NEW & USED BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
AUTHORS W Thru Z
Walden, Howard L., II. Upstream & Down. Premier Press. 1985. #685/3000, leatherbound, gilt stamped and aeg with marker ribbon. The Premier Press books were splendidly made with fancy endpapers, raised hubs, pigskin leather, the works. Walden is one of those writers you feel you know, and his writing is more like him talking with you. Join him on some fine trout streams… A great read! Illustrated with color prints and line drawings by Milton C. Weiler. Blue leather with gilt decoration. One tiny rub to top of spine is all that keeps this copy from being Mint. $45
Walden, Howard L., II. Big Stony. Derrydale Press. 1993. Walden is one of those writers you feel you know, and his writing is more like him talking with you. Join him on some fine trout streams… A great read! Illustrated with color prints and line drawings by Milton C. Weiler. Dark blue leather with gilt decoration and color patse down medallion on front cover. Mint in publisher's shrink wrap. $25
Walden, Howard L., II. Upstream & Down. Derrydale Press. 1993. Walden is one of those writers you feel you know, and his writing is more like him talking with you. Join him on some fine trout streams… A great read! Illustrated with color prints and line drawings by Milton C. Weiler. Dark blue leather with gilt decoration and color patse down medallion on front cover. Mint in publisher's shrink wrap. $30
Walrod, Dennis. Grouse Hunter's Guide, Solid facts, insight and observations on how to hunt the ruffed grouse. Stackpole. 1985, 1st ed, 1st printg. 192p w/ recipes. Kind of a different slant from the regular grouse hunting books. Illus w/ photos, tables. Fine w/o dj. ISBN: 0811707725. hunting, ruffed, grouse, ruffed grouse, shotguns, upland, game, birds, dogs, pointers, setters, german shorthaired, shotrhairs, brittany, spaniels, cooking, recipes, cookbook. $15
Wallack, L.R. The Deer Rifle. Winchester Press. 1978. 1st ed. 244p w/ index. Chapters include Tribute to the .30/30, Deep Woods, Plains, Farm-country, Lever-Action and Single Shot, Bolt-Action, Pump, Auto, Custom Deer Rifles, Calibers up to .25, Calibers .25 to .30, .30 and over, Bullets, Ballistics, Sights, Scopes, Nounts, Selecting yours, Shotguns and Slug Guns, Whitetail and Mule Deer, Favorites, Appendix: Equivalent Cartridges.Fine in fine dj. ISBN: 0876912692. hunting, deer, mule, whitetail, rifles, shotguns, slug, guns, .30/30, Winchester, Remington, Savage, Marlin, ballistics, shooting. $18
WATERMAN, CHARLEY. THE HUNTER'S WORLD. 1976, STATED 1ST.
4to, 250pp, W/ 300 ILLUS, MANY IN COLOR. INCLUDES BIG GAME,
WATERFOWL AND SMALL GAME. MASTERFUL! FV $20
WATERMAN, CHARLEY. HUNTING IN AMERICA. 1973, 1ST. 4to,
250pp. "FROM INDIANS TO TODAY'S SPORTSMAN: THE EPIC STORY
OF GAME AND FIREARMS." 100'S OF COLOR PHOTOS. VF $20
Waterman, Charles F. Hunting Upland Birds. 1972. Winchester Press. 1st ed. 310pp. Covers bobwhite, desert, mountain and valley quail, pheasant, Hungarian partridge, chukar, doves, pigeons, ruffed grouse, woodcock, snipe, prairie grouse, ptarmigan, rabbits, squirrels, turkeys, guns, dogs, places to hunt. Wow! All in one book. Fine w/o dj. $20
Waterman, Charles. Ridge Runners and Swamp Rats. Amwell Press. 1983. 1st edition signed by author. #661/1000. Illustrated with original art by Shepard H. Foley. Come along with Charles on his rambles for trout, bass, chukar, ducks, partridge, quial, mule deer, wild sheep and much more! Very fine in very fine slipcase. tarpon, trout, bass, chukar, ducks, partridge, quial, mule deer, wild sheep, wood duck, hunting, dogs, pointers, upland game birds, brown trout, salmon, fishing. $60
WATERS, TOM F. TIMBERDOODLE TALES. 1993, 1ST. IT TAKES A
BIG MAN TO ADMIT THAT HE GOES INTO THE WOODS ARMED ONLY WITH
A DOG, A SHOTGUN AND SOMETIMES A COMPANION TO SEEK WOODCOCK
WITH THE INTENTION TO REDUCE THEM TO POSSESSION. WATERS
DOES. COME TO THINK OF IT, SO DO I. IF YOU DO, READ THIS
BOOK. THERE ARE SOME GROUSE IN HERE ALSO. VERY WELL
WRITTEN, AND DIFFERENT SLANT ON THE PERSUIT OF THIS
WONDERFUL LITTLE GAME BIRD. ILLUS BY CHARLES J JOHNSTON.
VF $35
Weaver, Richard D. Grouse Dogs. Countrysport Press. 2005. 1st edition. 148pp, photos. This is not a training book, but rather the journal of a professional dog trainer and a dyed in the wool grouse hunter. It is well worth reading. 0892726520. New in new dj. hunting, gun dogs, dogs, pointing, pointers, setters, English, brittanies, german short-haired pointers, woodcock, pheasants, traing, ruffed, grouse, grouse $25
WESTMAN, JAMES. WHY FISH BITE, AND WHY THEY DON'T. 1961.
WHENEVER DR WESTMAN DIDN'T SHOW UP FOR CLASS, WE SUSPECTED
HE WAS DOING RESEARCH FOR THIS BOOK. HE WAS! AS HE SKIPPED
MORE LECTURES THAN HE GAVE, REST ASSURED HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS
WRITING ABOUT. FINE W/O DJ $10
Wetmore, Alexander. Water, Prey, and Game Birds of North America.
1965. 1st ed. 464pp. Lots of photos and drawings, all in color.
Also included at the back are 6 records (in a 12p. Booklet) of
bird sounds! All still intact. Very informative book to read or
just for browsing or reference. Very Fine in vg+ dj. $23
Wieland, Terry. Spanish Best, 2nd ed. The Fine Shotguns of Spain.
2002. 2nd, Revised Edition. 352pp. A completely updated guide to
the wonderful shotguns and gunmakers of Spain. Over 150 color photos!
Terry discusses design and assembly of these fine guns. Long awaited,
this second edition is HERE NOW! Vf in VF dj. $60
Wieland, Terry. Spanish Best, 2nd ed. The Fine Shotguns of Spain. 2002. 2nd, Revised Edition. 352pp. A completely updated guide to the wonderful shotguns and gunmakers of Spain. Over 150 color phots! Terry discusses design and assembly of these fine guns. Long awaited, this second edition is HERE NOW! As new in as new dj. ISBN: 089272546X $50
Wieland, Terry. Spanish Best, The Fine Shotguns of Spain. 1994. 1st printg of 1st trade ed. A guide to the wonderful shotguns and gunmakers of Spain. Terry discusses design and assembly of these fine guns. As new in as new dj. ISBN: 0924357444. $50
WILKINSON, FREDERICK. ANTIQUE GUNS AND GUN COLLECTING.
1974, 1ST. 96pp, 4to. WELL ILLUS. LOTS OF OLD GUNS,
REALLY OLD. FINE $18
Williams, Ben Ames. The Happy End. Derrydale Press. 240pp. Illus by Churchill Ettinger. It is unusual to have an author of outdoor stories who is also a renonwed literary author. Mr Williams is on such. His writings are alive and witty, sometimes too alive. Read about hunting, for upland brids-bobwhite, turkey, woodcock, grouse and fishing with a fly for salmon and trout, among other stories of the great outdoors. Dark blue leather with gilt decoration and stampings. Fine, no dj as issued. $25
Williamson, F. Phillips, editor. The Waterfowl Gunner's Book. 1979, 1st ed. Limited to 1000 signed, numbered and slicased, leatherbound copies. 282pp. Illus by my old friend, Donald "Doc" Shoffstall. An anthology of 29 chapters by various author covering waterfowling from the 1850s to 1978. Mr. Williamson gives interesting background info in his introductions to each chapter. I guess you can be a waterfowler without this book, but it is more fun with it! Not a how too, but a when, why and where book. Meeting new authors will give you other books to search out. As New in as new slipcase. $125
Williamson, F. Phillips, editor. The Waterfowl Gunner's Book. 1986. 1st trade ed. 282pp. Illus by my old friend, Donald, Doc, Shoffstall. An anthology of 29 chapters by various author covering waterfowling from the 1850s to 1978. Mr. Williamson gives interesting background info in his introductions to each chapter. I guess you can be a waterfowler without this book, but it is more fun with it! Not a how too, but a when, why and where book. Meeting new authors will give you other books to search out. As New in as new slipcase. $55
Willow Creek Press, edited by Steve Smith. Encyclopedia of North American Sporting Dogs. 2002. 1st ed. Willow Creek Press. Written by sportsmen for sportsmen. 4to (12" tall). Whether you want to check out the characteristics of various breeds or check out the background of your favorite breed, the info is in here. How to read a pedigree. Retrievers, flushers, pointers, and hounds are all included, both the well known breeds as well as the less well known. Lots of lavish photos, drawings and info for research, study or relaxed reading. New in New dj hunting, dogs, dog, flusher, flushing, retriever, retrieving, hounds, scent, sight, beagle, basset, fox, bluetick, redbone, pointer, pointers, pointing, English, setter, American, German, shorthaired, labrador, golden, Chesapeake, water, spaniel, boykin, springer, and many more! $45
WILLOW CREEK PRESS. JUST LABS. TEXT BY STEVE
SMITH AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DALE SPARTAS. 10"X8" W/ 203 COLOR PHOTOS OF
THESE WONDERFUL ANIMALS. VF $35
Willow Creek Press. Temple Wilderness, A Collection of Thoughts and Images On Our Spiritual Bond with the Earth. Willow Creek Press. 1996. 1st ed. 176pp, 4to. A pretty neat book--see, hear and feel the howl of the wolf, the upstream salmon run, the majesty of the sequoias, the mountains, the beauty of flowers and many other wonders we cherish in our souls. New in new dj. ISBN: 1572230517 nature,wilderness,salmon,trout,wolves,elk,pronghorn,antelope,birds,flowers. $29.50
WINTER, GALEN, EDITOR. 500 WILD GAME AND FISH RECIPES.
1985. 4to, 165pp. CARD COVERS. VF $13.95
WOLFF, DICK. PARTING SHOTS. 1987, 1ST. LTD ED OF 1000 BY AMWELL IN
THEIR USUAL SPECTACULAR TRADITION. SIGNED,NUMBERED, LEATHERBOUND,
GILT DECORATED VOLUME IN SLIPCASE. LIGHTER READINGS ON OUR FAVORITE
SUBJECTS. ILLUS BY MIKE WATSON. ENJOYABLE. VF $75
Wolters, Richard A. Game Dog, A Concise NEW Training Method, The Hunter's Retriever for Upland Birds and Waterfowl. 1983, 1987. 1st ed, later printg. Epilogue by Gene Hill. Dick was a most amazing trainer. I have used his methods, exclusively, for over 25 years. Why? Because they are easy, make sense, and work. The dog has fun, too. As New in as new dj. $20
Wolters, Richard A. The Labrador Retriever, the History... the People. Petersen. 1981, 1st. edn. 200pp, folio. From the dj flap: If you own or have ever owned a Labrador Retriever, you will love and appreciate your dog even more after you have read this book."" 36 color illustrations by such as illustrations by Ogden Pleissner, Bob (Robert K) Abbett; Edwin Magargee; Chet Reneson; Tom Hennessey; Edwin Landseer; Ward Blinks; Peter Corbin; Milt Weiler; Maynard Reece; Marguerite Kirmse; Owen Gromme; John Cowan; Diana Charles; Tara Moore; Herb Strasser; Richard Amundsen; Ralph McDonald. Also old photos of those who contributed to the breed, and many b&w illus. A cornerstone book for the Lab owner's library. ISBN: 803702. $48
Woolner, Frank. Grouse and Grouse Hunting. 1972. 1st ed. 8vo, 192pp w/ index. Photos. The history, habits, hatitat, and methods of hunting one of America's great game birds. One of the best books on the subject, and an entertaining read. Book is nr fine. Has small smudge on outside edge of last pages--does not penetrate inside. DJ is worn at edges, has some tears, but intact, vg-. Book is vg. $30
Woolner, Frank. Grouse and Grouse Hunting. 1972. 1st ed., later prntg. 8vo, 192pp w/ index. Photos. The history, habits, hatitat, and methods of hunting one of America's great game birds. One of the best books on the subject, and an entertaining read. Book is nr fine. Has small smudge on outside edge of last pages--does not penetrate inside. DJ is worn at edges but intact, vg. $25
Woolner, Frank. Grouse and Grouse Hunting.1972. 1st ed., 2nd prntg. 8vo, 192pp w/ index. Photos. The history, habits, hatitat, and methods of hunting one of America's great game birds. One of the best books on the subject, and an entertaining read. Nice, clean, Fine in vg dj.$30
Wright, Bruce S. High Tide and an East Wind, The Life story of the Black Duck. 1954. Stated 1st ed. Stackpole and Wildlife Mangaement Institute. Here is the life cycle of the black duck, as told by a scientist who is also an able writer. Illus with photos and with line drawing by Peter Ward. Map on front and back endpapers. Fine in vg dj. $35
WRIGHT, HELEN AND RAPPORT, SAMUEL, EDITORS. GREAT
ADVENTURES WITH WILD ANIMALS. 1967, 1ST. INCLUDES SOME OF
THE GREATS--AKELEY, CORBETT, HUNTER, ERNEST THOMPSON SETON,
WM BEEBE, COUSTEAU, AND MORE. 308pp. INSIDE DJ AND INSIDE
COVER WATER STAINED, BUT DON'T DEVALUE BOOK. PICTORIAL
COVER IS SAME ILLUS AS DJ. NR FINE $18
WULFF, LEE. THE SPORTSMAN'S COMPANION. 1968, STATED 1ST
ED. "...HOW TO IDENTIFY, STALK, FISH & HUNT FOR NORTH
AMERICAN FISH & GAME, WITH DETAILED INFORMATION ON
EQUIPMENT, CAMPING & VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS." WRITTEN BY TED
JANES, HENRY LYMAN, CLYDE ORMOND AND FRANK WOOLNER. ILLUS
BY DOUGLAS ALLEN. 413pp. INCLUDES GUNS, SALTWATER, AND A
WHOLE LOT MORE. HAVE 3, ALL FINE. EACH $20
Young, G. O.. Alaskan Yukon Trophies Won and Lost. Premier Press. 1992. #685/3000, leatherbound, gilt stamped and aeg with marker ribbon. The Premier Press books were splendidly made with fancy endpapers, raised hubs, pigskin leather, the works. Young (1873-1958) was one of the early explorer/hunters to visit vast expanses of wilderness. This book was originally published in 1928, making him a contempoary of Charles Sheldon. Big game species included in this book are bighorn sheep, moose, cariboue, grizzly bear, elk, and others. Rivers overflowed with salmon, and small game abounded. Read all about it! Illustrated with photos. Brown leather with gilt decoration. Mint with original glassine wrapper. $195
YOUNG, MATT, EDITOR. 161 WATERFOWLING SECRETS. 76pp
ILLUS BY LEE STABLER AND MICHAEL DiFRISCO. HANDY TIPS FROM THE
STAFF OF DUCKS UNLIMITED. ALWAYS SURPRISES ME THAT THE
NOVICE PUTS THIS LITTLE BOOK DOWN, AND THE GUY WHO KNOWS
SOMETHING ABOUT DUCK AND GOOSES HUNTING BUYS IT! WHICH ARE
YOU? CARD COVER. VF $10
YOUNG, STANLEY P. AND GOLDMAN, EDWARD A. THE PUMA, THE MYSTERIOUS
AMERICAN CAT. 1946, 1ST. 358pp INCLUDING BIBLIOGRAPHY AND INDEX. COLOR
FRONTIS PEICE BY WALTER A WEBER. PHOTOS, TABLES. ONE OF FEW BOOKS ON
'OUR LION'. F IN VG DJ. $50
ZAIDLE, DON. AMERICAN MAN-KILLERS. 1997,
1ST TRADE EDN. "HAIR RAISING, SUSPENSFUL PROSE", ALL BASED ON ACTUAL
EVENTS. NOT TO BE READ ON CAMPING TRIPS! VF $24.95
ZAIDLE, DON. AMERICAN MAN-KILLERS. 1997, 1ST, limited edition of only
500 SIGNED, numbered and slipcased copies. 'HAIR RAISING, SUSPENSFUL
PROSE', ALL BASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS. NOT TO BE READ ON CAMPING TRIPS!
VF in vf slipcase. Special price! $55.00
Zern, Ed. How to Catch Fishermen. Appleton. 1951. 1st edn. 117pp. Wit and wisdom by one of the very best outdoor humor writer's of all times. Cartoons by author. Very Good+ w/o dj fish,fishing,humor,outdoor,zern,ed,tackle,fly. $15
Zumbo, Jim. Mule Deer Hunting. 2001. 1st ed. 128pp, tall 4to, photos.
Jim is one of the writers you can count on for sound advice.
Very fine in pictorial hardcover w/o dj as issued. As new, exc+.
Speical price. $18.95
Zutz, Don. The Ducks Unlimited Guide to Shotgunning. Ducks Unlimited. 2000. 1st edn. 166p. Grand old guns, classic pumps, Evolution of Today's 10, 8 gauge, Loads and Ballistics, Shooting, How Nash Buckingham Did It, Recoil and lots, lots more. Illus with pics. As New/As New. ISBN: 1572233931. $20
ZWIRZ. BOB, EDITOR. THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FRESH WATER FISHING. 1964,
1ST. PART OF THE COMPACT OUTDOORSMAN'S LIBRARY. USEFUL. FINE $8
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