This handsome Premier Press limited edition of The Still-Hunter brings Theodore S. Van Dyke’s classic fieldcraft wisdom to life for modern readers and sporting-history enthusiasts. First serialized in the 1880s, Van Dyke’s essays transformed how hunters understood deer behavior and the patient art of “still hunting.”
This 1989 fine-press reissue features Carl Rungius illustrations, gilt page edges, and a rich faux-leather binding that feels at home in a study or lodge. A beautifully produced, photo-verified edition—ready for reading, gifting, or display.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Book
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Size: 8 × 6 × 2 inches
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Material: Faux leather boards, gilt-edged pages
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Color: Warm saddle-brown with gold stamping
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Origin or Maker: The Premier Press, Camden, South Carolina
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Year or Era: 1989
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GENRE: Hunting / Sporting Essays
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Language / Pages: English / 390 pages
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: Limited Edition — Copy #1171 of 3000
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Dust Jacket: Not provided (publisher-issued faux-leather binding; no dust jacket produced)
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Black-and-white illustrations by Carl Rungius
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Extras: Gilt page edges, satin ribbon marker, decorative endpapers
Condition Grade: Near Fine
Notes: Binding is tight and square. Gilt edges bright with only minimal micro-rubbing visible in strong light. Boards clean and richly colored with sharp gilt stamping. Interior pages crisp, clean, and free of marks. A beautifully preserved collector’s copy.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: Theodore S. Van Dyke
Van Dyke (1842–1923) was an American outdoorsman and writer whose vivid essays on fieldcraft and wildlife behavior influenced generations of hunters and naturalists. His work remains a touchstone for readers who appreciate careful observation, patience, and the art of moving through the landscape with intention.
A handsome limited edition that’s equally rewarding to read and display—add it to your shelf while it’s here.
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