The Hare; or, Hunting Incompatible with Humanity

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Verlag: Vernor and Hood, London, 1799

Beschreibung

The very scarce first edition of this late eighteenth century tract arguing against fox-hunting, 'written as a stimulus to youth towards a proper treatment of animals'. Arranged in two books and twenty-two chapters, this is a charming defence of the hare.With a number of engraved vignette head and tail pieces.ESTC reference T108106.Lacking half title and engraved frontispiece.With two leaves of advertisements to the rear.Inscriptions to front and rear pastedown, and title page. In calf-backed marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to back strip head and tail, with losses to paper at board perimeters. Discolouration to boards. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Notations to front and rear pastedown. Lacking front free endpaper, frontispiece and half title. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page, with small hole to title page. Pages significantly age toned, with scattered spotting. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 849F11

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Hare; or, Hunting Incompatible with ...

Verlag: Vernor and Hood, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1799

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book