DARK ESTUARY. By "B.B." Illustrated by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford. First Edition.
1953 1st edition. 4to (190 x 253mm). Ppxii,164. Colour plates and b/w illustrations by the author. Binding A. Maroon cloth, spine and upper board titled in gilt.
"So does the true fowler taste of the inward charm of his sport. It is the natural scene: the beauty of northern winter drawn, the blazing sunset sky reflected across the quiet firth at evening, the silent majesty of a night of stars with the faint, unearthly cries of wildfowl moving on their mysterious journeying, which means so much". ('BB', 1953). The most attractive of BB's wildfowling works. A beautiful book.
"So does the true fowler taste of the inward charm of his sport. It is the natural scene: the beauty of northern winter drawn, the blazing sunset sky reflected across the quiet firth at evening, the silent majesty of a night of stars with the faint, unearthly cries of wildfowl moving on their mysterious journeying, which means so much". ('BB', 1953). The most attractive of BB's wildfowling works. A beautiful book.
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Book Code
61450
| Author | Watkins-Pitchford (Denys J.). "BB". (1905-1990). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 61450 |
| ISBN | B0007ITOIE. |
| Book Description | Cloth slightly faded, decorative inscription to end-paper and slightly browned edges. Good-plus, lacks dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1953 |
| Publisher | Hollis and Carter. |
| Place | London. |