A SHORT DISCOURSE OF HAWKING TO THE FIELD WITH HIGH FLYING LONG WINGED HAWKES, TOGETHER WITH THE SORTING & ORDERING OF SPANIELS.

A SHORT DISCOURSE OF HAWKING TO THE FIELD WITH HIGH FLYING LONG WINGED HAWKES, TOGETHER WITH THE SORTING & ORDERING OF SPANIELS.
Author: Sherley (Sir Thomas).
Book Code: 11811
ISBN: 09619883949
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(1603) 2004 2nd edition. Archives American Falconry. Boise, Idaho.

Ppxxxiv,79. Colour plates at rear, 1/4 leather gilt. Edited & introduced by Peter Devers. Patron's Edition ltd to 175 copies. Fine in slipcase.

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"...Dedicated (as a Sommers solace) unto all such as either delight in, or hereafter shall use that Gentleman-like and pleasant recreation." The first reprint of the world's rarest falconry book! ...The third book printed on the sport in English and the first such written by a practicing falconer based on personal experience. Only a single copy of this work is known to exist. Unknown to Harting, its authorship has only recently been proved by Peter Devers. From a total edition of 625 copies. The Historian's Edition limited to 75 copies, the Patron's Edition limited to 175 copies, and the Subscriber's Edition limited to 375 copies.