The Life of a Sportsman

Nimrod [Charles James Apperley]

Published by Methuen & Co., London, 1903

About this Item

Apperley's classic sporting work, with colour plates by Henry Alken, in a half calf Hatchards binding. The new edition of this work in a half calf binding with gilt detailing to the spine. Top edge gilt. Binder's stamp of Hatchards, 187, Piccadilly, to the verso of the front free end paper.One of Apperley's best known sporting works, written under his pseudonym "Nimrod". This work was originally published in 1842, as a celebration of country life and field sports, with many anecdotes from the popular sporting author. Illustrated with thirty-six colour plates by Henry Alken.Charles James Apperley (1777-1843) contributed a series of articles to The Sporting Magazine, covering horse races, hunt meets and other sporting events. In a half calf binding. Externally, smart and bright except for fading to the spine and a little rubbing to the upper corner of the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot throughout. Spotting to the fore edge. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 924M9

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Life of a Sportsman

Publisher: Methuen & Co., London

Publication Date: 1903

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Henry Alken

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Book Type: book