This dropped through the letter box today, the 'Specimen Hunter's Handbook' edited by Trevor Housby. A 1987 first edition used book in like new condition for only £3.18, a bargain I thought at the time. 33 years old, blimey.
Specimen Hunter's Handbook
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where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
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That is absolutely a bargain Mark, there are some big names that have contributed to the book!
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A very good book at an amazingly silly price. Well found.
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Good find for very little money Mark! I vaguely remember loaning that from our local library though I can't recall the articles. Some good names involved. Enjoy it and let us know if it's full of pearls
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Nice one Mark. I always enjoyed his writing, even the Rubby Dubby Trail is on the shelf, a great bit of escapism.
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Never judge a book by its cover they say? wonderfully evocative dust jacket in my opinion 
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Well done Mark. Now enjoy!!
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Brilliant bargain basement bag !!!
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Lovely book; I heard the sad news that Arthur Clarke of Norwich (‘Nobby’ as known to John Wilson) passes away last week.
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Just Ordered it!
Thanks for letting us know.
Mr B
Thanks for letting us know.
Mr B
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