Published by Crowood Press. Ramsbury, Marlborough. 2013, 2013
ISBN 10: 1847974929 ISBN 13: 9781847974921
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2013). 2013 1st edition. 4to (189 x 246mm). Pp240. Colour & b/w photographs, bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Mint new copy in dust-wrapper. The author asks: "how can we save our unfancied native gundog breeds? Do we need a homemade 'hunt-point-retrieve' breed? Should the Kennel Club run field trials? Do pointers truly have a Spanish origin? Did the spaniel actually come from Spain? Could the Labrador retriever have originated in Devon? Was the golden retriever just a variety of the flat-coat? Is the Chesapeake Bay retriever merely the Norfolk retriever relocated in Norfolk, Virginia? Would it benefit their genetic diversity if the setter breeds could be interbred (as in the 18th and 19th centuries) and the coat colour restrictions within breeds abolished? Should we restore the English water spaniel to our gundog list? Are our gundog breeds being bred wisely? Shouldn't the title of champion be based on a lot more than appearance? Do we now need a new covenant between gundogs and their masters? In his usual forthright way, he challenges the often over-romanticized breed histories, questions the soundness of the gundog breeds and asks for a greater awareness of their simple needs. .This comprehensive survey of the gundog's origins, its role and its future is essential reading for all those with an interest in these handsome, stylish and admirably loyal dogs." PREVIOUS PRICE £25.00.
Published by Crowood Press. Marlborough, Wilts. 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 1847976018 ISBN 13: 9781847976017
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2014). 2014 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp240. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new unread copy in dust-wrapper. This is a book for all those who admire the most endearing of sporting dogs, the scenthounds, the enthusiastic canine companions of the sportsmen who are thrilled by seeing a pack of hounds in full cry - watching these exceptional canine athletes exercising their delight in pursuing scent, whether real or artificial. Painstakingly researched and packed with information, this book covers both the well-known recognized breeds and the more obscure ones from overseas, some quite unknown to the British public. This is not a manual covering training, grooming, nutrition and dog care; it is very much a celebration of the hound's contribution to the sporting and companion dog scene, and an examination of their past, their peformance and their prospects in an increasingly urban society. This is the fourth volume of David's quartet on sporting dogs following: Sporting Terriers (2011), Sighthounds (2012) and Gundogs (2013). Chapters include: The scenthound provenance; The specialists; Hounds abroad; The future; Conserving our hounds; The anatomy of the hound. PREVIOUS PRICE £25.00.
Published by Crowood Press Ramsbury, Marlborough. 2011, 2012
ISBN 10: 1847973035 ISBN 13: 9781847973030
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2011). 2011 1st edition. 4to. Pp174,ad. Colour & b/w photographs throughout, b/w illustrations. Black boards. Mint in dust-wrapper. This is an interesting and useful new work by Colonel David Hancock (Heritage of the Dog, Bullmastiffs - A Breeder's Guide, etc.). Hancock examines the current state of terrier breeds in the light of where they came from. He then examines the direction many breeds are taking for the future, and considers a number of what he terms emergent breeds. Underlying the discussion throughout is the author's huge, life-long experience. A good book which has much to say which is original and useful. .
Published by Crowood Press Ramsbury, Marlborough. 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 1847978088 ISBN 13: 9781847978080
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2014). 2014 1st edition. 4to (194 x 252mm). Pp239. Colour and b/w photographs, colour and b/w illustrations throughout, bibliography. Black boards, gilt titles to spine. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. This is an interesting and useful new work by Colonel David Hancock (Heritage of the Dog, Bullmastiffs - A Breeder's Guide, etc.). Hancock examines the current state of the world's sheep dog breeds in the light of their work and their history, with consideration of the direction the breeds may take in the future. Underlying the discussion throughout is the author's huge, life-long experience. Chapters include: The pastroal protectors; The herding breeds; The working format; Valuing the dogs; The future of the pastoral dog; The anatomy of the dog. A companion volume to Colonel Hancock's recent titles examining the current situation and future of Sporting Terriers, Sighthounds, Gundogs, and Hounds. .
Published by Privately Published by the author (Charwynne Dog Features). Ducklington, Oxon. 1998, 1998
ISBN 10: 0952780119 ISBN 13: 9780952780113
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1998). 1998 1st edition. 8vo paperback (146 x 209mm). Pp184. Colour plates of paintings, b/w photographs of named dogs, b/w illustrations, brief bibliography. Very good. Practical recommendations for breeders of bullmastiffs, mainly aimed at encouraging a historically correct and healthy conformation. Numerous reproductions of paintings and historical illustrations show the development of the mastiffs and related breeds, in the context of their working roles. Contents include: Showing and judging, observer's guide to dog shows, the way to the top, show scene since 1945, what is show condition?, judging the judges, ten judging points for Bullmastiffs; Breeding, breeding healthier Bullmastiffs, what is a responsible breeder?, breeding typical bullmastiffs, breeding untypical Bullmastiffs, breeding for function, coat colours, the Oppenheimer Breeding Principles, what the experts say, breeding for the next millenium, technicalities of breeding, fundamentals of breeding, successful breeding, the fight against hereditary diseases, breeding out the faults; Care and maintenance, health and ill-health, first aid, home cures, when to call the vet, osteoarthritis, cruciate ligament rupture, elbow displasia, vision,eye problems, nutrition, training, puppy care, training psychology. Privately published by the author. .
Published by Privately published by the author (Charwynne Dog Features). Ducklington, Oxon. 2007, 2006
ISBN 10: 0952780143 ISBN 13: 9780952780144
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2006). (2006) 2007 2nd edition. 4to (220 x 284mm). Pp190. Colour plates of paintings, b/w photographs, illustrations, brief bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. Practical recommendations for breeders of bullmastiffs, mainly aimed at encouraging a historically correct and healthy conformation. Numerous reproductions of paintings and historical illustrations show the development of the mastiffs and related breeds, in the context of their working roles. Privately published by the author. .
Published by Privately published by the author (Charwynne Dog Features). Ducklington, Oxon. 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0952780143 ISBN 13: 9780952780144
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2006). (1998) 2006 1st edition thus. 4to (220 x 284mm). Pp190. Colour plates of paintings, b/w photographs, illustrations, brief bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Practical recommendations for breeders of bullmastiffs, mainly aimed at encouraging a historically correct and healthy conformation. Numerous reproductions of paintings and historical illustrations show the development of the mastiffs and related breeds, in the context of their working roles. Privately published by the author. .
Published by Published by Royale Print of London; Hartnolls Bookbinders of Bodmin, and The Phoenix Setting Company of Portsmouth, London First Edition . 1990., 1990
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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Chieftain goatskins, dyed the exact shade of RAF wool-barathea wartime uniform fabric. The front cover is gold-blocked with the title and incorporates specially woven RAF wings of 1940 type by Gieves and Hawkes, No. 1 Savile Row, London, with the King's crown, the marker ribbon of blue silk bearing the emblems of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, 22-carat gold edging. 4to. 13¼'' x 10''. The print run is strictly limited to 401 copies, No. 1 being presented to HM The Queen. This copy being number 173. Each copy bears the handwritten signatures of the twenty-five selected Battle of Britain pilots: Wg Cdr P. P. C. Barthropp; Wg Cdr R. P. Beaumont; Sqn Ldr G. H. Bennions; Air Vice-Marshal H. A. C. Bird-Wilson; Air Cdre P. M. Brothers; Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling; Gp Capt W. D. David; Air Cdre A. C. Deere; Sqn Ldr B. H. Drobinski; Flt Lt J. H. Duart; Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris; Gp Capt T. P. Gleave; Wg Cdr N. P. W. Hancock; Sqn Ldr C. Haw; Cdr R. C. Hay; Gp Capt C. B. F. Kingcome; Colonel Henry Gaston Lafont; Air Cdre A. R. D. MacDonell; Sqn Ldr M. J. Mansfeld; W Cdr A. G. Page; Wg Cdr P. L. Parrott; Gp Capt D. F. B. Sheen; Wg Cdr F. M. Smith; Wg Cdr J. E. Storrar; Wg Cdr G. C. Unwin. Housed in matching buckram clamshell box with blue silk lining and gilt titling. Unopened book in new condition in Fine condition box. Pocket inside the box holds original sales receipt, The Times colour supplement advertisement, typed letter from the original purchaser to Air Vice Marshall Freddie Hurrell confirming his order and enclosed cheque, he also mentions that he would wish to collect the book himself from Hartnolls in Bodmin when the book was ready. SIGNED letter from Air Vice Marshall Freddie Hurrell to the recipient on Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund letter-headed paper with details of the book. Hartnoll Delivery Note. Advertisement prospectus giving in-depth details concerning the various elements of production with a photograph of the six protagonists: Michael Pierce, John Golley, Roy Asser, Bill Gunston, Brian Masterton, and Freddie Hurrell to the front cover viewing the finished product. Remains wrapped in Hartnoll's original brown paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.