Thoughts on Hunting in a Series of Familiar Letters to a Friend

Peter Beckford

Verlag: E. Easton, London, 1782

Beschreibung

A handsomely bound copy of this work on hunting, written as a series of letters to a friend. By Sir Peter Beckford, an eighteenth-century hunting enthusiast. Handsomely rebound in half speckled calf with vellum corners.An insightful work on hunting methods, tips, and opinions, written as a series of letters to a friend, a casual style. A perceptive look into eighteenth-century hunting practices.Written by Dorset-based landowner and hunting enthusiast, Sir Peter Beckford (1740-1811). He was a British landowner, hunstman, writer and patron. He wrote several works on his thoughts of hunting.Containing a beautiful illustrated frontispiece and two plates to the rear depicting a hunting lodge, as called for.This copy came from the library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire, the previous home of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). She was an English socialite and through her mother was the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII.ESTC Citation No. T93430 Handsomely rebound in speckled calf with vellum to the corners and marbled boards. Externally, very smart, with some minor shelf wear only. Internally, hinges are strained but firm. Evidence of prior tape repairs to the pastedowns and free-endpapers. Scattered spots to the first and last few pages, but otherwise pages generally clean throughout. Very Good Indeed.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 795J6

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Thoughts on Hunting in a Series of Familiar Letters to a Friend
• Verlag: E. Easton, London
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1782
• Einband: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Zustand: Very Good Indeed
• Buchtyp: book