Partridge Rambles in which the author sets forth his reasons why he prefers to hunt that noble bird without the use of a dog. Together with some hints to those who might like to take up that fascinating sport
Published by Privately Printed, [United States], 1937
- First Edition
- Signed
- Used



Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA
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Condition: Used
US$ 750.00
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First edition [printed in an edition of 250 copies (see Biscotti, p. 83)]. Inscribed to "James C. White from Author". Frontispiece drawing of author from back. 32 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Anecdotal history of partridge hunting in New Hampshire by a long-time sportsman: "I hope I shall have many more years to wander slowly through the covers, in the hopes of seeing a partridge. Whether or not I carry him home makes some difference but not much." OCLC locates copies at Harvard and Utica College. Biscotti, p. 83 (recording a limitation of 250 copies); Heller 2:622 (edition of only 100 copies) Original quarter brown cloth and tan boards, label on upper board. Almost fine Frontispiece drawing of author from back. 32 pp. 1 vols. 12mo First edition [printed in an edition of 250 copies (see Biscotti, p. 83)]. Inscribed to "James C. White from Author".
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Partridge Rambles in which the author sets forth his reasons why he prefers to hunt that noble bird without the use of a dog. Together with some hints to those who might like to take up that fascinating sport
- Author
- [Claflin, William Henry, Jr.]
- Publisher
- Privately Printed, [United States]
- Publication year
- 1937
- Signed
- Signed
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Sports & Games
James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA
New York, NY, U.S.A.
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