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Three bright first editions from the Lonsdale Library concerning fishing and hunting. A collection of three volumes from 'The Lonsdale Library of Sports, Games, and Pastimes,' under general editorial guidance of the Earl of Lonsdale, K.G., G.C.V.O., D.L., and Mr. Eric Parker. Three first trade editions featuring numerous figures in text and one hundred and fifty full page plates, four in colour. Collated, complete.A collection comprised of the following titles: Vol. II Trout and Fishing from All Angles by Eric Taverner, with a chapter on trout scales by G Herbert Nall, and 'The Legal Aspect of Fishing' by Alban Bacon; Vol. III Shooting by Moor, Field and Shore. A Practical Guide to Modern Methods by Eric Parker, Leslie Sprake, Major Portal, Major Pollard, and others; Vol. VII: Foxhunting by Sir Charles Frederick, Cecil Aldin, James Andrews, and others. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Previous owner's gift inscription to the front free endpaper, undated. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Featuring numerous figures in text and one hundred and fifty full page plates, four in colour. Collated, complete. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 805A63
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