Travels Two Piece by John Bailey (26 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. Square 8vo (164 x 226mm). Pp160. B/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Various minor faults. Good-plus in dust-wrapper. A year of trout fishing in streams and rivers around England. Glaven and Bure in the East, Nadder, Kennet and Avon in the South, Lyd, Wolf, Carey and Barle in the West, the Derbyshire Wye and Derwent, and Wharfe, Eden, Tweed and Till in the North. "Travels with a Two Piece is a collection of writing by John Bailey, composed whilst he journeyed through England during the summer of 1984. He fished many rivers and travelled with an ancient two piece fly fishing rod which was given to him by the son of a veteran from World War One who had used it in France whilst on leave from the trenches. .In this book, John Bailey relates his many efforts, not always successful, to outwit the most cunning native trout and grayling. He flavours his tales with keen observations drawn from life in and around the rivers themselves. And throughout can be found his unique philosophy towards fishing and conservation. Encyclopaedic in its richness, this is a book about wild trout, sea trout, grayling, seals, badgers, otters, herons, fishermen, river keepers and - above all - one man's struggle with his sport." Well written and complemented by attractive black and white illustrations by Chris Turnbull. .

First Edition. Illustrated by Chris Turnbull. Owner's name on title page. A very nice bright copy, almost as-new Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. Square 8vo (164 x 226mm). Pp160. B/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull, green end-papers. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly spine-faded / marked dust-wrapper. A year of trout fishing in streams and rivers around England. Glaven and Bure in the East, Nadder, Kennet and Avon in the South, Lyd, Wolf, Carey and Barle in the West, the Derbyshire Wye and Derwent, and Wharfe, Eden, Tweed and Till in the North. "Travels with a Two Piece is a collection of writing by John Bailey, composed whilst he journeyed through England during the summer of 1984. He fished many rivers and travelled with an ancient two piece fly fishing rod which was given to him by the son of a veteran from World War One who had used it in France whilst on leave from the trenches. .In this book, John Bailey relates his many efforts, not always successful, to outwit the most cunning native trout and grayling. He flavours his tales with keen observations drawn from life in and around the rivers themselves. And throughout can be found his unique philosophy towards fishing and conservation. Encyclopaedic in its richness, this is a book about wild trout, sea trout, grayling, seals, badgers, otters, herons, fishermen, river keepers and - above all - one man's struggle with his sport." Well written and complemented by attractive black and white illustrations by Chris Turnbull. .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Chris Turnbull (illustrator). 1st Edition. Fresh looking bright copy with clean cloth boards which have crisp gilt title lettering on the spine. No inscriptions and, generally, the pages are very clean and bright. The dust jacket is not price clipped and bright and not sun faded. A little light shop shelf wear. Lovely copy.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. Square 8vo (164 x 226mm). Pp160. B/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. A year of trout fishing in streams and rivers around England. Glaven and Bure in the East, Nadder, Kennet and Avon in the South, Lyd, Wolf, Carey and Barle in the West, the Derbyshire Wye and Derwent, and Wharfe, Eden, Tweed and Till in the North. "Travels with a Two Piece is a collection of writing by John Bailey, composed whilst he journeyed through England during the summer of 1984. He fished many rivers and travelled with an ancient two piece fly fishing rod which was given to him by the son of a veteran from World War One who had used it in France whilst on leave from the trenches. .In this book, John Bailey relates his many efforts, not always successful, to outwit the most cunning native trout and grayling. He flavours his tales with keen observations drawn from life in and around the rivers themselves. And throughout can be found his unique philosophy towards fishing and conservation. Encyclopaedic in its richness, this is a book about wild trout, sea trout, grayling, seals, badgers, otters, herons, fishermen, river keepers and - above all - one man's struggle with his sport." Well written and complemented by attractive black and white illustrations by Chris Turnbull. .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Dust wrapper with light edge & corner wear, light sunning to spine. Internally Very Good - clean and tidy copy in tight binding. Unclipped dust wrapper has now been fitted with removable archive acetate film. **632g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. Square 8vo (164 x 226mm). Pp160. B/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Near fine in price-clipped dust-wrapper. A year of trout fishing in streams and rivers around England. Glaven and Bure in the East, Nadder, Kennet and Avon in the South, Lyd, Wolf, Carey and Barle in the West, the Derbyshire Wye and Derwent, and Wharfe, Eden, Tweed and Till in the North. "Travels with a Two Piece is a collection of writing by John Bailey, composed whilst he journeyed through England during the summer of 1984. He fished many rivers and travelled with an ancient two piece fly fishing rod which was given to him by the son of a veteran from World War One who had used it in France whilst on leave from the trenches. .In this book, John Bailey relates his many efforts, not always successful, to outwit the most cunning native trout and grayling. He flavours his tales with keen observations drawn from life in and around the rivers themselves. And throughout can be found his unique philosophy towards fishing and conservation. Encyclopaedic in its richness, this is a book about wild trout, sea trout, grayling, seals, badgers, otters, herons, fishermen, river keepers and - above all - one man's struggle with his sport." Well written and complemented by attractive black and white illustrations by Chris Turnbull. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. Square 8vo (164 x 226mm). Pp160. B/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. From the library of Barrie Rickards with his name to end-paper. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. A year of trout fishing in streams and rivers around England. Glaven and Bure in the East, Nadder, Kennet and Avon in the South, Lyd, Wolf, Carey and Barle in the West, the Derbyshire Wye and Derwent, and Wharfe, Eden, Tweed and Till in the North. "Travels with a Two Piece is a collection of writing by John Bailey, composed whilst he journeyed through England during the summer of 1984. He fished many rivers and travelled with an ancient two piece fly fishing rod which was given to him by the son of a veteran from World War One who had used it in France whilst on leave from the trenches. .In this book, John Bailey relates his many efforts, not always successful, to outwit the most cunning native trout and grayling. He flavours his tales with keen observations drawn from life in and around the rivers themselves. And throughout can be found his unique philosophy towards fishing and conservation. Encyclopaedic in its richness, this is a book about wild trout, sea trout, grayling, seals, badgers, otters, herons, fishermen, river keepers and - above all - one man's struggle with his sport." Well written and complemented by attractive black and white illustrations by Chris Turnbull. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1985). 1985 1st edition. Square 8vo (164 x 226mm). Pp160. B/w illustrations by Chris Turnbull. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Foxing to edges but very good in slgihtly used dust-wrapper. Signed by John Bailey on title-page. A year of trout fishing in streams and rivers around England. Glaven and Bure in the East, Nadder, Kennet and Avon in the South, Lyd, Wolf, Carey and Barle in the West, the Derbyshire Wye and Derwent, and Wharfe, Eden, Tweed and Till in the North. "Travels with a Two Piece is a collection of writing by John Bailey, composed whilst he journeyed through England during the summer of 1984. He fished many rivers and travelled with an ancient two piece fly fishing rod which was given to him by the son of a veteran from World War One who had used it in France whilst on leave from the trenches. .In this book, John Bailey relates his many efforts, not always successful, to outwit the most cunning native trout and grayling. He flavours his tales with keen observations drawn from life in and around the rivers themselves. And throughout can be found his unique philosophy towards fishing and conservation. Encyclopaedic in its richness, this is a book about wild trout, sea trout, grayling, seals, badgers, otters, herons, fishermen, river keepers and - above all - one man's struggle with his sport." Well written and complemented by attractive black and white illustrations by Chris Turnbull. .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. CHRIS TURNBULL (illustrator). 1st Edition. Excellent fine interior and boards, nicely illustrated throughout, no inscriptions - d/jacket near fine to fine showing just a very slight hint of previous usage, price-clipped neatly to inner flap.

1st Edn, 160 pages, illus by Chris Turnball, fine in dj.

Marlborough, Wiltshire. The Crowood Press. 1985. First Edition. 8vo. (8 x 6). 160 pp. Map frontispiece. Illustrated by Chris Turnbull. A plethora of text illustrations, many full-page. An account of a summer of travel in England, fishing for trout at many locations. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A nice book. Fine in a fine dust jacket.