1810 THOUGHTS ON HUNTING By William Beckford

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1810

THOUGHTS ON HUNTING
By William Beckford

KEY DETAILS
Condition: Very Good
Format: Hardcover, Octavo (Standard) (8vo 6 × 9 in 152 × 229 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Published By: James Cundee, 1810
Language: English
Collation: pp. 482
Dust Jacket: None, as issued, No Jacket
SKU: BTETM0001579
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request

CONDITION, COLLATION & COPY NOTES
Please see Photos as part of condition report.

SYNOPSIS
Thoughts on Hunting in a Series of Familiar Letters to a Friend by William Beckford 1810 This is an early copy of this classic book on hunting. It is hard backed fully leather bound in calf and the spine is profusely decorated with gilt in each segment between the ridges. The front has a double line of gilt around it and impressed decoration. Even the edges of the boards are decorated with gilt cross banding at the corners. The end papers are marbled and so are the page edges. The book is illustrated with beautiful engravings by the famous engraver, Scott after the equally famous artist James Barrenger. There is also a pull out plan for stables. 8 1/2 ins x 5 1/2 ins 314 pages.

1810

THOUGHTS ON HUNTING
By William Beckford

KEY DETAILS
Condition: Very Good
Format: Hardcover, Octavo (Standard) (8vo 6 × 9 in 152 × 229 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Published By: James Cundee, 1810
Language: English
Collation: pp. 482
Dust Jacket: None, as issued, No Jacket
SKU: BTETM0001579
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request

CONDITION, COLLATION & COPY NOTES
Please see Photos as part of condition report.

SYNOPSIS
Thoughts on Hunting in a Series of Familiar Letters to a Friend by William Beckford 1810 This is an early copy of this classic book on hunting. It is hard backed fully leather bound in calf and the spine is profusely decorated with gilt in each segment between the ridges. The front has a double line of gilt around it and impressed decoration. Even the edges of the boards are decorated with gilt cross banding at the corners. The end papers are marbled and so are the page edges. The book is illustrated with beautiful engravings by the famous engraver, Scott after the equally famous artist James Barrenger. There is also a pull out plan for stables. 8 1/2 ins x 5 1/2 ins 314 pages.

Very Good -  Please see photos as part of condition report