Campbell, James. A treatise of modern faulconry: to which is prefixed, from authors not generally known, an introduction, shewing the practice of faulconry in certain remote times and countries.

Edinburgh, Balfour & Smellie for the author, 1773.

8vo. IV, 264 pp. With engraved plate. Contemporary half calf.

 1.800,00

First edition. The author was falconer to the Earl of Eglington. Pages 259-264 contain a glossary.

Central split to spine and joints splitting, but holding, spine ends and corners worn, rubbed. Some foxing, occasional water-staining at head, lightly browned.

Literatur

Harting 49. Schwerdt I, 93. ESTC T100896.

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