Search Results: Authors starting with M from Dale's Decoy Den

Schiffer Publishing, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Schiffer Publishing.1st thus. 256pp, 4to. Still the best text ever written about the regional decoy styles, how they developed due to regional conditions, and about the men who made them. Bill spent more than 20 years researching decoys before writing this book. It has stood the test of time. A great read. Over 200 photos, Chapter on decoy as folk art by Quintina Colio. A very nice copy, Very Fine in Fine dj (very light wear at top and bottom edges of dj spine) in clear plastic sleeve.

Clinton, NJ: Amwell Press for the National Sporting Fraternity Limited, 1983. Limited Edition . Leather bound. As New. Signed by Author(s). Amwell Press for the National Sporting Fraternity Limited. #141/1000, SIGNED, numbered, leatherbound. 1983. 1ST edn. BIG GAME HUNTING IN RHODESIA. ILLUS W/ PHOTOS FROM AUTHOR'S PRIVATE COLLECTION. GOOD ADVENTURE, WELL WRITTEN. SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER. Very Fine, as new, exc in like slipcase.

Derrydale Press, 1991. Limited Edition . Hardcover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Derrydale Press. Lyon, Ms. 1991. Full-Leather. New; 245 pp. 4to. Illustrated. Limited to 2500 copies. Full maroon leather with gilt decorations. BRAND NEW book, still in shrinkwrap. Football, lacrosse, hunting, fishing, bowling, ice skating, roller skating, tennis, sailing, crew, boxing, baseball and basketball. All are covered from their early beginnings to the turn of the twentieth century achievements. The evolution of various sports from necessity to leisure activity is explored in detail. First published by the Derrydale Press in 1931.

Marshduck, 2015. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Signed by Author(s). 2015. Brand New. SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS. A masterful look at the most prestigious duck club on Lake Erie. Limited to only 10 members at any time. Reading it is not like being there, then, but it is close. SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS. Brand New in like dj.

1974. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Fine. 1974, 1ST. $TO, 253pp, ILLUS W/ COLOR AND B/W PHOTOS AND REPRODUCTIONS. 20 SELECTIONS FROM 'THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN' MAGAZINE. HAVE 2, BOTH AS NEW. EACH

1971. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1971, 1ST. LARGE 4to, 252pp W/ LOADS OF COLOR ILLUS. '...THE BEST WRITING, COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART' ON ALL PHASES OF HUNTING AND FISHING. HAVE 5, ALL BETTER THAN FINE. EACH A STEAL AT ONLY

Stackpole Books, 2000. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hagerbaumer, Dave (David). Stated First Edition. 4to, 220p. This book is most likely the most complete book written on the varied species of game in upland and shore areas this country is blessed with. There are about 30 chapters and they cover more than that number of game species Worth has written about from personal experiences hunting them. Think of it. Now read it. Then try your best to do it. All three endeavors will be rewarding. Great artwork by Dave hagerbaumer. You can tell from his paintings that Dave has been there too. A super book, Brand New in like dj. ISBN: 9780811703628

1924. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. 1924, 1ST TRADE EDN. 311pp, 4to. 75 PHOTOS. MOSTLY ELEPHANT, BUT WE/ RHINO, BUFFALO, GIRAFFE, HIPPO. I DON'T HAVE HIS COURAGE--WHEN FACING DANGEROUS BIG GAME I'D PREFER TO HAVE MORE THAN A CAMERA LENS BETWEEN ME AND IT. GREAT BOOK! FINE IN COLOR PICTORIAL COVER.

Prentice-Hall, 1958. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. Gnagy, Jon. 1958, 1ST. SURELY YOU GENTS ARE NOT BEGINNERS BUT YOU KNOW MAY A KID WHO WOULD LIKE TO GET STARTED--THE RIGHT WAY. GREAT LITTLE GIFT, AND IT WILL BE THE BEGINNING OF HIS OR HER BOOK COLLECTING AS WELL. Forty two drawings by Carl Bobertz and twenty nice copper engravings by Jon Gnagy. FINE W/O DJ

Amwell Press, 1980. 1st Edition . Soft cover. As New. SHOFFSTALL, DONALD (Doc). Amwell Press. 1980. Stated first trade edition.Pictorial stiff card covers. Must have book for all interested in wild turkeys and turkey hunting. Illus by Donald Shoffstall (Doc). As New in color pictorial stiff card cover.

Amwell Press, 1980. 1st Edition . Soft cover. New. SHOFFSTALL, DONALD (Doc). Amwell Press. 1980. Stated first trade edition.Pictorial stiff card covers. Must have book for all interested in wild turkeys and turkey hunting. Illus by Donald Shoffstall (Doc). Brand New, still in publisher's brown mailing box. Scarce as such.

1988. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Limited edition, #544 of 950. The first book on duck calls and the hardest to locate. Dj is wavy and has a tiny hole at spine edge. Dj spine worn at top and missing a small piece, but no loss of any information. The area of the dj that appears gray, rather than tan, is due to my shadow while taking the photo. (Life in a wheelchair ain't easy.) Book is clean, cover shows tiny wear at corners and spine ends. Scarce. $189

Taramack Enterprises, 2021. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. Anita McIntyre and Jim Foote. Tamarack Enterprises. 2021. Stated First Edition. 8vo, 315p Brand New. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. If I tell you that the title, Grouse Points, like George King's title That's Ruff!, has a dual meaning, you may begin to think this is not just another new grouse book. And you would be right. Except for GBE when referring to his own Purdey being fitted for him by Glenn Baker, I cannot recall any other grouse author bringing up the concept of having your gun fitted to your body and shooting style.When I had my first shotguns fitted to me by Alford Galllifant my shooting improved considerably. Listen to Ken when he says," Get Thee to a Gunfitter" in Chapter 13. His writing is similar to Jack O'Connor's in that it flows easily almost as if he were there talking with you. I pulled one gem out to share with you. there are many more, but you will have to have the book in your hand to discover them for… Read More

Amwell Press for the National Sporting Fraternity Limited, 1984. Limited Edition 1st Printing. Leather bound. New. Signed by Author(s). Amwell Press. 1984. 1st ed. Limited Edition of only 550 leatherbound, SIGNED, aeg, and with silk marker ribbon bound in copies! SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND JIM RIKHOFF, President National Sporting Fraternity Limited. 4to, 199p. The biography of the greatest decoy carver of all, Shang Wheeler. Very difficult to find. An overrun copy in case one of the numbered ones was damaged, this one was never needed and has sat for almost 30 years. I just unearthed it from the "extended Amwell family". Signed, leather bound, sewn in marker ribbon, slipcase like all the rest, this copy has no number written in on limitation page. Light bump to one corner of slipcase, else Brand New, SIGNED, Limited Edition. Unusual offering, likely unique.

Amwell Press for the National Sporting Fraternity Limited, 1987. Limited Edition . Hardcover. As New. Signed by Author(s). Amwell Press. 1987, Limited Edition, #655/1000, SIGNED, numbered, leatherbound and slipcased. 1st thus. Covers the British sportsman in the American West form 1833-1881. 217pp with index. A.e.g. Illustrated with artwork of the period and with maps by the author. Color Frontispiece. Indians, hunting, buffalo, grissly (sic) bear, how the West was won, and more all in one very readable book. Very fine in very fine slipcase.

1983. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Fine. 1983, 1ST. 159pp, PHOTOS AND DRAWINGS. COVERS ALL NORTH AMERICAN BEARS. VF IN F DJ

1964. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 1964, 1ST. A 'DISTILLATION OF HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCES WITH WILDLIFE' OVER MORE THAN 60 YEARS OF CAREFUL OBSERVATION. AUTHORED OVER 100 BOOKS, INCLUDING A VERY UNDERPRICED DERRYDALE (HIGH COUNTRY) FINE

Winchester Press, 1973. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Winchester Press. 1973. 1st ed, 2nd prntg. 250pp. Practical advice about every aspect of the shooting sports, with chapters by Col Charles Askins, Pete Barrett, Les Bowman, Jim Carmichael, Robert Elman, Bob Hinman, Arnold Jeffcoat, Pete Kujlhoff, Maj. George C. Nonte, Jr, Jack O'Connor, Warren Page, Hal Swiggett and others. Nr Fine in very good dj. Binding showing looseness at Table of Contents page, holding. $25. ISBN: 087691105X.