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, &c.&c
by Scrope, William
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- Hardcover
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- Condition
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edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
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About This Item
John Murray, London, 1838. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fair. John Murray, London, 1838. 1st Edition . Fair. First edition of this classic. 8vo, Xviii + 436pp, illustrated by engravings & lithographs after paintings by Edwin & Charles Landseer, & by the author. Quarter leather binding with blue cloth boards, binding worn & bumped particularly at spine (see pictures). Ex library with bookplates etc on front pastedown & endpapers, stamp on first page, number on spine, no other obvious library markings. Inner book has occasional grubby marks, pencil annotations & chipping, tear to one page (see picture).
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- 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, &c.&c
- Author
- Scrope, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray, London
- Date Published
- 1838
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- DEER HUNTING, STALKING, SCOTLAND, SCOTTISH SPORT, COUNTRY PURSUITS, FIELD SPORT
- Bookseller catalogs
- Scottish Interest;
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