Sporting Hemispheres by Dawes (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Sporting in Both Hemispheres. By J. Dawes and printed in London by George Routledge and Co. 1858 first edition. [15] + 398 pp. 7.25" x 5". 8vo. Hardcover full cloth. In fair condition, with light scuffing to boards. Some fading to spine, along with wear to head and heel. Tear to first end page. Hinges remain in good condition, with some instances of shakiness to middle of text block. Staining to lower portion of text block, with most wear prevalent on pastedowns, end pages, and plates. Light markings. Does not include list of plates. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the author's travels and hunting excursions across Europe, Australia, India, and China.…