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Click here to subscribeTWO BOXES AND LOOSE PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT, METALWARES AND FISHING TACKLE, ETC, including a USSR film camera, a Tefnon H/D-MC Zoom 1:4.5-5.6 f+80-200mm macro lens, a Nikon Coolpix L180 digital camera, a Canon T70 film camera with Canon Lens FD 50mm 1 :1.8, a Canon Power Shot A70 digital camera, a boxed Panasonic NV-DS77B video camera, cased and loose cutlery, brass figures, coarse fishing rods and fishing umbrella, etc (2 boxes & loose)
A Hardy 'Hardex No.1 Mk I' fixed spool reel with half bail arm in original card box, with a Moulinet Francais "Decantelle" LPM Type B casting reel, an Allcock Stanley reel, two further fishing reels, a Hardy four piece fishing rod, a catch net and a selection of fishing tackle to a tackle case, a toffee tin and a cigar box (10)
Taxidermy: A Cast Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), dated 1927, attributed to P.D, Malloch of Perth, Scotland, a hand painted plaster cast half block of a Brown Trout, mounted upon a rectangular oak shield, 71.5cm by 20.5cm, (af), bearing hand painted legend to shield - "Gladhouse, 6/7/27. Weight 4lbs". This example would be referred to as an early Malloch maker. P.D. Malloch were a famous old-time fishing tackle shop located in Perth, Scotland, which employed professional Scottish model makers who would create exact copies of your trophy fish. Malloch models divided up into 3 categories referred to as the early Malloch maker 1900-1922, the middle Malloch maker 1920s to the early 1930s, and the late Malloch maker from 1934-1952. P.D. Malloch also established the Tay Salmon Fisheries Company in 1899, buying up the fishing rights along the river and estuary and creating one of the biggest operations of its kind. Unfortunately, the company has now ceased trading as of February 2020 after being in business for 149 years.Condition report: The body bearing two cracks through the middle, and another towards the tail end, in need of restoration.
Taxidermy: A Cased Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), dated 1908, by L.J. Childs, Taxidermist, Naturalist and Fish mounter, 81 Clarence Road, Clapton, London, preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a green painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised flat-fronted display case, 75.5cm by 16cm by 44.5cm. In 1909 Leonard James Childs claimed to have been in the fishing tackle and taxidermy trade for upwards of forty years - yet he was only forty years old at the time ! It is common to claim continuity of business when someone takes over a family business, but until the early 1900's Childs worked in the construction of Pianos and his father had been a carpenter. It is possible that he purchased an old-established business at 81 Clarence Road, Clapton, North London. Childs was a member of the Clapton Flyfishers' and General Angling Society and is recognised for the one act only, the capture of a large carp. On Thursday August 6th 1908 he was fishing the River Lea at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, when he caught a 15lb 10oz carp. He was ledgering with a fly-rod and one of his own speciality No 9 gold-plated roach hooks. The carp was set up in a case along with the hook with which it was caught - presumably by Childs himself. Bearing hand written paper legend to verso, case restored in 1937, Including a photo copy of the above story.Condition report: original Hook mentioned within the story no longer exists within the case.
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° ° Weiler, Milton C. [Artist] Zern, Ed. [Text] The Classic Decoy Series. A Portfolio of Paintings by Milton C. Weiler. Small folio, Winchester Press, New York 1969. 24 loosely inserted coloured plates, soft cover ribbon binding in slightly distressed cloth covered slip case with paper label and leather spine label.* One of a limited edition of 1,000 copies, this copy an unnumbered presentation copy to Malcolm Lyell, signed by Jim Rikhoff (founder of the Winchester Press) and the artist. (See illustration).Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Dallas, Donald Holland & Holland ‘The Royal’ Gunmaker. The Complete History. London, 2003. Original cloth in dust wrapper. Signed presentation inscription to Malcolm Lyell from Daryl Greatrex, M. D. of Holland & Holland.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° McIntosh, Michael & Roosenburg, Jan G. The Best of Holland & Holland England’s premier Gunmaker. Oblong 4to., Safari Press, Long Beach, California, 2003. Original cloth in slip case."Number 361 of a limited edition of 500 copies signed by the authors, with an additional presentation from Roosenburg on the half title and with two letters from him loosely inserted. Also loosely inserted is other material including an original watercolour Christmas card from Ken Hunt, the engraver of many Holland & Holland guns. Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Meinertzhagen, Colonel Richard. Kenya Diary 1902 – 1906. Edinburgh & London, 1957. Original cloth binding rubbed and slightly bent out of shape. * With Meinertzhagen’s bookplate inside the front cover, Michael Lyell’s pencil inscription stating that Meinertzhagen gave him the book in 1958 loosely inserted a letter and an invitation from Meinertzhagen and carbon copies of letters from Malcolm Lyell to him. Together with two other books by Meinertzhagen, ‘Army Diary 1899-1926’, first edition, 1960, in a slightly chipped dust wrapper with a faded spine, and an ex-libris copy of ‘The Life of a Boy,’ 1947. (3).Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Demidoff, E. After Wild Sheep in the Altai and Mongolia. With 82 a Coloured Frontispiece and a Map. Roland Ward, London, 1900. Folding map bound at the back. Remainder(?) cloth binding, slightly warped. Together with, Ward, Rowland [Edited by Dollman, Guy and Burlace, J. B.] Rowland Ward’s records of Big Game African and Asian Sections … Tenth edition 1935. Original, rubbed cloth binding. * Inscribed by Malcolm Lyell on the front free endpaper with some note by him in the text. Some papers loosely inserted including three original photographs by [Lord] Arthur Murray tipped onto backing paper with ink descriptions in his hand. (2). Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Wallace, Harold Frank. The Big Game of Central and Western China Being an Account of a Journey from Shanghai to London Overland Across the Gobi Desert. London, 1913. Original cloth binding rubbed and worn, the rear spine cracking, * Signed by the author on the title page. Bookplate of Henry G. M. Dunn on the inside front cover and a letter from the author to him loosely inserted.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Lydekker, Richard. The Sheep and its Cousins. With 61 Illustrations. London, 1913. Original, slightly rubbed, cloth binding. * This copy signed by Alfred E[Edward] Pease with his notes in ink and pencil throughout the book. Some newspaper cuttings loosely inserted.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Burrard, Major G. [Gerald.] [Et. Al.] Big Game Hunting in the Himalayas and Tibet. London, 1925. Original cloth binding, rubbed, head and tail of spine fraying. * Colonel Richard Meinertzhagen’s copy, with his bookplate on the inside front cover and Malcolm Lyell’s 1969 ownership inscription on the front free endpaper.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Almeida, Antonio A. Jaguar Hunting in the Mato Grosso. Stanwill Press, 1976. Full dark brown leather binding, gilt, with the original stiff paper wrapper bound in. * With a presentation inscription on the second free endpaper and a letter from the author [dated 1985] tipped onto the inside front cover which explains that is from an edition of 1,000 copies which “… has run out.” The letter further tells us that “This is one of six that I had specially bound for presentation purposes.”Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° [Keates, Carey. ]The Holland & Holland Collection with a Brief History of the Company and Notes on Related Subjects 1976. Privately printed by Holland & Holland, London, 1976. Bound in full red morocco with inner dentelles and silk endpapers by Zaehnsdorf of London in a red cloth covered slip case with a dark red leather title label. * A manuscript note by Malcom Lyell on the second free endpaper states that this is one of seven copies bound for the author and the directors of the company. Together with a copy in the original printed wrappers in a paper folder with a reprint of a Holland & Holland catalogue of c. 1910. (2).Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° [Trade Catalogues]. Westley Richards List G6 Supplementary List of Guns, Rifles, &c for Overseas & Export Trade. Birmingham, n.d. [c. 1910]. Original printed wrappers, rubbed, contents generally clean. Catalogue Patent Guns, Rifles, Cartridges & Bullets and Foremost in All. London, n.d. [1925]. Original printed wrappers, grubby, soiled and worn, edges fraying and chipped, page 70 with an illustration cut out. W. J. Jeffery & Co., Guns and Rifles for Sporting & Military Purposes … American and English-Made Revolvers. … season 1895-1896. London, n.d. [1895]. Original printed wrappers, rubbed, contents generally clean. [Keates, Carey. ]The Holland & Holland Collection with a Brief History of the Company and Notes on Related Subjects 1976. Original printed wrappers in a paper folder with a reprint of a Holland & Holland catalogue of c. 1910. (4).Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° [Trade Catalogues]. Holland & Holland. Guns & Rifles. London, n.d. [c. 1893]. Dated from adverts on pages 4 and 5. Original printed wrappers, soiled and worn, contents generally clean. Holland & Holland Ltd. Fabricantes de Escopetas y Rifles. Oblong octavo, London, n.d. [c. 1930s]. Two copies in their original printed wrappers. Together with a small collection of Holland & Holland catalogues and leaflets, most in their original printed wrappers.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Hubback, Theodore. Principles of Wild Life Conservation. Game & Gun Ltd., London, n.d. [1936]. Original printed wrappers. * With compliments slip for “Game & Guns and The Angler’s Monthly” tipped on to the upper wrapper, signed by the author. [Chas. A Heyer & Co.] Big Game Hunting in East Africa. Large 4to., Nairobi, n.d. [c. 1930s]. Illustrated trade catalogue in the original, slightly rubbed, printed wrappers. Together with, Shaw & Hunter Organisers of Big Game and Scientific Expeditions. Gun Rifle and Ammunition Specialists. Sixth Avenue, Nairobi. [London] n.d. [c. 1930s]. Original, slightly soiled wrappers, and three copies of advertising brochures from Safariland Limited. Specialists in the Organisation and Outfitting of Big Game Shooting, Photographic & Scientific Expeditions. Oblong octavo, Sadler Street, Nairobi. N.d. [c. 1930s] in their original printed wrappers.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Van Ingen [Joubert] & van Ingen [Botha]. The Artistic Treatment of Shikar Trophies [By] van Ingen & van Ingen Artists in Taxidermy Mysore, S. India. Printed at the Wesleyan Mission Press, Mysore City, 1931. Original colour photograph tipped on to the title page and nine original sepia printed photographs tipped on to the inside pages. Original, slightly worn wrappers, the front wrapper with a circular hole cut to reveal the head of a stuffed tiger.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Baker, David J. & Lake, Roger E. Paradox The story of Colonel G. V. Fosbery, Holland & Holland and The Paradox Rifled Shot and Ball Gun. Volume 1. 4[to., Published by the authors, no place of publication, 2010. Printed pictorial boards. * Signed by the authors and with a compliments slip signed by David Baker paper clipped to the front free endpaper. Maass, David & Hill Gene. A Gallery of Waterfowl and Upland Birds. Large oblong 4to., Los Angeles, 1978. Original cloth binding in slightly bumped dust wrapper. * Presentation inscriptions from Gene Hill and William L. Cooksey, manufacturing supervisor (see p. 121). Inscribed by Malcolm Lyell. Pappas, Cal. The .600 Nitro Express A Look at the World’s Finest Rifles. Small folio, Published by the author, Anchorage AK, 2009. Original cloth binding in dust wrapper. Together with a small collection of shooting books and auction catalogues including some volumes of the sales of the Keith Neal collectionMalcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Taylor, Leslie B. A Brief History of The Westley Richards Firm 1812-1913. Shakespeare Head Press, Stratford-Upon-Avon, 1913. Original quarter cloth binding, slightly rubbed, paper spine label slightly faded. * With Malcolm Lyell’s ownership inscription on the front free endpaper and a folding printed advertisement sheet of reviews loosely inserted. Together with a 1953 Westley Richards catalogue of Sporting Guns and Rifles, with a 1956 roneoed list, compiled by Malcolm Lyell as the managing director of Westley Richards (Agency). A 2000 Westley Richards catalogue with a letter from Simon Clode (the then managing director of the company); and some other minor ephemera from the gun trade.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Johnson, F. Kirk [Mrs.] Safari Diary, 1961. Folio, published by the author, no place of publication, 1961. Coloured and black and white photographic illustrations, most by Fran Kirk, the author’s husband. Faux leopard skin binding.* With an affectionate inscription form the author to Malcolm and Rosamunde Lyell on the title page.** They are both mentioned on the last page of the book; “After lunch we all (James Stewart, the actor, and his wife, Gloria made up the rest of the party) went to Westley-Richard’s gun shop where we saw Malcolm Lyle(sic) – and many wonderful guns. In telling him the highlights of our safari we became quite nostalgic and all wished we were back in the “bush”.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
Reed, Stanley. [Ed.] The Indian Year Book. 1914. A Statistical and Historical Annual of the Indian Empire with an Explanation of the Principal Topics of the Day. Bombay, 1914. Coloured folding map. Modern Quarter red leather binding, original spine tipped in. Burke, W. S. [Compiler}. The Indian Field Shikar Book. Third edition. Oblong octavo, 1906. Unused “Big Game Register” in pocket inside back cover. Front hinge broken. Original green cloth binding, worn. Together with a tired, incomplete, copy of Duke’s “Kashmir Handbook’, 1903. (3).Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Koenigsmarck, Count Hans von. The Markhor Sport in Cashmere. London, 1910. Original blue pictorial cloth binding, a very good copy. Together with Cobb, E. H. Lieut-Col. The Markhor. 1958. A reprint from Oryx, the Journal of the Fauna Preservation Society in the original printed wrappers. * With a presentation inscription from the author on the front wrapper. An amusing note about Lieut-Col Cobb written by Malcolm Lyell is loosely inserted, the note ends “Evelyn used to visit me at the Westley Richards shop at 23 Conduit Street. He never stopped talking, and even when I had got him out of the glass front door and closed it he used to continue talking through the glass!”Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Bikaner State. Oblong folio, Editions de Luxe, Paris, n.d. [c.1930]. 50 leaves of sepia photographs in wrappers including, The Fort, Lallgarh Palace, Gajner [Palace] and Bikaner, first leaf detached. Front wrapper and the free endpaper detached, both fraying with some loss. An ink inscription “Bikaner in 1930” on the front free endpaper. With some headed note paper from the palaces of Lallgarh and Gajner and a greetings card from the maharajah loosely inserted. * With a presentation inscription from his Highness Maharajah Singh of Bikaner to Mr and Mrs Lyell on the front free endpaper, dated 1957. Sold as seen.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° O’Connor, Jack. Game in the Desert Revisited. Illustrated by Rich Hauser. Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1977. New Jersey, 1997. Original cloth binding, gilt, in slip case. * Number 398 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author and Jim Rikhoff, President of the National Sporting fraternity limited. The Best of Jack O’Connor. Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1997. Original cloth binding, gilt, in slip case. * Number 398 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author and Jim Rikhoff, President of the National Sporting fraternity limited. (2).Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Batten, John. The Best of Sheep Hunting. Illustrated from Drawings by Gordon Allen and with color frontispieces of paintings by Carl Rungius and Henry Adamson from the author’s private collection. 2 volumes, Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1981. Original cloth bindings, gilt, in slip case.* Number JHB-13 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author, the artist and Jim Rikhoff, President of the National Sporting fraternity limited.With an additional presentation inscription to Malcolm Lyell on the limitation leaf and another discourse to him on sporting books written on two photocopied pages from a Rowland Ward book list. Batten, John. Skyline Pursuits. Illustrated with original line drawings by Gordon Allen, Jr. with a special forty-page photographic section from the author’s private collection. Color frontispiece by Carl Rungius. Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1981. Original cloth binding, gilt, in slip case.* Number JHB-13 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author, the artist and Jim Rikhoff, President of the National Sporting fraternity limited. With an additional presentation inscription to Malcolm Lyell on the limitation leaf. Together with, Valdez, Raul. The Wild Sheep of the World. With a Chapter on Hunting by John H. Batten. 4to., Mesilla, New Mexico, 1982. Publisher’s quarter leather binding. * One of a limited edition of 250 copies signed by the author, this copy unnumbered, but with a presentation inscription from him on the second free endpaper. Clark, James L. The Great Arc of the Wild Sheep. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, 1964. Original cloth binding in chipped and slightly faded dust wrapper. (4).Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Sanchez-Arino, Tony. The Last of the Few. Safari Press – Inc, Long Beach, California, 1995. Original cloth binding in slip case. * Number 250 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies. This copy with a presentation inscription to Malcolm Lyell on the title page. Rikhoff, Jim. Hunting the Big Cats An Anthology. Illustrated with original Line Drawings and Color Plates by Bob Kuhn 2 volumes, Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1981. Original cloth bindings, gilt, in slip case. * Number 382 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author and the artist. Herne, Brian. Uganda Safaris. Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1981. Original cloth binding, gilt, in slip case. * Number 847 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author and Jim Rikhoff. Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Batten, John H. The Best of Tiger Hunting. An Anthology. Original color plates and line drawings by Peter Darrow. 2 volumes, Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1986. Original cloth bindings, gilt, in slip case. * Number JHB#19 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author, the artist and Jim Rikhoff, President of the National Sporting fraternity limited.With an additional presentation inscription to Malcolm Lyell on the front free endpaper and a letter from the author loosely inserted in volume 2. Batten, John H. The Formidable Game. Illustrated with original line drawings and color frontispiece by Peter Darro. With a special photographic section from the author’s private collection. Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1981. Original cloth bindings, gilt, in slip case. * Number 844 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author, the artist and Jim Rikhoff. With an additional presentation inscription to Malcolm Lyell on the limitation leaf. Sanchez-Arino, Tony. Ivory. Original line drawings and color frontispiece by Bob Kuhn. Photographs from the author’s private collection. Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1981. Original cloth bindings, gilt, in slip case. * Number 833 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author and Jim Rikhoff. With a presentation inscription to Rosamunde and Malcolm Lyell from the author on the verso of the frontispiece. Dyer, Anthony. The East African Hunters. The History of the East African Professional Hunters’ Association. Illustrated with original line drawings by Bob Kuhn and with photographs from the Association’s private collection. Amwell Press, Clinton, New Jersey, 1981. Original cloth bindings, gilt, in slip case. * Number 847 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author and Jim Rikhoff.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
° ° Sanchez-Arino, Tony. On the Trail of the African Elephant. Rowland Ward, 1988. Original cloth binding in dust wrapper. * One of a limited edition of 1250 copies signed by the author. This copy with a presentation inscription to Rosamunde and Malcolm Lyell from the author on the half title. Valdez, Paul. Lords of the Pinnacles. Wild Goats of the World. 4to., Melissa, New Mexico, 1985. * Number 285 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author. Tré-Hardy, Gilles. The Path of a Hunter. Trophy Room Books, Augora, California, 1997. Original cloth binding in dust wrapper. * Number 173 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies signed by the author. Together with another copy of the first book and two other sporting books.Malcolm Lyell (1922-2011) a good shot, a fisherman, a naturalist, a gardener, a hunter, an adventurer, and a raconteur who has been described as having been the doyen of the London gun trade.After being educated at Bryanston and Westminster School, he took a degree in forestry at Bangor University in 1943 and worked as a forester until 1947 when he became the manager of Westley Richards London showrooms.In 1955 when the parent company made the decision to close the London showrooms, Malcolm sought the backing of British and American sportsmen to finance his takeover of the business and established Westley Richards (Agency). Soon after acquiring it he bought Jeffery’s the gun-makers, and later Farlow’s, the fishing tackle specialists.The ultimate salesman, he not only had a comprehensive knowledge but also loved and was proud of what he was offering for sale. Over the next twelve years he developed, expanded, and advanced the business with great panache and the able assistance of his wife Rosamunde (they married in 1949).His success brought its own reward, in 1959 Holland and Holland invited him to merge his company with theirs and he became the managing director of the new enterprise. By the time of his retirement in 1988, he had acquired a plethora of clients many of whom became great friends; they included kings and princes, maharajahs, presidents, and prime ministers. Hollywood stars, white hunters, sportsmen and trophy collectors fell under his spell and with Rosamunde and his two daughters Caroline and Harmony he travelled the world combining business with pleasure.Malcolm was born a collector, as a boy he collected objects to exhibit and opened his own “museum” in his parents’ house in South Kensington (admission to it cost the viewer one penny). Throughout his life his own houses became filled with treasures gathered from across the globe.His passion and the intense enjoyment that he derived from his collection can be seen in the ephemera and the considered personal notes and annotations that he added to most of his books.
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