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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Rowland Ward, F.Z.S.

The Sportsman's Handbook to Practical Collecting, Preserving, and Artistic Setting-Up of Trophies and Specimens

To Which is Added A Synoptical Guide to the Hunting Grounds of the World

Published: Rowland Ward, London, 1891

Edition: Sixth edition

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1 volume.

Publishers brown leather cover.

Gilt title with large gilt vignette of rhino heads.

Large gilt vignette of antlers to the rear cover.

xii, 145 pages + dedication page.

Unpaginated addendum of all things taxidermy at rear.

Full-page plates + in-text illustrations.

Fold-out plate of tiger skin laid out for preserving.

A lovely copy of this famous work. 

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 19.5 x 13 cm.
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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