Purple Heather - Something About Guns and Shooting by "Purple Heather" Sixth Thousand

London, Alexander & Shephard, 1891. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of a unique work on guns and shooting from popular sporting writer of the time, "Purple Heather". A smart first edition of commendable shooting title. Now considered a highly prized item in the libraries of many shooting men. Written by "Purple Heather", this work brings together a variety of information of interest to shooting men, containing many useful facts and deductions. The name "Purple Heather" and his shooting journals were familiar to many avid readers of sporting journals of the day. In his first book, he delves deep into the science and technicality of guns and shooting. Including 4 pages of "Opinions of the press" to the front and 30 pages of illustrated gun advertisements to the rear. Ink inscription of previous owner to front pastedown. Bookseller"s stamp to front pastedown. In the original cloth binding, title and decoration to front board, gilt title to spine. Externally, smart. Some minor wear to the extremities and bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Slight discolouration and marking to the tail of the spine. Hinges are starting slightly. Previous owners" inscription and bookseller"s stamp to front pastedown. Blind stamp to verso of front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Final 6 pages have come away together. Page 175/6 slightly torn. Pages are slightly age-toned, otherwise are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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