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BIG CARP LEGENDS: LEE JACKSON
Written by Lee Jackson; Rob Maylin.
Stock no. 1827910
Published by Bountyhunter Publications. 1st 2010. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Big Carp magazine this series of books will encompass the greatest names in carp fishing history. This volume is dedicated to Lee Jackson. Forword by Rob Maylin. Colour photos. Green boards, gilt title to spine. ISBN: 9780951512760. SIGNED by Lee Jackson to title page (no dedication). A lovely copy in a clean & bright pictorial dustwrapper.

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FALLEN KINGS
Written by Dave Levy.
Stock no. 1827852
Published by Angling Publications. 1st 2015. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The autobiography of a carp angler. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 320 pages. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 9781871700930. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page. Hinges are pulled but binding is tight. Pictorial grey dustwrapper has a small closed tear to top front edge (no loss). Otherwise a lovely copy.

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SLING YER HOOK
Written by Clive Williams; Tim Paisley.
Stock no. 1827850
Published by Clive Williams. 1st 2022. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Special Edition. A reflection on the people, carp and carp waters that the author has fished and rubbed shoulders with over the fifty-year period he has been successful in the pursuit of his beloved carp. Edited by Tim Paisley. Green cloth boards, gilt titles. Colour photos. SIGNED by the author to front endpaper (difficult to spot on green paper!). Base of spine lightly shelf worn and lightly bumped to front corner. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased at top & tail of spine and lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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RITCHIE ON CARP: THE WHOLE STORY
Written by Ritchie McDonald; Greg Meenehan.
Stock no. 1827849
Published by M Press (media) Ltd.. 1st 2014. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The story of Ritchie McDonald from the first time he picked up a fishing rod, to catching the biggest carp alive in Britain, and a lot more besides. Black cloth boards, gilt titles and vignette to front. Colour & b/w photos. DVD to front endpaper. ISBN: 9780992606220. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to front endpaper. DVD is MISSING. Otherwise a lovely copy in a bright dustwrapper.

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CARPING MAD!
Written by Mike Redfern.
Stock no. 1827848
Published by Calm Productions. 1st 2009. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Carping Mad! documents Mike 'Spug' Redfern's carp fishing life and the crazy things that have happened during his journey. This book is not suitable for under-17s or over-150s, the politically correct or those without a sense of humour. Red cloth boards, gilt titles. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 9780956093530. SIGNED by the author (all the best) to front endpaper. Spine is cocked. Else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little scuffed.

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CARP AMID THE STORM
Written by Tim Paisley. Illustrated by Peter Curtis.
Stock no. 1827844
Published by Angling Books Ltd. 1st 1992. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The atmosphere, emotion and compulsion of carp fishing aaddiction laid bare in the most compelling way. A timeless read which carp anglers of all generations and levels of commitment will be able to relate to. Burgundy cloth boards with no titles. Printed on dark cream paper. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 1871700655. SIGNED (kind regards) by the author to front endpaper. Spine slightly cocked. Top & tail of spine lightly shelf-worn. A few minor marks to boards and text block. Otherwise contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little worn at top & tail of spine and corners, and lightly scuffed.

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UNDERDOGS: THE FIGHT TO SAVE SOUTH AFRICA'S WILD DOGS
Written by Neil Aldridge.
Stock no. 1827841
Published by Pisces Publications. 1st 2011. Almost very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

African wild dogs carry the unenviable title of Africa's second-most endangered carnivore. Neil Aldridge celebrates what is special about the African wild dog and explores the efforts being made to secure its future in South Africa and beyond. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 9781874357490. SIGNED by the author to title page (no dedication). Boards clean and bright. Front endpaper has a large tear of surface paper loss (see photo). Otherwise, contents are fine. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is creased and has a 2" closed tear (no loss) between edge of rear panel and rear flap.

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KARS: VICTORY INTO DEFEAT
Written by Anthony J. Rundell.
Stock no. 1827835
Published by Impress. 1st 2005. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and maps. SIGNED by the author 'to mark the 150th anniversary of the capitulation of Kars'. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly scuffed.

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OVERLAND TO EGYPT ON A 1952 BSA BANTAM
Written by Gordon G. May.
Stock no. 1827823
Published by Rixon Groove. 1st 2012. Very good condition.

A heartening account of the ordinary and extraordinary events that take place on an overland motorcycle journey, where humanity, trust and goodwill of strangers have a profound impact on the traveller. Cardwraps. 278 pages. B/w photos throughout and a few colour photos. ISBN: 9780956116833. SIGNED by the author (with personal dedication) to title page. Text block slightly grubby. Cover edges lightly rubbed. Contents clean.

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A BUNDLE OF RAGS IN A CYCLONE: THE IRISH WATER SPANIEL
Written by Nick Waters.
Stock no. 1827819
Published by Nick Waters. 1998. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A celebration of a unique and versatile dog - a breed now recognised at the very top levels of competition in the show ring, a working gundog; a sniffer dog; an obedience and agility dog, but, above all, a character and companion. Burgundy cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and colour illustrations. ISBN: 095346590X. SIGNED by the author (with best wishes) to title page (slightly smudged). Corners lightly bumped. Text block slightly grubby. Pale marks to front endpaper. Pictorial dustwrapper is ligthly creased and lightly scuffed.

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THE WINDFALL YACHTS: A LEGACY OF GOODWILL
Written by Michael Cudmore.
Stock no. 1827812
Published by Topsy Ii Publishing. 1st 2007. Slightly better than very good condition.

The story of a large fleet of ex German yachts mainly built in the 1930s and taken over by occupying forces in 1945. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and diagrams. ISBN: 9780954254711. SIGNED by the author (with personal gift dedication) to title page. Couple of minor knocks to board edges. Rear board lightly scuffed. Contents clean.

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GOOSEPOOL: THE HISTORY OF RAF AND RCAF MIDDLETON ST. GEORGE AND TEESSIDE AIRPORT
Written by Stanley D. Howes.
Stock no. 1827807
Published by Stanley Books. 1st 2003. Very good condition.

Large format. Card wraps. B/w and colour photos. 365 pages. ISBN: 0954542703. SIGNED by the author (with personal dedication) to dedication page. Corners & edges lightly rubbed. Some light scuffing to covers. Contents clean.

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