A tour in Sutherlandshire : with extracts from the field-books of a sportsman and naturalist, vol. 2 / by Charles St. John ; with woodcuts
by St. John, Charles (1809-1856)
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About This Item
London : John Murray, 1849. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked, illustrated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age; corners lightly bumped. Scattered foxing throughout. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 1 vol. : 288 p., illustrations ; 21 cm. Notes; vol. 2 of 2. 16 pages of ""Mr. Murray's list of new publications"" at the end. Subjects; Natural history Scotland Sutherland. Fishing Scotland Sutherland. Hunting Scotland Sutherland. Sutherland (Scotland) History. Sutherland (Scotland) Description and travel. SAINT JOHN, Charles William George Great Britain. Hunting Shooting Scotland Highlands Natural History Fishing.
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- Title
- A tour in Sutherlandshire : with extracts from the field-books of a sportsman and naturalist, vol. 2 / by Charles St. John ; with woodcuts
- Author
- St. John, Charles (1809-1856)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : John Murray
- Date Published
- 1849
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