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By: AITCHISON, Stewart; GRUBBS, Bruce
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Helena, Montana, Falcon Press Publishing: 1987
Stock No.: 78783
60 separate hikes are detailed in this guide to Arizona's most popular trails. With maps of each hike, and a few scattered b&w photos. Other information such as hiking safety tips and resource guide are included. --- In maroon wraps with Tom Bean photo of a narrow desert canyon on cover. --- A clean, firm, unmarked copy but with retailer's sticker on first page & a little curling of the covers. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 157 pages View more info
By: ALVAREZ, A.
Price: $15.00
Publisher: New York, Atlantic Monthly Press: 1989
Edition: First American Edition
Stock No.: 80446
Stated first printing of the first American edition. In this work British writer and adventurer Al Alvarez shares highlights of his mountain climbing obsession, often enjoyed in the company of his friend Mo Anthoine. With several b&w photos. --- In blue and black paper-covered boards with spine titling in orange. Jacket features silhouette image of a climber on front cover, black & white photo of the author on back. --- With a bold remainder mark to lower textblock edge... View more info
By: ARLOTT,John
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Harmondsworth, Middlesex, U. K., Penguin Books: 1955
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 81069
First Edition. This slim, charming volume presents the game of cricket. The first portion of the book describes the history and basics of the game, the second provides delightful illustrations on color and black & white plates. Entry 73 in publisher's "King Penguin" series. --- In pictorial green paper-covered boards, repeated on dust jacket. --- With discreet gift inscription to front free endpaper, else a clean, firm copy. Jacket with tears at head of spine, o... View more info
By: BAUM, Richard
Price: $25.50
Publisher: Princeton, New Jersey,, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc.: 1962
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 78343
Stated first edition, copyright page. From the jacket: "A cruising man's book of truly skillful seamanship over thousands of miles of open ocean in a small sailboat." The author takes the reader along in his 35-foot sailboat, "Little Dipper". Edited by Eugene V. Connett. With many maps and b&w photos. --- In light blue full cloth-covered boards. Illustration of the sailboat on cover, and titling on spine; both gilt-stamped. Jacket with a photo of "Lit... View more info
By: BECKWITH, Christian (editor)
Price: $11.00
Publisher: Golden, Colo. , U. S. A., American Alpine Club: 2000
Stock No.: 77315
A summary, by the American Alpine Club, of notable worldwide climbs for the prior year, along with some history and other items of interest to the avid climber. This work is loaded with bright photos, drawings, maps and stories about various incredible worldwide climbs and climbers. --- A bright, firm, newish copy lacking signficant damages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 460 pages View more info
By: BERGMAN, Ray
Price: $51.50
Publisher: New York, Alfred A. Knopf: 1945
Stock No.: 81652
Stated eleventh printing, May, 1945, of the first edition which appeared in 1932. Per the jacket flap, this work is "The best single volume on fresh-water fishing". Includes 24 drawings, 11 full color "life paintings" of various freshwater species, and green fish-in-the-water art at endpapers by Fred Everett; as well as color and black & white plates of flies by Dr. Edgar Burke. One entry in the publisher's series "Borzoi Books for Sportsmen". ---... View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Lincoln, University of Nebraska Press: 1978
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 78790
Adventure writer Jeremy Bernstein combines 8 of his previously-published articles on mountaineering. Five of these essays previously appeared in the New Yorker magazine. With numerous b&w photos and a couple of maps. --- In silver-foil covered boards w/illustrations on front and back and backed in black cloth w/silver titling. --- Water spotting to covers and inked gift inscription to verso of half title page, else a firm, clean copy. Jacket with chips and small tears al... View more info
By: BOGARDUS, Adam H. (author); FOSTER, Charles J. (editor)
Price: $75.50
Publisher: New York, J. B. Ford & Company: 1874
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 82460
First edition of this 19th century American guide to bird hunting, trap shooting and bird dog training. Edited by Charles J. Foster. With frontis engraved portrait of author, "Champion Wing Shot of America". Includes section of period ads for publisher's other publications and various sportsmen's products. --- In full green bevel-edge cloth-covered boards, with shotgun-and-dog art in gilt to cover, titling and illustrations gilt-stamped on spine; dark green endpa... View more info
Price: $13.00
Publisher: New York, Simon & Schuster: 1999
Edition: First Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author
Stock No.: 82213
A signed, first printing of the author's memoirs of his life and experiences as a mountaineer and in the Everest IMAX Filming Expedition. With a section of color and black & white plates depicting scenes from the author's life. With a foreword by Jon Krakauer. --- In black and white paper-covered boards with spine titling in silver. Dust jacket with color photos from the Himalayas. --- With gold sticker to front free endpaper, otherwise a bright, clean, tightly-bound co... View more info
By: BURROUGHS, John
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company/The Riverside Press, Cambridge: 1895
Stock No.: 81039
A collection of essays by naturalist John Burroughs (1837-1921). Mr. Burroughs, based in New York's Hudson Valley, was able to convey his love for nature through his many popular writings, which often appeared in magazines of his day. This work offers a nice selection of his simple, agreeable observations based on his observations near his riverside home, "Riverby". Indexed. --- In full vertically-ribbed olive cloth-covered boards with author facsimile signature ... View more info
By: CADBY, Carine (author); STEPHENSON, Eunice and John (illustrations)
Price: $30.00
Publisher: New York, The Macaulay Company: 1924
Stock No.: 82549
First edition of this illustrated children's adventure story. With charming illustrations by Eunice and John Stephenson: 5 full-color plates (one at p.116 is missing) and numerous others in black and green duotone. --- In blue cloth-covered boards with color art by the Stephensons pasted to cover, with gilt-stamped spine titling. --- An excellent copy: tightly-bound and sound but with some darkening to spine, soiling to back cover and slight edgewear (in addition to the ... View more info
By: CAMAZINE, Scott
Price: $10.00
Publisher: New York, John Wiley & Sons: 1987
Stock No.: 74454
Everyday, common flora and fauna are examined by the author, enabling the amateur naturalist to better understand the world in which we live. Copy is clean, bright and firm. ; Wiley Science Editions; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 304 pages View more info
By: CARTER, Jimmy
Price: $91.50
Publisher: New York, Bantam Books: 1988
Edition: First Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author
Stock No.: 79449
First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. Signed simply "J Carter" on half title page. A memoir by the former U.S. president, recounting his experiences and friends. The author's various fishing and hunting trips around the world are emphasized. Attractive illustrations at chapter heads by unattributed artist. June 12, 1988 Denver Post review of this book laid in. --- In green paper-covered boards backed in green cloth, gilt-stamped s... View more info
By: CHINERY, Michael
Price: $16.50
Publisher: New York, Crescent Books: 1988
Stock No.: 74449
In full grey cloth-covered boards with titling in silver on spine. Includes on virtually every page, some in color, detailing the methods and techniques offered. In nice shape, but with bruise to base of spine. Previous owner's name boldly written on top edge, interior clean and unmarked. Jacket creased on back, otherwise in good shape. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 192 pages View more info
Price: $13.00
Publisher: Philadelphia, The Penn Publishing Company/Outdoor Life: 1941
Stock No.: 73030
Originally published 1934, this copy published 1941. Detailed examination of which weapon to use in which hunting situation. With interior illustrations and photos. In full green cloth covers w/edgewear. Spine w/gilt lettering and some creasing. Interior bears prev owner's signature, else clean, bright and tight. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall View more info
By: DAFFERN, Tony
Price: $11.00
Publisher: Seattle, Cloudcap: 1992
Edition: Second Edition
Stock No.: 78774
Stated second edition, 1992. All manner of information about avalanches: avoidance, recognition, general mountain weather facts, scientific composition of snow and ice, rescue and first aid, etc. With many b&w photos and drawings. --- Covers are a little curled, with bookseller rear cover sticker and with staple holes to first page; else a clean, bright copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Old Saybrook, Connecticut U. S. A., The Globe Pequot Press: 1994
Stock No.: 74302
Stated Eighth Edition. Includes maps and drawings. Detailed trail information is presented here, especially for hikers climbing Long's Peak, as well as Glacier Gorge Trail, Ovzel Falls Trail and others. In nice shape, clean and firm. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 297 pages View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Estes Park, Colorado, Tundra Publications: 1986
Stock No.: 80413
A guide to shorter hikes in the Park. With black and white photos by the authors and w/b&w topo-style maps of the hikes. --- In white stapled wraps w/color image from the park on cover. With a bit of rubbing to cover, otherwise a clean, bright copy without markings.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 64 pages View more info
Price: $19.50
Publisher: Aspen, Colorado, WHO Press: 1991
Stock No.: 77376
A guide to the ski trail and hut system in the central part of the Colorado Rockies operated by 10th Mountain. With details of the various trails, as well as many b&w photos and maps. --- A clean, firm, unmarked copy.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 224 pages View more info
By: DE HAAN, Vici
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Boulder, Co,, Pruett Pub Co: 1981
Stock No.: 72289
Numerous trails and towns are profiled in this slim but packed volume. With maps and photos. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 125 pages View more info
By: DE HAAN, Vici
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Boulder, Colorado U.S.A., Pruett Publishing Company: 1979
Stock No.: 77343
Former property of the library, w/de-accession stamp. Lots of ideas for hikes around Boulder are here; along with maps and loads of photos. Book has been prepped for loan by library, and first page w/remnant of pocket but volume is firm and in good shape.; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 116 pages View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Gretna, Louisiana USA, Pelican Publishing Company: 1986
Stock No.: 72803
Extensive detail and photos of Scottish Highland games are presented here. In good shape, with lenghthy inked ownership info., front free endpaper; otherwise clean and bright. Dust jacket has 1" and 1-1/2" closed tears to upper edge; else in good shape. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 253 pages View more info
By: DURRANCE, Dick & Miggs (photos); JEROME, John (text)
Price: $30.00
Publisher: Aspen, Colorado, Dick Durrance Enterprises: 1995
Stock No.: 82172
A handsome tribute to noted skier, ski resort developer and ski photographer Dick Durrance. With 200 duotone (b&w) photos, which depict the early days of skiing in the US and elsewhere. With preface by Warren Miller. News clips about this book laid in. --- In full blue cloth-covered boards, measuring 11-1/2 in. wide x 10 in. tall. With image of Durrance and title in gilt to cover; gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket also with a photo of Durrance flying down a slope, and a... View more info
By: ENGERS, Joe (editor); BUCKNER, Bill (photography)
Price: $40.00
Publisher: San Diego, Thunder Bay Press: 1990
Stock No.: 81780
The diversity of wildfowl decoys is presented in this oversize volume. With full color photos by Bill Buckner. The decoys are arranged by geographic regions (mostly in North America) and local authorities/sportsmen provide the text, under the guidance of general editor Joe Engers. With an introduction by Robert Shaw. A Sotheby's promotional flyer advertising a sale of decoys from the collection of Dr. James M. McCleery is laid in. --- In full blue cloth-covered boards wi... View more info
Price: $12.50
Publisher: New York, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.: 1988
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 50505
A stated first printing of this wide-ranging, comprehensive field guide to the birds of the Western Region of North America. With multiple full color photos of most of species covered, as well as notes on size, habitat where found, field marks, similar species and range. --- In flexible grey vinyl covers with image of California Quail to cover. This 4.5 in. wide x 8.75 in. tall volume is ideal for use in the field. Volume lacks a dust jacket. --- With incidental soiling ... View more info
By: FIELDS, Wayne
Price: $12.00
Publisher: New York, Poseidon Press: 1990
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 81261
First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. In this memoir, the author considers aspects of his life at middle age from the perspective of a fisherman on a river in the Upper Penisula of Michigan. --- In textured light green paper-covered boards backed in darker green cloth, and titling in gilt on spine. Jacket back flap features black & white photographic portrait of the author by Frank W. Bliss. --- With slightly toned cover edges, else a cle... View more info
By: FITZGERALD, f-stop (editor)
Price: $18.00
Publisher: New York, Simon & Schuster: 1999
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 82524
First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. A group of devoted fly fishermen collaborate with numerous articles on the topic of fly fishing. A wide variety of topics are covered, from lines to flies to casting to species and much more. With color and black & white photos and drawings throughout. --- In pale yellow and gold paper-covered boards with spine titling stamped in blue foil. Jacket features color photos of fishing-related objects and g... View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Boulder, Colorado, Pruett Publishing Company: 1986
Stock No.: 74271
Stated first edition, first printing. Guide to the geographic locations in the Front Range of Colorado where birders can expect to find birds. Includes numerous photos and maps. In nice shape, clean and firm. With red star remainder mark, lower edge. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 164 pages View more info
Price: $14.00
Publisher: London, Pelham Books: 1990
Stock No.: 79631
A comprehensive, illustrated guide to all manner of climbing-related topics. With sections on Rock Climbing, Snow, Ice and Winter Climbing and Alpine Climbing, plus assorted additional topics such as snow & avalanche and first aid; accompanied by loads of b&w and color photos and drawings. With a foreword by Hasmish MacInnes. --- In textured grey paper-covered hardcovers w/gilt-stamped titling on spine. Jacket with photos and drawings on front and back. --- A clean, firm... View more info
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By: GEISTER, Edna
Price: $14.00
Publisher: New York, George H. Doran Company: 1923
Stock No.: 81188
A selection of games and diversions for mothers and other leaders of children. Ranging from races to indoor and outdoor games, a wide variety of ideas are provided. With a foreword to mothers and leaders, and practical suggestions at front of volume. --- In full orange cloth-covered boards with titling in black on cover and spine. Volume lacks a dust jacket. --- A prior owner has inked "Games By Far" to cover, and a loosened front hinge has been carefully reinfor... View more info
By: GIERACH, John
Price: $46.50
Publisher: Boulder, Colorado, Pruett Publishing Company: 1986
Inscription: Signed by Author
Stock No.: 82174
Fifth printing of this collection of observations on the subject of flyfishing by the committed trout bum and wit, John Gierach. Signed by the author on title page. With color frontis painting of a trout, repeated on back of jacket, and black & white drawings, all by by Michael Simon; foreword by Gary LaFontaine. Some of these stories first appeared in Flyfishing Magazine. --- In blue paper-covered boards backed in off-white cloth, gilt-stamped titling on spine. Jacket ... View more info
By: GREY, Zane
Price: $50.00
Publisher: New York, Grosset & Dunlap: 1924
Stock No.: 79708
A reprint edition of the author's accounts of fantastic fishing expeditions in warm climates, places such as the Everglades, the Gulf Stream, Latin American jungles, etc. With many sepia photos, depicting sites described herein. Stated publisher on title page is Harper & Brothers, but Grosset & Dunlap name appears on spine. --- In tan cloth-covered boards with titling stamped in crimson on cover and spine; red topstain. Lacks the dust jacket. --- A possible ex-library co... View more info
By: GREY, Zane
Price: $69.00
Publisher: New York, Grosset & Dunlap: 1925
Stock No.: 79711
A reprint edition of the author's accounts of fantastic fishing expeditions in then-untouched seas, including those off Cocos, Galapagos & Perlas Islands, Zihuatenejo and other mostly tropical locales. With 100 sepia photographs by the author and others, and b&w drawings by Lillian Wilhelm Smith depicting sites described herein. Stated publisher on title page is Harper & Brothers, but Grosset & Dunlap name appears on spine. --- In turquoise cloth-covered boards with titl... View more info
Price: $11.00
Publisher: Golden, Colo. , U. S. A., American Alpine Club: 2003
Stock No.: 77360
A summary, by the American Alpine Club, of notable worldwide climbs for the prior year, along with some history and other items of interest to the avid climber. This work is loaded with bright photos, drawings, maps and stories about various incredible worldwide climbs and climbers. --- A bright, firm, newish copy lacking signficant damages. ; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 496 pages View more info
By: HEACOX, Cecil E. (text); TRIMM, Wayne (illustrations)
Price: $12.50
Publisher: New York, Winchester Press: 1974
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 82523
First edition. Per the jacket flap, this work is ". . .the first comprehensive, in-depth study of the brown trout." With attractive drawings by Wayne Trimm. --- In brown paper-covered boards with spine titling stamped in gilt. Jacket features color painting of a brown, surrounded by dry flies. --- A clean, bright, tightly-bound copy but with faint edgewear. Unclipped jacket in excellent condition.; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); (10), 182 pages View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: New York, Universe Books: 1979
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Stock No.: 72316
Guide to birdwatching, with a western hemisphere approach to locating good sites for the hobby. With dozen of photos & extensive lists of suggested readings. A nice copy, in full red cloth covers w/bright white lettering, spine; remainder mark lower edge. W/prev owner's inked info front free endpaper. DJ has light scuffing at edges; otherwise intact. ; 1 x 9.4 x 6.8 Inches; 255 pages View more info
Price: $19.00
Publisher: New York, Charles Scribner's Sons: 1985
Stock No.: 79839
First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. Mr. Hemingway's magazine writing assignment covering the bullfighting season in Spain in 1959 turned into this book-length work. B&W photos in two sections. With an introduction by James A. Michener and glossary of terms and index. --- In blue quarter cloth over blue paper-covered boards, with red topstain, titling on spine and author facsimile signature on cover in gilt. Jacket with Larry Burrows por... View more info
By: HEMINGWAY, Hilary; LINDSAY, Jeffry P.
Price: $27.50
Publisher: New York, Riverhead Books: 2000
Stock No.: 76999
First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. The daughter of Ernest Hemingway's younger brother, Leicester Hemingway shares some of her father's tales of big-game hunting with his brother. The stories were contained on a cassette tape left to her after her father's death. --- In olive and beige paper-covered boards with titling and decorations gilt-stamped on cover and spine. --- A bright, clean, firm copy lacking apparent damages, in similar ja... View more info
Price: $12.00
Publisher: Montgomery, Alabama USA, Bass Angler Sportsman Society: 1987
Stock No.: 73185
1987 facsimile of the work which originally was published by Robert Clarke & Co. in 1881. Includes wide variety of information about this much sought-after game fish. True to the original edition, complete with numerous illustrations, advertising at the back and list of the original publisher's other works. In full dark green leatherette covers w/gilt image of bass on cover. Interior clean, bright and unmarked. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 463 pages View more info
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By: HERZOG, Maurice
Price: $28.50
Publisher: New York, E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.: 1965
Stock No.: 81277
Stated second printing, January, 1953. The author's account of the ascent of Annapurnia in Nepal by himself and Louis Lachenal in 1950. The descent was nearly a disaster, as Herzog suffered severe frostbite and loss of fingers and toes and had to be carried off the mountain by sherpas. This thrilling account of the feat was a huge bestseller. With color and b&w photos, maps (including color fold-out map at rear of volume). Translated into English from the French by Nea M... View more info
