Letters from an Old Sportsman to a Young One. By A. Henry Higginson with a forward by Redmond C. Stewart and illustrated by Lionel Edwards. Published in Garden City, New York by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc. 1929, 249 pp, 6x10'', hardcover binding.
In good condition. Covers and spine have some age-related wear. Pages have some age-related toning. Hinges are in good condition and pages are well-supported throughout. Edges of pages have some age-related wear. Illustrations, including the one pictured in the back of the book, are in good condition and clear to see. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
Alexander Henry Higginson was a fox hunter and the son of Henry Lee Higginson, an American businessman and founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This book is the thirty-sixth of two hundred and one copies of the first publication, as noted in the back of the book and pictured here. It is also signed by the author. This book details his experience in fox hunting while offering perspective and advice for the younger generations who might have an interest in the sport.
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