Tom Speedy (35 results)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1988). 1988 1st edition thus. 4to paperback (200 x 265mm). Ppiv,76. B/w illustrations. Very good. This is an intersting collection of extracts from earlier writings by Michell, Speedy, and Salvin and Brodrick. The articles are printed in facsimile, preserving the original illustrations, many of which are by George Lodge. .…

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

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

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

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

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. William Blackwood and Sons : Edinburgh and London, 1st Ed., 1920, Hardcover, large 8vo., 440 pages. Front hinge loose with chipping to front hinge pastedown paper, faded covers, with light dampstains probably from being improperly cleaned. Overall good reading copy, Condition: Fair. Well packaged, ships fast with tracking.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. This is a Very Good + Copy in Green Cloth boards with gilt title lettering to spine and with vignette of a deer to the front cover partially filled in gilt.Lovely clean bright copy with NO hinge weakness.Green coloured endpapers.Illustrated with over 65 engraved plates and drawings.There are NO former names or inscriptions present.Just a few foxing spots to the endpapers and pre-lim pages.A Very attractive copy for the collector that was acquired from a hugely impressive library of books on Big Game Hunting and shooting in the UK Asia,The Far East,America,Canada,Africa and New Zealand,8vo (xviii) 444p + 24 page of publisher's catalogue to rear of the book.Second Edition [1886].…

Condition: Good. Green cloth boards with gilt eagle and hare to the front, gilt lettering to spine. Spine has damage along the left shoulder. Edges are bumped. Pages are age tanned with occasional foxing. Light spotting to endpapers. Pages are rough cut. Front hinge is cracking but binding is otherwise tight. Previous owner's signature dated 1920 on flyleaf. Black and white illustrations by Millais.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history and fascinating features of Craigmillar Castle, a formidable fortress near Edinburgh, Scotland. The author meticulously explores the castleââ â¢s architectural evolution, from its early construction as a Scottish keep to its later additions and modifications. Through detailed descriptions of its rooms, towers, and defensive structures, the book offers a vivid glimpse into life within the castleââ â¢s walls. Beyond its physical structure, the book delves into the castleââ â¢s captivating history. It traces the ownership of Craigmillar through the centuries, from the de Capellas to the Prestons, noting the significant role the castle played during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. Readers will learn of the royal conferences held within its walls, the intrigues and conspiracies that unfolded, and the echoes of the tumultuous period of Scottish history. The book explores the castleââ â¢s connection to events like the murder of Darnley and the subsequent political upheavals, offering insights into the complexities of power struggles and personal relationships that shaped the nation. The author goes beyond the castle itself to examine the surrounding district, its wildlife, flora, and geology. This broader perspective provides a richer understanding of the natural landscape that has surrounded Craigmillar for centuries. Through vivid descriptions of local flora and fauna, and insightful details of the region's geology, the author captures the beauty and unique character of this historic location. This book provides a compelling and comprehensive exploration of Craigmillar Castle, offering a window into Scotlandââ â¢s past and an appreciation for its enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. The boards have age related marks. The spine is slightly cocked and worn. There are signs of dampness within the front board and on the front end page. There is a previous owner's inscription at the back of the front end page. The pages are tanned, but internally clean and tightly bound. The back end page is chipped. Complete with 248 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Green hardback cloth cover. Condition: Good. Second Edition. G : in good condition. Cover rubbed. Spine darkened. Inner hinge cracking. 230mm x 150mm (9" x 6"). xx, 444pp, 4pp + plates. 14 b/w plates + 38 b/w vignettes. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. (E4) Hard back in green cloth binding with gilt title on spine and decorations to front cover (eagle and hare); Large 8vo. Pp xxviii, 440. Portrait frontis, plates and illustrations in the text. Original cloth, stamped and lettered gilt. Corners bruised and wear to the edges, with the top and bottom of the spine pulled. Some wear to the spine and outer hinges; foxing to preliminaries and edges but internally largely clean and sound.**(Please note that shipping prices may differ from quotes given on website due to weight or destination for delivery. Pictures upon request.)**. Signed by Author(s).…

Cloth. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Second Edition. Rubbed, bumped, boards dampstained, disbound - prelims detached but extant, hinges/gutters cracked, shaken, owner inscriptions to ffep and fly title, but pp clean and bright apart from the occasional smudge mark, small portion of loss to edge of p.17, not impinging. Size: 8vo.…

[1924], 16th edition. (Hardcover) Very good, no dust jacket. 589, xii pp. Mauve cloth with color pastedown illustration. Frontispiece, index, ribbon marker, mounted color illustrations. Contributors include Douglas Graham, H. Shaw Kennedy, John Lamb, P.D. Malloch, Charles Reid, Tom Speedy. Locale. (Natural History, Birds, Dog Training, Fish, Gamekeeping, Guns). …

Condition: Good. First Edition. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Foxing to prelims. 230mm x 150mm (9" x 6"). xviii, 412pp. Numerous b/w plates and vignettes. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. Green/gilt hardback cloth cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 4to.440pp. With numerous illustrations by J.G. Millais. In green cloth, gilt vignette to upper cover. A few minor marks, edges uncut, but a good copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Pictorial green clot in bright condition, slightly rubbed in places, previous owners name, contents clean, 444pp. 4, 24pp, catalogue Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Craigmillar and Its Environs, with Notices of the Topography, Natural History, and Antiquities of the District. With Numerous illustrations. By Tom Speedy. Published by George Lewis and Son, Selkirk. 1892 first edition. A very good green cloth hardback with gilt design to front and spine, featuring Mary Queen of Scots to front. Cover with light bumping and wear, and some mild give in the spine. Endpapers intact without cracking at inner hinges. Text is bright and clean throughout. A nice copy of an uncommon volume. Text in English. xv + 248pp + 2pp Advertisements + Plates. Approximate dimensions: 218mm high x 178mmcm wide x 28mm deep. Weighs approximately 884g unpacked. More photos on request.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by J.G.Millais 4to, inscribed presentation copy from the author, 4to, pp440, good copy in original green cloth, little rubbed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Royal8vo, pp,xxviii,440, portrait frontispiece with numerous illustrations by Lieutenant-Commander J. G. Millias, green clothg titled in gilt to the spine with motif to the front cover, olive green cloth which is generally lightly rubbed, uncut, early names to the leading free endpaper, age-toning and some foxing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by J.G.Millais 4to, inscribed presentation copy from the author, 4to, pp440, good copy in original green cloth. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Large 8vo. Pp xxviii, 440. Portrait frontis, plates and illustrations in the text. Original cloth, stamped and lettered gilt. Corners bruised and wear to the edges, with the top and bottom of the spine pulled. Some wear to the spine and outer hinges. Light foxing to preliminaries and early pages but internally largely clean and sound. Bookplate and signature of previous owner to the front pastedown endpaper. Postage will be at cost. Millais, J.G. (illustrator).…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. The first edition of Tom Speedy's entertaining and instructive history and guide to shooting in Scotland, illustrated throughout by John Guille Millais. The first edition of this work. 'The Natural History of Sport in Scotland With Rod and Gun' in an instructive guide to the sports of shooting in Scotland, written with first-hand experience. The topics covered in this work include instruction on the purchase or leasing of a sporting estate, ground vermin, trout-fishing, partridge shooting, the management and training of dogs, game preserving, and much more. Written by Tom Speedy, the author of 'Sport in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland'. With a frontispiece, twenty-eight plates, and in-text illustrations. Illustrated by John Guille Millais. Millais was an artist, traveler, and naturalist, who is known for his art specialising in wildlife and flowers. Millais was the son of the Pre-Raphaelite artist John Everett Millais and his wife Effie Gray. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A little marking to the boards. Some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper, 'G. G. J. Bell, Feb 1922'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the every occasional light mark. Very Good Indeed. J. G. Millais (illustrator). book.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 474. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1884 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 474.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 542. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1920 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 542.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1886 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 555 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 555.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - ''Craigmillar And Its Environs'' is a book written by Tom Speedy in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the topography, natural history, and antiquities of the Craigmillar district in Scotland. The author provides detailed descriptions of the area's geography, including its hills, valleys, and waterways. He also explores the flora and fauna of the region, discussing the various species of plants and animals that can be found there.In addition to its natural features, the book also delves into the history and antiquities of the area. Speedy provides information on the various castles and other historical sites in Craigmillar, as well as the people who lived there throughout the centuries. He also discusses the local folklore and legends associated with the district.Overall, ''Craigmillar And Its Environs'' is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the natural history and cultural heritage of this beautiful region of Scotland. The book is a valuable resource for historians, naturalists, and anyone who wants to learn more about the area's rich history and diverse ecology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…