Marlborough: The Crowood Press, 1986 First edition. Cloth and pictorial dustjacket painted by Chris Turnbull (a lovely wrap-around image of carp in a lily covered lake). 207pp, quarto. With 24 pages of colour photos, as well as b&w photos and line drawings in text throughout. Various anglers also contribute as well as the two main authors.Very Good in Fine, price clipped jacket. light bump to corner of book with light rubbing to bottom of spine. No inscriptions.

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Bookseller: David Ford Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 33103
Title: Carp. The Quest for the Queen.
Author: Bailey, John & Page, Martyn:
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Marlborough: The Crowood Press, 1986
Bookseller catalogs: Sport;

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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.

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