9780715392379 - Glorious Grouse: The Natural and Unnatural History de Martin, Brian P. (27 résultats)

Etat : Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Traces the story of the red grouse from earliest times to the present, detailing how grouse-shooters have been prepared to go to enormous trouble and expense to follow their sport. Aspects of natural history, such as breeding, lifespan and disease, are also examined. 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. Etat : Very Good. **HARDBACK** In unclipped dustjacket.

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 : Very Good. 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. .

245mm. x 195mm. 224 pages with many colour and b / w. illustrations and realia. The d / w. is complete but has two repairs and is creased to top of front panel.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. 1990 David & Charles first edition hardback; with very good unclipped dj; Very Good clean copy, near as new; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

Etat : Good. Original red boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrations in b/w, small 4to.; Price dust jacket clipped.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. DJ price-clipped, dedication fep.

Hardback. Etat : nrFine. Etat de la jaquette : nrFine DW. 1st Edition. Dark red cloth, gilt. In almost fine condition BUT slight spotting to top text edge and small dint to top edge of back cover. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY. Packed weight 1000g.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Clean red boards, with gilt titles to spine and an unclipped DW. A tight, bright and clean copy with no inscriptions and no foxing. 224pp. (19.5x24.5cm). Please contact us for any more information.

Etat : Used - Very Good. 1990. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Slight shelf-wear. Dust jacket scuffed and creased in spots. Previous bookstore's sticker on back cover. Else clean copy. Very Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Tight Firm Clean Book With No Signatures Inscriptions Or Notations Found. Illustrated In Colour And Black And White Throughout. Red Cloth Hard Cover With Gilt Titled Spine - Faint Edge Wear. Clipped Jacket In Similar Condition.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 1st edition. 24.5cm deep by 19.5cm. VG h/c in like art DJ with few tiny creases, abrasion mark lower left front, with slight tear above. Inked gift inscription front pastedown. 224 pages, 19 col illus, b/w photos, repro adverts etc t/out Hunting grouse is synonomous with British wealth. This fascinating history covers every aspect of the bird and those who hunt it, including modern co-operation between conservationists and shooters. Forward by the Duke of Westminster.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (193 x 248mm). Pp224. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults, good-plus in used dust-wrapper. Account of the grouse's rise to social prominence and popularity as a quarry species. The author "traces its remarkable story from earliest times to the present, detailing how grouse-shooters from royalty down have been prepared to go to enormous trouble and expense to follow their pursuit, even while the country was at war. We learn of early days walking-up over dogs, Victorian obsession with big bags, and today's highly commercial scene. To all this 'unnatural' history, the author has added the species' intriguing natural history. He discusses every aspect, from breeding to disease, distribution to lifespan, and explains how good moorland management benefits many species apart from grouse. .With superb illustrations, many taken specially by the author, this is an essential book for both experienced and novice Guns as well as the birdwatcher, conservationist and social historian." Chapters include: From obscurity to poetry; A proper pursuit for gentlemen; The search for value; Driven to distraction; Sporting wars; Fighting spirit; A bad press; The keeper's story; A natural history; Driving force; Walking tall; For the greater good. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (193 x 248mm). Pp224. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine in price-clipped dust-wrapper. Account of the grouse's rise to social prominence and popularity as a quarry species. The author "traces its remarkable story from earliest times to the present, detailing how grouse-shooters from royalty down have been prepared to go to enormous trouble and expense to follow their pursuit, even while the country was at war. We learn of early days walking-up over dogs, Victorian obsession with big bags, and today's highly commercial scene. To all this 'unnatural' history, the author has added the species' intriguing natural history. He discusses every aspect, from breeding to disease, distribution to lifespan, and explains how good moorland management benefits many species apart from grouse. .With superb illustrations, many taken specially by the author, this is an essential book for both experienced and novice Guns as well as the birdwatcher, conservationist and social historian." Chapters include:- From obscurity to poetry; A proper pursuit for gentlemen; The search for value; Driven to distraction; Sporting wars; Fighting spirit; A bad press; The keeper's story; A natural history; Driving force; Walking tall; For the greater good. .

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over red boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 9¾" x 7¾" (1.3 kg); pp 224; Index; Bibliography; Cover art by Philip Murphy; Preface by Duke of Westminster; Includes: Sketches; Black & white photographs, within the text with some full page; Colour photographs, on individual leaves; Black & white drawings; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #199576 ||.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (193 x 248mm). Pp224. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. Very good in price-clipped dust-wrapper. Bookplate of falconry book collector, Count Umberto Caproni di Taliedo. Account of the grouse's rise to social prominence and popularity as a quarry species. The author "traces its remarkable story from earliest times to the present, detailing how grouse-shooters from royalty down have been prepared to go to enormous trouble and expense to follow their pursuit, even while the country was at war. We learn of early days walking-up over dogs, Victorian obsession with big bags, and today's highly commercial scene. To all this 'unnatural' history, the author has added the species' intriguing natural history. He discusses every aspect, from breeding to disease, distribution to lifespan, and explains how good moorland management benefits many species apart from grouse. .With superb illustrations, many taken specially by the author, this is an essential book for both experienced and novice Guns as well as the birdwatcher, conservationist and social historian." Chapters include:- From obscurity to poetry; A proper pursuit for gentlemen; The search for value; Driven to distraction; Sporting wars; Fighting spirit; A bad press; The keeper's story; A natural history; Driving force; Walking tall; For the greater good. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st edition. 4to (193 x 248mm). Pp224. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. Very good in used, price-clipped dust-wrapper. Signed by the author. Account of the grouse's rise to social prominence and popularity as a quarry species. The author "traces its remarkable story from earliest times to the present, detailing how grouse-shooters from royalty down have been prepared to go to enormous trouble and expense to follow their pursuit, even while the country was at war. We learn of early days walking-up over dogs, Victorian obsession with big bags, and today's highly commercial scene. To all this 'unnatural' history, the author has added the species' intriguing natural history. He discusses every aspect, from breeding to disease, distribution to lifespan, and explains how good moorland management benefits many species apart from grouse. .With superb illustrations, many taken specially by the author, this is an essential book for both experienced and novice Guns as well as the birdwatcher, conservationist and social historian." Chapters include:- From obscurity to poetry; A proper pursuit for gentlemen; The search for value; Driven to distraction; Sporting wars; Fighting spirit; A bad press; The keeper's story; A natural history; Driving force; Walking tall; For the greater good. .

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Gebundene Ausgabe, Leinen, SU. Etat : Sehr gut. 224 S., ill. SU. leicht berieben/gebräunt, ansonsten sehr gut erh. ISBN: 9780715392379 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1001.

Hardcover. Etat : New.

hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardcover. Etat : new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks.

ISBN 0-7153-9237-9. Hardback. First Printing. Very Good condition book with dust soiling to top edge, in a Very Good condition, price-clipped dustjacket with minor rubs and creases around its edges. Tight sound unmarked copy.