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THE MAGIC OF MG
Written by Mike Allison.
Stock no. 1827854
Published by Dalton Watson. 1st 1972. Very good condition in a good dustwrapper.

B/W photographs of all the models and most of the specialist coachwork show the development of the marque. ISBN: 0901564095. Text block browned. A few scattered foxspots present. Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is browned, fading to spine and spine sides, a few closed edge-tears, rear panel is grubby and creased.

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CATCHING MEMORIES
Written by Jerry Hammond. Illustrated by Steve Fantauzzi.
Stock no. 1827853
Published by M Press (media) Ltd.. 1st 2011. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The author shares the results of his dedication to carping, tells us about the good mates he's met along the way, and even includes a chapter about his years as a film actor. Black cloth boards, gilt titles. B/w illustration to endpapers and title page. Colour photos. ISBN: 9780957039810. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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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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THROUGH THE MIST
Written by Terry Hearn.
Stock no. 1827851
Published by M Press (media) Ltd.. 1st 2020. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The last in the trilogy. Reflecting the qualities of the author as a gifted angler, communicator, photographer, and above all, as someone driven and consumed by his love for what he does so well. Green boards, gilt titles to front and spine. Colour photos throughout. 470 numbered pages. ISBN: 9780995563087. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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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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REDMIRE POOL
Written by Kevin Clifford; L. Arbury; BB.
Stock no. 1827846
Published by Beekay Publishers. 1st 1984. Almost very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

With contribution by BB. Carp fishing. Salmon pink cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. 245 numbered pages, plus 2 pages 'Redmire Remembered BB' and 1 page bibliography to rear. ISBN: 0950759899. Corners bumped, edges rubbed and worn, spine slightly faded. Text block browned and grubby. Front endpaper grubby. Some foxing present mainly to gutter edges. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine.

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CARP ADDICTION
Written by Craig Lyons. Illustrated by John Grant.
Stock no. 1827845
Published by Fishingbooksender. 1st 2013. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Limited edition of 450. The author's love affair with carp fishing. White boards, black title block with white title, oval title block and white title to front board. Colour photos throughout. B/w drawings. ISBN: 9780957428324. A lovely copy. This is number 440 of 450. Pictorial dustwrapper is very lightly scuffed at spine edge to rear panel.

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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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SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION OF LITTORINA
Written by David G. Reid.
Stock no. 1827843
Published by The Ray Society London. 1st 1996. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Volume 164 of The Ray Society. A model case history of the evolutionary radiation of a widespread, ecologically successful, group of temperate marine invertebrates. Large format. Dark green cloth boards with gilt title to spine and vignette to front. B/w illustrations and photos. A heavy volume. ISBN: 0903874261. Text block slightly grubby. Top corner bumped. Contents fine. Pale green dustwrapper is edge-creased and has a sticky mark to rear panel where a label has been removed.

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DAVID HOCKNEY NUR NATUR: JUST NATURE
Written by Gregory Evans. Illustrated by David Hockney.
Stock no. 1827842
Published by Kunsthalle Wurth. 1st 2009. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition David Hockney/Nur Natur/Just Nature which took place at Kunsthalle Wurth, Schwabisch Hall, 27.04.-27.09.2009. Text in German to front, English to rear. Large oblong format. Green cloth boards with pink titles. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 9783899291544. Lower corners lightly worn. Top edge of front board has a small knock. Top rear edge of board has a small mark. Small black mark to lower edge of text block. Contents are clean. White pictorial dustwrapper is worn at corners, edge-worn with a few closed tears and nips, slight loss to top edge of rear panel, rear panel is grubby and has a repair to closed tear to verso.

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