A TREATISE OF MODERN FALCONRY. By James Campbell, Esq. Edited with a new postscript by Walter A. Huston.
(1773) 2003 new edition. 8vo (146 x 222mm). Pp133. Engraved plate. Appendix, postscript and notes by Walter Huston. Quarter-bound brown leather over green cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt. One of only 75 quarter-bound leather copies.
This new edition has been reset with modern spelling, and occasional notes from the editor, Walter Huston. Includes a useful chapter by Huston explaining the ingredients of Campbell's herbal cures. References, postscript and Notes on editing by Huston. Huston omits the Rev. A. Gillies' original preface and introduction of 117 pages, in which "the proportion of nonsense increases page by page". This quarter-leather bound edition is limited to only 75 numbered copies.
This new edition has been reset with modern spelling, and occasional notes from the editor, Walter Huston. Includes a useful chapter by Huston explaining the ingredients of Campbell's herbal cures. References, postscript and Notes on editing by Huston. Huston omits the Rev. A. Gillies' original preface and introduction of 117 pages, in which "the proportion of nonsense increases page by page". This quarter-leather bound edition is limited to only 75 numbered copies.
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16574
Author | Campbell (James). |
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Book Code | 16574 |
ISBN | 1888357150 / 1888357150. |
Book Description | Fine copy. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 2003 |
Publisher | Western Sporting Publications. |
Place | Ranchester, Wyoming. |