Nimrod's Northern Tour, Descriptive of the Principal Hunts in Scotland and the North of England; with the Table-Talk of Distinguished Sporting Characters, and Anecdotes of Masters of Hounds, Crack Riders, and Celebrated Amateur Dragsmen

Language: English

Published by Walter Spiers, New Sporting Magazine Office, 399, Oxford Street.,, London, 1838

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First Edition. 8vo. [223 x 140 x 29 mm]. [1], 427, [5] pp. Bound in full calf, the covers with a gilt border. The spine divided into six panels by gilt tooled raised bands, with gilt compartments, green leather label to the second panel lettered in gilt, the others with deer, hound, fox and huntsman centre tools, gilt corners. The board edges tooled in gilt, turn-ins with gilt border. Marbled endleaves, marbled edges. (Board edges and spine a little rubbed, some markings to the boards). Bookplate of Oliver Collett to front pastedown. Errata page and 4pp index to rear. Occasional light foxing. A very good copy.

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Title
Nimrod's Northern Tour, Descriptive of the Principal Hunts in Scotland and the North of England; with the Table-Talk of Distinguished Sporting Characters, and Anecdotes of Masters of Hounds, Crack Riders, and Celebrated Amateur Dragsmen
Author
NIMROD [pseud]. [APPERLY (Charles James)].
Publisher
Walter Spiers, New Sporting Magazine Office, 399, Oxford Street.,, London
Publication year
1838
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition

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