Ichabod Dawks (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Gilt buckram, with striking typographical dustwrappers designed by Morison and with very extensive lettering front and back. Folio, c.pp52 uncut, binding with just a slight marking or fading at one corner, the flimsy dustwrappers with a couple of tiny 'invisible' repairs, an excellent copy of a vulnerable book more often found in poor condition and without the delicate dustwrappers. With 6 tipped-in collotype facsimiles [comprising 13pp total] + 1 other plate + various facsimile illustrations in text. ** Scarce book. 500 copies printed by Walter Lewis who took 'extraordinary trouble with the setting of the Dawks type', a typographical invention much admired by Morison. Excellent copy, with the delicate dust wrappers, of a book more usually found in poor condition. **** To confirm availability before ordering, please click the link Ask Bookseller A Question.

Nicolas Cox's compendium of hunting, hawking, fowling, and fishing lore in one of the three variant imprints published in 1697. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Contemporary boards, sympathetically rebacked with a new spine, retaining the original endpapers. Extensively provenanced: 'Ch: Parry 1742' on the front pastedown looks to be the earliest owner followed by 'Will.m Wilson' who has inscribed the title page; 'J. D. Wortley 1826' on the first flyleaf and the 20th century bookplate of 'James Fagan Scharnberg' (author of Beagling and Bassetting) opposite. One of the early owners has hand numbered the five plates - the engraved title page, a spectacular foldout plate devoted to hunting, and three further fold-out plates, generally in very good condition and preceding the relevant section of text: these are a little browned with the fowling plate showing a closed tear along its fold and fraying along the outer edge; old paper repair to verso. The book is not annotated and has varying amounts of browning to the paper stock, not usually too extensive. Noted during collation: burn hole (4mm) to Cc3 from dropped ash. Complete: [6], pp138 [i.e. 142], pp91, pp78, pp71, [1], pp90, [10], (Manwood's Forest Laws) pp102. This attractive fourth edition was acquired as part of a library of books relating to archery in the old West Riding of Yorkshire. It is Wing C6707 which includes an abridgment by Cox of John Manwood's Treatise and Discourse of the Lawes of the Forrest, first published in 1598. additional engraved title page, 4 engraved folding plates by William Dolle, preliminary advertisement leaf, dedication leaf (A3r) in uncancelled state with Norris's title as baron of Ricot, divisional title page to each part, 'A Perfect Abstract' printed in black letter, engraved title slightly soiled, and stained in gutter, first folding plate with discreet old repairs verso, second folding plate consolidated with japanese tissue along bottom edge, divisional title to part 2 mended and laid down, final leaf repaired, trimmed and mounted, early-20th-century half calf, 8vo (18.5 x 11 cm) Westwood & Satchell pp. 68-9, Wing C6707. One of three variant imprints published the same year. The fifth part, 'A Perfect Abstract of all the Forest-Laws', is an abridgment by Cox of John Manwood's Treatise and discourse of the lawes of the forrest, first published in 1598. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1710. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 1382, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 1382 1382.