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Kester, Jesse Y.. THE AMERICAN SHOOTER'S MANUAL, Comprising Such Plain and Simple Rules. . .. Carey, Lea & Carey: Philadelphia, 1827.

Price: US$460.00 + shipping

Description: Three full page plates, 7 x 4.25", speckled calf with black leather spine label, 249pp+ errata + ads, covers worn, skinned & stained, extremities bumped, hinges loose, contents heavily foxed, some staining at gutter near end, MISSING pp247-248, pp245-246 has portion missing with some text loss, portion of rep missing. SWAF. Second issue with "ribbon" on p235. Howes K108 says: "First American Sporting Book."

Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.

[Kester, Dr. Jesse Y.]. The American Shooter's Manual,.. Carey, Lea & Carey, Philadelphia, 1827.

Price: US$750.00 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: 251 pp. + ads, 3 plates. First edn., first state of the first Am. illustrated sporting book written by an American. Original quarter calf hardcover binding, marbeled boards, red leather label on spine, binding worn, cracks in the spine & hinges but still together, some foxing & staining to the interior but overall a good copy w/the ads & errata p. All protected by an inner cloth chemise in a brown cloth slipcase w/red leather label on the spine. The rest of the title: ".comprising, such plain & simple rules, as are necessary to introduce the inexperienced into full knowledge of all that relates to the dog, and the correct use of the gun; also a description of the game of this country. Front cover loose but not off.

Seller: Ross & Haines Old Book Co., Hudson, WI, U.S.A.

[Kester, Jesse Y.]. The American Shooter's Manual, Comprising, Such Plain and Simple Rules, as are Necessary to Introduce the Inexperienced into a Full Knowledge of All that Relates to the Dog, and the Correct Use of the Gun: Also a Description of the Game in This Country. By a Gentleman of Philadelphia County. Carey, Lea & Carey, Philadelphia, 1827.

Price: US$750.00 + shipping

Description: First Edition, second issue. 3 plates by Kearny. 249, [1] pp. plus 4 pages of ads. Errata leaf. 1 vols. 12mo. First edition of the second book on shooting printed in America and the first comprehensive manual of its kind. Henderson, p. 39; Rink 1620; American Imprints 27838; Rilings 415 "First comprehensive treatise on the subject"; Phillips, p. 211; Heller 2:692 Original speckled calf. Front joint tender, spine label perished, some paper flaws to endsheets 3 plates by Kearny. 249, [1] pp. plus 4 pages of ads. Errata leaf. 1 vols. 12mo

Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.

[Kester, Jesse Y.]. The American Shooter's Manual, Comprising, Such Plain and Simple Rules, as are Necessary to Introduce the Inexperienced into a Full Knowledge of All that Relates to the Dog, and the Correct Use of the Gun: Also a Description of the Game in this Country. By a Gentleman of Philadelphia County. Carey, Lea & Carey, Philadelphia, 1827.

Price: US$750.00 + shipping

Description: First edition, second issue, with ribbon on p. 235, line 19. 3 Plates by Kearny. 249, [1] p. plus 4 pages of ads. Errata leaf. 1 vols. 12mo. First edition of the second book on shooting printed in America and the first comprehensive manual of its kind. Henderson p. 39; Rink 1620; American Imprints 27838; Rilings 415 "First comprehensive treatise on the subject"; Heller 2:692 Contemporary speckled calf. Some waterstaining, back hinge weak 3 Plates by Kearny. 249, [1] p. plus 4 pages of ads. Errata leaf. 1 vols. 12mo First edition, second issue, with ribbon on p. 235, line 19.

Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.

KESTER, Jesse K.]. The American Shooter's Manual, comprising Such Plain and Simple Rules, as are necessary to introduce the inexperienced into a Full Knowledge of all that relates to the Dog, and the Correct Use of the Gun; also a description of the Game of This Country, By a Gentleman of Philadelphia County. Philadelphia. Carey, Lea, & Carey. 1827, 1827.

Price: US$758.14 + shipping

Description: 12mo. 18cm, first edition, second issue, xii,(13)249,(1),(3)pp., ads., with 3 engraved plates, in contemporary half calf, raised bands, black leather label, marbled boards, heraldic bookplate, in book box, brown cloth, maroon leather label, lined in marble paper, some slight edge wear, otherwise fine condition. (cgc) Howes K108. "The first American sporting book" (Howes). All former early sporting books were British imports. With illustrations by American artist Francis Kearney (1758-1837). The second issue with corrected spelling of "ribbon" on page 235. The author describes game birds and waterfowl in the Delaware Valley that surrounds Philadelphia.

Seller: J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc. (ABAC), Ottawa, ON, Canada

A Gentleman of Philadelphia County [Jesse K. Kester]. The American Shooter's Manual, comprising Such Plain and Simple Rules, as are necessary to introduce the inexperienced into a Full Knowledge of all that relates to the Dog, and the Correct Use of the Gun; also a description of the Game of This Country. Carey, Lea & Carey, Philadelphia, 1827.

Price: US$795.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Original half calf over marbled boards, gilt title, housed in custom green, felt-lined, clamshell box, (7.25 x 4.5 inches). First edition/second issue, with corrected spelling of "ribbon" on page 235. xii, (13), 249, (1), (3) pages, with errata page and publisher's adverts; illustrated with 3 engraved plates by American artist Francis Kearney (1758-1837). "The first American sporting book" (Howes) in which an American author describes describes game birds and waterfowl in the Delaware Valley that surrounds Philadelphia. Faint previous owner's signature, some light rubbing and wear, internally clean and tight. A well-preserved copy without the typical foxing. Howes K108 Size: Octavo

Seller: Books & Bidders Antiquarian Booksellers, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.

[Kester, Jesse Y.]. THE AMERICAN SHOOTER'S MANUAL, COMPRISING SUCH PLAIN AND SIMPLE RULES, AS ARE NECESSARY TO INTRODUCE THE INEXPERIENCED INTO A FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL THAT RELATES TO THE DOG, AND THE CORRECT USE OF THE GUN; ALSO A DESCRIPTION OF THE GAME OF THIS COUNTRY, BY A GENTLEMAN OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY. Carey, Lea & Carey, Philadelphia, 1827.

Price: US$850.00 + shipping

Description: 1st ed. 2nd issue. 12mo. 249pp. [1p. Errata, 3pp. ads]. Frontis., & 3 plates. Contemporary full leather with stamped black leather title label. Small pieces torn from endpapers, else very good. Howes calls this the "First American sporting book." HOWES K108.

Seller: Bartleby's Books, ABAA, Chevy Chase, MD, U.S.A.

[Kester, Jesse Y.]. The American Shooter's Manual, comprising, such plain and simple rules, as are necessary to introduce The inexperienced into a full knowledge of all that relates to The Dog, and the correct use of The Gun; also a description of the Game of this Country, by a Gentleman of Philadelphia County. Carey, Lea & Carey, Philadelphia, 1827.

Price: US$1500.00 + shipping

Description: First edition, second issue. 3 full page illustrations plus tail pieces and half page illustration with ads at rear. 1 vols. 8vo. Pioneering Work on American Sport, in Original Condition. The first illustrated American sporting book, the first sporting book written by an American, and the second sporting book to be published in America, preceded only by The Sportsman's Companion (1783), written by a British officer. At the end of the book is a series of five advertisements, the longest of which is for the Tackle Store of William B. Scull, of 96 North Third Street, Philadelphia, who offers a wide range of products including "Superfine best Blue Steel, best Kirby, and Sea Fish Hooks of all sizes, Lines of all lengths fitted for sea or river.artificial Flies for trouting.walking Stick, fly, and bottom fishing Rods, from two to six joints.with every variety of articles applicable to fishing and fowling, all of which he offers wholesale or retail.". Howes K108; Henderson p. 39; Phillips p. 211 Original boards, unopened and uncut. Some minor rubbing, boards a bit soiled, occasional light foxing; a fine and unopened copy in a brown morocco backed clamshell box and cloth chemise. With the bookplate of John M. Schiff and another 3 full page illustrations plus tail pieces and half page illustration with ads at rear. 1 vols. 8vo

Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.