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The Poacher and the Squire: A History of Poaching and Game Preservation in England :: Charles Chenevix Trench

Posted on August 19, 2021 by BookLovers of Bath

The Poacher and the Squire: A History of Poaching and Game Preservation in England :: Charles Chenevix Trench soon to be presented for sale on the inspired BookLovers of Bath web site! London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1967, Hardback in … Continue reading →

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More Tales of the Old Poachers by John Humphreys

Posted on May 4, 2013 by BookLovers of Bath

More Tales of the Old Poachers by John Humphreys lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop. David & Charles, 1996, Hardback in dust wrapper. 2nd printing. [First Published: 1995] Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings; … Continue reading →

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The 19th Century A History — The Times of Queen Victoria, & c. by Robert MacKenzie

Posted on December 2, 2011 by BookLovers of Bath

Published by T. Nelson & Sons, 1887, Hardback. Condition: Poor. Mildly bumped at head & tail of spine and corners. Cover slightly rubbed at extremities. Split to hinges after title page. Hinges weak. End papers a little rough. Remnants of … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Old Poachers by John Humphreys

Posted on February 17, 2011 by BookLovers of Bath

Published by Reader’s Digest, 1994, Hardback. Condition: Good. A pleasant enough reading copy. Upper board faded with a small oblong of the original yellow remaining. Knock to the leading edge of the upper board. Text complete, clean and tight. See … Continue reading →

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