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Published by Huddlesford Publications, Brookland, Kent, UK, 1988
ISBN 10: 0907827098ISBN 13: 9780907827092
Seller: J. and S. Daft, Lichfield, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. 1st Edition. The author was a settler in Kenya after World War II until independence dividing his time between farming and hunting.
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Published by Huddlesford Publications, Brookland, Kent, 1988
ISBN 10: 0907827101ISBN 13: 9780907827108
Seller: Old Editions Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, North Tonawanda, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Previous owner bookplate attached front pastedown, rear board somewhat rubbed. DJ spine ends lightly worn. Overall a tight solid sound near fine copy. ; 8vo, black cloth, DJ, 131pp. Illustrated throughout with b&w photos.
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827047ISBN 13: 9780907827047
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1987). (1987) 1987 reprint. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp114. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. This is David Hancock's account of his career as a lurcher breeder. Incidental to his own life, Hancock includes anecdotes about that of Brian Plummer. "David Hancock, lurcher breeder, photographer and poultry farmer is best known for his famous collie / greyhound cross lurchers. In collaboration with Brian Plummer he developed the strain of lurchers which have become so famous as fast and intelligent hunters. His story. tells of his relationship with Plummer, of their early experiments in breeding lurchers, of the foundation of his stud, and of the breeding of his many famous dogs." Chapters include:- Early days; Plummer and the experiments in lurcher breeding; Meanwhile down on the farm; The start of the lurcher stud; A new stud dog, new line and a new measure of success; A few collies too many; Greyhounds in number; A few of my own little foibles regarding lurchers; Letter from America; Questions a lurcher breeder is asked; The coming of Parvo virus; On a more controversial note; The future. .
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Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827063ISBN 13: 9780907827061
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slight bump else very good in dust-wrapper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827063ISBN 13: 9780907827061
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. End-paper inscription else very good in very faded dust-wrapper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827063ISBN 13: 9780907827061
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Bottom edges damp-stained o/w very good in faded dust-wrapper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827063ISBN 13: 9780907827061
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Shop's stamp to front end-paper, slight stain to pp31-4 else very good in dust-wrapper. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827063ISBN 13: 9780907827061
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slight use but very good in like dust-wrapper. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827063ISBN 13: 9780907827061
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Spotting to top edge, end-papers slightly browned. Good-plus in slightly tanned dust-wrapper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827071ISBN 13: 9780907827078
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp122. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by John Tickner. Black cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slightly cocked else very good in faded dust-wrapper. Chapters on early days, pot-filling and sporting dogs, Jack Ivester Lloyd, otter, fox and mink hunting, and the B.F.S.S. .
Published by Published by Huddlesford Publications, Brookland, Kent First Edition . Brookland 1988., 1988
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First Edition
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0907827098. Contains 159 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. AFRICAN CONTINENT.
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland Kent. 1988., 1986
ISBN 10: 0907827039ISBN 13: 9780907827030
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(Hardcover, 1988). (1986) later reprint. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp147. B/w photographs, illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use and spine-fading. Good-plus in like dust-wrapper. An interesting group of profiles of some modern hunters, terriermen, lurchermen and falconers. Derry Argue, John Bromily, Terry Duggan, Eric Furness, David Hancock, Eddie 'Gummy' Hodgson, Derek Hume, Martin Knowelden, Jack Ivester Lloyd, Phil Lloyd, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Price, Dan Russell, Frank Sheardown, John Jock Tait, Alan Thomas, Ted Walsh. Well worth a read. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1988., 1988
ISBN 10: 0907827055ISBN 13: 9780907827054
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(Hardcover, 1987). (1964) 1988 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (139 x 222mm). Ppxiv,149. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Slight use but very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. Tales of terriers and lurchers, rat-catchers and gypsies, especially in the Black Country of Drabble's youth. A great book, one of Phil Drabble's best and most workmanlike. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827063ISBN 13: 9780907827061
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. Possible book-seller's stamp to front end-paper. First edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 090782708XISBN 13: 9780907827085
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. Landscape 8vo (237 x 187mm). Pp106. B/w photographs throughout, b/w illustrations. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Slight soiling to end-papers. Good-plus. A fixture by fixture account of September to February of the competative courser's year with commentary and many good photographs of dogs, personalities and action in the field. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827071ISBN 13: 9780907827078
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp122. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by John Tickner. Black cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Chapters on early days, pot-filling and sporting dogs, Jack Ivester Lloyd, otter, fox and mink hunting, and the B.F.S.S. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications, Brookland, Kent, 1988
ISBN 10: 0907827098ISBN 13: 9780907827092
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Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Black hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear to covers. Signed by the author on title page. The front endpaper also bears the name Huxley (this book came from the collection of the late writer on Africa, Elspeth Huxley). Dustjacket condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear. 159pp. Several b/w photographic illustrations. In this book the author describes his life as a settler in Kenya during the period after World War II and the granting of independence, dividing his time between farming and hunting, and a way of life gone forever. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Huddlesford Publications, Brookland, Kent, 1987
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very slight wear to non-price clipped DJ. Presents well.
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1988., 1988
ISBN 10: 0907827101ISBN 13: 9780907827108
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(Hardcover, 1988). 1988 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp131. B/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Some wear and signs of use. Good in used dust-wrapper. "This is a practical book for the working terrier enthusiast, full of concise and useful information, based on a lifetime's experience of keeping and working terriers." Terrier breeds and crosses, foxes and lots of ratting.Terrier breeds and crosses; Buying and bringing on a puppy; Kennelling and feeding adult terriers; How not to get arrested; Entering a terrier to fox; Ratting with terriers; Not only earth dogs. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1988., 1988
ISBN 10: 0907827101ISBN 13: 9780907827108
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(Hardcover, 1988). 1988 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp131. B/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Small book-seller's stamp to front end-paper. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. "This is a practical book for the working terrier enthusiast, full of concise and useful information, based on a lifetime's experience of keeping and working terriers." Terrier breeds and crosses, foxes and lots of ratting.Terrier breeds and crosses; Buying and bringing on a puppy; Kennelling and feeding adult terriers; How not to get arrested; Entering a terrier to fox; Ratting with terriers; Not only earth dogs. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications, Brookland, Kent, 1988
ISBN 10: 0907827101ISBN 13: 9780907827108
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Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Bound in black cloth with gilt titles to spine, this hardcover First Edition dated 1988 is VG in VG dustjacket(unclipped). 131pp with 7 chapters and Numerous B/W photos of terriers in action. Condition VG.
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Published by Published by Huddlesford Publications Bowdell Lane, Brookland, Kent First Edition . Brookland 1987., 1987
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First Edition
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0907827047. Contains 114 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Small circular bookshop mark to the front free end paper. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. DOGS (Pedigree Pets).
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827047ISBN 13: 9780907827047
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp114. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Edges and end-papers a little grubby otherwise a good-plus first edition copy in dust-wrapper. This is David Hancock's account of his career as a lurcher breeder. Incidental to his own life, Hancock includes anecdotes about that of Brian Plummer. "David Hancock, lurcher breeder, photographer and poultry farmer is best known for his famous collie / greyhound cross lurchers. In collaboration with Brian Plummer he developed the strain of lurchers which have become so famous as fast and intelligent hunters. His story. tells of his relationship with Plummer, of their early experiments in breeding lurchers, of the foundation of his stud, and of the breeding of his many famous dogs." Chapters include:- Early days; Plummer and the experiments in lurcher breeding; Meanwhile down on the farm; The start of the lurcher stud; A new stud dog, new line and a new measure of success; A few collies too many; Greyhounds in number; A few of my own little foibles regarding lurchers; Letter from America; Questions a lurcher breeder is asked; The coming of Parvo virus; On a more controversial note; The future. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1988., 1980
ISBN 10: 0907827136ISBN 13: 9780907827139
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Condition: new. Knowelden, Martin (illustrator). (Hardcover, 1988). (1980) 1988 new edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp142. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver. Slight stain to boards or end-papers but very good clean copy in like dust-wrapper. Retitled new edition of "Nathan: a pit-fighting dog." Plummer's novel of the nineteenth-century world of dog fighting, badger and ape baiting, and the progress through it of Joby Fox and his dog Nathan. The detail and circumstances of the story might lead the reader to suppose that it is largely taken from first-hand experience. The original retitled edition has the bill-matter of the author's Adventures of an Artisan Hunter erroneously printed on the dust-wrapper flap. This reprint has the correct bill-matter printed on the front dust-wrapper flap, and the rear flap has a list of books also available from the publisher. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827047ISBN 13: 9780907827047
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp114. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Top edge dusty, bookseller's stamp to front end-paper, small scuff to board else very good in dust-wrapper. This is David Hancock's account of his career as a lurcher breeder. Incidental to his own life, Hancock includes anecdotes about that of Brian Plummer. "David Hancock, lurcher breeder, photographer and poultry farmer is best known for his famous collie / greyhound cross lurchers. In collaboration with Brian Plummer he developed the strain of lurchers which have become so famous as fast and intelligent hunters. His story. tells of his relationship with Plummer, of their early experiments in breeding lurchers, of the foundation of his stud, and of the breeding of his many famous dogs." Chapters include:- Early days; Plummer and the experiments in lurcher breeding; Meanwhile down on the farm; The start of the lurcher stud; A new stud dog, new line and a new measure of success; A few collies too many; Greyhounds in number; A few of my own little foibles regarding lurchers; Letter from America; Questions a lurcher breeder is asked; The coming of Parvo virus; On a more controversial note; The future. .
Published by Huddlesford Publications. Brookland, Kent. 1987., 1987
ISBN 10: 0907827063ISBN 13: 9780907827061
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(Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp148. B/w illustrations by Martin Knowelden. Black boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Signed by the author. Signed first edition. This is the story of Brian Plummer's tour of the north of Scotland in the company of tinkers, gypsies, falconers and other eccentrics. "I dedicate this book to Gina, who knew the bad times - and they were many." .