British Hunts and Huntsmen. In Four Volumes. Containing a short history of each fox and stag hunt in the British Isles, together with biographical records of masters past and present, and some members of each hunt, also an introductory chapter on mediaeval hunting, and articles concerning the stag, the fox, the hound, and the horse, and all subjects allied thereto. Profusely illustrated with engravings and half-tone illustrations.

Various.

Published by The Biographical Press, London, 1908

About this Item

Large quarto, 37cm x 27cm.; four volumes complete. Fine contemporary bindings of half red morocco over red cloth sides, the spines with raised bands and lettering direct in two compartments. Slight rubbing or minor wear some extremities. All joints and hinges are sound. There is some light sporadic foxing to some plates.Each volume covers a different area of the country, Ireland included. A mammoth work produced from 1908 - 1911. A VG copy. I cannot accept orders from overseas, it is just too heavy to post. UK orders will be sent in two separate parcels.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: British Hunts and Huntsmen. In Four Volumes. Containing a short history of each fox and stag hunt in the British Isles, together with biographical records of masters past and present, and some members of each hunt, also an introductory chapter on mediaeval hunting, and articles concerning the stag, the fox, the hound, and the horse, and all subjects allied thereto. Profusely illustrated with engravings and half-tone illustrations.
• Publisher: The Biographical Press, London
• Publication Date: 1908
• Language: English
• Binding: Half Leather
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good