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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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MOON RIVER
Written by Pete Springate.
Stock no. 1827847
Published by Freebird Publishing. 1st 2015. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Final book of a remarkable trilogy shows that, even as he reaches his seventieth year, Pete is still striving for a challenge and still willing to learn anew a craft he thought he'd mastered years ago. Black boards, silver title to spine. Colour photos to endpapers. Colour photos throughout. Limited edition. ISBN: 9870993374607. Light scuffing to rear of dustwrapper else a fine copy. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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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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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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BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVES
Written by Brian Solomon.
Stock no. 1827840
Published by Mbi Publishing; Voyageur Press. 1st 2010. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

From the 1830s to 1956, Philadelphia-based Baldwin gave the world many of the most significant locomotives ever produced. Prolific rail historian Brian Solomon follows the design and development of Baldwin locomotives from the earliest steam models through the company's final passenger and freight diesel-electrics. Oblong format. Black cloth boards, white title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. ISBN: 9780760335895. Top of spine lightly bumped, board corners lightly rubbed. Contents clean. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, small mark left by a label to front panel, lightly scuffed.

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