The Shooter’s Guide; Or, Complete Sportsman’s Companion: Containing a Compendious View of the Game Laws; a Description of the Various Kinds of Dogs, and the Best Mode of Breeding, Rearing, and Training them, etc. By B. Thomas and printed in London for John Booth. 1820, 304 pp, 7.5”x 4.75”, 8vo, rebacked hardcover 3/4 leather.
Modern rebacking in good condition. Minimal rubbing and wear to boards spine, along with some original rubbing to boards. Ex-libris bookplate on front pastedown. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Pencil markings and marginalia, primarily at front. Includes extra plates within the text block. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
A scarce piece on the hunting of birds. Likely sold disbound, with instructions on where to bind illustrations into the text.
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