FALCONRY IN THE BRITISH ISLES. By Francis Henry Salvin and William Brodrick, B.A. Second edition, revised and enlarged.
(1855) 1873 2nd edition. 4to (200 x 290mm). Ppix,171,ii pp advertisements. 28 hand-coloured plates. Publisher's original dark green pebbled cloth, spine titled in gilt, upper board with gilt design of a falconer and cadge withing a gilt border.
"The best modern book in English on the art and practice of Falconry. The second edition is to be preferred for the emendations and additions to the text, but the illustrations to the first edition are much superior." (Harting, Bibliotheca Accipitraria, 1891).
"The best modern book in English on the art and practice of Falconry. The second edition is to be preferred for the emendations and additions to the text, but the illustrations to the first edition are much superior." (Harting, Bibliotheca Accipitraria, 1891).
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56637
| Author | Salvin (Francis Henry) and Brodrick (William). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 56637 |
| ISBN | B0017WI4QM. |
| Book Description | Generally a very good copy. Edges show slight wear and front inner hinge just starting. On the front paste-down is a small original photograph of A.E. Knox holding a 43lb salmon caught on the River Spey in October 1868. Below the photo are Knox's initial |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1873 |
| Publisher | John Van Voorst. |
| Place | London. |