Jack Chance (89 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and in a protective cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 120 pages.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. Dust jacket price clipped. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

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.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1982). 1982 1st edition. 4to (193 x 253mm). Pp135. Colour plates of flies, b/w photographs and illustrations. Two-tone grey and white boards, spine titled in black, black angling scene motif to upper board. Slight use and foxing to end-papers and edges. Good copy in slightly used dust-wrapper. Very useful essays on fly types by well-known angling authorities, illustrated with good colour plates of flies. John Ashley-Cooper on salmon flies, Hugh Falkus on sea-trout flies, Geoffrey Bucknall on reservoir patterns, John Goddard on the dry fly, Wilson Stephens on river wet flies, Derek Pattinson on traditional stillwater flies and nymphs, and Col. Joe Bates, Jr. on American salmon flies. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1979). (1973) 1979 reprint. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Ppxii,84. Colour frontispiece by W.B. Barrington-Browne, b/w illustrations by Donald Downs. Plain green boards, spine titled in gilt. A little browned and stained. Good-plus in dust-wrapper. This is the text of a well received talk on flyfishing for salmon, written by an anonymous author whilst in hospital receiving treatment for an illness which was to soon prove fatal. Shortly before his death, the author gave the manuscript to the wife of Jack Chance. As editor, Chance has made minimal changes to the original text but on issues with which he disagreed with the author or felt further explanation was necessary he has added footnotes. Chapters on the origins and habits of the Atlantic Salmon, tackle, casting and fishing methods. .

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Acceptable. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1982). 1982 1st edition. 4to (193 x 253mm). Pp135. Colour plates of flies, b/w photographs and illustrations. Two-tone grey and white boards, spine titled in black, black angling scene motif to upper board. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Very useful essays on fly types by well-known angling authorities, illustrated with good colour plates of flies. John Ashley-Cooper on salmon flies, Hugh Falkus on sea-trout flies, Geoffrey Bucknall on reservoir patterns, John Goddard on the dry fly, Wilson Stephens on river wet flies, Derek Pattinson on traditional stillwater flies and nymphs, and Col. Joe Bates, Jr. on American salmon flies. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1979). (1973) 1979 reprint. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Ppxii,84. Colour frontispiece by W.B. Barrington-Browne, b/w illustrations by Donald Downs. Plain green boards, spine titled in gilt. Top edge spotted but very good in price-clipped dust-wrapper. This is the text of a well received talk on flyfishing for salmon, written by an anonymous author whilst in hospital receiving treatment for an illness which was to soon prove fatal. Shortly before his death, the author gave the manuscript to the wife of Jack Chance. As editor, Chance has made minimal changes to the original text but on issues with which he disagreed with the author or felt further explanation was necessary he has added footnotes. Chapters on the origins and habits of the Atlantic Salmon, tackle, casting and fishing methods. .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Cream paper covered boards, black dustjacket, not clipped.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1979). (1973) 1979 reprint. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Ppxii,84. Colour frontispiece by W.B. Barrington-Browne, b/w illustrations by Donald Downs. Plain green boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and used. Good in like dust-wrapper. This is the text of a well received talk on flyfishing for salmon, written by an anonymous author whilst in hospital receiving treatment for an illness which was to soon prove fatal. Shortly before his death, the author gave the manuscript to the wife of Jack Chance. As editor, Chance has made minimal changes to the original text but on issues with which he disagreed with the author or felt further explanation was necessary he has added footnotes. Chapters on the origins and habits of the Atlantic Salmon, tackle, casting and fishing methods. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1983). 1983 1st edition. Small slim 8vo (116 x 205mm). Ppviii,107,ill. B/w photographs, illustrations by Fred Banbery. Red boards, spine titled in gilt, gilt coronet to upper board. Bookplate/ bookseller's stamp/ owner's inscription to end-paper, some browning but good-plus in clipped dust-wrapper. The author "has rescued from oblivion some of the more interesting fishermen and their most unusual and noteworthy catches". .

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. frontis, xii, 84 pp. Dustjacket: Extremely minor chips on one corner and at head of spine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condition: Fine/Fine. 1st. 12mo. 107pp.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1983). 1983 1st edition. Small slim 8vo (116 x 205mm). Ppviii,107. B/w photographs, illustrations by Fred Banbery. Gilt coronet to red boards. Slightly used. Very good in clipped dust-wrapper. The author "has rescued from oblivion some of the more interesting fishermen and their most unusual and noteworthy catches". .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 1973). 1973 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Ppxii,84. Colour frontispiece by W.B. Barrington-Browne, b/w illustrations by Donald Downs. Speckled green boards, spine titled in gilt. Ex-library with usual stamps and faults, end-paper removed but a good copy in dust-wrapper. This is the text of a well received talk on flyfishing for salmon, written by an anonymous author whilst in hospital receiving treatment for an illness which was to soon prove fatal. Shortly before his death, the author gave the manuscript to the wife of Jack Chance. As editor, Chance has made minimal changes to the original text but on issues with which he disagreed with the author or felt further explanation was necessary he has added footnotes. Chapters on the origins and habits of the Atlantic Salmon, tackle, casting and fishing methods. .

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

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 135 pp.; color frontis., color plates, ill.; 4to. : Sharp copy with no ownership markings. Top fore-edge corner bumped, else Fine. Light bumping to DJ, not clipped. : Well packaged in a box, ships with tracking.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1983). 1983 1st edition. Small slim 8vo (116 x 205mm). Ppviii,107. B/w photographs, illustrations by Fred Banbery. Gilt coronet to red boards. Roy Flury's angling bookplate to end-paper, slight use. Very good in dust-wrapper. The author "has rescued from oblivion some of the more interesting fishermen and their most unusual and noteworthy catches". .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1983). 1983 1st edition. Small slim 8vo (116 x 205mm). Ppviii,107. B/w photographs, illustrations by Fred Banbery. Gilt coronet to red boards. Very good in dust-wrapper. The author "has rescued from oblivion some of the more interesting fishermen and their most unusual and noteworthy catches". .

Second Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: xii, 84 p.,leaf : ill. (incl 1 col) ; 23 cm. Subjects: Salmon-fishing; Fly-casting; Fly fishing; river angling salmon fishing fly fishing. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A later printing (with corrections). Near fine in a near fine, price clipped dust jacket.; 84 pages.

Condition: Good. 1956. Reprinted. 71 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.

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

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1978). (1955) 1978 2nd edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppx,112. B/w drawings by Bernard Venables, Alex Jardine and Fred Banbery. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Spotting and browning to edges. Good-plus in price-clipped dust-wrapper. Tales of poaching, previously published in 'The Field' and the 'Journal of the Flyfishers' Club'. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1978). (1955) 1978 2nd edition. 8vo (140 x 220mm). Ppx,112. B/w drawings by Bernard Venables, Alex Jardine and Fred Banbery. Tan boards, spine titled in gilt. End-papers & edges browned/ spotted. Quite used but good in used / spine-faded / clipped dust-wrapper. Tales of poaching, previously published in 'The Field' and the 'Journal of the Flyfishers' Club.' .

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. Illustrated, 85 pp. Blue cloth with illustrated dustjacket, which is price clipped.