Osman Mohamed (617 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 121 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.31 inches. In Stock.

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2005). 2005 1st edition. Paperback. Ppxxxii,238,i. Three tipped-in plates, one of them in colour & one folding, b/w photographs. Fine copy. One of 310 numbered paperback copies of total edition of 985. In a sequel to his 2001 title, "Falconry in the Land of the Sun", celebrated Afghan falconer Sirdar Mohamed Osman gives the world a unique view both of falconry and of his native land. Osman comes from a long line of falconers, and has flown many raptors himself. He discusses the birds of prey of Afghanistan, as well as giving us a view of his country, its proverbs, history and agriculture. Osman is the leading authority on birds of prey of Agfhanistan and Northern India. He has also written on birds of prey for the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society and for the Eryr Press. In addition to this book's discussion of raptors, a complete list of all Afghan gamebirds is also included, with discussion of Afghan ornithology in general. Well illustrated with drawings by Capt. Robert A. Widmeier, who was stationed in India in 1943. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 18.00.…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition. 8vo (151 x 220mm). Ppxxxii,238,i. Tipped-in colour & b/w plates, b/w photographs, folding plate, pictorial end-papers. Untitled red cloth. Slightly shelf worn but very good in used dust-wrapper. One of an edition limited to 625 numbered copies. In a sequel to his 2001 title, "Falconry in the Land of the Sun", celebrated Afghan falconer Sirdar Mohamed Osman gives the world a unique view both of falconry and of his native land. Osman comes from a long line of falconers, and has flown many raptors himself. He discusses the birds of prey of Afghanistan, as well as giving us a view of his country, its proverbs, history and agriculture. Osman is the leading authority on birds of prey of Agfhanistan and Northern India. He has also written on birds of prey for the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society and for the Eryr Press. In addition to this book's discussion of raptors, a complete list of all Afghan gamebirds is also included, with discussion of Afghan ornithology in general. Well illustrated with drawings by Capt. Robert A. Widmeier, who was stationed in India in 1943. The preliminary pages of the 625 cloth-bound copies are printed on hemp paper. The spine is untitled and the binding is not of the highest quality. It has 5 tipped-in plates while the paperbound issue has three. The number of all issues printed totals 985 copies. .…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 40 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.10 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover/Pappeinband. Condition: Sehr gut. 200 p. Very good. Shrink wrapped. / Sehr guter Zustand. In Folie verschweißt. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 685.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition. 8vo (151 x 220mm). Ppxxxii,238,i. Tipped-in colour & b/w plates, b/w photographs, folding plate, pictorial end-papers. Untitled red cloth. Fine in dust-wrapper. Edition limited to 625 numbered copies. In a sequel to his 2001 title, "Falconry in the Land of the Sun", celebrated Afghan falconer Sirdar Mohamed Osman gives the world a unique view both of falconry and of his native land. Osman comes from a long line of falconers, and has flown many raptors himself. He discusses the birds of prey of Afghanistan, as well as giving us a view of his country, its proverbs, history and agriculture. Osman is the leading authority on birds of prey of Agfhanistan and Northern India. He has also written on birds of prey for the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society and for the Eryr Press. In addition to this book's discussion of raptors, a complete list of all Afghan gamebirds is also included, with discussion of Afghan ornithology in general. Well illustrated with drawings by Capt. Robert A. Widmeier, who was stationed in India in 1943. The preliminary pages of the 625 cloth-bound copies are printed on hemp paper. The spine is untitled and the binding is not of the highest quality. It has 5 tipped-in plates while the paperbound issue has three. The number of all issues printed totals 985 copies. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 30.00.…

Broschiert. Condition: Sehr gut. 21 cm 127 S. Broschiert. Ill., 1 Kt. Zustand: Sehr Gut min. gebräunt (Innen); Einband (Außen) hat keine Gebrauchsspuren; * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Condition: Fine (Book is like new, never read and very crisp). Dust Jacket Condition: Good (see photo - tear on top of spine section). 1st Edition. Original gilt-titled green cloth. 268 Pages. Illustrated with numerous b/w photos and drawings, and color map on the endpapers. This book has been in the collection of an avid collector of birds of prey books until recently.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. 369.

Condition: New. pp. 369.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2001). 2001 1st edition. Large 8vo (178 x 261mm). Pp268. B/w photographs, illustrations, colour end-paper maps, foreword by Tom Cade. Green cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. This is a fascinating account of the life of Sirdar Mohamed Osman, grandson of the king of Afghanistan, geophysicist, one-time project manager of the Helmand Valley Authority, life-long falconer in a family of falconers. He "has led an amazing life centred around his falconry and the in-depth study of the wildlife that surrounded him. He travelled throughoutIndia, Pakistan and Afghanistan in pursuit of falconry, in fact his adventures cover a great deal of Central Asia." Osman's experience also covers trapping, training and flying a vast range of species and sub-species, including all the hawk-eagles and shortwinged birds. A fascinating book and a terrific read. .…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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