Outdoor / Nature from CraigsClassics

This is an antique copy of "The Horse and His Rider" by Sir Francis B. Head. 1861 2nd edition (stated); John Murray; London. The book features a frontispiece, an illustrated title page, and two other full-page plates. Here are some examples of the contents: Preliminary Observations - The Horse; Mr. Rarey's Mode of Subduing Horses; Differences Between the Character and… Ler mais sobre este item

This is a rare, early copy of "HOW TO CAMP OUT - Hints for Camping and Walking" by Civil War veteran John M. Gould. 1880 early edition (following the 1877 1st edition); Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. Hardcover. This is considered to be the first book ever written about recreational camping and backpacking (referred to as "travelling afoot"). To write… Ler mais sobre este item

This is an early biography of "(John James) AUDUBON, The Naturalist of the New World - His Adventures and Discoveries" by Mrs. Horace St. John. 1856 1st edition; C.S. Francis and Company; New York. Decorative cloth binding with gilt illustrations and lettering on the spine. The book features an illustrated title page, a frontispiece portrait of Audubon, and a few… Ler mais sobre este item

Nice condition vintage copy of "Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book" with its dust jacket. Published in 1976 by the University Press of Virginia. Edited by Edwin Morris Betts. With Commentary and Relevant Extracts from Other Writings. The book is a facsimile of the original produced between 1774 and 1826. Included are scanned pages from Jefferson's original farm book. Illustrated end papers. The… Ler mais sobre este item

"TRUE BEAR STORIES" by Joaquin Miller. 1925; Rand, McNally & Company; Chicago and New York. The book features full-page illustrations. Here are some examples of the stories: A Bear on Fire; Music-Loving Bear; In Swimming with a Bear; Treeing a Bear; Bill Cross and His Pet Bear; A Grizzly's Sly Little Joke; The Bear with Spectacles; The Bear "Monarch" -… Ler mais sobre este item

This is a signed copy of "VETERINARY MEDICINES - Their Actions and Uses: With a Copious Appendix on the Diseases of the Domesticated Animals" by Finlay Dun. 1864 3rd edition (stated); Edmonston and Douglas; Edinburgh, UK. This copy is signed/inscribed by the author on the half title page, as follows: "To Mr. William Dyer Providence R.I. With the best wishes… Ler mais sobre este item

This is a rare first edition copy of "Hyatt's Hand-Book of GRAPE CULTURE" by T. Hart Hyatt. 1867 1st edition; H.H. Bancroft and Company; San Francisco. "Why, Where, When, and How to Plant and Cultivate a Vineyard, Manufacture Wines, etc. Especially Adapted to the State of California. As, Also, to the United States, Generally." This is the first book on… Ler mais sobre este item

"Vines and Vine Culture" by Archibald F. Barron. 1900; Journal of Horticulture; London. Fourth edition - revised and enlarged. The book is nicely illustrated with drawings and figures throughout. There are seven pages of publisher's advertisements at the back, some of which are illustrated. Here are some examples of the contents: Disbudding Vines; Classes of Grapes; Manures for Vines; To… Ler mais sobre este item

This is a leather-bound copy of "The California Vine Disease - A Preliminary Report of Investigations" by Newton B. Pierce. 1892; Government Printing Office; Washington, D.C. Bulletin No. 2 issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Division of Vegetable Pathology. The book features 25 illustrated plates (seven of which are in color), a large fold-out chart titled "Effect of… Ler mais sobre este item

Nice condition, antique copy of "A Practical Treatise on the Culture and Management of THE VINE, Under Glass and in the Open Air" by the editors of "The Floricultural Cabinet." Circa 1850's (there is no date of publication stated, but the Preface is dated March 20th, 1858); Simpkin, Marshall, and Co.; London. Presumed 1st edition in this format - the… Ler mais sobre este item

"Open Air Grape Culture - A Practical Treatise on the Garden and Vineyard Culture of the Vine, and the Manufacture of Domestic Wine" by John Phin. 1862 1st edition; C.M. Saxton, Agricultural Book Publisher; New York. The book features numerous in-text illustrations and tables. The chapters are arranged as follows: Choice of Soil; Preparation of the Soil; Planting the Vines;… Ler mais sobre este item

Nice condition antique copy of "SHOOTING - Field and Covert" by Lord Walsingham and Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey. 1886 1st edition; Little, Brown and Co.; Boston. The book features illustrations and portraits throughout (many of which are full-page). Decorative end papers. The contents are as follows: Shooting, Past and Present; Hints for Beginners; A Short History of Gun-Making; Prices of Guns; The… Ler mais sobre este item

This is a limited edition, deluxe copy of "SEA FISHING" by John Bickerdyke - with contributions on 'Antipodean and Foreign Fish' by W. Senior, 'Tarpon' by A.C. Harmsworth, and 'Whaling' by Sir H.W. Gore-Booth. 1895 1st edition; Longmans, Green, and Co.; London. Limited edition copy - #24 of only 250 copies printed. Gilt top page edges. Ribbon page marker. The… Ler mais sobre este item

This is a rare set of "Life-Histories of Northern Animals ~ An Account of the Mammals of Manitoba" by naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton that contains an original, signed pen & ink drawing, as well as a signed inscription by Seton. 1909 1st edition; Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. Complete set in two volumes. The set is profusely illustrated with 68… Ler mais sobre este item

This is an antique set of "A HISTORY OF BRITISH FISHES" by William Yarrell. 1841 2nd edition (stated); John Van Voorst; London. Complete in two volumes. The set is profusely illustrated with 500 wood engravings. Enlarged second edition with 37 new species, 27 new engravings, and 34 new vignettes added. There is a General Index and an Index to Vignettes… Ler mais sobre este item

This is an antique sporting book, "Practical Hints on Shooting" by '20-Bore' (Basil Tozer). 1887 1st edition; Kegan Paul, Trench, & Co.; London. "Being a treatise on the Shot Gun and its Management; Game, Wildfowl, and Trap Shooting; Together with Notes on Sporting Dogs and Ferrets, and Other Useful Information Relative to Shooting." The book features numerous illustrations. The contents… Ler mais sobre este item

This is an uncommon sporting book, "SEAFOWL SHOOTING SKETCHES" by Daniel Higson. 1909; Alfred Halewood; Preston, UK. New and enlarged edition. "Being chiefly a series of adventures on the River Ribble in pursuit of wild fowl - with several additional chapters. A few Notes on Birds, Guns, and Accessories, and on Stringing the Cross-Bow." There is a frontispiece photograph of… Ler mais sobre este item

"THE FISHING TOURIST" - Angler's Guide and Reference Book by Charles Hallock. 1873 1st edition; Harper & Brothers; New York. The book contains a frontispiece illustration and a few other in-text drawings. Here are a few examples of the contents: Fly Fishing as a Fine Art; Trout and Salmon Fishing Compared; Natural History of the Salmon; Ascending the River to… Ler mais sobre este item

This is an antique fishing book, "The British Angler's Manual, or, The Art of Angling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland" by Thomas Christian Hofland (renowned English landscape painter and "keen angler"). 1839 1st edition; Whitehead and Company; London. Half leather binding with marbled covers, four raised bands on the spine, and marbled end papers. The book is "embellished with… Ler mais sobre este item

This is an antique beekeeping book, "Fifty Years Among the Bees" by C.C. Miller. 1911 1st edition; The A.I. Root Company; Medina, Ohio. There are black & white photographs throughout. Decorative floral end papers. This enlarged edition ("about one eighth being new matter") follows the 1886 publication of "A Year Among the Bees," and the 1902 publication of "Forty Years… Ler mais sobre este item