Falconry in the British Isles Tapa dura - 1971

Thames Valley Press, 1971. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:0900294027

Imprint unknown, 01/08/1971 00:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in.

Imprint Unknown. Very Good. 0900294027. Thames Valley Press, bright clean copy, with dustjacket, no markings, Professional booksellers since 1981 . 1971. Hardcover.

Maidenhead: Thames Valley Press, 1971. First printed in 1855 with a second edition in 1873, this facsimile edition published in 1971. vi, 147pp. Hardback. Green cloth boards with gilt to spine. Top edge gilt. Dust jacket. Salvin & Brodrick's Falconry in the British Isles is claimed by Harting in his Bibiotheca Accipiraria as "the best modern book in English on the art and practice of falconry". Both authors were falconers of experience. One interesting aspect of their book is their enlightened attitude towards conservation. Like all old books on falconry allowances must be made by the reader for the somewhat out of date methods sometimes employed. Like most things, changes and improvements have been made and a beginner in falconry should bear this in mind. Nevertheless the book not only contains much of interest but also some extremely worthwhile advice. 24 colour plates Book condition very good. Minor wear only. Slight bumping to corners. very clean internally. Dust jacket very… Leer más

Maidenhead: Thames Valley Press, 1971. [4], vi, 147, 22 col plates. 285x195mm. HB. Large 8vo, orig. cloth, teg. Vg in d/w. Owner's book-plate.. Facsimile edition based on the first edition of this work published in 1855.. [9780900294020]