Notorious Poacher de Bedson, G

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Acceptable.

Saiga Publishing Company, Limited, 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. boards added Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0904558975

Surrey: Saiga Publishing Company, Limited, 1981. 142pp. Red illus d.j. complete but sunned to the spine as usual. Illus. with contemorary engravings.. 1st edition. Hardback. Fine/V G sunned. 8vo.

Saiga Publishing , 1982. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good. Second impression hardback in the Field Sports Library series, 1982, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with only minor signs of handling and storage - light rubbing to edges and dj faded to spine. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears little read, no annotations or inscriptions; light toning to page-ends but text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book. Photograph available.

Hindhead, Surrey: SAIGA, 1982. A Fine unmarked copy with VG+ dustjacket which has some fading. xii + 142 pages. 58 illustrations. This is the true account of the life of a poacher, based in North Staffordshire. It covers a period of around 50 years from boyhood to quite recent times. In perspective, poaching is shown as a product of the depression years although, obviously, the love of the countryside and the excitement of eluding gamekeepers and the law are important factors. The methods used for day and night-time poaching are all explained. The characters of the countryside - the good and the bad- are examined. Brushes with police and gamekeepers; the irony and the humour are all intertwined. Common myths and fallacies are criticized, and the author writes from experience, pulling no punches. Illustrated throughout with engravings taken from old books. C3B. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.