BECKFORD, PETER - Thoughts on Hunting, in a series of familiar letters to a friend, by William [i.e. Peter] Beckford. Illustrated With Plates, from Original Paintings, Engraved by Mr. John Scott
London, Albion Press, printed for J. Cundee, 1810. Hard Cover, 314 p. illus. 21 cm. 10 Pls + Fldg. Pl. Ill.: Scott, John. VG-/No Jacket.¶ A treatise originally titled "Thoughts upon hare and fox ." originally printed in 1781 [from-DNB] and reprinted throughout the nineteenth century and several times in the twentieth century. It includes a serious and thorough analysis of the care and training of hounds, the folding plate being a plan of a dog kennel. ~ It is not only a hunting classic but of scientific value and has been included in the series "Manuscripta, History of Science, 18th and 19th century." OCLC/RLIn, 16 Locs. Reprinted as recently as 1951. Orig. complex gilt and blind stamped two tone calf with false raised bands and ornaments on the spine, boards rehinged, OW VG..
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