THE ART OF DEER-STALKING... By William Scrope. First edition.
1838 1st edition. Large 8vo (170 x 264mm). Ppxx,436. Engraved plates by Sir Edwin and Charles Landseer. Green pictorial cloth gilt.
Full title:- "The Art of Deer-Stalking; Illustrated by a narrative of a few days' sport in the Forest of Atholl, with some account of the nature and habits of red deer, and a short description of the Scotch forests; legends; superstitions; stories of poachers and freebooters, etc., etc. By William Scrope, Esq., F.L.S., and member of the Academy of San' Luca, Rome. Illustrated by engravings and lithographs, after paintings by Edwin and Charles Landseer, Esqrs., and by the author". * Water-staining to the lower part of the text throughout. Lacking one plate - the frontispiece - but otherwise complete and plates in very good condition. Newly recased in original green pictorial cloth, gilt, rather used and slightly stained.
Full title:- "The Art of Deer-Stalking; Illustrated by a narrative of a few days' sport in the Forest of Atholl, with some account of the nature and habits of red deer, and a short description of the Scotch forests; legends; superstitions; stories of poachers and freebooters, etc., etc. By William Scrope, Esq., F.L.S., and member of the Academy of San' Luca, Rome. Illustrated by engravings and lithographs, after paintings by Edwin and Charles Landseer, Esqrs., and by the author". * Water-staining to the lower part of the text throughout. Lacking one plate - the frontispiece - but otherwise complete and plates in very good condition. Newly recased in original green pictorial cloth, gilt, rather used and slightly stained.
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19518
| Author | Scrope (William). (1772-1852). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 19518 |
| ISBN | B001AW40MG. |
| Book Description | Recased in original cloth. Staining throughout. Lacks frontispiece*. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1838 |
| Publisher | John Murray. |
| Place | London. |