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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Running Press, 1989. Illustrated photo card covers (softcover). Oblong format. 110 printed pages. Launch into the exciting new sport of the sky. Preface by the author followed by an introduction. This book can only begin to describe the fun and adventure of stunt kite flying. It offers eight well illustrated chapters. An index is provided. Interior illustrations by Bruce Lohr and Liz Vogdes. A lovely, bright copy.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine.

New York: Outdoor Life/E.P.Dutton & Co; Inc., 1961. True tales of hunting, fishing, camping, wilderness exploration and survival containing a lively combination of action, drama and suspense. The authors, many well-known sportsmen, lived through these experiences. Authors such as : Roy Chapman Andrews - Red Smith - Jack O'Connor - Bud Helmericks - Andy Russell and others. Complementing these true tales are handsome and realistic full-page illustrations, drawn especially for this volume by outdoor artist, Ray Pioch. This book promises special reading enjoyment of other sportsmen everywhere!. A bright, square book in its well illustrated, price-clipped dust jacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Winchester Press, 1974. Foreword by Dr. Leslie Glasgow. This is a practical book for the practical hunter. The historical perspective is there, and so are the hard ecological facts, but this is no treatise on days that used to be, or dry statistical analysis of migration trends. Rather, it is a down-to-earth, step-by-step education in everything you need to know to hunt waterfowl in North America today, from dogs and decoys to wing-shooting techniques and even recipes. The author's credentials are impressive, a syndicated columinist and author of four previous books, he has also taken two degrees in Forestry and Wildlife management, and has been a Refuge Manager for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 294 pp includes Epilogue, Bibliography and Index. Illustrated with photos. Photo illustrated price-clipped dust jacket.. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1988. 'Seasons of The Angler' brings together stories, essays, and poems, all centered on the theme of fishing. A collection of work by 28 fine writers writing about what they love. Most pieces appear here for the first time. The text is enhanced by prominent illustrator Joseph Fornelli, a member of the Society of Animal Artists. A clean, bright book in a photo illustrated, price-intact dust jacket.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, In Association with The British Columbia Wildlife Federation, 1980. "Bright Waters, Bright Fish" is the testament of a man who passionately believed that it is the responsibility of all citizens, from fisherman to politicans, to protect and perpetuate the sport fishing resource. Haig-Brown's finely honed insights and eloquent prose are enhanced by superb watercolours and drawings of Robert Fish and more than fifty colour photographs which capture the challenge and the beauty of sport fishing across the country. Bold gift inscription to ffep. A tight, bright book in a bright photographic dust jacket. Jacket photos by Christopher Springmann.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Outdoor Life Harper & Row, 1964. This practical book provides all the information you need to know about when, where and how to hook the twenty species of panfish, including sunfish, rock and warmouth bass, bluegills, crappie, perch and bullheads. There are also separate chapters on spinning, fly fishing, bait casting and ice fishing that fully describe the procedures and advantages of each of these techniques. Particularly helpful are the many detailed illustrations of panfish and the underwater drawings that clearly show where the fish are to be found during the different seasons of the year; on morning, afternoons and evening; on cool days and warm ones; and so on. Also pictured are dozens of lores, baits, and wet and dry flies to use. Here is a book to add to the joys of fishing for every angler. The author's goal has been to write the most complete and comprehensive book ever published on panfishing. 35 years of personal experience and much more valuable data has been… Leer más

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books, 1985. Bowring starts with the solid fundamentals. If you are a beginner or are experienced and want to improve, stick with Bowring. He goes beyond the basics on every subject he covers. You'll enjoy learning at the elbow of a mentor who not only knows his subject but also passes it along with such clarity, good humor and inspiration. Illustrated with line drawings by Brad Long and numerous b/w photos. Photo-illustrated price-intact dust jacket. Jacket photo by Steve Maslowski. A bright handsome copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Doubleday & Company Inc., 1962. Eighteen top specialists write about America's favorite game fish and their best, tested ways of catching them, in freshwater and salt. Drawings by the editor. Foreword by the editor. The contents offer twenty chapters, every one written by authors known to readers of outdoor magazines, sports pages and sporting books.... A number of them being - Don Shiner - Ray Ovington - Homer Circle - Tom McNally - Joe Brooks - Claud M. Kreider, etc., etc., each author writing about the subject for which he is best known. A generous list of illustrations provided - photos and drawings. A bright, square book in a price-clipped, photo illustrated dust jacket.. Later Print. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Outdoor Life Harper & Brothers, 1962. Outdoor Life Complete Book of Hunting with an illustrated section on estimating big-game trophies and a hunter's field guide to waterfowl and upland birds. Artist Douglas Allen's eighty-five wildlife drawings and the more than a hundred instructive photographs complement a lucid text. Thirty clear and authoritative chapters, appendix, bibliography and index provided. A clean bright book. Price-clipped photo dust jacket. Some paper loss to spine ends and rear panel. This copy remains most serviceable and respectable.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1989 What happens to a hockey player after the applause for him no longer echoes through the arena? The ten profiles in this remarkable book are, by turn, astonishing, poignant, dramatic and sometimes very funny. Together, they provide an intimate and gripping look at the life behind the scenes and beyond the glory years for ten of hockey's renowned players and their families. 232 pp. 10 chapters : Ed and Norma Shack, Gump and Doreen Worsley, Bill and Nancy Hay, Phil and Donna Esposito, Bernie aand Marlene Geoffrion, Stan and Jill Mikita, Bob and Debora Hull, Maurice and Lucille Richard, Gordie and Colleen Howe and Bill and Edna Gadsby. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Endpapers illustrated with photos of hockey cards. An immaculate book in a bright photo illustrated dust jacket.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Hyperion, 2001. Inspiration and Wisdom From One of Baseball's Greatest Heroes. Yogi Berra is known for his wit and humor as he is for his exploits with the New York Yankees for whom he was a three-time MVP and Hall of Famer. In this book he provides inspiring, funny and surprisingly moving essays on life, happiness and getting through the slumps. Yogi Berra is a beloved American baseball personality whose years with the New York Yankees made him a vital part of the most successful sports franchise ever. Dave Kaplan is the executive director of the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Centre.An immaculate book that promises to please. ISBN: 0-7868-6775-2. First Edition First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. Yogi Berra + Dave Kaplan + American Baseball + New York Yankees + Hall of Fame + Baseball Players + Essays. Catalogs: Sports.

Chicago, Illinois: The Gun Digest Company, 1969. Illustrated card covers. Oversize softcover. The shooters encyclopedia.... handguns, rifles, shotguns and accessories. 416 pp. Contents include a History of the Marlin Firearms Company by Pete Kuhlhoff, Six Guns Since Sixteen Hundred by Merrill Lindsay, Ammunition Tables, U.S. Handguns, rifles, shotguns, scopes & mounts, chokes and brakes, list of shooting publications, glossary for gunners, etc. Profusely illustrated. Front cover shows the Marlin models 336 and 39 presentation grade. Rear cover shows Marlin model 39 in its century limited grade. A clean bright copy.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Rifles + Handguns + Shotguns + Marlin Arms Company + Pete Kuhlhoff + Merrill Lindsay + Scopes + Ammunition + Jack O;Connor + NOISBN.

New York: Villard, 2000. A brilliantly candid memoir and first-ever guide to the world of women's boxing. The story of how an avergely talented athlete converted her visceral dislike of violence into a short but eventual career as a professional boxer makes irresistible reading for both fans and foes of what used to be "The Manly Art". The author casts a new light on the confused state of gender roles today, deals a death blow to issues of weight that have plagued women for decades, recounts the recent history of women in the ring, and delivers a primer on how to box - all in one fresh, inspirational and highly entertaining voice. An immaculate copy that promises to please.. ISBN: 0-375-50395-1. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Professional Boxing + Women's Boxing Guide + Kate Sekules Woman Boxer + Kate Sekules Memoir + Women's Boxing. Catalogs: Sports.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1993. This book concerns itself with the personalities behind the benches. All the coaches of hockey legend and lore are here, in person, or through the personal anecdotes of insiders who remember them. There are old-timers as well as newcomers alike, representing every team in the NHL... In researching this book, Dick Irvin interviewed over forty former and current coaches throughout the NHL. He has collected the best of their stories, and stories about them. These stories reveal a side of hockey unkown to most fans. From their roots and early days, the championships and crushing losses, the hirings, the firings, to life on the road, and dealing with fan and media pressure, these coaches are candid about their own lives, as well as about the great players, the great teams and the owners. Two sections of photographs provided as well as an index. Photo price-intact dust jacket. An immaculate copy that promises to please.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover.… Leer más

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1979. A comprenhensive look at the Toronto Maple Leafs for the season 1979/80. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos and 16 full-page color photos. Contents include: A Training Camp Diary, A Guide To The Opposition, Brief Biographies of the Players, Statistics and Records. Blue cloth boards. Endpapers decorated with the Maple Leafs crest. A must for the avid Leaf fan. A very nice copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

New York: Collier Books, 1974. Illustrated card covers. Collier Quick and Easy Series. Your step-by-step illustrated guide to power and accuracy in the four basic strokes of tennis. Detailed instruction on backhand, forehand, volley and serve, professional pointers, tips on strategy, guidelines for buying equipment and a glossary of tennis terms.. Eighth Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good.