collyns charles palk bathurst l j (2 Ergebnisse)

Vellum. Zustand: Good. E. Caldwell (illustrator). An illustrated limited edition study on the hunting of red deer in Somerset and Devon, one of only two hundred and fifty edition de luxe. A limited edition de luxe of two hundred and fifty copies, of which this is numbered one hundred and sixty.'Notes on the Chase of the Wild Red Deer' looks into the history of wild red deer hunting in Devon and Somerset, a popular work which was first published in 1862.Illustrated with a frontispiece, seven plates, and in-text illustrations,Written by Charles Palk Collyns, this edition edited by L. J. Bathurst.This edition illustrated by E. Caldwell.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's quarter vellum binding, with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. A little discolouration and light marks to the spine, as is usual with a vellum binding. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards, including a ring mark to the front board. Fading to the head and tail of the front board, and to the tail of the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good. book.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. E. Caldwell (illustrator). A fascinating history of deer hunting in the South-West of England. Illustrated with numerous illustrations of Wild Red Deer by E. Caldwell, this work offers a insight into eighteenth and nineteenth century hunting practises. A limited edition copy, this being one of 1000 copies printed. Rebacked, with original boards and backstrips preserved. Written by Charles Palk Collyns, edited by L. J. Bathurst. This work of sporting history discusses the chasing of Wild Red Deer in Devon and Somerset, in particular this work explores the history of the sport from the years 1780 to 1860. Offering an insight into this breed of deer and the history of the hunt, this work also features notable anecdotes and instances of Deer hunts of the past. Previous owner ink inscription to the front endpaper. Illustrated with numerous vignettes throughout and 8 full page plates by E. Caldwell. Collated complete. Rebacked with the original cloth backstrip preserved. Externally lightly rubbed to the spine and extremities. The odd handling mark to the front and rear boards. Offsetting to the front and rear endpapers. Ink inscription to the front endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with light age toning and light spots to the tissue guards, and the occasional spot to several pages. Very Good. book.