Sportsman, (A.).: A Treatise on Greyhounds. With Observations on the Treatment of Disorders of them. , LONDON: Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mayor & Jones, 1819Revised and enlarged from the original 14 page pamphlet published anonymously in 1816, this 122 page booklet is the second book in English solely on the Greyhound. Frontis. of two greyhounds coursing. Bound in original boards, paper label to spine. Front hinge a little cracked and weak. The final leaf has publishers advertisements. Housed in a custom-made cloth box. Rare in any condition, this is an excellent copy. Duke of Gloucesters copy with his bookplate. Schwerdt Vol II, p.268. This booklet was republished by Thomas Gosden in 1825. (Book ref. 394 ) £ 400.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Sporting Moray Limited , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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