1810
THOUGHTS ON HUNTING
By William Beckford
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.
Binding: 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.
Collation: pp. 482
Language: English
Published By: James Cundee,
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - .
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
SKU: BTETM0001579
1810
THOUGHTS ON HUNTING
By William Beckford
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.
Binding: 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.
Collation: pp. 482
Language: English
Published By: James Cundee,
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - .
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
SKU: BTETM0001579
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