Stella & Rose's Books

SARRACENIACEAE OF SOUTH AMERICA
Written by Stewart McPherson; Andreas Wistuba; Andreas Fleischmann; Joachim Nerz.
Stock no. 1829669
Published by Redfern Natural History Productions. 1st 2011. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The family Sarraceniaceae consists of three genera of carnivorous pitcher plants. This volume handles all Sarraceniaceae from South America, including all known Heliamphora species (of which five are new and introduced here), as well as all known natural hybrids and three incompletely diagnosed Heliamphora taxa which have never been documented before. Black cloth boards, silver title to spine. Colour photos throughout. xi and 566 pages. ISBN: 9780955891878. SIGNED by author (Stewart McPherson) with no dedication to title page. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper has minor rubbing to rear corner of base of spine and a tiny nick to vertical fold of rear panel.

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ART IN EXILE: FLANDERS, WALES AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Written by Oliver Fairclough; Robert Hoozee; Caterina Verdickt; Carolyn Stewart.
Stock no. 1829660
Published by Pandora. 1st 2002. Slightly better than very good condition.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition Kunst in Ballingschap. Vlaanderen, Wales & de Eerste Wereldoorlog / Art in Exile. Flanders, Wales & the First World War at the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent; at the Hannema-de Stuers Foundation in Heino/Wijhe; and at the National Museum & Gallery of Wals in Cardiff in 2002. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w and colour illustrations. 207 pages including index. ISBN: 905325174X. SIGNED by Carolyn Stewart (with personal dedication) to front flap of covers. Corners of covers lightly rubbed. Contents clean.

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THE GREAT WAR MEDAL COLLECTORS COMPANION
Written by Howard Williamson.
Stock no. 1829648
Published by Anne Williamson. 1st 2011. Slightly better than very good condition.

Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. The definitive reference work for collectors and researchers of Great War Campaign and Gallantry Medals. Limited edition to 3,500 copies. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 9780952754442. Boards lightly scuffed. Previous owner's address label to top gutter edge of front endpaper. SIGNED by the author to title page. This is copy 2,245 of 3,500. Contents clean.

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FLY-TYING METHODS
Written by Darrel Martin.
Stock no. 1329360
Published by David & Charles. 1st 1987. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Colour photos. B/w illustrations. A discussion of the best tools and materials for the serious fly tyer. Black cloth spine and black boards, silver title to spine. ISBN: 0715391321. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to the lower margin of the frontis. Foxing to page edges and a slight musty smell to contents. Dustwrapper is edge worn.

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SHRIMP & SPEY FLIES FOR SALMON
Written by Chris Mann; Robert Gillespie.
Stock no. 1329358
Published by Merlin Unwin Books. 1st 2001. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A Comprehensive Guide for Anglers & Flytyers. Large format. White boards, gilt title to spine. Colour illustrations of flies throughout. 222 pages including index. ISBN: 187367452X. SIGNED by author by means of a dedication to front free-endpaper. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is slightly creased/worn at edges.

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THE COMPLETE FLY-FISHER'S HANDBOOK
Written by Malcolm Greenhalgh. Illustrated by Denys Ovenden.
Stock no. 1329356
Published by Dorling Kindersley. 1st 1998. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The Natural food of Trout and Grayling and their artificial imitations. A pratical guide to Essential Techniques. Glazed pictorial boards. 288 Pages (including index). Colour and b/w illustrations. ISBN: 0751304999. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to title-page. Spine and corners bumped. Dustwrapper is edge rubbed and slightly creased.

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CLASSIC RODS AND RODMAKERS
Written by Martin J. Keane.
Stock no. 1329355
Published by Winchester Press. 1st 1976. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Teaching the reader how to identify a classic rod. Large format. Grey boards with silver title to spine. 246 pages (including index). B/w photos. ISBN: 0876911785. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to front free-endpaper. Spine and corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Contents clean. Dustwrapper is edge chipped (with tape repairs on verso) and slightly faded to spine.

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DARK POOLS: THE DRY FLY AND THE NYMPH
Written by Charles Jardine.
Stock no. 1329352
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 1991. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A complete syntheses of all trout-fishing techniques. Tips and advice on rivercraft, techniques and tactics from one of the top fly fishermen in the country. Highly informative on all aspects of river life, including conservation, in addition to the fishing aspect. Green boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w illustrations. 208 pages including index. ISBN: 1852233966. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to half-title page. Slight marks to the prelims from the dedication ghosting through the pages. Spine and corners slightly bumped. Pale page browning else contents clean. Dustwrapper is very slightly edge rubbed and faded to spine.

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TROUT AND SALMON FLIES OF SCOTLAND
Written by Stan Headley. Illustrated by Terry Griffiths.
Stock no. 1329349
Published by Merlin Unwin Books. 1st 1997. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A useful book about contemporary fishing flies that work for anglers in Scotland today. Black boards, gilt title to spine. vi and 170 pages including index. 38 colour photograph plates by Griffiths. ISBN: 1873674260. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to front free-endpaper. Spine bumped. Light musty smell to contents else clean. Dustwrapper is edge creased. and slightly faded to spine.

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THE STORY OF GRASS-TRACK RACING 1950-65
Written by Robert Bamford; Dave Stallworthy.
Stock no. 1829635
Published by Tempus. 1st 2004. Slightly better than very good condition.

Grass-track racing, the sister sport of speedway. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. 159 pages. ISBN: 0752428381. SIGNED by author, Dave Stallworthy, to half-title page (no dedication). Contents clean. Some light scuffing to rear cover.

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HELL RIDERS: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
Written by Terry Brighton.
Stock no. 1829617
Published by Viking. Circa 2004. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A vivid and detailed account of the charge and bloody melee, largely told by the survivors themselves. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w plates. 370 pages including index. ISBN: 0670915289. SIGNED by the author to title page (no dedication). 7th printing. Light browning to top edge of text block. Pictorial dustwrapper is ligthly edge-creased and slightly grubby.

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WITH THE CARRIERS IN KOREA: THE FLEET AIR ARM STORY 1950-1953
Written by John R.P. Landsdown.
Stock no. 1829616
Published by Square One Publications. 1st 1992. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Forty years after a war which is seen by some as a lapse of taste or good judgement, With the Carriers in Korea now presents the first true account of the part played by the Royal and Commonwealth navies in Korea. A vital reference for the survivors and families of those involved and fascinating reading for historians. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 485 pages including index. ISBN: 1872017460. SIGNED by the author (with personal dedication) to title page. Else contents clean. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is creased and slightly grubby.

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