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An Introduction to the Field Sports of France
R. O'Connor
1846
John Murray : London
7.5" by 4.5"
[7], viii-xix, [2], 2-303, [1pp]
SUMMARY
A scarce first edition work by R. O'Connor on the common field sports of France, a lovely straight grain morocco bound work.
First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
A first edition of this scarce work.
Small panel of the original cloth front board restored and adhered to the front paste down.
Half-title is present.
Illustrated with a vignette title page and the occasional ink text engraving.
An interesting volume looking into the popular field sports of France, an introductory work that looks not only into the sports themselves but the practicality of traveling to France, offering advice on passports and currency. Sports focuses on are hunting, shooting, and fishing.
By R. O'Connor.
CONDITION
In a full straight grain morocco binding. Externally, smart. Spine is a little discoloured. Light marks to the boards and spine. A small amount of wear to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Small panel of the original cloth front board restored and adhered to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with some a few light spots. Small chip to the margin of the title page.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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