Letchworth Ringpress (45 results)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1988). (1982) 1988 revised 3rd edition. 4to (195 x 261mm). Pp264. B/w photographs and line illustrations. Brown boards, spine titled in white. Stained and used, smells slightly musty. Good working copy, lacks dust-wrapper. This book is a "comprehensive guide for the seasoned greyhound owner, trainer and breeder. [Anne Rolins] has brought together in one volume detailed information on almost every subject of interest to those who work closely with this popular animal." Chapters include: The origin of the greyhound; The history of coursing; Mechanical lure racing; The form of the greyhound; The skin; Nutrition; The digestive system; Respiration; The liver; The circulatory sytem; The endocrine system; The reproductive system; The skeletal system; The muscular system; The urinary system; The nervous system; Internal parasites; Training; Electro-medical apparatus. . Illus (illustrator). …

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine --. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+++. First Printing. An expert's look at the Weimaraner. The author, one of the foremost authorities on the breed, gives savvy advice on all aspects of this dual-purpose gundog. Features breeding, grooming, lineage, champions, field work, the show ring and much, much more. 159 pages including appendix. B&W photos. Dust jacket has a couple of small, mended tears along upper and lower edge at spine; hint of wear at lower corner tip. Book has a hint of scuffing along lower edge. Overall, very nice copy. …

With B&W illustrations 1st edition. A tidy copy in tight binding Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

1st ed. With B&W illus. Slight wear to edges of dust jacket; dust jacket front panel faded. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket.

1st ed. A tidy copy in tight binding. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

1st.ed. Front panel of dust jacket a little faded. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Illustrated. First edition. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper, else near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Crisp clean dust-jacket, fresh covers, sound binding, clean pages and end-papers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. ISBN: 0948955538. ISBN/EAN: 9780948955532. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 18815100023. All our books are sent by tracked mail.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (188 x 253mm). Pp224. B/w photographs. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and bowed, tape to end-papers and dust-wrapper flaps. Good. Comprehensive history of the Derby, up to its sixtieth anniversary, with much on the dogs, the races, and the more colourful of the owners and trainers. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 236 pages, illustrated, appendices.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. pp.224.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 184 pages, ports ; 25 cm. Subjects; Diaries. Cricket players. England Diaries. Great Britain Biography. Sports. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 184 pages, ports ; 25 cm. Subjects; Diaries. Cricket players. England Diaries. Great Britain Biography. Sports. 1 Kg.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1982) 1991 4th edition. 4to (195 x 260mm). Pp264. B/w photographs & line illustrations. Dark grey boards, spine titled in white. Slight use and spotting else good copy in used dust-wrapper. This book is a "comprehensive guide for the seasoned greyhound owner, trainer and breeder. [Anne Rolins] has brought together in one volume detailed information on almost every subject of interest to those who work closely with this popular animal." Chapters include: The origin of the greyhound; The history of coursing; Mechanical lure racing; The form of the greyhound; The skin; Nutrition; The digestive system; Respiration; The liver; The circulatory sytem; The endocrine system; The reproductive system; The skeletal system; The muscular system; The urinary system; The nervous system; Internal parasites; Training; Electro-medical apparatus. .…

Hard Back/Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. No Dustjacket. First Edition. 80 pages. Colour plates. A very clean & tidy copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 160pp. HARDCOVER. Clean copy internally. No inscriptions. In protected VG d/w. Size: 4to - over 93/4" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 160pp. HARDCOVER. Clean copy internally. No inscriptions. In protected VG d/w. Size: 4to - over 93/4" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 157pp. 570g. One of the `Book Of The Breed' series. Illustrated with b/w photographs and line drawings. FINE in like d/w.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1994). 1994 1st edition. 4to (192 x 252mm). Pp176. B/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in white. Very good in slightly torn dust-wrapper. Completed pedigree certificates and Kennel Club owners' certificates (Victor of the Moor and General Blue of Bradshaw) loosely laid in. Written by the ex-president of the Northern Great Dane Club, and editor of Dogs Monthly. An in-depth look at the breed, with 18 pages of photographs of champions at the rear. Chapters include: Origins of the Great Dane; Owning a Great Dane; The breed standard; The show ring; Judging Great Danes; Establishing a line; Breeding Great Danes; The Great Dane in Britain; The Great Dane in North America; The Great Danes worldwide; Health care; Inherited diseases. . …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (188 x 253mm). Pp224. B/w photographs. Very good in dust-wrapper. Comprehensive history of the Derby, up to its sixtieth anniversary, with much on the dogs, the races, and the more colourful of the owners and trainers. .…

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. In this highly comprehensive book of the breed, the authors trace the history of the breed from its origins in Germany to its present status worldwide. There's also detailed coverage of training the German Shepherd Dog, starting from the crucial stage of socialization through the advanced exercises. Features expert advice on diet, exercise, breeding, genetics, healthcare and more. 232 pages plus a few breeder ads. B&W photos and illustrations. Terrific copy.…

First Edition: Hardback, blue bds., gold titles, 155 x 235 mm., 600 g., 236 pp., with Appendices, illustrated with bw. photographs, original photographic dw., unclipped, VG+/Fine copy.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1988). 1988 1st edition. 4to. Pp144. B/w photographs, illustrations. Very good in dust-wrapper. ~. .

Green Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 160pp, illustrated with black & white photos, green cloth with gilt spine lettering, dust jacket in bery good condition, unclipped. Size: 8vo. Dogs.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1987) 1991 2nd edition. 8vo (152 x 237mm). Ppiv,220. B/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Boards unobtrusively bowed else very good in used dust-wrapper. A good introduction to greyhound training for racing, distilled from the lifetime experience of George Curtis. Curtis "was taken on as a kennel lad at Portsmouth when he was 14 years old and from there he worked his way to the top of the profession. His unique record includes being a champion trainer three times, fielding 10 classic winners and guiding the great Ballyregan Bob to a world record of 32 consecutive wins." For the most part, the book is presented in George Curtis's own words. Chapters include: Early days; The first division; The champion; Choosing a greyhound; Breeding winners; Whelping; Rearing; Schooling; Diet; Exercise; Grooming and massage; The kennel; The open racer; Problem dogs; Common ailments; Racing injuries; A star is born; World-beater; Statistics. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition, 1990. Inscribed by the author on f.e.p 'Best wishes, Barrie Dack'. 224 pages. Illustrated. Original cloth. Good plus copy. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Condition Notes: A little wear to the edges of the dust wrapper. The contents complete, clean and tight; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over burgundy boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 10" x 7½" (1 kg); pp 144; In the Book of the Breed series; Preface by Bruce Kilsby; Includes: Line drawings; Black & white photographs (within the text); || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #195403 ||. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Very fine book in clean fresh green cloth covers with bright gilt titles to spine. Internally very fine and free of inscriptions; well illustrated. The dust jacket is fine and not price clipped.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 1st. 176 pp. Foot of spine of DW sl chipped and very sl shelf wear to bottom edge of boards. Breed pamphlets loosely inserted. Mark to fep where paper clip attached the pamphlets and this has left a sl rust mark to the rear. Else very nice copy.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The author has been a breeder of Border Collies since they were first recognised by The Kennel Club. As an owner and breeder as well as Crufts judge she is uniquly equipped to write probably the best book on the breed. This copy is in FINE condition in a FINE unclipped dustwrapper.…