Glasier introduces us to many of the different animals and birds (not to mention a few of the people) who have enriched his extraordinary life. .It is not unusual to find a deer on the stairs or a baby barn owl waddling about the sofa. .He tells of Mozart the eagle owl, who attended the Royal College of Music, his pioneer work breeding rare species in captivity, flying falcons for TV advertisements and travelling overland to Afghanistan." Chapters include: Off in the Gypsy; Dust and diversions; Musical wagons, Persian escapades; From Kandahar to Kabul; Bagpipes and bells; Strathconon; The Falconry Centre; Running the show; Captive breeding; Prize performers; A medley of birds; Lost, strayed and injured; Courses; The balloon trick; Yours desperately; American interlude; Search and rescue; Tunisian delight; Bloodhounds on the trail; A bustard hunt; Flying displays; Visitors and VIPs; A hawk of all seasons. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1963). (1963) 1960's reprint. 8vo (142 x 220mm). Pp223. Colour frontispiece photograph, b/w photographs, pictorial end-papers, foreword by Gavin Maxwell. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt to red panel. Ex library, numerous faults, lacks fep and title-page. Working copy only, lacks dust-wrapper. A falconry classic by J.P-J's father, the founder of the National Birds of Prey Centre at Newent. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 241mm). Ppxiv,188. Colour and b/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults, good-plus in slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. "In this highly entertaining autobiography, Phillip Glasier introduces us to many of the different animals and birds (not to mention a few of the people) who have enriched his extraordinary life. .It is not unusual to find a deer on the stairs or a baby barn owl waddling about the sofa. .He tells of Mozart the eagle owl, who attended the Royal College of Music, his pioneer work breeding rare species in captivity, flying falcons for TV advertisements and travelling overland to Afghanistan." Chapters include: Off in the Gypsy; Dust and diversions; Musical wagons, Persian escapades; From Kandahar to Kabul; Bagpipes and bells; Strathconon; The Falconry Centre; Running the show; Captive breeding; Prize performers; A medley of birds; Lost, strayed and injured; Courses; The balloon trick; Yours desperately; American interlude; Search and rescue; Tunisian delight; Bloodhounds on the trail; A bustard hunt; Flying displays; Visitors and VIPs; A hawk of all seasons. .…

1st edition. 8vo. Prelims. + 188pp. Colour and b/w. illustrations. Extensive ownership inscription to front f.e.p. Original boards. Pictorial d/w. with brown spine lettered in white. ISBN 1854870742 US$15.

Condition: Good. : Escrito por Phillip Glasier, "Falconry and Hawking" es considerado el texto definitivo y la guía de referencia para los entusiastas de la cetrería en todo el mundo. Esta obra exhaustiva abarca todos los aspectos de este deporte, desde su historia y desarrollo hasta la formación, alojamiento, herramientas, equipo y habilidades necesarias para el manejo de aves rapaces.La segunda edición, ampliamente reconocida, incluye capítulos actualizados sobre salud, enfermedades y cría en cautividad, además de una sección detallada sobre las prácticas de cetrería árabe. Con numerosas fotografías, ilustraciones técnicas y patrones detallados para la confección de caperuzas y equipo, este libro es una herramienta indispensable tanto para principiantes como para cetreros experimentados. EAN: 9780713455557 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Deportes y Recreación Título: Falconry and Hawking Autor: Phillip Glasier Editorial: Charles t Branford Idioma: en Páginas: 352 Formato: tapa dura Año de publicación: 1986. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Impression. The jacket is shelf rubbed with creasing and browning. The boards are edge rubbed. The binding is secure. Ink inscription from a previous owner on the title page. No other ink inscriptions or annotations. Protected in cellophane. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1977). (1963) 1977 2nd edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (145 x 222mm). Pp223. B/w photographs, errata slip tipped in, pictorial end-papers. Pale blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Edges browned. Good-plus in faded and browned dust-wrapper. A falconry classic by J.P-J's father, the founder of the National Birds of Prey Centre at Newent. Chapters include:- As the falcon her bells; Introduction to 'Unk'; It looks so easy; Mixed bag; Park point; Mr Ramshaw; The blasted 'Eath; A snake in Matron's bathroom; Business and pleasure; Spain; War; My own boss; Pru and Joanna; Wild eagles; Do it yourself; Falcons and film stars; Migration north; Peregrinations; The Hill; Mrs Murdoch; The taming of the shrew; '.so man hath his desires.' .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxiv,188. Colour & b/w photographs. Introduction by Eric Hosking. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight use, book-plate and gift-inscription to front end-paper else very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. "In this highly entertaining autobiography, Phillip Glasier introduces us to many of the different animals and birds (not to mention a few of the people) who have enriched his extraordinary life. .It is not unusual to find a deer on the stairs or a baby barn owl waddling about the sofa. .He tells of Mozart the eagle owl, who attended the Royal College of Music, his pioneer work breeding rare species in captivity, flying falcons for TV advertisements and travelling overland to Afghanistan." Chapters include: Off in the Gypsy; Dust and diversions; Musical wagons, Persian escapades; From Kandahar to Kabul; Bagpipes and bells; Strathconon; The Falconry Centre; Running the show; Captive breeding; Prize performers; A medley of birds; Lost, strayed and injured; Courses; The balloon trick; Yours desperately; American interlude; Search and rescue; Tunisian delight; Bloodhounds on the trail; A bustard hunt; Flying displays; Visitors and VIPs; A hawk of all seasons. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; Third Printing. 312 pages; B&W illustrations throughout the book. Moderate foxing on the exterior edges of textblock. Few minor speckles on DJ flap edges. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. DJ is not price-clipped.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. comprehensive work -heavy book check postage with us.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1977). (1963) 1977 2nd edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (145 x 222mm). Pp223. B/w photographs, errata slip tipped in, pictorial end-papers. Pale blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Previous owner's blind-stamp on end-paper. Good-plus in clipped dust-wrapper. A falconry classic by J.P-J's father, the founder of the National Birds of Prey Centre at Newent. Chapters include:- As the falcon her bells; Introduction to 'Unk'; It looks so easy; Mixed bag; Park point; Mr Ramshaw; The blasted 'Eath; A snake in Matron's bathroom; Business and pleasure; Spain; War; My own boss; Pru and Joanna; Wild eagles; Do it yourself; Falcons and film stars; Migration north; Peregrinations; The Hill; Mrs Murdoch; The taming of the shrew; '.so man hath his desires.' .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 241mm). Ppxiv,188. Colour and b/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in very slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. "In this highly entertaining autobiography, Phillip Glasier introduces us to many of the different animals and birds (not to mention a few of the people) who have enriched his extraordinary life. .It is not unusual to find a deer on the stairs or a baby barn owl waddling about the sofa. .He tells of Mozart the eagle owl, who attended the Royal College of Music, his pioneer work breeding rare species in captivity, flying falcons for TV advertisements and travelling overland to Afghanistan." Chapters include: Off in the Gypsy; Dust and diversions; Musical wagons, Persian escapades; From Kandahar to Kabul; Bagpipes and bells; Strathconon; The Falconry Centre; Running the show; Captive breeding; Prize performers; A medley of birds; Lost, strayed and injured; Courses; The balloon trick; Yours desperately; American interlude; Search and rescue; Tunisian delight; Bloodhounds on the trail; A bustard hunt; Flying displays; Visitors and VIPs; A hawk of all seasons. .…

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.