Tail Weir by Patrick Chalmers (31 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. 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.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1984). (1932) 1984 paperback reprint. Small 8vo paperback (128 x 197mm). Ppxx,277. B/w illustrations from old engravings. Signs of previous ownership. Creased and used but solidly intact second-hand paperback. A good reading copy. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. This edition has a new foreword by Antony Atha. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

Second Edition. Very good paperback copy now mylar-sleeved. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 277 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Fishing England Thames River. 1 Kg.

Later Edition. Good copy in original stiff card wrappers with some wear and tear as with age. Remain preserved overall; bright and clean. Series; Modern fishing classics. Physical description; 277 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. Notes; Reprint. Originally published: 1932. Subjects; Fishing England Thames River. Natural history England Thames River. Fishing. England Thames River Freshwater angling Personal observations. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1984). (1932) 1984 paperback reprint. 8vo paperback (128 x 197mm). Ppxx,277. B/w illustrations from old engravings. Slight use. Good-plus. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. This edition has a new foreword by Antony Atha. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

Second Edition. Very good paperback copy now mylar-sleeved. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 277 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Fishing England Thames River. 1 Kg.

Later Edition. Good copy in original stiff card wrappers with some wear and tear as with age. Remain preserved overall; bright and clean. Series; Modern fishing classics. Physical description; 277 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. Notes; Reprint. Originally published: 1932. Subjects; Fishing England Thames River. Natural history England Thames River. Fishing. England Thames River Freshwater angling Personal observations. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Orange cloth covers exhibit bumping and heavy soiling on corners and spine ends. Light bumping and heavy soiling on edges. Black lettering on spine is unmarked. Heavy soiling on covers, especially along the edges, hinges and spine. Light soiling and yellowing on page ends. Light yellowing to text and the b&w illustrations. Otherwise clean and unmarked. Hinges are tight. A book on Thame's angling with chapters detailing the Thames trout, the Chub, the Perch, the Eel and much more. All books are individually examined and described. Never ex-lib unless stated.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 277 pages. series -'Modern fishing classics.

Octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Trade paperback in very good condition.

hardback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, orange cloth lettered black to spine, Mild foxing to the closed rough-trimmed fore-edge, the contents clean and free of marking, the binding tight. Illustrated, xiii + 277pp.

first edition, orange cloth boards with black lettering to spine, xii + 277pp, illus, VG- (wear to extremities including small closed tears to head and tail of spine, fraying to corners, water damage to upper edge of boards and four small holes to boards, ink owner's name to fep, light tanning and foxing, upper edges of pages damaged and partially eaten away with no loss to text).

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1932). 1932 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxiv,277. B/w vignette illustrations from old engravings. Binding B. Green cloth, single black rule on upper board, spine titled in black. Cloth faded & rubbed with abrasions to spine. A good copy only. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

FIRST EDITION. Demy 8vo, pp. xiii + 277; red buckram bds, spine lettered in black; illus. tp, illus.; VG (light to moderate scuffing & soiling to bds; light to moderate bruising to spine & board edges & extrems; light tanning & soiling to pg edges; light to moderate tanning, soiling & foxing to eps, prelims & terminals).

First edition. Wood engraved title vignette and head & tail pieces. 8vo (8 5/8 x 5 3/4 inches), 277-pages. Original green cloth; spine faded and spotted otherwise very good and internally clean. Old inscription on front free endpaper.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1932). 1932 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxiv,277. B/w vignette illustrations from old engravings. Binding E. Grey cloth, spine titled in black. Front paste-down stained. Front end-paper damaged by the attachment of business card of Herbert F. Crossthwaite, Gresham Club. Good. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1932). 1932 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxiv,277. B/w vignette illustrations from old engravings. Binding B. Green cloth, single black rule on upper board, spine titled in black. Slightly browned but good-plus, lacks dust-wrapper. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

First Edition. Owner's name on front free endpaper. Bookplate on front pastedown. Otherwise a clean, tidy copy in tight binding. Orange cloth with black lettering on spine, slightly bumped at spine head & foot. Used - Very Good. VG hardback (no dust jacket).

Cloth Bound. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1932 first edition of this classic on Thames coarse fish and fishing. Delightfully illustrated with old vignette engravings. 277-page text in very good, tight, clean condition, with no inscriptions. Original binding good and tight, with a few light marks and rather faded. See photos of this copy attached. (BM36).

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1932). 1932 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxiv,277. B/w vignette illustrations from old engravings. Binding C. Orange cloth, spine titled in black. Owner's name to front end-paper, cloth rather used else good-plus. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1932). 1932 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxiv,277. B/w vignette illustrations from old engravings. Binding C. Orange cloth, spine titled in black. Corners rubbed o/w good-plus. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1932). 1932 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxiv,277. B/w vignette illustrations from old engravings. Binding C. Orange cloth, spine titled in black. Part of dust-wrapper pasted in. Slight use but good-plus. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1932). 1932 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxiv,277. B/w vignette illustrations from old engravings. Binding C. Orange cloth, spine titled in black. Top of spine slightly rubbed, very slight foxing. The classic of Thames coarse and trout fishing. Two chapters on pike fishing, plus chapters on the other principal Thames fish. "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

LeatheBound. 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: 304. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1932 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: 304.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2003). (1932) 2003 new edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxxii,277 + 1pp ad. B/w illustrations from old engravings, silk marker ribbon. Fully bound in rich brown bonded leather, top edge gilt, marbled end-papers, gilt FFCL motif to upper board, spine titled in gilt. Tan cloth slipcase. Near fine second-hand copy in slightly used slipcase. Numbered copy from an edition limited to 150 copies. The jacket description of the 1st edition published in 1932 cannot be improved upon. "A book about coarse fishing and a book about the Thames, a mixture of practical advice and delightful reminisences, written with all the charm which has gained for its author such a host of devoted readers. Here are wise tips on catching huge trout and portly carp, where to find otters and giant water beetles, how to cook your pike when you have caught him and how to make barbel palatable. There are true stories of monstrous fish that disappeared into the depths with half the anglers tackle, and there are delightfully improbable tales of impossible fish that did outrageous things - and got away with it. A book with a singular charm, it is impossible to put it down when once one has read a page or two." "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. 2003. Limited edition, no.69/150. Octavo. xxi, 277pp. Publisher's full brown leather, gilt titles. Marbled end papers. Ribbon page-marker. Clean and bright. Housed in the cloth slipcase, light rubbing to tail edge. Overall a 'Fine' copy.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2003). (1932) 2003 new edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxxii,277 + 1pp ad. B/w illustrations from old engravings, silk marker ribbon. Fully bound in rich brown bonded leather, top edge gilt, marbled end-papers, gilt FFCL motif to upper board, spine titled in gilt. Brown cloth slipcase. Fine unread copy in slipcase. Numbered copy from an edition limited to 150 copies. The jacket description of the 1st edition published in 1932 cannot be improved upon. "A book about coarse fishing and a book about the Thames, a mixture of practical advice and delightful reminisences, written with all the charm which has gained for its author such a host of devoted readers. Here are wise tips on catching huge trout and portly carp, where to find otters and giant water beetles, how to cook your pike when you have caught him and how to make barbel palatable. There are true stories of monstrous fish that disappeared into the depths with half the anglers tackle, and there are delightfully improbable tales of impossible fish that did outrageous things - and got away with it. A book with a singular charm, it is impossible to put it down when once one has read a page or two." "The only book, of a substantial nature, in existence dealing with Thames fishing. Delightfully written and a real addition to angling literature." (Where To Fish, 1933). .

new. xxii,277 + (1) pages,m B/w illustrations from old engravings throughout limited to 150 copies, bound in brown bonded leather, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, gilt FFCL motif to upper board, in cloth slipcase, a fine copy. Includes a new forward by David Profumo.