570 pages, 10pp advs, text and full page illus from drawings, some foxing to first few pages, publishers green cloth, gilt title to upper board with pheasant vignette. the book is divided into 4 sections, Winged Game, Ground Game, Vermin, Miscellanea, much of the work covers trapping and vermin control. "It is the first book to give detailed instructions for the shoot owner and keeper on game" Chute 78.

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Title: Practical Game Preserving: Containing The Fullest Directions For Rearing And Preserving Both Winged And Ground Game, And Destroying Vermin
Publisher: L Upcott Gill nd circa 1884
Publication Date: 1884
Edition: 1st Edn,

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Specialising in antiquarian and second hand field sports and angling books, also a good selection of rare and collectable general books. We do have a shop, opening hours are erratic

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All books are described as accuratley as possible.Bookplates and minor inscriptions are ignored in the description.Unless otherwise stated all books are published in London,8vo in original bindings and in very good condition.If for any reason the description does not match the condition,a full refund will be given if the book is returned within one week of receipt.Payment by bankers draft, cheque, or credit card M/C Visa Switch and Delta.

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