The Art of Falconry.
by Lascelles, The Hon Gerald:
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Neville Spearman, 1971 New edition of title originally published in 1892 . HB. Black cloth lettered in gilt to spine, and pictorial dustjacket with painted image of hawk on glove to front. 163pp plus index. With b&w illustrations in plates and text by George Lodge (reproductions of his paintings of various falconry birds), as well as some engravings and photographic reproductions (note that most of the images are by Lodge, (who was an excellent artist) but this edition does not seem to have all the illustrations (eg by Charlton and Moore) that featured in the original Badminton Library edition. A Fine copy in a Very Good jacket , which has light browning.
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31812
- Title
- The Art of Falconry.
- Author
- Lascelles, The Hon Gerald:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Neville Spearman, 1971
- Bookseller catalogs
- Sport;
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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