Denys Watkins-Pitchford "BB": 'Recollections of a 'Longshore...

Hammer

£75

Denys Watkins-Pitchford "BB": 'Recollections of a 'Longshore Gunner', Ipswich, Boydell Press, 1976, 1st edition, D.J. Watkins-Pitchford autograph postcard signed to Edward Askwith, dated Nov. 6 1976, in response to a typed letter from Edward Askwith to Watkins-Pitchford dated 1st November 1976, content re a review of 'Recollections of a Longshore Gunner' by John Humphreys (1939-2012), both loosely inserted, full page b/w scraper board ills. by BB throughout, original cloth gilt, dust wrapper.

From the estate of John Humphreys (1939-2012), distinguished sporting and countryside author who wrote for Shooting Times for more than 40 years – for much of that time contributing the weekly ‘Country Gun’ column. He was a much loved character of the shooting community who dedicated his life to the promotion of shooting, fishing and the countryside.