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by Francis Henry Salvin and William Brodrick., Includes index., Rare copy of the first edition of a complete and important treatise on the art of falconry by Francis Henry Salvin (1817-1904), in which he describes the various species of birds used in England, both hawks and falcons. The treatise is illustrated with 24 lithographes by William Brodrick (1814-1888). The stones for the first edition were destroyed after publication so the plates for the second edition (London, 1873) had to be redrawn. Front cover with small wormhole; some dampstaining not affecting images; first plate loosening. Very good copy., Main Heritage Shelves General, SK321 .S25 1855, Book, Item-ID: i17066992, BIB-ID: 1525365 |
