Track Fox: First Edition (1 results)
More imagesPublished by G. Wilkins, Derby, England, 1816
- Hardcover
- First Edition
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Condition: Good. First edition. An intriguing world into the world of 18th century fox hunting in England, documented in diary format and logs from 1791 to 1800, with brief descriptions of the chase, victory and defeat. Condition: Good, Ex-library with markings. Scarce in its original binding. Quarndon is a village in the south…of the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. The surrounding terrain was a popular destination for fox hunting in England's past. Many tourists throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries also visited the chalybeate springs within and next to its wellhouse. BOOK INFO A Diary of the Quorndon Hunt was published in 1816 in Derby, England by G. Wilkins. It was printed by subscription. The publication of the book is near where the series of fox hunts took place outlined in the book. First edition. In its original 1/2 cloth over paper pastedown boards. Leaves are uncut and, therefore, with extra-wide bottom margin of 1.25". Octavo, 8" x 5.25". Collated and complete: iv, 5-220 pp. CONDITION REPORT The book is in Good condition. Ex-library. Exterior and binding: Heavily worn and rubbed boards, edges and corners. Faded cloth spine and paper-covered boards. Sticker removal stain on spine. Paper edges uncut and leaf size varies. Binding strained in a few places, spine lean. Interior: Ex-library markings: bookplate of City of Nottingham Public Libraries in England on front pastedown. along with some pencil writing; bookplate removal remnants on FFEP along with bookseller info in pencil; head of title page with embossed library stamp; library ink stamp on recto of title page with date of 8-63 and signature of librarian? Text itself is on lightly toned pages. Finger soiling along margins, some light and scattered foxing, some small marginal tears and a few chips of paper loss, not affecting text. A few smudges. All in all, an interesting diary of a series of hound-driven fox hunts over a 10-year-period in 18th century rural England. Original modest cloth and paper covered boards.
