Fieldfare (33 résultats)

Etat : Good. 1st Ed. Good condition paperback with minor wear to covers. Contents are clean and bright but a gift message to half title page.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Every man's hand This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Etat : new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. Small 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppvi,150. B/w illustrations by Neil Evans. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. A novel, set in South Wales, about Cadno the fox and his pursuers. "An emotive and powerful novel set in the period between the two great wars it tells of a fox's life and describes with graphic detail and realism, the difficulties and delights of existence in the wild. Much has been written about the fox, and this work, though fictional, is a true and accurate account of its nature and habits. The principal characters are Cadno the fox, Bruiser the terrier and Tom Thomas, his owner, known forever as Tom Flanders after his return in 1918 from the battlefields of World War I. Born a country man, Tom lived for a time in the grim valley coalfields of South Wales and pursued a career as a prize fighter before returning, in disillusion, to the places of his youth. We see the world through the interwoven lives of these three characters and though it is the same world, each lives it in an entirely different manner. The story takes us into the wilderness world of the fox and we follow his progress, observing the hostile environment of the wild creature from all possible angles and viewpoints. Pursuit and persecution has done so much to shape the habits, the nature and the survival of the fox that it would be impossible to consider the life of the animal without making extensive reference to it. This then, is a combination of three stories. At the end of the book the reader may find his sympathies lie with any one of those portrayed, for the aim is not to mount any particular platform but to faithfully represent every viewpoint and therefore the book should appeal not only to fieldsportsman but to naturalists, conservationists, and those who seek simply an interesting, unusual and lively read." Chapters include:- A time to be born; Under the oaks; Tom Flanders; The quarry face; Cadno; Bruiser; A bargain is struck; Freedom; Return to the valley; The family of foxes; Something to celebrate; Shoulders a burden; Another season; Farewell good bitch; The circle of life; The hand of fate; For all is vanity. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 19.95.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. Small 8vo (140 x 222mm). Ppvi,150. B/w illustrations by Neil Evans. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in dust-wrapper. Inscribed on end-paper by author to previous owner - "To Jim and his fine terriers, Jacqueline & Walter, Best Wishes, David Hacombe, 27/3/92". Compliments slip with message from author also enclosed. A novel, set in South Wales, about Cadno the fox and his pursuers. "An emotive and powerful novel set in the period between the two great wars it tells of a fox's life and describes with graphic detail and realism, the difficulties and delights of existence in the wild. Much has been written about the fox, and this work though fictional, is a true and accurate account of its nature and habits. The principal characters are Cadno the fox, Bruiser the terrier and Tom Thomas, his owner, known forever as Tom Flanders after his return in 1918 from the battlefields of World War I. Born a country man, Tom lived for a time in the grim valley coalfields of South Wales and pursued a career as a prize fighter before returning, in disillusion, to the places of his youth. We see the world through the interwoven lives of these three characters and though it is the same world, each lives it in an entirely different manner. The story takes us into the wilderness world of the fox and we follow his progress, observing the hostile environment of the wild creature from all possible angles and viewpoints. Pursuit and persecution has done so much to shape the habits, the nature and the survival of the fox that it would be impossible to consider the life of the animal without making extensive reference to it. This then, is a combination of three stories. At the end of the book the reader may find his sympathies lie with any one of those portrayed, for the aim is not to mount any particular platform but to faithfully represent every viewpoint and therefore the book should appeal not only to fieldsportsman but to naturalists, conservationists, and those who seek simply an interesting, unusual and lively read." Chapters include:- A time to be born; Under the oaks; Tom Flanders; The quarry face; Cadno; Bruiser; A bargain is struck; Freedom; Return to the valley; The family of foxes; Something to celebrate; Shoulders a burden; Another season; Farewell good bitch; The circle of life; The hand of fate; For all is vanity. .…

Paperback. Etat : Good. A tidy copy, a little spotting to the front cover, previous owners inscription.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. Minor edgewear and gift inscription otherwise fine - a lovely clean tight copy. Poole, David John (illustrateur).

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. pb, 108pp, illus.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Gift quality first edition hardcover in rust textured paper covered boards showing sharp tips and lightly bumped spine ends. Internally flawless, no names, tears or soil in the tight, crisp 150pp text. Original, un-clipped (and un-priced) color illustrated dust wrapper shows negligible color loss at tips and head of rear gutter. From front flap: 'A novel, set in South Wales, about Cadno the fox and his pursuers. "An emotive and powerful novel set in the period between the two great wars it tells of a fox's life and describes with graphic detail and realism, the difficulties and delights of existence in the wild. Much has been written about the fox, and this work, though fictional, is a true and accurate account of its nature and habits. The principal characters are Cadno the fox, Bruiser the terrier and Tom Thomas, his owner, known forever as Tom Flanders after his return in 1918 from the battlefields of World War I. Born a country man, Tom lived for a time in the grim valley coalfields of South Wales and pursued a career as a prize fighter before returning, in disillusion, to the places of his youth. We see the world through the interwoven lives of these three characters and though it is the same world, each lives it in an entirely different manner. The story takes us into the wilderness world of the fox and we follow his progress, observing the hostile environment of the wild creature from all possible angles and viewpoints. Pursuit and persecution has done so much to shape the habits, the nature and the survival of the fox that it would be impossible to consider the life of the animal without making extensive reference to it. This then, is a combination of three stories. At the end of the book the reader may find his sympathies lie with any one of those portrayed, for the aim is not to mount any particular platform but to faithfully represent every viewpoint and therefore the book should appeal not only to field sportsmen but to naturalists, conservationists, and those who seek simply an interesting, unusual and lively read'.…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. xxx 189pp paperback, illustrated, ownership signature.

hardcover. Etat : 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.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1993). (1993) 2010 reprint. 8vo (155 x 222mm). Ppxii,160. B/w photographs, illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Fine unread copy, issued without a dust-wrapper. The Wrexham snerper on long-netting, snares, nets and lurchers. There is also a good short chapter, with photographs, on eel-bobbing. "The Great Game is the life story of Harold Wyman, born near the village of Heol-y-Cyw in Glamorgan in 1916. They were hard formative years when a harsh environment shaped character and the working man fought a ceaseless battle to feed and clothe his family. Harold Wyman saw service as a young soldier on the North West Frontier of India and travelled that country extensively due to his sporting prowess. He served through the years of the Second World War as a stoker in the merchant fleet. As hard and dangerous a job as one could find but one of vital importance as Britain faced the threat of the mighty U boat predators. Settling in Wrexham when peace came, he spent the rest of his life perfecting the nocturnal art of the poacher." Chapters include: Childhood memories; Soldiering in India; The art of poaching; The war years; Thomas and I renew our partnership; Confrontation; Lunar nights - with long net and ferret; Captured by moonlight; Hop picking near Ledbury; I received a beating; Snares, nets and lurchers; Organised poaching; Poaching on the river; Long net - setting techniques and other information; The elements; Three snerpers; Pheasant poaching; The twilight years. .…

Soft cover. Etat : As New. Clean firm copy.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1993). 1993 1st edition. 8vo (156 x 226mm). Ppxii,160. B/w photographs, illustrations. Burgundy boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine unread first edition copy in dust-wrapper. The Wrexham snerper on long-netting, snares, nets and lurchers. There is also a good short chapter, with photographs, on eel-bobbing. "The Great Game is the life story of Harold Wyman, born near the village of Heol-y-Cyw in Glamorgan in 1916. They were hard formative years when a harsh environment shaped character and the working man fought a ceaseless battle to feed and clothe his family. Harold Wyman saw service as a young soldier on the North West Frontier of India and travelled that country extensively due to his sporting prowess. He served through the years of the Second World War as a stoker in the merchant fleet. As hard and dangerous a job as one could find but one of vital importance as Britain faced the threat of the mighty U boat predators. Settling in Wrexham when peace came, he spent the rest of his life perfecting the nocturnal art of the poacher." Chapters include: Childhood memories; Soldiering in India; The art of poaching; The war years; Thomas and I renew our partnership; Confrontation; Lunar nights - with long net and ferret; Captured by moonlight; Hop picking near Ledbury; I received a beating; Snares, nets and lurchers; Organised poaching; Poaching on the river; Long net - setting techniques and other information; The elements; Three snerpers; Pheasant poaching; The twilight years. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1987). 1987 1st edition thus. Small 8vo paperback (147 x 209mm). Pp96. B/w photographs, advertisements. Red card covers titled in white with b/w photograph on front. Rear cover unobtrusively marked but a very good unread second-hand paperback. Volume 5 of this famous publication. Articles, many by Harcombe. Includes a three-page advertisement for Plummer's country pursuits and self-sufficiency courses in Caithness. I dare not ask either of the great rivals how that came about! contents include: Editorial; Off to a good start; Important verdict for field sport writing; Foundations of 'The Fell & Moorland'; The book collector's corner; Behold, I tell you a mystery; The 'typical' meet; Name that - Tyke!; The veteran - John Parks; Ferrets; Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain; A figure from the past; Forum; Fox number five; Respect for the quarry; Terrier tales; List of terrier shows; The last wolf; The Cairn Terrier; Heads of the Valleys Tales; When will they ever learn? Red card cover with photograph of Sealyham-type terrier. .…

Softcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1987). 1987 1st edition thus. Small 8vo paperback (147 x 209mm). Pp96. B/w photographs, advertisements. Red card covers titled in white with b/w photograph on front. Cover creased & corner torn. A good reading copy only. Volume 5 of this famous publication. Articles, many by Harcombe. Includes a three-page advertisement for Plummer's country pursuits and self-sufficiency courses in Caithness. I dare not ask either of the great rivals how that came about! contents include: Editorial; Off to a good start; Important verdict for field sport writing; Foundations of 'The Fell & Moorland'; The book collector's corner; Behold, I tell you a mystery; The 'typical' meet; Name that - Tyke!; The veteran - John Parks; Ferrets; Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain; A figure from the past; Forum; Fox number five; Respect for the quarry; Terrier tales; List of terrier shows; The last wolf; The Cairn Terrier; Heads of the Valleys Tales; When will they ever learn? Red card cover with photograph of Sealyham-type terrier. .…

Fine cream coloured soft boards (paperback) with dark brown lettering and illustration of a horse and foal to the front, 4 to. , 132 pages, 130 poems, written by the supporters of Redwings, a Sanctuary for horses and donkeys, in Norfolk. Redwings cares for over a 1000 horses rescued from cruelty and neglect. Many beautiful pencil drawings by David John Poole.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. No dustwrapper issued.

Soft cover. Etat : Good +. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Pictorial Cover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. large format softcover,132pp.over 130 poems written by the supporters of Redwings, a Sanctuary for horses and donkeys, in Norfolk. Redwings cares for over a 1000 horses rescued from cruelty and neglect. Many beautiful pencil drawings by David John Poole. In good condition with only a little wear to edges. Wessex Books will donate five pounds from the sale of this book to The Redwings Sanctuary. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.…

Card Covers. Etat : Very Good+. First Edition. Clean & crisp, no inscriptions. Beautifully illustrated in b/w. 132pp. David John Poole (illustrateur).

Etat : new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2017). 2017 1st edition. Large 8vo (166 x 249mm). Ppvi,416. Colour and b/w photographs. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Fine new copy. "Eddie Chapman passed away on July 7th 2017 at the age of seventy-four. He had lived a remarkable life in hunt service, most of it as terrierman with various foxhound packs throughout Britain. He developed his world famous Foxwarren strain of pure working Jack Russells and used them with huge success all over Britain and Ireland to fox, badger, mink and assorted quarry. It is not possible to emulate his achievements in today's Britain but he has left us with a remarkable record of his life in this outstanding book. No working terrierman or hunting enthusiast should be without it. It will stand as his legacy and can truly be rated as a masterpiece of its kind." .…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to, as new in wrappers.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Fine copy in dustjacket.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good Plus. Soft cover 1992. 30x21cm. Clean & tight & flat. No inscriptions. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref M33.

Etat : new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2006). 2006 1st edition thus. Ppviii,425 + 1 page ad. B/w photographs, illustrations. Laminated boards. Fine new copy. "More thank sixteen years have passed since the last of the Working Terrier Year Books, volume 8, was produced and none of the issues in this compilation have been available since then. This compilation volume includes the very best of the five issues and offers a fascinating insight into terriermen of the past." .…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. BOUND IN CLEAN RED CLOTH HARDCOVERS, WITH BRIGHT GILT TITLES TO SPINE, THIS 1993 FIRST EDITION IS VG IN VG JACKET. 160pp WITH18CHAPTERS AND MANY PHOTOS. CHAPTERS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE ART OF POACHING : LUNAR NUIGHTS WITH LONG NET AND FERRET : I RECEIVE A BEATING( AND HOW I GOT MY OWN BACK) :SNARES, NETS AND LURCHERS :POACHING ON THE RIVER :LONG NET SETTING :PHEASANT POACHING : GATE NETTING HARES. CONDITION VG/VG.…

Etat : new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2016). 2016 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 216mm). Ppxiv,202. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine new copy. "As this will most likely be my last book on Terriers I must put on record my thanks to the people I have met and the friends I have made during that last thirty years of my life since moving to west Wales, particularly those involved in my digging and hunting. Perhaps it's best not to mention any by name for I should certainly not be able to include everyone and none deserve to be left out and so, to all those who have helped and befriended me along the way, to all who have been part of these last memorable thirty years, I offer genuine thanks." David Harcombe, October 2016. Chapters include: A fiver changed my left; Too many dogs, too many diggers; Canine heroes; Travellers; Canine heroes; Striking gold in the West; The luck of the draw; Leaving the valley; West is best!; Vermin; Canine heroes; Back to where it started. .…

Etat : new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2000). (1989) 2007 reprint. 8vo (153 x 216mm). Pp212. B/w photographs. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Fine new copy. Working Jack Russells and Patterdales, Border terriers and Sealyhams, David Harcombe describes the real rural life of the working terrier. Many examples of entering, digging and drawing foxes and badgers along with breeding and care, and of course, the terriermen who work them. Much of this is based on experiences which pre-date the current legislation which makes it an offence to interfere with badgers in any way. This is the 2007 reprint of the revised and enlarged second edition (of 2000), bound this time in laminated boards without a dust-wrapper. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1987). 1987 1st thus. Small 8vo stapled paperback (147 x 210mm). Pp91. B/w photographs, advertisements. Purple card covers titled in white with b/w photograph on front. Slight use to covers but internally clean. Solidly intact, second-hand stapled paperback. Issue four of this notable and collectable publication. Contents include: Editorial; Which way for the Jack Russell Terrier?; American Pit Bull Terriers; Sold a pup; Town v. country; Rough justice in the Wild West; Forum; Mobile hunting palace; Another one flies over the cuckoo's nest; Reader's letter; Book review - The Working Jack Russell Terrier; Return to the Carreg; Five rules for the terrierman; A standard for a working terrier; Terrier takeaway; Education in the kennel; The terrierman and the Antis; Working Dahshunds in America; A costly day's hunting; The spirit is willing; Jack Russell Terriers and Kennel Club recognition; At the shows; The working type Bedlington Terrier; Essau, the first terrierman?; Rule Britannia? You must be joking. Purple card covers with photograph of a Jack Russell terrier's head. Articles mostly by Dave Harcombe. .…