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Notitia Venatica. A treatise on fox-hunting embracing the gneneral management of hounds.
by VYNER, Robert T
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
1892. John C. Nimmo. 1892. 8vo. Original red cloth, blocked in gilt and black to front, gilt lettering to spine; pp. xxii + 406, 12 handp-coloured plates by Henry Alken and others; previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown with inscription to flyleaf, spine sunned, a little faint foxing mainly to title page, very good. New edition, enlarged by William Blew. A handsome reissue of this classic work on fox-hunting, the first with these colourful illustrations.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Henry Sotheran Ltd.
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2114286
- Title
- Notitia Venatica. A treatise on fox-hunting embracing the gneneral management of hounds.
- Author
- VYNER, Robert T
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1892
Terms of Sale
Henry Sotheran Ltd.
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About the Seller
Henry Sotheran Ltd.
Biblio member since 2018
London, London
About Henry Sotheran Ltd.
Founded in York in 1761 and established in London on 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history.For over 250 years we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors. Throughout our history we have prided ourselves on the quality and condition of our books and our friendly service.Our premises just off Piccadilly in the heart of London's West End are spacious and elegantly appointed and we welcome regular clients and passers-by alike to wander in and browse in a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.
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