[Lawrence, John, writing as William Henry Scott]. [British Field Sports; Embracing Practical Instruction in Shooting, Hunting, Coursing, Racing, Cocking, Fishing, etc.]. Sherwood, Neely & Jones], [London, 1820.

Price: US$44.00 + shipping

Description: Pp. 345-615 + many full-page engraved plates and smaller engravings. Bookplate. VOLUME 2 only (of 2) of this potpourri of information about hunting, racing, and other British outdoor sport; includes a section on Arabian horses. Bound from the original separate issues, without the original covers. Sold as is; priced accordingly. Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate. Fair (covers loosening) but internally nice and clean Hardcover (half leather, marbled boards)

Seller: Robin Bledsoe, Bookseller (ABAA), Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.

Scott, William Henry. British Field Sports; Embracing Practical Instructions in Shooting--Hunting--Coursing--Racing--Cocking--Fishing, &c. With Observations on the Breaking and Training of Dogs and Horses; Also the Management of Fowling Pieces, and All Other Sporting Implements. Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, London, 1820.

Price: US$1600.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Extra-illustrated. 8vo. 24.5 by 16 cm. xi, [1], 615, [1] pp. With 48 engraved plates, or 14 more than called for, and nine of the added plates are hand-colored. In addition, numerous woodcuts interspersed through text (generally chapter headers and footers). Bound in full morocco by Riviere & Son. TEG. Spine sunned, as is part of rear cover. Occasional light foxing.

Seller: White Fox Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.