Lives of the Hunted, Containing a True Account of the Doings of Five Quadrupeds & Three Birds

Ernest Thompson Seton

Published by David Nutt, London, 1904

About this Item

A beautifully illustrated volume of short stories about man's relationship with animals, in a full morocco signed binding, and from the library of the Countess of Ilchester. The fifth impression of author and wildlife artist Ernest Thompson Sefton's collection of short stories, illustrated throughout, and in an attractive signed binding from Harrison.Illustrated with thirty plates, and numerous vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.A collection of eight short stories, each one presenting a message about the importance of the relationship between humans and animals. Five of the stories here relate to four legged creatures, and three to birds.A continuation to the author's previous popular publication, 'Wild Animals I Have Known'.With the bookplate of Helen Mary Theresa, Countess of Ilchester, to the front pastedown. A number of photographic portraits of the Countess are held in the National Portrait Gallery. In a signed morocco binding by Harrison. Externally, lovely, with a touch of rubbing to back strip head and tail. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with handling marks throughout, most concentrated to the start of the work. Small closed tear to head of page 13. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 858F44

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lives of the Hunted, Containing a True ...

Publisher: David Nutt, London

Publication Date: 1904

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Ernest Thompson Seton

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Book Type: book