Instructions to Young Sportsmen, with directions for the choice, care, and management of guns; hints for the preservation of game; and instructions for shooting wildfowl. To which is added, a concise abridgement of the Principal Game Laws

Hawker, Peter, Lt. Col

Published by Printed for J. Johnson and Co., St. Paul's Church-Yard, London, 1814

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First edition. xv, [i], 150 pp. C. Wood, Printer, Poppin's Court, Fleet Street. 1 vols. 12mo. One of the great shooting classics, originally written and printed for private distribution and rare in any condition. "In terms of technical expertise and practical directions on shooting it was way ahead of its time, and remained so for thirty years" Chute. Schwerdt I, p. 234; Phillips 373; Chute 284 ("Very scarce") Nineteenth century mottled calf gilt, marbled endsheets, t.e.g. Finely rebacked preserving spine. Very good, fresh copy. Ink owner signature to binder s blank xv, [i], 150 pp. C. Wood, Printer, Poppin's Court, Fleet Street. 1 vols. 12mo. Seller Inventory # 314024

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Title: Instructions to Young Sportsmen, with ...

Publisher: Printed for J. Johnson and Co., St. Paul's Church-Yard, London

Publication Date: 1814

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First edition.