Sale of secondhand archery books. P+P at cost according to weight of book.

 
Ref 64: Springalds and great crossbows
By Jean Liebel
A detailed study of these weapons drawn on European source material and the author’s experimental models.
ISBN : 0 948092 31 9
Published by the Royal Armouries
Publishing date: 1998
Edition: 1st
Soft back
Condition: excellent
Pages:86
£10
 
Ref 63:Halbritter’s Armoury
SOLD
 
A tongue in cheek look at the design failures of a number of historical weapons meticulously drawn in cartoon style.
ISBN: 0 510 00039-8
Publishers: Ernest Ben Ltd.
Published date: 1978
Hardback with dust cover protected by plastic wrapper.
Condition: book excellent, dust cover grubby at edges.
Pages:157
£5
 
Ref 47:The Bowman’s Glory
By Sir William Wood
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A facsimile reprint of the 1682 edition detailing Charles I’s efforts to restore the popularity of archery and accounts of archery shoots by the archers of London.
ISBN: 85409 552 7
Published by S.R. Publishers.
Published date: 1969
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: very good
Pages: 84
£20
 
 
Ref 52: Bow versus Gun
By Sir John Smythe
A reprint of ‘certain discourses’ concerning the effects of different weapons originally written in 1590 and 1594 prepared from the microfilm of the original.
ISBN: 0 85409 881X
Published by E.P. Publishing
Published date: 1973
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: very good
Pages: 227
£40
 
Ref 40:New Guide to better archery
By Thomas Forbes
A comprehensive handbook for the beginner, expert and the hunter.
ISBN: none recorded
Published by Collier Books
Published date 1962
Paperback
Fair condition, small scratch on cover
Pages: 351
£5
 
Ref 41:The Witchery of Archery
By Maurice Thompson
A complete manual of archery with many adventures of hunting. Contains line drawings.
ISBN: none recorded
Published by Martin Archery
Published date: 1984
Soft back.
Condition: excellent
Pages: 269
£10
 
Ref 61:Tackle Archery this way
By Howard Wiseman
Alternative training methods including yoga, Zen and relaxation to promote an awareness of the mystique of the bow.
ISBN: none recorded
Published by Stanley Paul
Published date:1959
Edition: 1st
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: book good, dust cover worn and repaired
Pages:128
£10
 
Ref 60: In pursuit of archery
By Edwards and Heath
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A three part book comprising the symbolism of the bow, the longbow in English history and advice on technique.
ISBN: none recorded
Published by Nicholas Kaye
Publishing date: 1962
Edition: 1st
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: both fair
Pages:111
£10
 
Ref 70:Arc –Sport-Chasse-Loisir
By F. Avon-Coffrant
Written in French, a comprehensive training manual comprising lots of photos.
ISBN: 2-85180-244-5
Published by Editions Amphora S.A.
Published date: 1993
Soft back
Pages: 208
Condition: very good
£5
 
Ref 57:Archery
By Wiseman and Brundle
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Contains information on the development of archery as well as modern technique.
ISBN: none recorded
Published by Foyle Ltd
Published date: 1958
Edition: 2nd
Hardback with dust cover
Condition of both fair.
Pages: 112
£15
 
Ref 36: Bowmen of England
By D. Featherstone
This study of the English longbow reconstructs the courage, vitality and endurance of the archer.
ISBN: 450 016269
Published by: New English Library
Published date:1973
Paperback
Condition: fair
Pages:158
£3
 
Ref 59: An Archer’s notes
By C.B. Edwards
Foundations for good shooting and information about the GNAS.
ISBN: not recorded
Published by Petty and Sons Ltd.
Published date: 1953
Edition: 2nd
Hardback, no dust cover
Condition:fair
Pages: 73
£8
 
Ref 39: Wild Adventure
By Howard Hill
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Howard Hill was undefeated in 25 years of competitive archery. Wild Adventure is a story of breath-taking bow hunting experiences.
ISBN: none recorded
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Published date:1959
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: book good, dust cover torn at lower and upper edges.
Pages: 160
£20
 
Ref 30:The Archers Digest
Edited by Jack Lewis
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33 articles covering arrow speed, making bows and strings, bow fishing and hunting, fletching. Many photos.
ISBN: 0-695-80218-6
Published by Digest Books
Published: 1971
Edition: 1st
Soft back A4 format
Condition: covers a little scuffed, pages good
Pages: 320
£5

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