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The Chace, A Poem: To which is added Hobbinol, or the Rural Games

The Chace, A Poem: To which is added Hobbinol, or the Rural Games

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The Chace, A Poem: To which is added Hobbinol, or the Rural Games

by Somervile, William

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Birmingham: Printed by Robert Martin [at the Baskerville Press], 1767. First Baskerville edition. 199 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary calf, hinges cracked. Very good. First Baskerville edition. 199 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The first book issued during Robert Martin's lease of the Baskerville Press. Biscotti, Six Centuries of Foxhunting, p. 347 (note)

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Title
The Chace, A Poem: To which is added Hobbinol, or the Rural Games
Author
Somervile, William
Format/Binding
199 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
Book Condition
Used - Contemporary calf, hinges cracked. Very good
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Edition
First Baskerville edition
Publisher
Printed by Robert Martin [at the Baskerville Press]
Place of Publication
Birmingham
Date Published
1767
Keywords
Foxhunting
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Calf
Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
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In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...

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