Pull up a chair. Mostly Tailfeathers gathers Gene Hill’s best short pieces on bird dogs, shotguns, wild birds, and camp talk—originally written for Sports Afield.
The tone is warm, wry, and very human. With fine line drawings by Gordon M. Allen, Jr., this copy is ready for the sporting reader and the shelf of a serious collector.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Book (hardcover with dust jacket)
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Size: 9.5 × 6.5 × 0.5 in
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Color: Deep red boards with gilt bird vignette; cream/tan jacket with portrait art
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Origin or Maker: Winchester Press, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Year or Era: Text © 1971–1974; illustrations © 1975; later printing (number line shows “… 82 81”)
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Language / Pages: English, 162 pages
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Identifiers: ISBN 0-87691-167-X (regular edition); LCCN 74-16873
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Genre: Sporting essays, outdoor literature, bird dogs & upland/waterfowl
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Features: Drawings throughout by Gordon M. Allen, Jr.
Edition & Notes
Essays reprinted from Sports Afield and collected here with new art. Classic Winchester Press production—clean typography, quality paper, and generous margins.
Condition
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Grade: Very Good– (book) / Good (dust jacket)
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Book: Tight binding; clean, unmarked pages with light, even toning; corners sharp.
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Jacket: Light shelf wear with a visible smudge on the front panel, mild spine toning, and small edge wrinkles; no large losses.
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About the Author / Maker: Gene Hill
Gene Hill was a beloved outdoor essayist whose short pieces balance field craft with affection for dogs, birds, and the people who chase them. Winchester Press specialized in well-made sporting titles; Gordon M. Allen, Jr. contributes expressive drawings that fit the mood.
If you read to relax, and you like bird dogs and good company, this one earns a place on your nightstand—claim it before another sporting reader does.
Disclaimer
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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