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THE HUMBER WETLANDS: THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF A DYNAMIC LANDSCAPE
Written by Robert Van De Noort.
Stock no. 1828025
Published by Windgather Press Ltd..
1st
2004.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Landscapes of Britain series. This book is the result of a ten-year English Heritage funded project which aimed to identify and explore the archaeology of the wetlands before it was damaged by peat extraction, development and drainage. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and maps, a few colour photos. ISBN: 0954557549. Name & date in ink to half-title page else a lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- NORTH EAST UK
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- ARCHAEOLOGY
- RIVERS
SWALEDALE: VALLEY OF THE WILD RIVER
Written by Andrew Fleming.
Stock no. 1828024
Published by Edinburgh University Press.
1st
1998.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Swaledale, part of the North Yorkshire Pennines, and how the perspectives of archaeology, history and ecology can be linked to transform our understanding of the landscape. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 1853311979. Name & date in ink to half-title page else a lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- NORTH EAST UK
- YORKSHIRE
- PENNINES
- RIVERS
- ARCHAEOLOGY
CARP SIDE OF THE MOON
Written by Pete Springate.
Stock no. 1327673
Published by Freebird Publishing.
1st
2012.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
First book in a trilogy. Carp fishing. Green boards, silver title to spine. Colour photos throughout. Includes a CD. ISBN: 9780957231207. SIGNED by the author to title-page. Minimal bumping to spine. Dustwrapper is very slightly creased to top of spine.
- Categorised in:
- FIELD SPORTS
- ANGLING
- CARP
- RIVERS
- LIMITED EDITION
- BIOGRAPHY
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK... RIVER CARPING
Written by Rob Maylin; et al.
Stock no. 1327610
Published by Bountyhunter Publications.
1st
2014.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
In this unique volume you will find both technical and session chapters covering every aspect of river carping. Green boards, gilt title to spine. 304 pages. Colour photos. ISBN: 9780992753160. Spine and corners slightly bumped. Glue from binding process showing through on endpapers else contents fine. Dustwrapper is slightly edge rubbed/creased.
- Categorised in:
- FIELD SPORTS
- ANGLING
- CARP
- COARSE FISHING
- RIVERS
RIVER CARPING
Written by Neil Wayte; et al.
Stock no. 1327504
Published by The Crowood Press.
2010.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Experience river carp anglers pass on their knowledge of their local running water venues. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 175 pages. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 9781861263780. Minimal bumping to spine. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is slightly edge rubbed.
- Categorised in:
- FIELD SPORTS
- ANGLING
- CARP
- COARSE FISHING
- RIVERS
- CANALS
THAMES PLEASURE STEAMERS FROM 1945
Written by Anrew Gladwell.
Stock no. 1827427
Published by Tempus Publishing Ltd.
1st
2001.
Very good condition.
To a generation of Londoners, the trip aboard a paddle steamer to the seaside was a traditional and essential part of summer life. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 0752423517. Cover corners lightly worn, a few minor grubby marks to covers. Light finger marks to half-title page else contents clean.
FERRIES OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Written by Joan Tucker.
Stock no. 1826355
Published by Tempus Publishing Ltd.
1st
2008.
Nearly fine condition.
A fascinating exploration of the history of the county's ferries, identifying isolated backwaters and popular tourist spots that once provided an esseeential link. Pictorial cardwraps. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 9780752442389. A nice, clean copy.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- RIVERS
- FERRIES
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- TRANSPORT
THE RIVER HOBBLER'S APPRENTICE: MEMORIES OF WORKING THE SEVERN AND WYE
Written by Alan Butt.
Stock no. 1826267
Published by The History Press.
1st
2010.
Slightly better than very good condition.
A vivid insight into the forgotten world of the river hobbler, a unique trade and one which he learnt at the end of its days. The river hobbler paid no taxes and made a living by working whatever was available on and around the river. Cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9780752451381. Spine faded to rear edge. Minor crease to vertical edge of prelims. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- RIVERS
- WYE VALLEY
THE SEVERN VALLEY: A SERIES OF SKETCHES, DESCRIPTIVE AND PICTORIAL OF THE COURSE OF THE SEVERN
Written by J. Randall.
Stock no. 1826265
Published by James S. Virtue.
1st
1862.
Almost very good condition.
Containing Notices of its Topographical, Industrial, and Geological Features; with Glances at its Historical and Legendary Associations. Blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine, gilt vignettes and borders to boards. B/w illustrations. All edges gilt. Spine browned, worn at top & tail, corners rubbed & worn, rubbing to rear board. Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Front joint starting to crack. Scattered foxing throughout.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK GENERAL)
- RIVERS
- ANTIQUARIAN
A CELEBRATION OF SALMON RIVERS
Written by John B. Ashton; Adrian Latimer.
Stock no. 1824828
Published by Merlin Unwin Books.
1st
2007.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
This book is devoted to the Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, and the magnificent rivers they inhabit. Large format. Light beige cloth boards, navy title to spine, simple embossed vignette to front board Pictorial endpapers. Colour photos. ISBN: 9781873674277. Light scuff to lower edge of front board. Gift inscription in ink to verso of front endpaper. Contents otherwise clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little grubby.
- Categorised in:
- FIELD SPORTS
- ANGLING
- RIVERS
- SALMON
- FLY FISHING
A CELEBRATION OF SALMON RIVERS
Written by John B. Ashton; Adrian Latimer.
Stock no. 1824658
Published by Merlin Unwin Books.
1st
2007.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
This book is devoted to the Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, and the magnificent rivers they inhabit. Large format. Light beige cloth boards, navy title to spine, simple embossed vignette to front board Pictorial endpapers. Colour photos. ISBN: 9781873674277. Corners bumped. Boards clean. Some minor imprinting of facing page on contents page else contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, slightly grubby, and has previous bookseller's label to rear panel.
- Categorised in:
- FIELD SPORTS
- ANGLING
- RIVERS
- SALMON
- FLY FISHING
THE THAMES HIGHWAY VOLUME I: GENERAL HISTORY
Written by Fred S. Thacker; Charles Hadfield.
Stock no. 1822374
Published by David & Charles.
1st thus
1968.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The story of water carriage on the river from pre-Conquest days to the beginning of the 20th century. First published in 1914, this edition has a new introduction by Charles Hadfield. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. A few b/w illustrations. ISBN: 0715342320. Text block lightly browned, contents clean. Cream pictorial dustwrapper is lightly browned and just slightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH EAST UK
- HOME COUNTIES
- RIVERS
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)