The Art of Deer-Stalking; Illustrated by a Narrative of a Few Days' Sport in the Forest of Atholl,; with some account of the Nature and Habits of Red Deer, and a short description of the Scottish Forests; legends; Superstitions; Stories of Poachers and Freebooters, &c
by SCROPE, William
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London: John Murray, 1839. hardcover. very good. Frontispiece and extra illustrated title page. With 11 additional sepia toned lithograph plates; other figures in the text. xix, [i], 440 pages. Tall 8vo, professionally re-cased, with original pictorial green cloth covers and spine preserved. London: John Murray, 1839. A New Edition. Very good copy with preliminary pages lightly foxed; bookplate, corners rubbed and spine somewhat sunned.<br/> <br/>
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- The Art of Deer-Stalking; Illustrated by a Narrative of a Few Days' Sport in the Forest of Atholl,; with some account of the Nature and Habits of Red Deer, and a short description of the Scottish Forests; legends; Superstitions; Stories of Poachers and Freebooters, &c
- Author
- SCROPE, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
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- 1
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1839
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