The Analysis of the Hunting Field; being a Series of Sketches of the Principal Characters that Compose One, the Whole Forming a Slight Souvenir of the Season, 1845-6

Surtees, Robert Smith

ISBN 10: 0948560118 / ISBN 13: 9780948560118

Published by Self Published, Somerset, England, 1989

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Description: Introduction by Lord Denham. Color frontis plus six additional color plate by H Alken, plus forty-three illustrations on wood, engraved by Cook and Co. The preface declares that ''the following papers appeared in 'Bell's Life in London', Sporting paper, during last season, and independently of their reference to foxhunting generally, form a slight Souvenir of that extremely favourable winter -- the best hunting one in the author' recollection; as such, he respectfully dedicates them to his brother sportsmen.'' This was originally published in 1846. BINDING/CONDITION: burgundy cloth with gilt; the vignette and device stamped in gilt is repeated on the rear cover, but blind-stamped. Very Good condition. small 4to (10.25 inches tall). 326 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Analysis of the Hunting Field; being a Series of Sketches of the Principal Characters that Compose One, the Whole Forming a Slight Souvenir of the Season, 1845-6
• Publisher: Self Published, Somerset, England
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0948560118
• ISBN 13: 9780948560118
• Binding: Hardbound
• Edition: Reprint Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sports and Outdoor Activities

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Synopsis

The Whole Forming A Slight Souvenir Of The Season, 1845-46. With 13 Plates And 43 Illustrations In The Text.