Sporting : embellished by large engravings and vignettes illustrative of British field sports

NIMROD [pseud. of Charles James Apperley]

Verlag: A.H. Baily & Co, 1838

Beschreibung

1838 NIMROD British Field Sports HUNTING Art Horses Dogs Illustrated ENORMOUS Charles Apperley, more commonly known as Nimrod, was a Welsh sportsman and writer who published important works on fox hunting. One of his best works was British Field Sports a book of hunting, chase sports, and dogs and animals. Like many of Nimrod s books, this work contains exquisite illustrations depicting horse riding, hunting scenes, game animals, and much more. Item number: #19096 Price: $599 NIMROD [pseud. of Charles James Apperley] Sporting : embellished by large engravings and vignettes illustrative of British field sports London : A.H. Baily & Co., 1838. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [8], viii, 144 o 21 full-page engravings, plus engraved frontispiece and title page Provenance: Armorial bookplate William Taylor Copeland o William Taylor Copeland, MP, Alderman (1797 1868) was a British businessman (the head of Spode Copeland porcelain potteries partnership) and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London and a Member of Parliament. The family traces its descent back to John of Copeland, also referred to as John de Coupland, who in 1346 captured the King of Scotland at the Battle of Neville's Cross. Motto: BENIGNO NUMINE Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Green cloth Size: ~15in X 11.25in (38cm x 28.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 19096 Photos available upon request. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 19096

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Sporting : embellished by large engravings ...

Verlag: A.H. Baily & Co

Erscheinungsdatum: 1838

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine

Auflage: 1st Edition