Roach Gentle Giants by John Bailey (10 results)

hardcover. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Dw has sl rub to one corner, price-clipped.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. Large 8vo (170 x 240mm). Pp160. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly cocked, edges marked. Good-plus in slightly used and rubbed dust-wrapper. "A comprehensive study of the techniques of today's roach specialists on both rivers and stillwaters. Standard methods are thoroughly explained, while exciting modern developments are minutely explored. Drawing on the intimate knowledge of local experts, every major roach venue is analysed, with discussion, ranging from the great days at Hornsea Mere at the turn of the century to the exciting fishing now enjoyed on the stillwaters around the country." Chapters include:- The North West; The Trent; Stillwaters; East Anglian rivers; Fenland roach; Wessex rivers; Yorkshire roaching past and present; Roach fishing in the Thames and its tributaries; The Wye; Scotland; A conclusion. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. Large 8vo (170 x 240mm). Pp160. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in rubbed, price-clipped dust-wrapper. "A comprehensive study of the techniques of today's roach specialists on both rivers and stillwaters. Standard methods are thoroughly explained, while exciting modern developments are minutely explored. Drawing on the intimate knowledge of local experts, every major roach venue is analysed, with discussion, ranging from the great days at Hornsea Mere at the turn of the century to the exciting fishing now enjoyed on the stillwaters around the country." Chapters include:- The North West; The Trent; Stillwaters; East Anglian rivers; Fenland roach; Wessex rivers; Yorkshire roaching past and present; Roach fishing in the Thames and its tributaries; The Wye; Scotland; A conclusion. . …

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2004). (1987) 2004 reprint. Large 8vo (170 x 240mm). Pp158. Colour & b/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Corners unobtrusively bumped else very good in slightly rubbed dust-wrapper. "A comprehensive study of the techniques of today's roach specialists on both rivers and stillwaters. Standard methods are thoroughly explained, while exciting modern developments are minutely explored. Drawing on the intimate knowledge of local experts, every major roach venue is analysed, with discussion, ranging from the great days at Hornsea Mere at the turn of the century to the exciting fishing now enjoyed on the stillwaters around the country." .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). 1987 1st edition. Large 8vo (170 x 240mm). Pp160. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. "A comprehensive study of the techniques of today's roach specialists on both rivers and stillwaters. Standard methods are thoroughly explained, while exciting modern developments are minutely explored. Drawing on the intimate knowledge of local experts, every major roach venue is analysed, with discussion, ranging from the great days at Hornsea Mere at the turn of the century to the exciting fishing now enjoyed on the stillwaters around the country." Chapters include:- The North West; The Trent; Stillwaters; East Anglian rivers; Fenland roach; Wessex rivers; Yorkshire roaching past and present; Roach fishing in the Thames and its tributaries; The Wye; Scotland; A conclusion. .…

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine - See Description. First Edition. 160 pages, colour plates, black and white photographs, fine black and white drawings by Chris Turnbull, maps, diagrams. A comprehensive study of the techniques of today's roach specialists on both rivers and stillwaters. Hb in dw, dw price-clipped (and re-priced) by publisher, otherwise a near fine copy. Turnbull, Chris (illustrator).…