RAWSTORNE, Lawrence; PARKER, Eric (introduces); RAWLINS, T. J. (illustrates)

[Shooting] Gamonia: or, The Art of Preserving Game; and an Improved Method of making Plantations and Covers explained and illustrated [Edition de Luxe]

London: Herbert Jenkins, 1929. Limited Edition. Morocco. Deluxe Facsimile Edition, limited to 125 copies, of "the first treatise devoted solely to the subject of pheasant rearing, covert shooting, and the management of woodlands for the special purpose of preserving game." (from the preface) Publisher's green morocco with gilt borders; top edge gilt, others untrimmed. Royal 8vo (258 x 220mm): 256pp, with 15 color plates after J. T. Rawlins by A. W. Reeve and others. Frontispiece lightly spotted, but an excellent, wide-margined example, tightly bound and clean throughout. For first edition, see: Tooley 393. Abbey (Life) 392. Prideaux, p. 348. Schwerdt II, 127 ("an esteemed book . . . [with] unusually attractive" shooting scenes). Franklin, pp 44-45 ("very charming and excellent illustrations"). Fine. Item #BB2560

Originally published, in 1837, by the incomparable Rudolph Ackermann. This new edition reproduces the original text as well as the 15 color plates, and is introduced by Eric Parker, shooting editor of "The Field." N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

Price: $274.00