By Alys F. Serrell; Frances Slaughter [ed.]
Edinburgh   William Blackwood and Sons
9" by 6" x, 255pp.
A first edition copy of this illustrated collection of hunting anecdotes, with particular references to hounds and terriers.
By Alys F. Serrell; Frances Slaughter [ed.]

1904 With Hound and Terrier in the Field: Hunting Reminiscences

Edinburgh   William Blackwood and Sons
9" by 6" x, 255pp.
A first edition copy of this illustrated collection of hunting anecdotes, with particular references to hounds and terriers.
£65.00
: 0.75kgs / : 922M10

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First Edition, Illustrated

The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding.

Illustrated with a frontispiece and fifty-three further plates. Collated, complete.

Alys F. Serrell's book of hunting anecdotes, with reminiscences of terriers, bloodhounds, and particularly the Blackmore Vale hounds at work. This collection of sketches was edited by Frances Slaughter. The poem 'The Lame Old Huntsman by His Fireside' is included to the rear.

Condition

In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart though slightly faded, more so to the spine. Faint marks to the boards. Shelf wear to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Front hinge is slightly strained but remains firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean except for the odd handling mark.

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