THE ART AND SPORT OF FALCONRY. By George Kotsiopoulos.
1999 1st edition. 8vo (144 x 220mm). Pp120. Two-colour plates, b/w illustrations, bibliogrpahy, pictorial end-papers. Blind-stamped titles to puce, paper-covered boards, spine titled in gilt.
A translation into English of three early works on falconry. 1. The Treatise on Falconry of King Dancus. 2. The Treatise on Falconry of Albertus Magnus. 3. A Fragment of an Anglo-Norman Treatise on Falconry. These are preceded by "A short bibliography of falconry," actually a selection from the author's own library. (Swift 321.01). Later reprinted, with additional material, in FALCONRY UNCOMMON.
A translation into English of three early works on falconry. 1. The Treatise on Falconry of King Dancus. 2. The Treatise on Falconry of Albertus Magnus. 3. A Fragment of an Anglo-Norman Treatise on Falconry. These are preceded by "A short bibliography of falconry," actually a selection from the author's own library. (Swift 321.01). Later reprinted, with additional material, in FALCONRY UNCOMMON.
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| Author | Kotsiopoulos (George). (1928-2003). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 58043 |
| ISBN | B0006BMV96. |
| Book Description | Presentation inscription to a previous owner but a good copy in chipped and worn dust-wrapper. Bookplate of falconry book collector, Count Umberto Caproni di Taliedo. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1969 |
| Publisher | Argonaut Inc., Publishers. |
| Place | Chicago. |