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Tooley 393; Schwerdt II, 127.- Erste Ausgabe.- 'Gamonia is valuable not only for its rarity and charm, it is the first treatise devoted solely to the subject of pheasant rearing, covert shooting, and the management of woodlands for the special purpose of preserving game. We can see much of what is (Rawstone's) mind in the treatment of the subjects he has chosen for illustration: in the quiet ridicule of the unskilled, in the hint of knowledge of how the thing could and should be done, in the cold and snow in which he likes to set his sportsmen seeking their quarry .' (aus einer Ausgabe von 1930).- Die schönen Tafeln in kräftigem Altkolorit.- Innengelenke angeplatzt, einige Blätter und Tafeln lose, S. 179/180 fehlt, 3 Blätter und 1 Tafel mit geklebten kleinen Einrissen. Zu Beginn gering fleckig.- Mit einer eigenhändigen Widmung des Verfassers für Mary Ledward, datiert 1840, auf dem ersten weißen Blatt.;$$;Hunting - Rawstorne, Lawrence. 'Gamonia: or, the art of preserving game; and an improving method of making plantations and covers. 2 parts in 1 volume. London, Ackermann, 1837. pp. I-VII, XI-XIV, pp. 18-208. with 12 (of 15) colored aquatint etchings heightened with albumen by J.T. Rawlins. Large 8°. Original olive-colored morocco binding with ornamental gilt stamping on both covers, gilt-stamped spine title and gilt head edge (edges rubbed, somewhat bumped).' 'Tooley 393; Schwerdt II, 127 - First edition - 'Gamonia is valuable not only for its rarity and charm, it is the first treatise devoted solely to the subject of pheasant rearing, covert shooting, and the management of woodlands for the special purpose of preserving game. We can see much of what is (Rawstone's) mind in the treatment of the subjects he has chosen for illustration: in the quiet ridicule of the unskilled, in the hint of knowledge of how the thing could and should be done, in the cold and snow in which he likes to set his sportsmen seeking their quarry .' (from an edition of 1930).- The beautiful plates in strong old coloring.- Inner hinges chipped, some leaves and plates loose, p. 179/180 missing, 3 leaves and 1 plate with glued small tears. Slight spotting at the beginning - With a handwritten dedication by the author to Mary Ledward, dated 1840, on the first white leaf.' Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500. Seller Inventory # 71395
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