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Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891205ISBN 13 : 9781846891205
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
(Hardcover, 2012 ). 2012 1st edition. 8vo (141 x 222mm). Pp208. B/w vignette illustrations, bibliography, silk marker ribbon. Honey coloured boards, spine titled in gilt. Mint in dust-wrapper. Following hot on the heels of the first two titles in this series, The Keen Countryman's Miscellany should be eagerly received by the many keen readers of The Keen Shot's Miscellany, and The Keen Foxhunter's Miscellany. (Our stock nos. 36039, 24962, respectively.) This book "provides a selection of entries about everything that the true countryman - or woman - would like to know. Here you will find all things rural, from profiles of great farmers through history such as Thomas Coke and King George III, to snippets about wood-burning stoves, vermin control, hedge-laying and wild cat sightings. Readers with a schoolboy mentality will enjoy pieces on blowing up wasps' nests, how to get fish drunk and rules for conducting a proper snowball fight." Essential information then! A thoroughly enjoyable bedside read or simply something to dip in and out of. PREVIOUS PRICE £16.95.
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891469ISBN 13 : 9781846891465
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
(Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. Square 4to (272 x 270mm). Pp193. B/w & colour photographs throughout, photograph end-papers. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Traces of glue to bottom of first few pages. Good-plus in shelf-worn dust-wrapper. Includes contributions from Phil Burtt, Peter Bacon, and Will Garfit. This book "is a fascinating and revealing guide to some of the UK's most significant shoots, both large and small and includes the .history of the Belvoir shoot, where the Duchess of Rutland co-hosts one of the country's finest partridge and pheasant shoots with her husband the Duke of Rutland". In this book, the Duchess of Rutland visits and describes twenty shoots of varying character. Chapters include: History of the Belvoir Castle shoot, the estate's biodiversity; Grouse - Glenogil, the Radnorshire Hills, Howden and Derwent moors, Langholm, Westerdale, Wemmergill, Phil Burtt's top tips for grouse shooting; Grey partridge and wild birds - Ratcheugh recovery project, a 400 acre project in Lincolnshire, Raby Castle, Phil Burtt's top tips; Red-legged partridge - low ground in Lincolnshire, a co-operative in Suffolk, gundog field trial, high ground in Wensleydale, etiquette by Jonathan Young, Phil Burtt's top tips; Pheasants - Caerhays, Will Garfit's shoot, Westwick, Stanage Castle, 'The Rat Patrol', Phil Burtt's top tips; Wild duck and geese - North Norfolk marshes, developing a wild duck pond, geese in Caithness, geese at Belvoir, Pattie Wilson's top tips; snipe and woodcock - Isle of Muck, Arundell Arms at Lifton, the west of Ireland, Peter Bacon's top tips; Pigeons - Will Garfit, a young enthusiast, flighting at Belvoir, roost shooting in the Fens, Will Garfit's top tips; Cooking with Mike Robinson; The way forward. .
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891469ISBN 13 : 9781846891465
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
(Hardcover, 2012 ). 2012 1st edition. Square 4to (272 x 270mm). Pp193. B/w & colour photographs throughout, photograph end-papers. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped / slight shelf-wear else fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Includes contributions from Phil Burtt, Peter Bacon, and Will Garfit. This book "is a fascinating and revealing guide to some of the UK's most significant shoots, both large and small and includes the .history of the Belvoir shoot, where the Duchess of Rutland co-hosts one of the country's finest partridge and pheasant shoots with her husband the Duke of Rutland". In this book, the Duchess of Rutland visits and describes twenty shoots of varying character. Chapters include; History of the Belvoir Castle shoot, the estate's biodiversity; Grouse - Glenogil, the Radnorshire Hills, Howden and Derwent moors, Langholm, Westerdale, Wemmergill, Phil Burtt's top tips for grouse shooting; Grey partridge and wild birds - Ratcheugh recovery project, a 400 acre project in Lincolnshire, Raby Castle, Phil Burtt's top tips; Red-legged partridge - low ground in Lincolnshire, a co-operative in Suffolk, gundog field trial, high ground in Wensleydale, etiquette by Jonathan Young, Phil Burtt's top tips; Pheasants - Caerhays, Will Garfit's shoot, Westwick, Stanage Castle, 'The Rat Patrol', Phil Burtt's top tips; Wild duck and geese - North Norfolk marshes, developing a wild duck pond, geese in Caithness, geese at Belvoir, Pattie Wilson's top tips; snipe and woodcock - Isle of Muck, Arundell Arms at Lifton, the west of Ireland, Peter Bacon's top tips; Pigeons - Will Garfit, a young enthusiast, flighting at Belvoir, roost shooting in the Fens, Will Garfit's top tips; Cooking with Mike Robinson; The way forward. PREVIOUS PRICE £30.00.
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891310ISBN 13 : 9781846891311
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
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Etat : new. (Paperback, 2012). (1995) 2012 new edition. 8vo paperback (150 x 218mm). Pp174. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations. Fine new copy. This a new, completely revised and updated edition of James McKay's well-thought-of Complete Guide to Ferrets, newly illustrated with colour photographs throughout. "The New Complete Guide to Ferrets covers all aspects of ferrets and their use as working animals in pest control, and as family pets. The book also gives details of the ferret's origins and its history of domestication. .This updated version also covers the latest in ferret nutrition, different nets used in pest control and the new materials used to make these, as well as the latest electronic aids used today." Chapters include:- Origins; Selection; Housing; Handling, taming and training; Feeding; Breeding; Working; Showing, racing and pets; Ailments and first aid; Genetics. Appendices include:- Ferret facts and figures; Glossary of ferret and ferreting terms; Bibliography; Useful addresses; Ferreting code of practise; Code of practice for organisers of ferret racing and displays. PREVIOUS PRICE £16.99.
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 184689123XISBN 13 : 9781846891236
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
(Hardcover, 2012 ). 2012 1st edition. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp192. Colour photographs and paintings, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Laminated boards. Fine in dust-wrapper. "Will Garfit is a renowned pigeon shot and this authoritative book on how to shoot wood pigeons is an explosion of his enthusiasm and passion for the bird and the sport it can produce. For fifty years, Will has been developing his art as a pigeon shooter and this book shares his personal experiences, thoughts and secrets that enable him to shoot consistently good bags. He has an amazing record; when protecting crops over the past ten years, he has averaged over 100 a day on over 600 days. This book explains that this is not just luck but based on the sound principles of good reconnaissance, siting and building of hides, presentation of decoys, and accurate shooting. All are covered in this book, which is written in an engaging style and illustrated by his own watercolours and diagrams. A superb book." Chapters include: The pigeon family; Background information; Your gun and cartridges; What kit do you need?; Pigeon feeding habits through the year; Pigeon shooting opportunities; How to shoot pigeons; A day out pigeon decoying together; Flight line shooting; An evening roost shooting together; Favourite pigeon recipes; Stories of memorable days. Two appendices give, pigeon shooting and general licences, and, woodpigeon shooting, how does science help us do it better? PREVIOUS PRICE £19.95.
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891469ISBN 13 : 9781846891465
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
(Hardcover, 2012 ). 2012 1st edition. Square 4to (272 x 270mm). Pp193. B/w & colour photographs throughout, photograph end-papers. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. A fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Includes contributions from Phil Burtt, Peter Bacon, and Will Garfit. This book "is a fascinating and revealing guide to some of the UK's most significant shoots, both large and small and includes the .history of the Belvoir shoot, where the Duchess of Rutland co-hosts one of the country's finest partridge and pheasant shoots with her husband the Duke of Rutland". In this book, the Duchess of Rutland visits and describes twenty shoots of varying character. Chapters include; History of the Belvoir Castle shoot, the estate's biodiversity; Grouse - Glenogil, the Radnorshire Hills, Howden and Derwent moors, Langholm, Westerdale, Wemmergill, Phil Burtt's top tips for grouse shooting; Grey partridge and wild birds - Ratcheugh recovery project, a 400 acre project in Lincolnshire, Raby Castle, Phil Burtt's top tips; Red-legged partridge - low ground in Lincolnshire, a co-operative in Suffolk, gundog field trial, high ground in Wensleydale, etiquette by Jonathan Young, Phil Burtt's top tips; Pheasants - Caerhays, Will Garfit's shoot, Westwick, Stanage Castle, 'The Rat Patrol', Phil Burtt's top tips; Wild duck and geese - North Norfolk marshes, developing a wild duck pond, geese in Caithness, geese at Belvoir, Pattie Wilson's top tips; snipe and woodcock - Isle of Muck, Arundell Arms at Lifton, the west of Ireland, Peter Bacon's top tips; Pigeons - Will Garfit, a young enthusiast, flighting at Belvoir, roost shooting in the Fens, Will Garfit's top tips; Cooking with Mike Robinson; The way forward. PREVIOUS PRICE £30.00.
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891221ISBN 13 : 9781846891229
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale Signé
Etat : new. (Hardcover, 2012 ). 2012 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 240mm). Pp304. Colour and b/w photographs, extensive bibliography / references. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Moorland ecology and management have been studied intensively in recent decades, bringing new understanding to an area where management practices have often been progressively deteriorating. This is especially the case in picturesque and accessible areas where, to a large proportion of the population, the moorland itself is simply the view. In this timely publication, John Phillips surveys contemporary research and suggests how its lessons might be applied in a directly practical manner. This book is addressed to graziers, gamekeepers and conservationists, who share the common goal of maintaining the vigour of the British highland ecosystem in order to ensure its carrying capacity for the range of species in which each profession interests itself. Also published in a de luxe leather-bound edition limited to only fifteen signed and numbered copies. See our stock number 28772. PREVIOUS PRICE £50.00.
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891469ISBN 13 : 9781846891465
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale Signé
(Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. Square 4to (272 x 270mm). Pp193. B/w & colour photographs throughout, photograph end-papers. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Signed by the author. Very good in dust-wrapper. Includes contributions from Phil Burtt, Peter Bacon, and Will Garfit. This book "is a fascinating and revealing guide to some of the UK's most significant shoots, both large and small and includes the .history of the Belvoir shoot, where the Duchess of Rutland co-hosts one of the country's finest partridge and pheasant shoots with her husband the Duke of Rutland". In this book, the Duchess of Rutland visits and describes twenty shoots of varying character. Chapters include; History of the Belvoir Castle shoot, the estate's biodiversity; Grouse - Glenogil, the Radnorshire Hills, Howden and Derwent moors, Langholm, Westerdale, Wemmergill, Phil Burtt's top tips for grouse shooting; Grey partridge and wild birds - Ratcheugh recovery project, a 400 acre project in Lincolnshire, Raby Castle, Phil Burtt's top tips; Red-legged partridge - low ground in Lincolnshire, a co-operative in Suffolk, gundog field trial, high ground in Wensleydale, etiquette by Jonathan Young, Phil Burtt's top tips; Pheasants - Caerhays, Will Garfit's shoot, Westwick, Stanage Castle, 'The Rat Patrol', Phil Burtt's top tips; Wild duck and geese - North Norfolk marshes, developing a wild duck pond, geese in Caithness, geese at Belvoir, Pattie Wilson's top tips; snipe and woodcock - Isle of Muck, Arundell Arms at Lifton, the west of Ireland, Peter Bacon's top tips; Pigeons - Will Garfit, a young enthusiast, flighting at Belvoir, roost shooting in the Fens, Will Garfit's top tips; Cooking with Mike Robinson; The way forward. .
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891493ISBN 13 : 9781846891496
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre
Etat : new. (Paperback, 2012 ). (2012) recent reprint. 8vo paperback (157 x 234mm). Pp248. Colour photographs. Laminated card cover with flaps. Slight use but a very good second-hand paperback. "If your dog regularly ignores your recall command and comes back in his own good time, not yours; if he often chases other animals on walks, and you sometimes worry for his safety; if you find you are not enjoying walks and sometimes make excuses not to go, you probably have control issues. If you feel like you are are losing control, then you probably are." This is Pippa Mattinson's sane and rational programme for getting your dog under control permanently. Chapters include: Part 1, Preparation: A new beginning; How dogs learn; Punishment and reward; Practical training with rewards; All about proofing; Beyond training; Your dog; Are you ready?; Part 2, Training The Recall: Puppy recall; Pre-recall for older dogs; Basic recall; Proofing with dogs; On location; Putting it all together; Recall for life. Part 3, Problem Solving: Where did I go wrong?; Out of control?; The absconder; The about-turn walk; The artful dodger; Using a training lead; Getting active with your dog; The finish. Fenton's owner should have had a copy. .
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 184689123XISBN 13 : 9781846891236
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale Signé
(Hardcover, 2012 ). 2012 1st edition. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp192. Colour photographs and paintings, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Laminated boards. Fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Signed by the author. "Will Garfit is a renowned pigeon shot and this authoritative book on how to shoot wood pigeons is an explosion of his enthusiasm and passion for the bird and the sport it can produce. For fifty years, Will has been developing his art as a pigeon shooter and this book shares his personal experiences, thoughts and secrets that enable him to shoot consistently good bags. He has an amazing record; when protecting crops over the past ten years, he has averaged over 100 a day on over 600 days. This book explains that this is not just luck but based on the sound principles of good reconnaissance, siting and building of hides, presentation of decoys, and accurate shooting. All are covered in this book, which is written in an engaging style and illustrated by his own watercolours and diagrams. A superb book." Chapters include: The pigeon family; Background information; Your gun and cartridges; What kit do you need?; Pigeon feeding habits through the year; Pigeon shooting opportunities; How to shoot pigeons; A day out pigeon decoying together; Flight line shooting; An evening roost shooting together; Favourite pigeon recipes; Stories of memorable days. Two appendices give, pigeon shooting and general licences, and, woodpigeon shooting, how does science help us do it better? .
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891493ISBN 13 : 9781846891496
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
Etat : new. (Paperback, 2012 ). 2012 1st edition. 8vo paperback (157 x 234mm). Paperback with flaps. Pp248. Colour photographs. Publisher's file copy, with file number label to spine. Very good. First edition, first printing. "If your dog regularly ignores your recall command and comes back in his own good time, not yours; if he often chases other animals on walks, and you sometimes worry for his safety; if you find you are not enjoying walks and sometimes make excuses not to go, you probably have control issues. If you feel like you are are losing control, then you probably are." This is Pippa Mattinson's sane and rational programme for getting your dog under control permanently. Chapters include: Part 1, Preparation: A new beginning; How dogs learn; Punishment and reward; Practical training with rewards; All about proofing; Beyond training; Your dog; Are you ready?; Part 2, Training The Recall: Puppy recall; Pre-recall for older dogs; Basic recall; Proofing with dogs; On location; Putting it all together; Recall for life. Part 3, Problem Solving: Where did I go wrong?; Out of control?; The absconder; The about-turn walk; The artful dodger; Using a training lead; Getting active with your dog; The finish. Fenton's owner should have had a copy. .
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891752ISBN 13 : 9781846891755
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
(Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp188. Colour photograph plates, b/w photograph vignettes. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in clean dust-wrapper. "Country Gun is an outstanding collection of the finest articles from this Shooting Times and Country Life columnist, who sadly passed away this year. John Humphreys was an enthusiast and great ambassador for the countryside, its people, ethics and sports and his friendly manner enabled him to connect immediately with all he met across the whole strata of life. As one of the shooting community's foremost writers and a best-loved character, his boundless knowledge and enthusiasm were beautifully communicated in his weekly Country Gun column for Shooting Times." Chapters include; Sporting tales; Sport with family; Sporting characters; Natural history; Fishing; The Fens; The young sportsman; Valete. .
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891450ISBN 13 : 9781846891458
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
(Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. Large 4to (280 x 215mm). Pp328. Colour & b/w photographs & illustrations. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. "Well illustrated throughout, including makers' stamp marks, this reference book is written for the growing number of cartridge collectors and contains much historical background. [as well as] full lists of manufacturers, their products and in many instances, brief histories of the companies. This book, which is the third and last of the series, sets out to record data on the lesser-known cartridge manufacturers and loaders, of which today only a handful remain." Thorough and very well illustrated. .
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891450ISBN 13 : 9781846891458
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
Etat : new. (Hardcover, 2012 ). 2012 1st edition. Large 4to (215 x 280mm). Pp328. Colour & b/w photographs & illustrations. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "Well illustrated throughout, including makers' stamp marks, this reference book is written for the growing number of cartridge collectors and contains much historical background. [as well as] full lists of manufacturers, their products and in many instances, brief histories of the companies. This book, which is the third and last of the series, sets out to record data on the lesser-known cartridge manufacturers and loaders, of which today only a handful remain." Thorough and very well illustrated. .
Edité par Quiller Publishing. Wykey, Shropshire. 2012., 2012
ISBN 10 : 1846891221ISBN 13 : 9781846891229
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale Signé
Etat : new. (Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. 8vo. Pp304. Colour & b/w photographs, extensive bibliography. Full green morocco, edges gilt, cloth slip-case. Fine unread copy in slightly marked slipcase. De luxe edition limited to 15 signed & numbered copies. Moorland ecology and management have been studied intensively in recent decades, bringing new understanding to an area where management practices have often been progressively deteriorating. This is especially the case in picturesque and accessible areas where to a large proportion of the population, the moorland itself is simply the view. In this timely publication, John Phillips surveys contemporary research and suggests how its lessons might be applied in a directly practical manner. This book is addressed to graziers, gamekeepers and conservationists, who share the common goal of maintaining the vigour of the British highland ecosystem, in order to ensure its carrying capacity for the range of species in which each profession interests itself. This is the de luxe leather-bound edition limited to only fifteen signed and numbered copies. It carries the same ISBN as the standard issue - 9781846891229. .