TIDE'S ENDING. By 'B.B.' Illustrated by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford, F.R.S.A., A.R.C.A. 1950 First edition.

1950 1st edition. 4to (190 x 254mm). Ppxii,244. Colour plates and b/w woodcut illustrations by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford. Binding B - Red cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt and decorated with gilt wavy lines.

"Wildfowling is the last great sport where man and bird, wind and water come together in a unique experience. No one captures the magic of the saltings and marshes, the majesty of dawn and the shining peace of evening better than 'BB'". Most certainly one of BB's finest and most collectible books. This is a copy of Binding C - Plain blue-grey cloth with gilt titles, author's and publisher's names to the spine and no other decoration. Internally it appears identical to other first edition copies seen. Perhaps produced as a remainder issue in a cheaper binding.