Falconry Books Up For Grabs

As many of you may already know, The Archives of Falconry organizes an annual auction of falconry related books. When the auction comes to a close, any titles that were not purchased or bid on become available to anyone who is interested in paying the original "minimum bid" amount.

Below is a list of what's up for grabs.
If you'd like to snag any of them, email David at taf@peregrinefund.org

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2010 Silent Auction

The condition of all books is Very Good, except where graded otherwise in descriptions.
Condition of Books:
As New – Immaculate, as issued, in d.j. if one was issued
Fine – Not as crisp as new, no defects, in d.j. if one was issued
Very Good – Signs of wear, small defects noted
Good – Average, used, worn, must be complete
A.e.g. – all edges gilt
Ills. – illustrations
Wraps – Paperback
B&W– Black and White
Lbndg. – library binding
8vo. – octavo size
d.j. – dust jacket
Pp. – Printed pages
4to. – quarto size (>10” high)
Ed.– Edition
t.e.g. – top edge gilt





I. Falconry Books

1. Adams, Gerald Dobree. WINGED THUNDERBOLT. The Story Of A Peregrine Falcon. London: Constable, 1954. 8vo. Ills. pp. [vii], 166. A fictional tale. Like so many later books, e.g. THE PEREGRINE by Baker and THE PEREGRINE FALCON by Murphy, this has many valid observations about the nature of these wild, free flying birds. There are 7 B&W photographs by Arthur Brook. Price $15
3. Aflalo, Frederick George and Ernest C. Elliott. Fifty Leaders of British Sport. London & New York: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1904. Bookplate of John Resler Swift. .................................................. .................................................. ................ Price $125
5. ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry. Edinburgh, UK: John Bartholomew, 1973. d.j........................................... Price $15
6. ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry. New York: Arco, 1974. 1st US Ed. W/dj, green cloth without embossing................. Price $15
7. Ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry. NY: Arco, 1974. Ex-lib. copy.............................................. ........................ Price $10
10. ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry for You. London: John Gifford, 1963. Reprint (2nd). d.j...................... Price $15
11. ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry for You. London: John Gifford, 1966. Reprint (3rd). Front endpaper bears signature of "Jim Grier" and name inked on top edge. No d.j............................................... .................................................. ................................. Price $15
12. ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry for You. London: John Gifford, 1968. Reprint (5th). d.j...................... Price $15
13. ap Evans, Humphrey. Falconry for You. London: John Gifford, 1973. Reprint (10th Imp.). d.j. ............................ ... Price $15
15. Austin, Oliver L., Jr. BIRDS OF THE WORLD. New York: Golden Press, 1961. Folio. pp. 316. d.j. torn & worn. Price $4
18. Bailey, B. H. THE RAPTORIAL BIRDS OF IOWA. Des Moines, 1918. 8vo. Ills. pp. 238. Iowa Geological Survey Bulletin No. 6. This work is an early study of birds of prey and owls in their relationship with the natural environment........................... Price $17
19. Baker, John A. The Peregrine. New York: Harper & Row, 1967. 1st ed. Descriptive natural history. Fine, d.j.............. Price $23
20 Baker, John Alec. The Peregrine. New York: Harper & Row, 1967. 1st US Ed. ........................................... Price $20
22. Barber, Robert Heberden. A Supplementary Bibliography of Hawking. Westminster, UK: W. H. Fielding, 1943. Wraps (tan)............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................................ Price $10
23. Beebe, Frank Lyman. A Falconry Manual. Blaine, WA: Hancock House, 1984. Wraps.. ..................... Price $25
24. Beebe, Frank Lyman. A Falconry Manual. Blaine, WA: Hancock House, 1984. Wraps. ..................... Price $25
28. Beebe, Frank Lyman. Hawks, Falcons & Falconry. Saanichton, BC: Hancock, 1976. d.j. slight tears and shelfwear, else Fine .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $57
30. Beebe, Frank Lyman. The Myth of the Vanishing Peregrine. Saskatchewan, Canada: Falconiforme Press, 1975 Wraps............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................................... Price $5
31. Beebe, Frank Lyman. The Myth of the Vanishing Peregrine. Saskatchewan, Canada: Falconiforme Press, 1975 Wraps. Second copy.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................ Price $5
32. Beebe, Frank Lyman and Harold Melvin Webster Jr. North American Falconry and Hunting Hawks. Denver, CO: North American Falconry & Hunting Hawks, 1964.Copy #100/2000. Contains bookplate hand-inscribed "Lawrence D. Crowley" and title page is signed by both authors plus hand inscribed: "Dear Larry / The best to you in hawking, / Hal" [Webster].. Price $300
33. Beebe, Frank Lyman and Harold Melvin Webster Jr. North American Falconry and Hunting Hawks. Denver, CO: North American Falconry & Hunting Hawks, 1985. 5th ("Silver Anniversary") printing, standard ed. d.j. with slight shelfwear. Copy #1124. Fine.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................. Price $235
34. Beebe, Frank Lyman and Harold Melvin Webster Jr. North American Falconry and Hunting Hawks. Ft. Benton, MT: North American Falconry & Hunting Hawks, 2000. 8th "Printing", standard ed. d.j. Copy # 8-627. Inscribed by Webster. As New Price $250
36. Blaine, Delabere P.FALCONRY, OR HAWKING. Glenview, IL: Columbarius,1984. 8vo. Ills. pp. [v], (70), [5]. wraps. Limited to 300 numbered copies - No. 36. This being a reprint of the 1840 edition of AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RURAL SPORTS. Part VI. (pp. 639-718). Contains some detailed information as falconry was practiced during this time. A four page supplemental bibliography of books published between 1976-1983 has been added............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ......................... Price $20
38. Blaine, Gilbert. Falconry. London: Neville Spearman, 1970. Reprint. .................................................. .......... Price $40
39. Blaine, Gilbert. Falconry. Newton Centre, MA: Charles. T. Branford, 1970. (1st) US Reprint Ed. d.j. ....................... ... Price $35
41. Blome, Richard. HAWKING OR FAULCONRY. London: Cresset, 1929. E. D. Cuming’s 32pp. preface, contents , folding plate & original binding Good, d.j. tears top edges & some soiling. However, a most presentable copy of a rare treatise. Price $125
42. Blome, Richard. Hawking; or Faulconry. London: Cresset, 1929. Reprint (partial). Copy #477/650. Prelim. page contains handwritten signature of Robert M. Stabler........................................... .................................................. .................................... Price $250
43. Blome, Richard. HAWKING OR FAULCONRY. Maidenhead, UK: Thames Valley, 1970. Excellent facsimile reprint d.j. all Fine, incl. folding plate. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................ Price $40
44. Blome, Richard. Hawking; or Faulconry. Maidenhead, UK: Thames Valley, 1970. Facsimile of the 1929 partial reprinting. d.j. Fine.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................... Price $40
46. Brander, Michael. SOHO FOR THE COLONEL. On the Trail of Colonel Thornton. Hertfordshire, UK: D. Saunders [MacGibbon & Kee], 1961. 8vo. Ills. pp. 215. d.j. A modern coverage of Thornton’s English and Scottish tour during the late 1780's. Price $25
48. Broun, Maurice. HAWKS ALOFT: The Story Of Hawk Mountain. New York: Dodd, Mead, 1950. 2ndprint. 8vo. Ills. pp. [xvii], 222. There was a time when birds of prey were shot for sport in this country. This is a compelling book about those days, and the reforms this author and others brought about. Illustrated with 9 photographs. From the library of S. Kent Carnie with his bookplate, had been inscribed to Leslie Vaughan from the author 19 Nov. 1954.............................................. .................................................. ..................... Price $45
49. Broun, Maurice. Hawks Aloft: The Story of Hawk Mountain. New York: Dodd, Mead, 1949. Inscribed by author. Price $10
51. Brown, Leslie and Dean Amadon. Eagles, Hawks and Falcons of the World. New York: McGraw Hill, 1968. 2 vols., slipcase.......................................... .................................................. .................................................. .......................................... Price $200
52. Brown, Leslie and Dean Amadon. Eagles, Hawks and Falcons of the World. New York: McGraw Hill, 1968. 2 vols., slipcase.Second copy................................................... .................................................. .................................................. ........ Price $200
53. Bruce, David. BIRD OF JOVE. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1971. Ills. pp. 223. d.j.................................... Price $12
56. Burton, Richard Francis. Falconry in the Valley of the Indus. London: J. Van Voorst, 1852. Binding Good, spine faded and separating. Overall, Very Good in original binding........................................... ............................................ Price $2,900
57. Burton, Richard Francis. FALCONRY IN THE VALLEY OF THE INDUS. London: J. Van Voorst, 1852. 8vo. Ills. [xv], 107. Harting (No. 66) states: For a writer having no practical knowledge of the subject, but merely describing what he saw and heard, this little book is well written. The frontispiece is by Joseph Wolf, and depicts a Goshawk binding to a Gazelle. This is a copy of the rare first edition, beautifully rebound in full, dark green leather. The plates are hand-colored, duotone lithographs. 500 copies were printed.. Price $4,000
58. [Burton, Richard Francis.] Farwell, Byron. BURTON. A Biography Of Sir Richard Francis Burton. New York: Viking, 1988. 8vo. Ills. pp. (xvi), 431. d.j. Well written and documented account. First published in England 1963. Nothing really about Falconry, but excellent background on this historical personage. Contains a bibliography...................................... .................................................. ... Price $33
59. [Burton, Richard Francis.] Harrison, William. BURTON AND SPEKE. London: W. H. Allen, 1984. 8vo. pp. 508. d.j. A small map shown on page 8. This is a spellbinding account of the lives of these two men. Mainly dealing with their travels into the African interior, and their efforts towards the "Discovery Of the Source of The Nile." Then came the bitter aftermath. This work contains more background of R. F. Burton. With this is a steel engraving of John Hanning Speke. Originally it formed the frontispiece for his own autobiography. Price $40
60. Cade, Tom J. et al., (Editors). Peregrine Falcon Populations: Their Management and Recovery. Boise, ID: The Peregrine Fund, 1988. d.j. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......... Price $5
63. Clarkson, Ewan. In the Shadow of the Falcon. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1973. d.j. .......................... Price $10
67. Cox, Harding and Gerald W. Lascelles. Coursing and Falconry. London: Longmans, Green; The Bad-minton Library, 1892. 4to. Ills. pp. [xv], 439. 3/4 lbndg. The FALCONRY section is of the first order. It comprises roughly half of this book. There are 7 plates by George Lodge illustrating the falconry portion. The rare "Large Paper Edition". Number 249 of 250 copies printed, with the Duke of Beaufort Arms embossed in gold on the front cover. The spine is worn and would be enhanced by proper restoration... Price $250
68. Cox, Harding and Gerald W. Lascelles. Coursing and Falconry. London: Longmans, Green; The Bad-minton Library, 1892. 8vo. Ills. pp. [xiii], 413. 3/4 lbndg. The same as the previous entry, but in a smaller format. The leather spine is a bit worn. Price $120
69. Cox, Harding and Gerald W. Lascelles. Coursing and Falconry. London: Longmans, Green; The Bad-minton Library, 1892. Orig. pictorial binding, faded spine. Text with minor foxing, front & back hinges need strengthening. Seven G. E. Lodge plates in the falconry half of this book. Lascelles, of course, is always recognized as a great falconer & writer. ................................... Price $110
70. Cox, Harding and Gerald W. Lascelles. Coursing and Falconry. London: Longmans, Green; The Bad-minton Library, 1892. “Large paper” copy #74/250. All original half-roan binding, bright gilt arms of the Duke of Beaufort, some damage to covers, spine in Poor condition. Text Fine.................................................. .................................................. ............................................... Price $125
71. Cox, Harding and Gerald W. Lascelles. Coursing and Falconry. London & Bombay: Longmans, Green; The Badminton Library, 1899. Reprint. Front endpaper includes, handwritten: "Walter R. Spofford II" and (above) "7/40 B. Quaritch". Price $100
73. Cox, Harding and Gerald W. Lascelles. Coursing and Falconry. London: Longmans, Green; The Badminton Library, 1901. "New ed." (reissue)......................................... .................................................. .................................................. .......................... Price $150
76. Craighead, Frank C. Jr. and John J. Craighead. Hawks in the Hand: Adventures in Photography and Falconry. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1939. .................................................. .................................................. .......................................... Price $40
80. Craighead, John J. and Frank C. Craighead Jr. Hawks, Owls and Wildlife. New York: Dover, 1969. Reprint. Wraps. Second copy.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................................ Price $10
81. Crawfurd, Oswald. Editor. A YEAR OF SPORT AND NATURAL HISTORY. Shooting, Hunting, Coursing, Falconry And Fishing. With Chapters On Bird Of Prey, The Nidification Of Birds And The Habits Of British Wild Birds And Animals. London: Chapman & Hall, 1895. 4to. Ills. pp. [xii], 331. A book becoming rather scarce in the last few years. James E. Harting contributed two of the chapters in this book: "Rabbit Hawking" and "Partridge Hawking". G. E. Lodge being among the many artists engaged to illustrate this book. Price $100
82. Cromer, Richard. THE MIRACLE OF FLIGHT. Garden City, NY: Doubleday 1968. Ills. pp. 160. d.j. [Marlin Perkins Wild Kingdom].................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..................................... Price $3
83. Cupper, Jack and Lindsay Cupper. Hawks in Focus: A Study of Australia’s Birds of Prey. Mildura: Jaclin Enterprises, 1981. d.j. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............................. Price $15
85. de Bastyai, Lorant. The Sport of Falconry: Hunting Bird from a Wild Bird. Boston: Pelham / Charles T. Branford, 1968. Good. d.j. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .............. Price $48
86. de Bastyai, Lorant. The Sport of Falconry. Boston: Pelham / Charles. T. Branford, 1970. 2nd US Ed. d.j. Bookplate of Dean Amadon. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $75
87. de Bastyai, Lorant. The Sport of Falconry. Boston: Pelham / Charles. T. Branford, 1970. 2nd US Ed. d.j........ ... Price $50
89. Dunne, Pete et al. Hawk Watch: A Guide for Beginners. Cape May Bird Observatory/New Jersey Audubon Society, 1985, 3rd printing. Wraps............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .............. Price $5
90. Dunne, Pete et al. (Illustrator: David Sibley). Hawks in Flight: The Flight Identification of North American Migrant Raptors. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1988. d.j. .................................................. ................................................. Price $5
91. Durden, Kent. Gifts of an Eagle. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1972. d.j............................................... ..... Price $5
93. Everett, Michael. BIRDS OF PREY. London: Orbis, 1975. sm. folio. Ills. pp. 128. d.j. A coffee table book. Nice color photographs, with cursory text. There is a picture of a Crowned Eagle standing on a bow perch............................................. ...... Price $33
94. Fisher, Charles Hawkins. Reminiscences of a Falconer. London: John C. Nimmo, 1901. Archival box. Handwritten on 1st page (prelim) after endpaper: " Maud Rita Laundon(?) / from / Father. March 1901." and: "Frank W. Lane / August 1941". Price $450
95. Fisher, Charles Hawkins. Reminiscences of a Falconer. Denver, CO: Falcon Head, 1972. Reprint, deluxe edition. Copy #31/200. As New.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................ Price $165
96. Ford, Emma. Falconry, Art and Practice. London: Blandford, 1992 (1st ed.) Excellent training guide and information source. Fine d.j. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $48
97. Ford, Emma. Fledgling Days. Woodstock, NY: Overlook, 1999. 1st US Ed. d.j. ......................................... Price $5
98. [Frederick II] Willemsen, Carl A. DAS FALKENBUCH KAISER FRIEDRICHS DES ZWEITEN De Arte Venandi Cum Avibus. Graz, Austria: Akademische Druck. 1973. sm. folio. Ills. pp. 51. d.j. A companion volume, finely illustrated in color, with plates from the original Latin Manuscript, to go along side of the facsimile edition of this manuscript by Frederick II. This is a work summarizing, in German, the facsimile and DE ARTE VENANDI CUM AVIBUS. Advertising brochures loosely inserted.......................................... Price $55
99. [Frederick II] Willemsen, Carl A. Die Falkenjagd. Leipzig: Im Intel-Verlag, 1943. All color miniatures from Frederick II, German commentary. Spine skillfully rebacked. Very Good. .................................................. ......................................... Price $75
100. Freeman, Gage Earle. Practical Falconry; to which is added, How I Became a Falconer. St. Louis, MO: Hecht Book Shop, 1960. 3rd printing (Hecht). .................................................. .................................................. ........................... Price $40
102. Gallagher, Michael and Martin W. Woodcock. THE BIRDS OF OMAN. London: Quartet, 1980. Lg. 4to. Ills. pp. 310. d.j. Price $30
103. Glasier, Phillip. As the Falcon Her Bells. New York: E. P. Dutton, U.S. ed., 1964. Book is Good with Good d.j. Price $29
104. Glasier, Phillip. As the Falcon Her Bells. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1964. 1st US Ed. "Printed in the U. S. A. (as opposed to UK-printed variant of this 1st U. S. Ed.). Ex-lib copy. .................................................. .................................................. ............. Price $25
105. Glasier, Phillip. As the Falcon Her Bells. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1964. 1st US Ed. Variant, This copy of the 1st U. S. Ed. printed in the UK (as opposed to the "standard" U. S. printed Dutton U. S. Ed.). No d.j............................................... ............................ ... Price $35
106. Glasier, Phillip. As the Falcon Her Bells. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1964. 1st US Ed. Variant, This copy of the 1st U. S. Ed. printed in the UK (as opposed to the "standard" U. S. printed Dutton U. S. Ed.]. – a second copy, also with no d.j.......... Price $35
107. Glasier, Phillip. As the Falcon Her Bells. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1964. 1st US Ed. Variant, d.j. This copy of the 1st U. S. Ed. printed in the UK (as opposed to the "standard" U. S. printed Dutton U. S. Ed.]. .................................................. ............................. ... Price $50
109. Glasier, Phillip. Falconry and Hawking. Newton Centre, MA: Charles T. Branford, 1979. 1st US Ed. d.j............... Price $75
110. Glasier, Phillip. Falconry and Hawking. Newton Centre, MA: Charles T. Branford, 1979. 1st US Ed. d.j. ............ Price $75
111. Glasier, Phillip. Falconry and Hawking. London: B. T. Batsford, 1986. 2nd Ed. d.j.............................. Price $75
112. Gordon, Seton. The Golden Eagle: King of Birds. New York: Citadel Press, 1955............................. Price $10
113. Gould, John. The Birds of Great Britain. London: Eric Maylin, 1980. English edition. 5 volumes in slipcase. Copy #194/1100. Signed by Peter Scott who wrote the foreword. As New.................................................. ............................................... Price $125
114. Grosvenor, Gilbert and Alexander Wetmore. Editors. THE BOOK OF BIRDS. Washington, DC.: The National Geographic Society, 1937. Ills. Volume I pp. 356; Volume II pp. 374............................................... .................................................. .......................... Price $50
115. Gryndall, William. HAWKING, HUNTING, FOULING AND FISHING. Originally published London, 1596. 8vo. pp. (88). One of the reprints done, Amsterdam & New York, 1972, as part of the English Experience series (No. 463). BIBLIOTHECA ACCIPITRARIA No. 13, Harting states that "This is practically a later version of the BOOK OF ST. ALBANS with variations, and is of extreme rarity." As New Price $100
118. Haak, Bruce A. The Hunting Falcon. Surrey, BC & Blaine, WA: Hancock House, 1992. d.j. Signed by the author. Price $25
120. Hall, G. Harper. Great Moments in Action: The Story of the Sun Life Falcons. Montreal: Mercury, 1955. Wraps. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..................................... Price $5
121. Hall, G. Harper. Great Moments in Action: The Story of the Sun Life Falcons. Ottawa: Canadian Field-Naturalist, 1970. Offprint from Vol. 84, pgs. 210-30. Wraps. Many photos by author. .................................................. ................... Price $5
123. Hamerstrom, Frances. An Eagle to the Sky. Trumansburg, NY: Crossing, 1978. Reprint (1st paperback ed.). Wraps. Good.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................... Price $12
124. Hancock, David and Lynn Hancock. Wild Islands: Wildlife Adventure on North America’s Pacific Coast. Saanichton, B.C.: Wildlife Conservation Centre, 1970. d.j. .................................................. .................................................. ...... Price $10
125. Harris, James T. The Peregrine Falcon in Greenland: Observing an Endangered Species. Columbia, MO & London: Univ. of Missouri, 1979. d.j.. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. Price $12
126. Harting, James Edmund. The Birds of Shakespeare. London: John Van Voorst, 1871. .................... Price $150
128. Harting, James Edmund. Essays on Sport and Natural History. London: Horace Cox, 1883. Contains, at the end, a 28-page Catalogue of Books published by Horace Cox. .................................................. .................................................. Price $150
129. Harting, James Edmund. A Handbook of British Birds. London: John C. Nimmo, 1901. Archival box. ............... Price $200
130. Harting, James Edmund. Hints on the Management of Hawks, Second Edition, to which is added Practical Falconry: Chapters Historical and Descriptive. London: Horace Cox, 1898. 2nd Ed.Water damage to cover. Price $350
131. Harting, James Edmund. A Perfect Booke for Kepinge of Sparhawkes or Goshawkes. Boston: Charles. T. Branford, 1957. Reprint. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................. Price $125
132. Harting, James Edmund. (Editor: Alfred E. T. Watson) The Rabbit. London, etc.: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1898. Fur, Feather & Fin Series, Pictorial covers and in d.j. which is rare. Fine. .................................................. .................................................. .... Price $75
133. Harting, James Edmund. The Rabbit. London etc.: Longmans, Green, 1898. Fur, Feather and Fin Series, standard ed. Original pictorial binding, bumped corners and spine. Book in great shape............................................. ........................................ Price $95
134. Harvey, Rob. Practical Incubation: For Game Birds, Ratites, Parrots, Softbills, & Falcons. Blaine, WA: Hancock House, 1993, revised and updated edition. Wraps................................................... ............................................ Price $25
135. Harwood, Michael (ed). Proceedings of Hawk Migration Conference IV. Rochester, NY: 1983. Wraps. Price $10
136. Heatherley, Francis. The Peregrine Falcon at the Eyrie. London & New York: Country Life, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1913. Good photo journal depicting Peregrine life in the wild.............................................. .................................................. .... Price $90
140. Herman, Steven G. et al. (Illustrator: Hans J. Peeters) A Beginners Manual of Falconry. Davis, CA: Calif. Hawking Club, 1965. Wraps. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................... Price $100
141. Hickey, Joseph J., (Editor). Peregrine Falcon Populations: Their Biology and Decline. Madison, WI: Univ. of Wisconsin, 1969. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ......................... Price $50
142. Hickey, Joseph J., (Editor). Peregrine Falcon Populations: Their Biology and Decline. Madison, WI: Univ. of Wisconsin, 1969. Torn d.j., otherwise Good+.................................................. .................................................. ......................... Price $55
144. Homoki-Nagy, István. FROM BLOSSOM-TIME TO AUTUMN FROST. Budapest: Corvina, 1955. 4to. Ills. pp. (152). d.j. Some brief coverage pertaining to falconry...stunning photographs. Nice color portrait of a Northern Goshawk. Mostly, this works describes the author’s observations on wildlife he has studied........................................... .................................................. ...................... Price $50
145. Hornby, Clifford. Rural Amateur. London: Collins, 1943. d.j. Good.................................................. ....... Price $10
146. Horobin, David. Falconry in Literature: The Symbolism of Falconry in English Literature from Chaucer to Marvel. Blaine, WA: Hancock House, 2004. Pictorial hardcover. As New.................................................. .. Price $50
147. Illingworth, Frank. Falcons and Falconry. London: Blandford, [1948?]. Variant, cover cloth is light brown. Price $10
148. Illingworth, Frank. FALCONS AND FALCONRY. A new revised edition. New York: London House & Maxwell, 1964. Ills. pp. 127. W/torn d.j. Not much of a book from a falconer's standpoint. It has some nice black & white photos of raptors. Mostly autobiographical. Illingworth was not a falconer, but wrote generally about nature and wildlife.......................................... ................................ Price $3
149. Illingworth, Frank, Falcons and Falconry. New York: London House & Maxwell, 1964. 2nd and completely revised Ed. d.j. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..................................... Price $3
150. Jameson, E. W. Jr. The Hawking of Japan. The History and Development of Japanese Falconry. Davis, CA: Privately printed for the author (by Lawton Kennedy), 1962. .................................................. ........................................... Price $300
151. Jameson, E. W. Jr. The Hawking of Japan. The History and Development of Japanese Falconry. Davis, CA: Privately printed for the author, 1976. 2nd printing. Six color plates tipped-in. Mylar d.j. as issued with uncut pages. Fine. Price $300
154. Johns, C. A. BRITISH BIRDS IN THEIR HAUNTS. London: Soc. For Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1893. 8vo. Ills. pp. [xxxii], 626. An interesting portion dealing with falconry pp. 13-26. This book being distinguished by Joseph Wolf’s drawings. Price $50
155. Johnson, T. B. The Sportsman’s Cyclopaedia. 2nd ed. London: H. G. Bohn, 1848. Custom archival box. Detached spine cover and slightly loose frontispiece. Contains bookplate of J. R. Swift. Contains all illustrations including rare cock-fighters’ short-hand notes. Great references to falconry. Rare, lesser known work.............................................. .................................................. ........................... Price $100
156. Jones, Frank N. FALCONRY. Exhibition at the Peabody Institute Library, Baltimore, Maryland, March - April 1961. Jones was the director of this library when this presentation was mounted. There are some 50 pages describing the works not only held by this institute, but several others of which had been sent on loan by other libraries and interested falconry related collectors. Contains a decent bibliography...................................... .................................................. .................................................. ................................................ Price $35
157. Kaufmann, John and Heinz Meng. FALCONS RETURN: Restoring An Endangered Species. New York: William Morrow, 1975. Ills. pp. 128. d.j............................................... .................................................. .................................................. ..................... Price $6
159. Kaufmann, John and Heinz Meng. FALCONS RETURN: Restoring An Endangered Species. New York: William Morrow, 1975. "Morrow Eagle / Library Edition". Variant, d.j. Inscribed by Meng to Linda Lee............................................... ..................... Price $6
162. Knight, Charles W. R. WILD LIFE IN THE TREE TOPS. London: Thornton Butterworth, 1922. 2nd imp. 4to. Ill. pp. 144. (torn d.j. loosely inserted at book’s front). A popularly written account about birds in general along with some information on birds of prey. There are more than 40 black & white photographs....................................... .................................................. .................................. Price $30
163. Kotsiopoulos, George. THE ART AND SPORT OF FALCONRY. Chicago: Argonaut, 1969. pp. 150. d.j. ....................... Price $40
164. Lascelles, Gerald. Thirty-Five Years in the New Forest. Lyndhurst, UK: New Forest, 1998 reprint.. Fine in pictorial wraps. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $25
166. Latham, Symon. LATHAM'S FAULCONRY, OR THE FAULCONS LURE AND CURE: In Two Books. The first concerning the ordering and training up of all Hawks in general; especially the HAGGARD FAULCON-GENTLE The second, teaching approved Medicines, for the cure of all Diseases in them. Gathered by long practice and experience, and published for the delight of noble mindes, and instructions for young Faulconers in things pertaining to this Princely Art. London. Printed by S[arah] Griffin, for Wil. Lee, and are to be sold at his Shop, at the sign of the Turkshead in Fleet-street. 1661. 8vo. pp. (xxxiii), 178. Bound with LATHAM'S New and Second Book Of FAULCONRY: Concerning the ordering and training up of all such Hawks as where omitted or unmentioned in his printed book of the Haggard Faulcon and Ger-Faulcon, namely the Goshawk and Tassel, with the Sparhawk, the Lanner, and Lanneret, as they are divided in their generation: the Hoby and Meryln in their kinde: Teaching approved Medicines for all such infirmities and diseases as are incident to them. Published for the delight of...Faulconers. London Printed by S. Griffin, for William Lee, and are to be sold at the Turks head in Fleet-street, 1661.e pp. [xxiii], 144, (6).The later editions of Symon Latham are all considered to be rare. This 1661 printing is unique. There are no other recorded copies of this book known to exist. The bibliographies consulted were Lowndes and Hazlitt, Harting, and Wing. They give reference to editions printed in 1658 and 1662. The British Museum, Beinecke Rare Book Library, Henry E. Huntington Library, nor the Library of Congress do not own a copy of this 1661 edition in their respective collections. These two volumes, bound as one, are similar to the previous works by Latham in that they contain separate title pages, signatures and pagination. A third volume THE WHOLE WORK OF MR. LATHAM'S BOOKS OF FAULCONRY, As he perfected them some years before his Death: Whereto is Added this year 1661 an Excellent Treatise called THE GENTLEMANS EXERCISE Supplying what was omitted by that worthy Author Mr. Latham, with long Experience hath made known to this late Age : with the terms used in Faulconry. And a Complete Alphabetical Table. London Printed by Sarah Griffin for William Lee and are to be sold at the sign of the Turkshead in Fleetstreet, 1661 was issued for binding if required with the first two; it is not in the present copy, but the title page is inserted at the front portion of this book. THE GENTLEMAN'S EXERCISE .. 1662 was really written by Anthony Hammond. (Wing STC 491A). {Note: As an extra benefit, there is a facsimile of Hammond’s book, thoughtfully provided by B. Peter Devers and Natalie Nicholson, included with this 1661 edition. The Beinecke Library, Yale University allowed Peter to produce this facsimile. Only twenty of these being printed.}The provenance of the volume can be traced back to Dodgson Hamilton Madden. His splendid bookplate is affixed on the inside front cover. He was the author of CHAPTER OF MEDIEVAL HISTORY and A DIARY OF MASTER WILLIAM SILENCE. Both of which contain extensive references to falconry. Madden was King’s Magistrate to Ireland during the early part of the 20th century. Physically, this 1661 edition of LATHAM'S FAULCONRY is in exquisite shape. The pages are crisp and bright. The custom binding is full calf with raised bands and gold lettering on the spine. It was bound by Birdsall of Northampton, probably during the 1880's or 1890's. The size of this book is 9.5 x 15.2 cm. (3 3/4 x 6 in.). Stunning! No other copy known. Truly a singular book.................... Price $32,000
167. Laycock, George. AUTUMN OF THE EAGLE. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1973. 8vo. Ills. pp. 239. d.j. Illustrated in black & white with photographs and maps. Chronicles the American Bald Eagle’s noble past and threatened future................ Price $13
168. Lewis, E. BEOWULF: Guide Dog To The Blind. New York, 1936. 8vo. pp. [x], 291. Well-written with much on nature and hunting. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $50
170. Lloyd, Glenys and Derek Lloyd, (Illustrator: Ken Lilly). Birds of Prey. New York: Bantam, 1971. Wraps. Price $5
172. Lodge, George Edward. Memoirs of an Artist Naturalist. London & Edinburgh: Gurney & Jackson, 1946. d.j. All plates perfect in register. Rare.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............. Price $100
173. [Lodge, G. E.] Lodge, Robert B. BIRD HUNTING THROUGH WILD EUROPE. London: Robert Culley, (ca. 1920). 8vo. Ills. pp. 316. This book was written by George Lodge’s brother. While this and the following three titles have nothing to do with falconry, G. E. L. was such an important individual relating to the sport, these books’ inclusion seems most appropriate. R. B. Lodge was primarily known for his early photographs of birds in their natural setting. The decorated cover shows the author carrying over his shoulder a dead Black Vulture which he has just bagged. There are over 125 photographs, with the frontispiece of a Griffon Vulture at its nest in duo tone. Price $80
174. [Lodge, G. E.] Lodge, Robert B. THE BIRDS AND THEIR STORY. A Book For Young Folk. London: Charles H. Kelly, (ca. 1930). 8vo. Ills. pp. 288. The frontispiece is a color photographs of a Young Spoonbill in the nest. There are over 100 photos, several in color. The raptors are duly represented, as they are in all of these books. There is a Peregrine Falcon Tiercel on a block perch facing page 58. Plus a few observations on falconry following this.............................................. .................................................. ................... Price $30
175. [Lodge, G. E.] Lodge, Robert B. PICTURES OF BIRD LIFE. On Woodland, Meadow, Mountain And Marsh. London: S. H. Bousfield, 1903. 4to. Ills. pp. 376. First edition of a scarce book. Bound in beveled red cloth with a color photograph of a Spoonbill and her young. There is a holographic letter to Mr. Bowles from the author (dated 7 December 27) tipped in on the back of the front cover. The book was given to E. Bowles by his mother for Xmas 1903. Nice association copy.............................................. ............................... Price $135
176. [Lodge, G. E.] Lodge, Robert B. PICTURES OF BIRD LIFE. On Woodland, Meadow, Mountain And Marsh. London: S. H. Bousfield, (ca. 1906). 4to. Ills. pp. 376. This is the second edition of the previous work. The book is bound in green cloth, and the cover depicts a pair of Cormorants, drawn this time, on the front cover. The frontispiece shows a pair of Kittiwakes at their nesting cavity. Unfortunately, this copy has been severely water damaged. Hence, the moderate value............................................. ............................... Price $10
177. [Lodge, G.E.] Nichols, J. C. M. BIRDS ON MARSH AND MERE And How To Shoot Them. London: A. M. Philpot, 1926. 8vo. Ills. pp. 287. An association copy: To G. E. Lodge with all good wishes from the author. J. C. M. Nichols. November 1926. Obviously from Lodge's personal library. Nichols was an artist, and not a bad one at that. He illustrated this book with one color plate of a White-fronted Goose plus over 35 black & white drawings. The "Introductory Note" is by J. G. Millais. A scarce, unusual item..................... Price $175
180. Mackenzie, John P. S. BIRDS OF THE WORLD. Birds of Prey. Ashland, WI: Paper Birch Press, 1986. 4to. Ills. pp. 144. d.j. Price $9
183. Mannix, Daniel P. ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL. New York: McGraw Hill, 1963. 8vo. Ills. pp. [ix], 243. d.j. Autobiography of this author’s life working with animals from the wild. Includes some falconry experiences.................................... Price $45
184. Mannix, Daniel P. THE KILLERS. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1968. 8vo. Ills. pp. 255. d.j. A story of a fighting cock and a wild hawk by this popular author............................................ .................................................. .................................................. ............... Price $33
185. Mannix, Daniel P. THE KILLERS. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1968. d.j. Magic marker on bottom of book and inside cover Price $25
186. Mannix, Daniel P. The Killers. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1968. d.j............................................... .................... Price $30
187. Mannix, Daniel P. A Sporting Chance: Unusual Methods of Hunting. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1967. 2nd printing. Good d.j., book is Very Good.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. Price $7
188. Mannix, Jule. ADVENTURE HAPPY. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1954. 8vo. Ills. pp. 277. A good autobiographical account by Daniel Mannix’s wife. Well written........................................... .................................................. ........................................... Price $15
189. Mannix, Jule. Adventure Happy. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1954. Good, torn d.j. .......................... Price $12
190. Marks, Claude. PILGRIMS, HERETICS AND LOVERS. A Medieval Journey. New York: Macmillan, 1975. 8vo. Ills. pp. [xiii], 338. d.j............................................... .................................................. .................................................. ....................................... Price $13
191. Mavrogordato, Jack G. Behind the Scenes: An Autobiography. Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK: Element Books, 1982. d.j. Price $25
194. Mavrogordato, Jack G. (Illustrators: D. M. Henry and G. E. Lodge) A Falcon in the Field: A Treatise on the Training and Flying of Falcons. London: Knightly Vernon, 1966. d.j............................................... ............................. Price $400
195. Mavrogordato, Jack G. (Illustrators: D. M. Henry and G. E. Lodge) A Falcon in the Field: A Treatise on the Training and Flying of Falcons. London: Knightly Vernon, 1966. A true falconry classic. Near Fine in Very Good d.j. Price $500
197. Mavrogordato, Jack G. (Illustrator: G. E. Lodge) A Hawk for the Bush. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1973. "First American Edition" (sic); 2nd US ed. 12 plates of hood patterns. Very Good in Fair d.j. .................................................. ........... Price $50
201. McElroy, Harry. DESERT HAWKING...with a Little Help from My Friends. n.p. (Wilcox, AZ), 1996. Profusely illustrated with drawings, color and black & white photographs. Inscribed by contributor Eric Tabb, in an edition of 500 copies. Now becoming a collector's book. As New.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ...... Price $500
202. McElroy, Harry. Desert Hawking...With a Little Help from My Friends. (US): Privately printed, 1996. Signed by the author. As New.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................. Price $350
205. Mellor, James Edward Moulsdale. Notes on Falconry. Cambridge, UK: Privately printed, 1949. Ownership signature of Linda Lee............................................... .................................................. .................................................. ....................................... Price $75
206. Michell, Edward Blair. (Illustrator: G. E. Lodge) The Art and Practice of Hawking. London: Methuen, 1900. Variant, gold ink on red cloth spine and cover. Contains bookplate of Charles Reynard........................................... .................................................. ... Price $300
207. Morris, Frank T. BIRDS OF PREY OF AUSTRALIA. A Field Guide. Melbourne: Lansdowne, 1976. lg. 8vo. Ills. pp. 124. d.j. A little cumbersome for a field guide. But, well-illustrated by the author with color drawings, outlines and location maps showing the different species. A useful work.............................................. .................................................. ................................................. Price $55
210. Murphy, Robert. The Peregrine Falcon. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1963. 4th Printing. ....................... Price $5
213. Nicholas, W.W. A SPARROW-HAWK'S EYRIE. London: A. Brown & Sons, 1937. lg. 8vo. Ills. pp. [xviii], 75. Nicholas was the first to scrutinize and photograph these hawks in their natural surroundings. (Quite an achievement considering their secretive habits.) A rare book.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ...................................... Price $195
214. North American Falconers Association. (Editor: Kenn Filkins; Illustrator: Doug Daniels) A Bond with the Wild: A Celebration of American Falconry. Berthoud, CO: N.A.F.A., 1993. d.j. .................................................. .......................... Price $35
215. North American Falconers Association. (Editor: Kenn Filkins; Illustrator: Doug Daniels) A Bond with the Wild: A Celebration of American Falconry. Berthoud, CO: N.A.F.A., 1993. d.j. Second copy.............................................. ......................... Price $35
217. Olendorff, Richard R. and Sharon E. Olendorff. An Extensive Bibliography on Falconry, Eagles, Hawks, Falcons and Other Diurnal Birds of Prey. Fort Collins, CO: Privately published, 1968-1970. Parts 1-3. Numbered copy/1000. Wraps............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ......................................... Price $75
218. Olendorff, Richard R. (Illustrator: Robert Katona) Golden Eagle Country. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. d.j. Inscription by author............................................ .................................................. .................................................. .......................................... Price $10
220. Osman, Sirdar Mohamed. Falconry in the Land of the Sun: The Memoirs of an Afghan Falconer. Ranchester, WY: Western Sporting Publications, 2001. As New with slight shelfwear to d.j. .................................................. ......................... Price $50
222. Osman, Sirdar Mohamed. Falconry in the Land of the Sun: The Memoirs of an Afghan Falconer. Ranchester, WY: Western Sporting Publications, 2001. "Publisher's Edition". ½-leather bound, slipcase. Publisher’s Edition #7/10, signed by author on title page. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ...................... Price $200
223. Palmer, A.H. THE LIFE OF JOSEPH WOLF. Animal Painter. London & New York: Longmans, Green, 1895. 8vo. Ills. pp. [xviii], 328. A Fine copy of this authoritative biography of the renowned wildlife artist. Wolf, over the years, has become known as one of the finest portrayers of animals since J. J. Audubon. Our interest lies in the realm of raptors and falconry. This volume is rather scarce, particularly in such bright condition. There are some 54 plates and 14 textual illustrations. The frontispiece, jauntily depicts the artist wearing a tam-o-shanter. One of the valuable aspects of this book is the chronological listing of works that Joseph Wolf illustrated in the Appendix. One of the many notable volumes Wolf did paintings for was the TRAITE DE FAUCONNERIE....................................... ..................... Price $300
224. Pearson, T. G. (ed.). Birds of America. Garden City, NY: Garden City Pub, 1936. Cover is detached. Bookplate of Dan Glasow. Reading copy only. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............ Price $2
225. Pearson, T. G. (ed.). Birds of America. Garden City, NY: Garden City Pub, 1942. Reading copy only.Price $3
226. Peeters, Hans J. and E. W. Jameson Jr. American Hawking. Davis, CA: Privately printed, 1970. Signed by Peeters. Price $250
227. Peeters, Hans J. and E. W. Jameson Jr. American Hawking. Davis, CA: Privately printed, 1970. Mylar d.j............... Price $225
228. Pichot, Pierre A. LES OISEAUX DE SPORT. Paris: Librairie Ad. Legoupy, 1903. sm. folio. Ills. pp. 206. Contains many woodcuts. This monograph especially celebrates the sporting conference of April 1896 in the Jardin d'Acclimation, as well as falconry at the Exposition Universelle, Paris in 1900. There are fourteen chapters relating numerous events in the history of hunting with birds as practiced in several different countries......................................... .................................................. .................................................. ......... Price $800
231. Richards, Alan. Birds of Prey, Hunters of the Sky. Philadelphia: Courage (Running Press), 1992. Minor scuffs to binding and d.j. Else, condition Very Good .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $5
232. Richards, Alan. Birds of Prey, Hunters of the Sky. Philadelphia: Courage (Running Press), 1992.sm. folio. Ills. pp.142. Minor scuffs to binding and d.j. Else, condition Very Good .................................................. ........................................ Price $5
233. Roberts, Thomas S. THE BIRDS OF MINNESOTA. University of Minnesota Press, 1932. lg. 4to. Ills. pp. 689. Volume I. The Falconidae are covered in this volume. Color plates by Allan Brooks. There are a total of 50 paintings, some of which are not of falcons. Signature of J.R. Ridgeway on front fly-leaf.............................................. .................................................. ........................................... Price $20
235. Salvin, F.H. and William Brodrick, FALCONRY IN THE BRITISH ISLES. London, 1970. 4to. Ills. pp. 147. d.j. This being the first Tabard Press Reprint........................................... .................................................. .................................................. ................. Price $20
236. Salvin, Francis Henry and William Brodrick. Falconry in the British Isles. London: Thames Valley, 1973. Color plates. d.j.As New.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $25
237. Salzman, L. F. ENGLAND IN TUDOR TIMES. An Account Of Its Social Life And Industries. London: B.T. Batsford, 1933. 8vo. Ills. pp. [viii], 143. Good background for hunting during this period............................................ ............................................... Price $15
238. Samson, Jack. FALCONRY TODAY. New York: H. Z. Walck, 1976. Ills. pp. 112. Minor tears to d.j. Good.................. Price $3
240. Savory, John, (Editor). George Lodge, Artist Naturalist. Dover, NH: Tanger, 1986. d.j................................ ... Price $20
241. Schlegel, Hermann and A.H. Verster de Wulverhorst.TRAITÉ DE FAUCONNERIE. Leiden and Düseldorff, chez Arnz et Comp. 1844 [actually 1845] – 1853. Pp. (4), 90, [viii], (16). Bound in a full leather custom red binding. Atlas folio. (63.5 cm. in height). Contains the pictorial; detailed title page, 2 plates of hawking scenes at the Loo; 2 colored plates of trappings and furniture, plus 12 hand colored plates by Joseph Wolf of hawks and falcons. All were done on lithographic stones, and include the most famous falconry icon of a White Gyrfalcon on the Gloved Fist (“Le Gröenlandais, Faucon Blanc Mue”). Schwerdt states, “The life-size illustrations are by far the finest ever produced in any book on falconry.” Daniel G. Elliott says, “To my friend Joseph Wolf, Esq., whose unrivaled talent and whose marvelous powers of delineating animal life render him unequaled in our time.” The text is worthy (even today) of close study by every falconer. Harting 194. As usual, there is some foxing in both the text and plates, but, nothing really obtrusive. Overall, an acceptable, discriminating collector’s example. A recent census estimates that there are less than 70 traceable copies of this book. From any falconer’s standpoint, it is truly special to own one. Right now, a bottle of 50 year old whiskey (Glenfiddich), in 500 hand-blown, numbered bottles is selling for $16,000 as an investment. Not a wee drop dare be tasted! A current trend for the sale of TRAITÉ DE FAUCONNERIE is over $100,000. Why not possess something desirable with real headiness to it? This rare book at a bargain price, the value of which will only increase. Price $65,000
244. Schutz, Alexander Herman. (Editor and translator). The Romance of Daude de Pradas Called Dels Auzels Cassadors. Columbus, OH: Ohio State Univ., 1945. Includes falconry bibliography and 6-page vocabulary. Poem in Italian, other major sections of text in English. Spine and covers show wear and bumped corners. This is a very scarce book and a favorite for collectors. Good. Price $185
245. Schwerdt, C. F. G. R. HUNTING, HAWKING, SHOOTING. Illustrated in a Catalogue of Books, Manuscripts, Prints and Drawings. London, 1928-1937. Folio. Ills. pp. (over 1000). Privately printed for the author by Waterloo and Sons, Ltd. Original 3/4 dark green morocco by Kelly and Sons. Frontispieces in color, plus numerous facsimile plates and illustrations. First edition, limited to 300 copies, signed by Schwerdt. Volume I has been professionally rebacked. The other three volumes are worn, and each should have some restoration done on them. The contents are all in fine condition. This set belonged to Bradley Martin, the eminent American collector, and contains his bookplate in each volume. Schwerdt eloquently states his particular passion: "Collecting on one definite subject ...requires great patience and a considerable amount of energy. I am not joking when I suggest that it is in itself a kind of chase, comparable to hunting and stalking, and partakes of its pleasures... The book was the quarry. What joy when it was obtained in the end! One felt like blowing the horn." This set has to be one of the choicest fine press publications in the 20th century........................................... ....................................... Price $3,900
246. Schwerdt, C. F. G. R. Hunting, Hawking, Shooting Illustrated in a Catalogue of Books, Manuscripts, Prints and Drawings. Reprint by Maruizio Martino Publisher, ca. 1996. One of 150 copies. 2 vols. ............... Price $125
248. Seton, Ernest Thompson. Wild Animals I Have Known. New York: C. Scribner’s Sons, 1899. 7th imp. Famous book written by early world-famous author. Numerous B&W plates. An oddity of the book is that the publisher has printed the author’s name incorrectly, both on the spine and title page, reversing the middle and last names!............................................ ................................ Price $10
251. Sotheby's [Monaco]. Bibliotheque Marcel Jeanson, Premiere Partie Chasse, Auction Catalogue, Library of Marcel Jeanson, Part 1, Hunting. Monaco: Sotheby's, 1987. Auction catalogue, Feb. 28 - Mar. 1, 1987. French. Included is a separate sheet of final sales prices. .................................................. .................................................. ...................... Price $70
252. Sotheby's [New York]. The Library of H. Bradley Martin [Part V] Highly Important Illustrated and Scientific Ornithology. New York: Sotheby's, 1989. Auction catalogue, Sale #5953, Dec. 12 and 13, 1989. A separate list of final sale prices is included. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................. Price $40
253. Sprunt, Alexander Jr. North American Birds of Prey. New York: Harper & Bros., 1955.................. Price $10
255. Stemmler, Carl. Der Steinadler in Den Schweizer Alpen. Schaffhausen (Switz.): Stemmler, 1955. 112 B&W photos relating to the Golden Eagle in the Swiss Alps. Good.................................................. .................................................. ............... Price $55
257. Stevens, Ronald. Observations on Modern Falconry. Scottsdale, AZ: W. R. Hecht, 1972. 2nd Reprinting. Price $200
258. Stevens, Ronald. Observations on Modern Falconry. Saskatoon, Sask., CAN: Falconiforme, 1978. 3rd Reprinting. Fine.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................... Price $40
260. Stewart-Smith, Jo and Simon McBride. IN THE SHADOW OF FUJISAN. Japan And Its Wildlife. New York: Viking/Rainbird, 1987. 4to. Ills. pp. 208. d.j. Well illustrated and documented. There are a couple of good pictures relating to falconry on pages 126 and 127. One looks to be reproduced from the EHON TAKA Kagamiand the other is a modern photograph showing an austringer holding a Goshawk in the traditional garb of the Edo period. This book being based on the BBC TV Series............................................ Price $40
261. STORIES ABOUT BIRDS. London: James Blackwood, (ca. 1890). 8vo. Ills. A book written for young people. Cursory at best. Falconry is found on pages 20-23................................................ .................................................. ................................................. Price $18
264. Tennant, Alan. On The Wing: To the Edge of the Earth with the Peregrine Falcon. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. d.j. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $10
266. Treleaven, R. B. To War with Trembath. UK: Petherwin Press, 2007. Second ed. Wraps................... Price $10
268. Turner, Ray W. and Andrew Haslen. Gamehawk. Lavenham, Suffolk, UK: Gallery, 1991. d.j. Fine............................ ... Price $400
269. Upton, Roger. Arab Falconry: History of a Way of Life. Blaine, WA: Hancock House, 2002. Trade ed. d.j. A brilliant book following authentic way of life. Numerous color photos by Roger and Mark Upton. As New. .................... Price $65
270. Upton, Roger. A Bird in the Hand: Celebrated Falconers of the Past. London: Debretts Peerage, 1980. d.j. Price $35
271. Upton, Roger. O for a Falconer's Voice: Memories of the Old Hawking Club. Marlborough, Wilts., UK: Crowood, 1987. d.j. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............................. Price $25
274. Ure, Stellanie. Hawk Lady. The story of a woman who opened her home to care for wild birds of prey.Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1980.Ills. pp. 215.d.j. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ......... Price $5
275. Virgoe, Roger. PRIVATE LIFE IN THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY. New York: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1989. sq. 8vo. Ills. pp. 288. d.j. Illustrated Letters of the Paston Family. These important manuscripts were edited by Roger Virgoe.............................. Price $30
278. Waller, Renz. Der Wilde Falk Ist Mein Gesell (The Wild Falcon Is My Mate). Melsungen, Germany: J. Neumann-Neudamm, 1962. "Improved and extended Second edition". German............................................ .................................................. . Price $80
283. Webster, Harold M. Jr. and James H. Enderson. Game Hawking . . . At Its Very Best: A Falconry Anthology. Denver: Windsong, 1988. AS NEW, d.j. Unnumbered........................................ .................................................. .............. Price $175
284. Webster, Harold M. Jr. and James H. Enderson. Game Hawking . . . At Its Very Best: A Falconry Anthology. Denver: Windsong, 1988. AS NEW, d.j. Unnumbered. Second copy.............................................. ................................. Price $175
285. Webster, Harold M. Jr. and James H. Enderson. Game Hawking . . . At Its Very Best: A Falconry Anthology. Denver: Windsong, 1988., d.j. Copy #1138............................................. .................................................. ............................ Price $150
286. Webster, Harold M. Jr. and James H. Enderson. Game Hawking . . . At Its Very Best: A Falconry Anthology. Denver: Windsong, 1988. Standard ed., d.j. Copy #230. .................................................. .................................................. Price $150
287. Wenzel, Frank. THE BUZZARD. London: George Allen, 1959. sm. folio. Ills. pp. 86. Many excellent photographs by the author. A good study. Translated from Danish by Reginald Spink. Second copy.............................................. .......................... Price $20
289. Wetmore, Alexander, (Editor). Water, Prey, and Game Birds of North America. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 1965. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................... Price $5
290. White, T. H. THE GOSHAWK. London: Jonathan Cape, 1951. 8vo. Ills. pp. 215. d.j. A fine example of a book that has become a bit scarce over the intervening years. White was not really an austringer, but what he has to relate about the many problems of working with this type of hawk is absorbing. Much insight can be gained from reading this book.............................................. ....... Price $125
291. White, T. H. The Goshawk. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1951. 1st US Ed. ........................................... Price $75
293. White, T. H. MISTRESS MASHAM’S REPOSE. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1946. 8vo. Ills. pp. 255. d.j. Nothing to do with falconry, but something extra for the collector of books written by T. H. White.................................................. .................... Price $10
294. [White, T. H.] Warner, Sylvia T. T. H. WHITE. A Biography. New York: Viking, 1967. 8vo. Ills. pp. 352. d.j. A recognized work. Full of biographical information. There are some references to falconry - Ronald Stevens on page 124, and Goshawks p. 243. Price $25
295. Woodford, Michael H. A Manual of Falconry. Newton, MA: Charles T. Branford, 1960. 1st US Ed...................... Price $50
297. Meredith, Russell Luff. American Falconry in the Twentieth Century. Boise, ID: The Peregrine Fund (The Archives of Falconry), 1999. Archives Heritage Publication Series, Vol. I, Patron's ed. ½ leather, slipcase. Copy #P-82/125.
Craighead, John J. and Frank C. Craighead Jr. Life with an Indian Prince. Boise, ID: The Peregrine Fund (The Archives of Falconry), 2001. Archives Heritage Publication Series, Vol. II, Patron's ed. ½ leather, slipcase. Copy # P-82/300.
Sherley, Thomas. A Short Discourse of Hawking to the Field with High Flying Long-winged Hawkes. Boise, ID: The Peregrine Fund (The Archives of Falconry), 2004. Archives Heritage Publication Series, Vol. III, Patron's ed. ½ leather, slipcase. Copy #P-82/175.
Swift, John. Bibliotheca Accipitraria II. Boise, ID: The The Peregrine Fund (The Archives of Falconry), 2011. Archives Heritage Publication Series, Vol. IV, Patron's ed. ½ leather, slipcase. Copy #P-82/175. This set will be delivered when Volume IV is published (early 2011)............................................. .................................................. .............................................. Price for the set of four $695




II. Periodicals, Pamphlets, Offprints

299. American Falconers' Club Journals 1941-1961. . Golden, CO: Falcon Head, 1974. Revised Edition. Contains Table of Contents, a List of Photographs, Introduction, and an Index (features lacking in the original version). Deluxe gilt binding. Very Good. Price $145
301. Anon. Bobwhite Quail in Oklahoma (pamphlet). Okla. Dept of Wildlife Conservation, 1992, 40 pp. With many color photos. Water damage front cover. Good only. .................................................. .................................................. ............................ Price $2
302. British Falconers’ Club. The Falconer Parts 1 - 5 (1937-1939). Yeovil, Great Britain. 1965. Ills. Reprint of first five issues. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $45
303. British Falconers’ Club. The Falconer Parts 1 - 5 (1937-1939). Yeovil, Great Britain. 1965. Ills. Reprint of first five issues. Water damage at bottom of front cover............................................. .................................................. ................................. Price $40
304. British Falconers’ Club.The Falconer: The Journal of the British Falconer's Club, 1937-1971. Saskatoon, Sask., CAN: Falconiforme, 1978. Standard ed., 321 pp. of valuable information for the beginning or the seasoned falconer. B&W ills.Price $110
305. British Falconers’ Club.The Falconer: The Journal of the British Falconer's Club, 1937-1971. Saskatoon, Sask., CAN: Falconiforme, 1978. Standard ed., 321 pp. of valuable information for the beginning or the seasoned falconer. B&W ills. A Very Good volume at a bargain........................................... .................................................. .................................................. .......................... Price $110
306. British Falconers’ Club. The Falconer: The Journal of the British Falconer's Club, 1937-1971. Saskatoon, Sask., CAN: Falconiforme, 1978. Standard ed., 321 pp. of valuable information for the beginning or the seasoned falconer. B&W ills. A Very Good volume at a bargain........................................... .................................................. .................................................. .......................... Price $100
309. Porter, Richard. D. and Clayton. M. White. The Peregrine Falcon in Utah, Emphasizing Ecology and Competition with the Prairie Falcon. Provo, UT: Brigham Young Univ., 1973. Wraps. Very Good copy with browning to spine and small tear. Very Good internally........................................ .................................................. .................................................. ............... Price $20
310. Porter, Richard D. and Clayton M. White. The Peregrine Falcon in Utah, Emphasizing Eco-logy and Competition with the Prairie Falcon.Provo, 1973. 1st ed. 4to. Ills. pp. 74. wraps. Part of the Brigham Young University Science Bulletin series. Vol. XVIII No. 1. A recognized study............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................ Price $20
311. Porter, Richard D. and Clayton M. White. The Peregrine Falcon in Utah, Emphasizing Eco-logy and Competition with the Prairie Falcon.Provo, UT: Brigham Young Univ., 1973. Biological Series, XVIII[1]. Wraps. Falconiforme Press sticker. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................... Price $15
312. Porter, Richard D. and Clayton M. White. The Peregrine Falcon in Utah, Emphasizing Ecology and Competition with the Prairie Falcon.Provo, UT: Brigham Young Univ., 1973. Biological Series, XVIII[1]. Wraps. Some stains on cover and title page. Good.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ....................... Price $12

Response from David Wells concerning book in question.

Good question, but here is the reason. In the auction instructions is this section: Perhaps you have books that are candidates either for the collection or for a future silent auction. Either is of great value to your Archives and would be gratefully received. This year we have been fortunate that some supporters have offered their collections as part of this sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Archives.

This means we sell books and art on behalf of some others, a rare book dealer and several individuals and estates, and we earn a commission. They set the price, not us, for those items. This is the case for the Latham you cite. It is not our book to keep.

Now, as to why it is unique, I don't know and don't think the dealer knows why there is only one. Maybe only one was printed or maybe all other copies have vanished. At any rate, another copy is not owned by any other library or cited in any bibliographical union list or catalog. Hence the price!

Since it hasn't sold yet, perhaps one day it will come to the Archives. Wouldn't that be sweet!

Best wishes,

Dave

David Wells | Administrator
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